Scientists may have found dark matter
Global scientists have encountered an intriguing particle interaction in their search for dark matter, which might help pave the way for answering one of the biggest unresolved questions about our universe. The study, led by a University of Bristol astro-particle...
SA online retail to reach R159bn this year
South Africans are expected to spend about R159-billion online in 2026, as e-commerce grows by an estimated 22,5% and records its first full year at 10% of national retail turnover on a like-for-like nominal basis. These are the central findings of Online Retail in...
AI and cloud set to transform Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – There has never been a more exciting time to be a developer – particularly in Africa. This is the message from Jyoti Ball, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, who points out that we are living through a time when many technology streams are booming,...
Shared CHRO-CIO ownership is critical for AI transformation
As organisations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organisations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. Mark Whittle, vice-president analyst,...
Robust growth projected for fraud detection and prevention
The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to reach $129,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,1% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The proliferation of smartphones and the continued rollout of high-speed...
SAFPS prevents R7,44bn in fraud losses
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has saved its Members more than R7,44-billion in potential fraud losses during 2025, underscoring the growing value of shared fraud intelligence in an environment where criminal syndicates are becoming increasingly...
CV screening blocks opportunities for first-time job-seekers
Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a curriculum vitae (CV). But that first step removes the majority of people who would perform well in these roles, which means employers reporting difficulty filling...
Deadline looms for mobile network operators’ zero-rating obligations
The clock is ticking for South Africa's major mobile network operators to fulfil their legal obligation of zero-rating information and services that carry social value. Companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C have been given until 15 January 2027 to make the digital...
How do South Africans spend their commute?
A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that, while South Africans travel in different ways, they also spend their commuting time differently. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 2 198 commuters and 100...
Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb
South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...
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Female representation in STEM is no longer optional
South Africa’s STEM industries sit at the centre of economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. They shape the technologies, systems, and infrastructure that drive business and society forward. Yet despite the strategic importance of these sectors, women remain...
AI will change your retirement in three ways. Only one of them is good news
We use AI to work faster, not harder. It does the heavy lifting so we don’t have to. It’s our go-to for planning finances, finding recipes, planning travel itineraries, hacking DIY projects, and even troubleshooting personal dilemmas. By Michael Rossouw, senior...
Video can maximise efficiency and security resilience
Around the world, physical security has begun to play a much broader role in business organisations as opposed to fulfilling a single, well-defined function. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications According to the recently published Axis...
How AI can transform cybersecurity research
In just eight weeks, Cisco scanned 1,8-billion lines of code in over 25 coding languages across the breadth of Cisco’s portfolio, a process that would have taken a world-class security research team eight years to complete. And we are only getting started, writes...
Identity management must adapt to AI agents
AI agents are fast being deployed across organisations and within business units, often with unchecked access to sensitive systems and data. Businesses need to move quickly to enforce new identity strategies to mitigate the new risks this presents. Neil van Wyngaard,...
Nedbank uncovers data talent through national analytics challenge
The Nedbank N*ovation Data & Analytics Masters, a national programme designed to identify and fast-track South Africa’s top data and engineering practitioners into a real hiring pathway, has concluded. The challenge drew over 1 200 registrations, culminated in an...
Visa, FNB, RMB partner to launch Visa Commercial Pay
Visa, in partnership with First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), have announced the launch of Visa Commercial Pay (VCP) in South Africa. Visa Commercial Pay is a fully integrated business-to-business (B2B) payment solution designed to simplify how...
TrendAI named as OpenAI Daybreak Trusted Partner
TrendAI has joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Programme – gaining access to OpenAI's frontier AI capabilities purpose-built for cybersecurity. TrendAI managed security teams are already deploying agentic triage capabilities powered by OpenAI's frontier AI...
Is SA’s cybersecurity lagging AI adoption?
South Africa now features among the most targeted countries on the continent for cybercrime, with regional policing analyses warning of sustained growth in financially motivated attacks, including business email compromise and ransomware. The CSIR State of...
Why most AI projects fail after launch
South African businesses are under growing pressure to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but according to digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, many organisations are focusing on the wrong part of the challenge. While much of the market conversation remains...
Database Tester
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related [URL Removed] Experience in Years: 6 + Strong SQL and database-querying skills for data validation and reconciliation. Practical understanding of ETL testing and data...
Senior Data Engineer
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join the Channel & Data Insights team of a leading organization in South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building and optimizing scalable data platforms and...
Database Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related [URL Removed] Experience in Years: 6 + Strong SQL and database-querying skills for data validation and reconciliation. Practical understanding of ETL testing and data...
Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join the Channel & Data Insights team of a leading organization in South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building and optimizing scalable data platforms and...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Business Analyst – Drive Change. Unlock Value. Shape the Future.Are you the kind of analyst who doesn't just document requirements—you turn them into solutions that actually move the needle?We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded Business Analyst who thrives at...
Data Scientist
Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field. 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Data Science or Machine Learning. Proven experience building and deploying machine learning...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
Business Analyst – Drive Change. Unlock Value. Shape the Future.Are you the kind of analyst who doesn't just document requirements—you turn them into solutions that actually move the needle?We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded Business Analyst who thrives at...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field. 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Data Science or Machine Learning. Proven experience building and deploying machine learning...
Senior Specialist Business Analyst Lending
A giant leader in telecoms is looking for a Senior Business Analyst /Specialist to ensure the success of the Digital Operating Model to ensure that user requirements for the business are technically understood, documented, developed, tested, and delivered in line with...
Senior Specialist Business Analyst Lending – Gauteng Midrand
A giant leader in telecoms is looking for a Senior Business Analyst /Specialist to ensure the success of the Digital Operating Model to ensure that user requirements for the business are technically understood, documented, developed, tested, and delivered in line with...
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