Micro tech signals the future for heart health
A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...
Optix marks 25 years with global expansion
Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...
Amazon’s 1,5-million workforce dwarves its rivals
In the world of tech titans, revenue and profit are measured in hundreds of billions of dollars - and their workforce comes in tens of thousands of people. And while Apple remains the top earner in this elite group - raking in nearly $3 000 per second (meaning it...
New phishing threat uses fake HR updates
Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...
AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites
Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...
End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn
Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...
Critical cybersecurity warning sounded
With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat...
Cape Town ranked as one of the best workcation cities
In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. Cape Town features...
AI companies account for 40% of the most valuable unicorns
Over the past three years, the AI sector has produced more unicorns, companies valued at over one billion dollars, than any other industry, and that trend has continued into 2025. Of the 50 new companies that joined this prestigious list, 28 operate in the AI space....
Tariffs are rising: We must build resilience now
There has been a noticeable shift in global trade, and while it might feel distant, it is already knocking on South Africa’s door. Tariffs are climbing again, fast, and hard, writes Goitseona Raseroka, supply chain lead for Accenture, Africa. Our research shows that...
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Embrace next-generation surveillance for safer cities
With the South African government highlighting the importance of building smart cities by integrating advanced technologies to make them more resilient and liveable, the role of next-generation network video and surveillance technologies cannot be ignored. Slade...
How businesses can stay cybersafe this holiday season
It's that time of the year, brimming with vacations, gifts, shopping, and get-togethers. It's also a very opportune time for cybercriminals. We drop our guards the most during the holidays, providing plenty of opportunities for criminals to strike. You can expect many...
Energising Africa’s potential key to prosperity, sustainability
A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the world's largest energy market....
MTN SA launches Skills Academy
MTN South Africa has launched the MTN Skills Academy, a platform aiming to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age. Providing a range of courses and training programmes in areas such as coding, web development, digital...
Entersekt acquires Modirum 3-D Secure
Entersekt has acquired the Modirum 3-D Secure software business from digital payment security provider Modirum, for an undisclosed sum. Modirum is a leader in enabling authenticated, card-not-present payments with a history dating back 25 years. Modirum's cloud-based...
Vertiv acquisition boosts liquid cooling portfolio
Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd, a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling technology and certain assets, including...
A snapshot of the FAANG landscape
It has proved to be a mixed quarter for the mighty FAANG+ stocks (comprised of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google and Microsoft). Fred Razak, chief trading strategist at CMTrading, shares the influences shaping their trajectories and offers insights into what...
Huawei empowers SMME project delivery and efficiency with specialist equipment handover
Huawei South Africa has handed over 79 rigging kits to 14 of its telecommunication site construction and maintenance subcontractors during a ceremony at its Woodmead campus in Johannesburg. The handover forms part of Huawei’s commitment to supplier development and...
CIO challenges – and how to fix them
Across industries, as technology becomes more central to business operations the role of a CIO is increasingly broad. By Dean Wolson, GM: Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, southern Africa From digital transformation to the carbon footprints of data centres, CIOs...
Key factors in processing payroll in Africa
The workplace has undergone rapid transformation and as businesses transition to compete in the digital economy, business leaders have to take into consideration the impact on core disciplines - especially human capital management and payroll. When it comes to Africa,...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a Leading Automotive Giant as an Advanced SAP ABAP Developer – GautengAre you an SAP ABAP maestro ready to accelerate your career in the fast-paced automotive industry? Our client, a global leader in automotive innovation, is seeking an Advanced SAP ABAP...
Analyst Level 1 – Feeds – Gauteng Gauteng
A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a BSc degree in either chemistry or biochemistry or...
Front End Developer (Typescript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions Implement pixel-perfect UI designs Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable. Ensure that style sheets are maintained and adapted where necessary. Ensure that all...
Specialist Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data architectures and pipelines that enable data-driven insights and support business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives. This role involves end-to-end ownership...
Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Specialist Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for advancing the organisation's technical capabilities in specific, high-impact areas of machine learning such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning. This role combines...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...
Senior Software Developer
Senior Software Developer Join a mission-driven tech company shaping digital solutions for Africa's future.Cape Town | R75 000 R90 000 per month | 08:00 17:00 About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company focused on building digital...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced data architectures and pipelines that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role involves end-to-end ownership of data solutions — from modelling and...
Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Specialist Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for advancing the organisation's technical capabilities in specific, high-impact areas of machine learning such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning. This role combines...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...
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