Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...
AI-driven digital workplaces to accelerate in 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated digital workplaces in 2025, fuelling trends such as the rising adoption of agentic AI, increased platform interoperability, expansion of contact centers, greater support for sales teams and growing popularity of mobile solutions....
VALR pioneers xStocks in SA
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has launched xStocks on its platform enabling customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading US-listed equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR says...
ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal
The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...
AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...
Paycorp invests in global fintech
Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...
Restraint defines consumer behaviour in May
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...
AI fuels push to enhance IT skills
African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...
SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps
Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...
Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats
As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...
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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
Everyone knows what businesses like Uber and AirBnB are - they are platforms that connect vendors who have something to sell with people who want to buy those goods and services. By Peter Ottermann, chief technology officer at GhostDraft This platform concept marked a...
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?
Who are the hackers plaguing businesses and individuals with a relentless cycle of attack and manipulation? By Heino Gevers , senior director: customer support at Mimecast According to Mark T Hofmann, a business psychologist that specialises in profiling...
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...
Specialist Application/Platform Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Purpose of the role: The Specialist Application/Platform Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures for applications and platforms. The role involves proactive assessment, monitoring, and management of...
SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0281 – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off.from users for Business Blueprint document.Basic understanding of ABAP debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development / enhancements).SAP Configuration EWM,...
Junior Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Purpose of the role:The Junior Support Engineer provides first-level technical support, assists with system setup and user account management, and gains hands-on experience with IT support tools and processes. This role is designed to develop foundational technical...
Frontend Developer (Angular / Java) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...
Principal Functional Specialist
We're looking for a Principal Functional Specialist to join a high-performing environment where technology, data, and business operations meet. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys optimising complex financial systems, ensuring accuracy across multiple data...
Junior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the role: The Junior DevOps Engineer plays a supporting role in the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated systems and infrastructure. The incumbent assists senior team members with CI/CD pipeline setup, cloud configuration, and system...
Intermediate Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the role:The Mid-Level System Support Engineer is responsible for managing and resolving complex system issues across hardware and software platforms. This role focuses on improving system performance and reliability, implementing upgrades and patches, and...
Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. This role ensures that all project objectives align with organizational goals, budgets, and timelines while...
Frontend Developer (Angular / Java) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...
Principal Functional Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're looking for a Principal Functional Specialist to join a high-performing environment where technology, data, and business operations meet. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys optimising complex financial systems, ensuring accuracy across multiple data...
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