IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first
IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...
ESA’s Euclid captures the Milky Way’s crowded heart
The largest and most detailed photo ever made of our Milky Way galaxy’s centre in visible light was revealed this week by the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission. Packed with more than 60-million stars, this image opens the door for scientists to confirm the...
Turning youth potential into economic impact
South Africa’s youth are entering a labour market that is being reshaped by AI, digital technologies and automation which create new opportunities – but it’s also exposing a widening gap between the skills young people have today and those required for the future...
Habitat loss could foster a new species of crane
A collaborative project led by the Endangered Wildlife Trust and International Crane Foundation is underway to understand the Wattled Crane decline in Mpumalanga, which has plummeted from around 45 breeding pairs to just four pairs today. In addition, citizen science...
The two reasons Bitcoin is in the doldrums
Trading at around $61 000 – down more than 50% from its record high and suffering its steepest weekly decline since 2022 - Bitcoin is in the grip of a “mild crypto winter”, according to the deVere Group. Yet despite the sharp correction, Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...
Cisco urges campus switch refresh after ‘Mythos Moment’
Campus switch revenue grew at double-digit rates for the second quarter in a row, according to the Dell’Oro Group, prompting market leaders Cisco to respond that the “Mythos Moment” is a critical turning point for campus network refresh. “The combination of higher...
Manufacturers still under siege from cybercriminals
The percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) on which malicious objects were blocked reached 19,6% globally in Q1 202, according to a new Kaspersky ICS CERT report, with the cybersecurity specialists blocking malware from 10 052 different malware families of...
Impact-driven companies selected for 2026 Accelerator
Ninety One is proud to announce the companies selected for the 2026 cohort of the Ninety One Accelerator in support of the Earthshot Prize. Working in partnership with Endeavor South Africa, the programme supports high-growth founders building innovative, impactful...
World first biodiversity heat warning system will save species
A global team of scientists, including researchers from UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), has developed the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance. The study,...
May’s economic activity drops
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc alongside wholesale cash demand, showed a significant decline in May 2026, as rising costs and global tensions take a toll on households and businesses. “The...
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Driving telco efficiency through technology consolidation
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The cloud myth: More platforms do not mean more innovation
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AI is exposing a talent crisis
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South African businesses are not short on AI ambition but many are struggling to move from conversation to execution, or from proof of concept into production. While CIOs increasingly understand the potential of artificial intelligence, CFOs are often left...
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BEE Chamber, TGPDC partner to verify supplier credentials
The Chamber and The Good People Data Company (TGPDC) have partnered to introduce a new digital capability for improving the reliability and accessibility of B-BBEE certification and data across South Africa’s procurement landscape. The initiative brings together the...
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A growing technology and engineering-focused organisation is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team in Pretoria. This is a full-time hybrid position offering the opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that help clients solve complex...
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Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the process and engineering sector, is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join their team. This is a key role responsible for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects across the...
Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
A growing technology and engineering-focused organisation is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team in Pretoria. This is a full-time hybrid position offering the opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that help clients solve complex...
Project Manager – Gauteng Turffontein
Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the process and engineering sector, is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join their team. This is a key role responsible for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects across the...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2476
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...
SAP CRM Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced SAP CRM Developer (Senior) to join a large-scale enterprise project based in Cape Town. This role requires a highly skilled SAP development professional with strong SAP CRM expertise, extensive ABAP Object-Oriented...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2476 – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...
SAP CRM Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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