Global recognition for SA-built AI platform
A South African-developed artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to help researchers prepare clinical trial databases faster has placed second in the 2026 CDISC AI Innovation Challenge. Leova was created by Johannesburg-based clinical data management...
SITA ups its game
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has achieved an unqualified audit opinion. Presenting its 2025/26 Annual Report to the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies in Parliament, SITA outlined important progress in strengthening...
US taskforce aims to regulate renamed AI
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new taskforce focused on artificial intelligence (AI) – which he has renamed as Super Intelligence. The new taskforce will be led by Jay Clayton, the director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. Other members of the team...
Agentic AI boosts cloud opportunities for telcos
Telcos searching to expand sales avenues are discovering evolving channel opportunities in cloud marketplaces which align with their AI strategies to streamline delivery of network services to enterprises, according to GlobalData. Factors ranging from agentic...
Two-thirds of organisations lack mature 24/7 security operations
There is a widening gap between security ambition and operational readiness as organisations face increasingly sophisticated and AI-enabled threats, according to a new report from Logicalis - Closing the Security Maturity Gap. Despite significant investment in...
Almost one-fifth of retailers suffer permanent data loss from cyberattacks
A shocking 87% of retailers faced cyber incidents over the past 12 months, according to a new global study from Kaspersky, which gives insight into the risks and challenges the industry faces – and suggests ways to address them. Retail is moving into an AI‑driven and...
Risk reporting takes a new turn
Enterprise risk management (ERM) teams should make greater use of AI-generated risk insights, according to Gartner. They should also work to incrementally quantify and improve the timeliness of risk insights to make them more actionable and keep pace with today’s...
Global economic and geopolitical shifts could strengthen Africa’s strategic position
The global economy is entering a period in which geopolitical fragmentation, energy security, technology investment, and changing trade relationships are increasingly intertwined, creating both new risks and strategic opportunities for African economies, according to...
RAMageddon puts pressure on smartphone prices
A wave of price increases across this summer's flagship smartphone launches offers the clearest evidence yet that the AI-driven memory shortage - often dubbed RAMageddon - is reshaping the mobile device market: what phones cost, how much memory they carry, and which...
Festive demands come up against a new cost squeeze
With the release of GoTyme Bank’s SME Outlook for Q4 2026 report, its group executive, Miguel da Silva, examines the economic forces likely to shape the critical festive-trading quarter – from resilient but selective consumer demand to rising fuel costs, constrained...
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Identity and access management in a post-password era
Traditional password-based authentication is no longer sufficient as a standalone control for protecting business systems. By Nemanja Krstić, head of operations (AME & EU) at Galix Advances in automation and artificial intelligence have increased the effectiveness...
AI success depends on network visibility
AI can be said to be dominating business agendas and strategic discussions - but new research by Broadcom reveals that the biggest obstacle to successfully deploying AI in fact the network supporting it. Broadcom’s 2026 State of Network Operations research reveals...
BlueVision launches Fusion Cloud
Most businesses have moved to the cloud and, in doing so they assume they're protected because they're using a reputable platform. However, the reality is somewhat different. This is according to Christo Coetzer, founder and MD of BlueVision, a leading South African...
Is SA’s skills pipeline broken before it begins?
In South Africa, the conversation of skills can't begin without addressing a basic barrier first – having a place to learn foundational skills. “Literacy is often a hard-won achievement when school children don’t have the basic tools they need to learn,” says Talita...
When intelligence moves closer to the action, so do the threats
For years, cybersecurity strategies focused on protecting centralised environments such as data centres and corporate networks, and, more recently, the cloud. By Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies However, the rapid growth of edge...
The next frontier for AI in banking
Delivering on AI has become both a buzzword and a pressure point for organisations globally. There is also a gap between its adoption and its ability to deliver value. The McKinsey State of Organisations 2026 report surveyed executives across 15 countries and 16...
AI risk and the human element: six high-stakes situations
For a growing number of organisations seeking greater efficiencies and effectiveness, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a brilliant tool, but no matter how good AI gets, it is not going to displace the human element any time soon. By Vanessa Jacklin-Levin,...
Are we creating better customer experiences? Or just better fraud opportunities?
There is no question that customer expectations have changed. Today, people expect to open a bank account in minutes, secure insurance online, sign property documents digitally or register for services without ever visiting a branch. By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SW360...
Tools detect threats: cyber resilience protects businesses
If your cyber security strategy is built around buying managed detection and response (MDR), deploying an endpoint detection and pesponse (EDR) agent and calling it “done”, then someone has sold you a story, not a strategy. By John Mc Loughlin, cybersecurity expert...
Preparing Africa’s data centres for the demands of autonomous AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern business and society. Yet the conversation cannot stop at ChatGPT and other chat-based tools, writes Faith Waithaka, cloud and service provider segment lead...
Commercial Analyst at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Western Cape Diep River
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially minded professional to join a dynamic FMCG Manufacturing environment in the Cape Town office. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple divisions, supporting commercial...
Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and improve the software that powers products and operations across Africa of a fast-growing FinTech company as its next Full Stack Java Developer. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, partnering with your team to design, build and...
Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and improve the software that powers products and operations across Africa of a fast-growing FinTech company as its next Full Stack Java Developer. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, partnering with your team to design, build and...
Project Manager
The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of software projects of moderate complexity. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and ensures delivery within agreed scope, timeframes,...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of software projects of moderate complexity. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and ensures delivery within agreed scope, timeframes,...
Senior Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider is seeking an Intermediate C++ Backend Engineer to join its technology team. This role focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance backend applications responsible for processing large...
Data Controller – Gauteng Midrand
Our client is looking for an experienced ERP Master Data Controller to take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and ongoing management of master data across the organisation's ERP and connected business systems. The role supports data used across procurement,...
Data Scientist (LookerStudio, Colab, BigQuery) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a Data Scientist with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and its products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company. You will analyse complex data sets, create insightful visualizations, and...
Data Scientist (LookerStudio, Colab, BigQuery) (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a Data Scientist with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and its products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company. You will analyse complex data sets, create insightful visualizations, and...
Cyber Security Cloud Specialist at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt
Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
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