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...
AI investments a priority as capital spending stalls
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the second half of 2025 facing a mix of cost pressures, policy shifts and geopolitical risks, resulting in 37% of finance leaders already pausing some capital spending, according to a survey by Gartner. “This survey of...
PC shipments are up amid tariff concerns
Counterpoint Research’s preliminary estimates from its PC service indicate that the global PC shipment market grew 8,4% YoY in Q2 2025, marking the highest YoY increase since 2022 when pandemic-driven demand lifted the market. The Q2 growth was mainly driven by the...
Uranus is warmer than we thought
For millennia, astronomers thought Uranus was no more than a distant star. It wasn’t until the late 18th century that Uranus was universally accepted as a planet. To this day, the ringed, blue world subverts scientists’ expectations, but new NASA research helps puzzle...
SA companies go all-in on AI adoption
Kathy Gibson reports – South African corporates are fully embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), which is well on its way to being used as a mature and useful tool. This is the headline finding from the South African GenAI Roadmap 2025 presented today...
Advance in speculative decoding speeds AI
Researchers from Intel Labs and the Weizmann Institute of Science have introduced a major advance in speculative decoding. The new technique, presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), in Vancouver, enables any small “draft” model to...
Don’t fall for a QR code scam
In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make...
Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio
In a transaction worth more than R200-million, Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has officially acquired stakes in two renewable energy plants. The transaction includes the sale of what is arguably South Africa’s first solar IPP...
Gaming GPU helps crack a ceramics code
Ceramics - the humble mix of earth, fire and artistry - have been part of a global conversation for millennia. From Tang Dynasty trade routes to Renaissance palaces, from museum vitrines to high-stakes auction floors, they’ve carried culture across borders, evolving...
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Calling all technology trailblazers
The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...
Huawei looks to accelerate rail’s digital transformation
At the recent Southern African Railways Association, Huawei revealed how its connectivity solutions are enabling the digital transformation of the railway industry. Its Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solution, 5G Digital Indoor System, and Rail...
Founder education key to navigating the downturn
As the global tech ecosystem continues to experience a tough funding cycle, there is a critical need for African founders to invest in founder education if they want to raise investment in the medium term. "With African venture capital investments down by 43% in the...
Customer communication management builds banking platform trust
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Landmark judgment could overhaul maternity, paternity leave provisions
In a judgment with constitutional significance for the workplace, the High Court has ruled that all parents, irrespective of gender, should be entitled to four months of parental leave from their employers. By Deon Visagie, partner, Joani van Vuuren, senior associate,...
What motivates cybercriminals?
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Expanding cellular IoT applications in the SA energy sector
Despite the continuous scourge of load shedding, South Africa remains one of the three largest energy producers and suppliers on the continent. With every industry sector requiring electricity to remain operational and competitive, thoughts must turn to how best to...
Turn the browser into a security endpoint
As a consumer application, the web browser has long created security challenges for enterprises. The enterprise browser is set to change that, writes Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. It is ironic to note that the browser has become the most commonly used...
SAP adds GenAI developer tools
At the SAP TechEd event in 2023, SAP SE announced a comprehensive series of generative AI capabilities and advancements aimed at empowering developers of all skill levels to supercharge their businesses in the age of AI. "Today's dynamic technology and business...
Shift from hybrid by mistake to hybrid by design
Why are an increasing number of South African businesses making the costly move of shifting their workloads back on-premises? Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa, provides key insights. The first decade or so of...
Business Analyst SLS – Western Cape Oakdale
The core purpose of the role is:To ensure the smooth and effective running of relevant intermediary (electronic) tools and applications.To ensure the ease of use of relevant tools and applications, as utilised by the intermediary, thus enhancing the intermediary's...
IT Support Engineer SAP Ariba / SAP MM – Western Cape Cape Town Region
IT Support Engineer SAP Ariba / SAP MM Join a pioneering team driving supply chain transformation across mining operations Remote (South Africa) | UK Working Hours | R54 000 per month About Our Client Our client is a specialised consultancy delivering high-impact...
SAP Solution Manager Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to perform a comprehensive analysis of existing applications and produce detailed documentation of the current (“as-is”) business and technical environment. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders,...
SAP Solution Manager Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior IT Technician (CPT)
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