R520m bursary scheme aims to help 5 200 students
An ambitious new R520-million university bursary scheme will help 5 200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering South African citizens enrolled at a public university. The amount is capped at R100...
How do the world’s largest diamonds form?
The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular, resorbed (CLIPPIRs) – form have remained poorly understood. A University of Cape Town-led (UCT) study by the...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year
In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...
Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity
Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...
Job losses to AI not yet mainstream
While there is widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...
Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud
Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...
AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags
A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...
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Lessons learned from ransomware attacks
Every organisation faces the looming threat of ransomware. Malicious actors take control of IT assets and demand ransoms, writes Divan de Nysschen, cybersecurity architect at NEC XON. Whether automated or human-operated, this type of malware encrypts files and...
Why rapid response is important
The volume of cybersecurity services in South Africa is expected to top R6,65-billion this year driven in part by the growing adoption of cloud computing services across the business landscape. By Ross Anderson, business unit executive at Duxbury Networking Companies,...
How will Google’s delay in killing third-party cookies impact you?
Google's plan to change the way online advertising is delivered in its Chrome web browser will not happen by the end of the year as intended. This is a setback for ongoing efforts to enhance consumer privacy on the internet, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president...
Adapt, upskill, work to your human strengths in an AI-driven world of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now firmly in the mainstream as workplaces and jobs begin to undergo a transformation that is both daunting and exhilarating. According to the Future of Work Report 2024, over 95% of global business leaders agree that AI will profoundly...
Nutanix, Nvidia collaborate to accelerate enterprise AI adoption
Nutanix has announced a collaboration with Nvidia aimed at helping enterprises more easily adopt generative AI (GenAI). Through the integration of Nvidia NIM inference microservices with Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box 2.0, customers will be able to build scalable, secure,...
AI strategies should start with data strategies
As the hype around Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gather steam, companies of all sizes and from all sectors are investing in the technology. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings According to a Forbes Advisor survey, more than half of businesses are using...
Ignoring CCMA judgements a risky gamble
When it comes to labour disputes, companies who choose to ignore a judgement handed down by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) do so at their peril. According to Section 143 of the Labour Relations Act, an arbitration award certified by...
Collaboration 2.0: navigating the future of best practice collaboration
In the tech industry, the essence of organisational success has shifted. Data was once hailed as the "oil of the organisation," however, now the emphasis has shifted to collaboration, writes Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT...
Dell fast-tracks AI development
Dell Technologies has announced the Dell AI Factory to give customers access to the industry's broadest AI portfolio, from device to data centre to cloud and an open ecosystem of technology partners to create AI applications that meet their unique needs, through a...
Cross-border payments in Africa soar
The pivotal role of digital accessibility for goods and services has become abundantly clear over the past few years. The global economy, now more than ever, relies on the seamless flow of transactions across borders, writes Arthi Narayanan, lead payments consultant...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
The role involves offering project management services to company program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities. This includes leading...
Senior Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Woodstock
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the organizations database environments, with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle MySQL platforms. The role ensures optimal performance,...
Solution Architect (Applications/Data) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Wanted: Architecture Rockstar – Level Up the Mining Game!Yo, Pretoria crew (and beyond) – are you the kind of wizard who turns chaotic data rivers into crystal-clear, gold-plated insights?We're hunting for a Solution Architect – Applications & Data who's ready to...
Senior Gemstone Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a Senior Gemstone Developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building high-performance systems, and shaping enterprise-grade platforms? Our client in the financial services sector is looking for a seasoned specialist to play a critical role in the...
Solution Architect (Applications/Data) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Wanted: Architecture Rockstar – Level Up the Mining Game!Yo, Pretoria crew (and beyond) – are you the kind of wizard who turns chaotic data rivers into crystal-clear, gold-plated insights?We're hunting for a Solution Architect – Applications & Data who's ready to...
Senior Gemstone Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a Senior Gemstone Developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building high-performance systems, and shaping enterprise-grade platforms? Our client in the financial services sector is looking for a seasoned specialist to play a critical role in the...
Senior Full Stack Developer
An established software development company specializing in custom, all-in-one, and bespoke business software solutions, is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will lead the technical lifecycle of their solutions. You will be responsible for guiding development...
SNR Systems Analyst at QE Services
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant IT Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in systems analysis...
Senior Data Engineer
To design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data infrastructure that ensures secure, real time access to operational and supply chain dataJOB OUTPUTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSDesign, build, and maintain ELT pipelinesPipeline success rate (% jobs completed...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
An established software development company specializing in custom, all-in-one, and bespoke business software solutions, is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will lead the technical lifecycle of their solutions. You will be responsible for guiding development...
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