Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

SA travel and tourism on the road to recovery

South Africa's travel and tourism sector is in a strong recovery phase in 2025 - marked by a record-setting number of jobs and growing domestic spending, according to the Tourism Trends in South Africa 2025 report. While the sector's total economic contribution is...

Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance

Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...

Nominations open for Africa’s top ICT professionals

The annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference will be honouring top ICT professionals at its summit in Ghana from 20 to 22 August 2025. Nominations are open, so companies and colleagues are encouraged to put their most outstanding...

Standard Bank throws its weight behind EWA

Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank) has extended a R400-million working capital facility structured in a sustainable finance format to earned wage access (EWA) provider Paymenow. The EWA model allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before...

AI takes us way beyond 4IR

Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...

Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...

UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress

The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

How AI factories can help relieve grid stress

In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

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NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb sign distribution agreement

Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring LEO connectivity to sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement encompasses services, equipment, installation, and comprehensive...

Fibre network operators ensure uninterrupted connectivity

Fibre has become an integral part of today's digital environment. It not only connects people but also enables organisations across industry sectors to drive their business both locally as well as internationally. It is therefore critical that these networks are...

Pineapple secures a R400m in Series B funding

Digital insurance provider Pineapple has concluded a R400-million funding round, setting a new record as the largest Insurtech fundraised on the continent. The investment round was led by new investors Futuregrowth, Talent10 and MIC, while the business received...

Acer, partners talk education

At its sixth edition, the Acer Education Summit is an occasion to analyse the needs of the education environment, set priorities and convey ideas to bring evolving technologies to schools and institutes to foster meaningful, inclusive and inspiring educational...

Westcon-Comstor to Host Cisco SMB Experience

Westcon-Comstor is hosting a half-day SMB Experience and Appreciation event, bringing Comstor partners and potential Cisco partners together to get insights from global Cisco leaders as they unpack industry developments in Cisco’s Small and Medium Business lineup...

Shaping SA’s industrial future in the era of Industry 4.0

As Industry 4.0 is revolutionising multiple industries and sectors the world over, we find ourselves at the precipice of a transformative era with automation and robotics technologies breaking new ground on an almost day-to-day basis. Yaskawa envisions a future where...

A brighter future for SA telecoms

South Africa's telecommunications industry has undergone remarkable growth in recent years. It has witnessed a surge in the number of subscribers, alongside the introduction of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and fibre-optic networks. However, despite these...

MTN SA achieves 98% network availability at KZN sites

MTN South Africa's modernised network sites in KwaZulu-Natal are now achieving up to 98% network availability daily. "We have modernised 245 sites in the region and plan to reach 317 before year-end. We are also rolling out 28 new sites this year, including in rural...

Partnership accelerates Africa’s IoT rollout

A partnership between CommsCloud, an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider and floLIVE, creator of a hyperlocal global cellular network, is set to accelerate the rollout of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in Africa. Rony Cohen, head of strategy and business...

Tarsus On Demand signs up with Sophos

Tarsus On Demand has partnered with Sophos. Sophos offers cybersecurity solutions, including managed detection and response (MDR) and incident response services as well as a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help defeat...

Agile Master (Senior) 0273 TT

Involve all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA) in solution design.lead explorations if needed to deliver Epics and User Stories from a Saga (story mapping).Ensuring the sustainability of the project by taking appropriate actions where necessary.Provides key...

Web Designer & Developer VA

Salary: R45,000 - R51,500Remote, US Hours - 13:00pm -22:00pm Core Responsibilities Design (Primary) Translate Relume sitemaps, wireframes, and style guides into conversion-focused Figma designs with strong hierarchy, spacing, pacing, and CTA strategyRefine and...

Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Team as a Rockstar Enterprise Architect!Location: Randfontein (Hybrid Work Environment)Travel: Yes, be ready to explore and connect!Experience Level: 7-10 years of rocking the Enterprise Architecture sceneRole Level: Supervision – lead, inspire, and make...

Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.About the Role:The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to...

Agile Master (Senior) 0273 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Involve all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA) in solution design.lead explorations if needed to deliver Epics and User Stories from a Saga (story mapping).Ensuring the sustainability of the project by taking appropriate actions where necessary.Provides key...

Web Designer & Developer VA – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Salary: R45,000 - R51,500Remote, US Hours - 13:00pm -22:00pm Core Responsibilities Design (Primary) Translate Relume sitemaps, wireframes, and style guides into conversion-focused Figma designs with strong hierarchy, spacing, pacing, and CTA strategyRefine and...

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Lead end-to-end UX design (research ? concepts ? prototypes ? developer handoff).Conduct user research & usability testing with diverse stakeholders (students, supervisors, faculty, admin, SRC).Translate complex admin/academic processes into user flows,...

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Qualifications and Certifications: Completed Matric / Grade 12Microsoft: MCSA | MCITPCisco: CCNA | CCDA | CCVP | CCIEVMWare: VCPProject+ | Network+Firewall Technologies: Fortinet NSE4 - NSE8Minimum Requirements: 5-8 years network engineering experience within IT...

Intermediate BI Developer

Intermediate BI DeveloperTurn data into strategy with a leading analytics provider.Durban (office based) | R28 000 - R35 000 About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking analytics provider helping businesses transform data into strategic decisions. With a focus on...

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