Online safety for children still a top priority
Minors accessing harmful online content, particularly via social media, is a top Internet safety priority in South Africa and worldwide. That’s according to ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), on the eve of Safer Internet Day...
AI set to drive digital asset development
AI will help drive development of the digital assets sector and play a key role in its continuing growth. This is according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), which polled with institutional investors and wealth managers....
The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
PMI reflects continued manufacturing volatility
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 in August, partially reversing the 2.3-point improvement seen in July. This suggests that activity in the sector remained subdued, with both domestic and export demand showing signs of pressure. That said, it...
Applications open for ISPA Inspires education sponsorship
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites applications for its “ISPA Inspires scholarship” for the 2026 academic year. Applications open today, Monday 1 September, and will close on 30 October. Visit the ISPA Inspires website for more...
Strong iOS growth drives up smartphone market
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0,6%,...
Southern Africa’s critical minerals a global imperative for energy transition
A new report by the World Economic Forum highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and low-carbon technologies. It identifies key financing gaps facing the region and showcases...
Pump my Android … safely
With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...
Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector
A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...
TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...
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Commercial printers’ potential boosted by inkjet
Commercial printers in South Africa face a number of challenges in today's economy including the rise of all things digital, economic stress, heightened competition, rising costs and the importance of environmental concerns. Heidie-Mari Middel, production specialist...
The AI hit list: menacing threats you need to know about
By the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach a size of $2,4-billion, showing an annual growth rate of 21% between now and 2030. Locally, the technology has the potential to mitigate security risks,...
Master security awareness in the digital era
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted. By Simeon Tassev, MD & QSA at Galix Networking While organisations invest in advanced anti-malware and threat detection software, they often overlook a...
Industry 5.0 – making machine into man
Industry 5.0, which represents the next evolutionary iteration of the Industrial Revolution (IR), promises to be a catalyst for improved safety, efficiency, productivity, and decision-making across various industries. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software...
The ransomware dilemma: to pay or not to pay?
The rise of ransomware attacks has become an alarming trend, causing business leaders to grapple with a difficult question: should they negotiate with ransomware attackers and pay the demanded ransom? This dilemma poses many challenges, and businesses must weigh the...
How to build an outstanding digital experience
Today's customers and employees demand a seamless digital experience. But building an outstanding digital experience that is sustainably repeatable and scalable is no small feat. By Bertrandt Delport, country host at BT South Africa In today's distributed networks and...
Red Hat honours local partners
Red Hat celebrated members of the local open-source community at the 2023 Business Partner Awards on 30 November 2023. The ceremony was attended by Red Hat Sub-Saharan Africa’s executive team, along with the company’s leading local suppliers and distributors, as well...
Local GenAI-boosted virtual agents have human-like conversations
Cape Town-based conversational automation specialist Clevva has recently boosted its virtual agents generative AI (GenAI) technology. This allows the virtual agents to have targeted sales, support and service conversations that not only feel human, but get the job...
Bangladesh issues over 10m ePassports
Veridos and the Department of Immigration & Passport (DIP) of Bangladesh have issued 10-million ePassports, personalised with Veridos' CLIP ID technology. The ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) compliant documents will make it easier for Bangladeshi...
All the winners on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
The Food & Beverage industry as well as Retail were the big online winners over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, with Travel & Accommodation coming a close third. This is the news from South African-based digital payment gateway Peach Payments,...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
WordPress Web Designer and Video Editor
WordPress Web Designer and Video EditorMultimedia meets magic. Websites meet wow. Salary: R35 000 R45 000 depending on experienceLocation: Fully remoteDo you have a thing for clean code, sharp visuals, and scroll-stopping video edits?A fast-growing creative agency is...
Fullstack .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to make impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. What You'll Do:Architect, develop, and maintain modern applications...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to take ownership of cutting-edge enterprise systems? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering scalable, cloud-native applications from concept to...
Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...
WordPress Web Designer and Video Editor – Western Cape Cape Town Region
WordPress Web Designer and Video EditorMultimedia meets magic. Websites meet wow. Salary: R35 000 R45 000 depending on experienceLocation: Fully remoteDo you have a thing for clean code, sharp visuals, and scroll-stopping video edits?A fast-growing creative agency is...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE: To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Application Architecture domain establishment • Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture...
SAP Basis Administrator
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology. 5 - 7 years' experience in an SAP Basis environment, of which 2 - 3 years must be at a technically skilled level. Minimum Functional Requirements At least 5...
Front-End Developer (Expert) 1252
Managing the User Base of the Applications and assisting in the Promoting of such Applications.Understanding the Business Requirements and Business Needs for the Application.Prioritising the Business Requirements.Building the Business Case based on the...
System Engineer
Our client is seeking a System Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements 2-5 years of experience in software engineering/ Data Engineer or Backend Engineering.Proficiency in Tech stack: Python, SQL, Rust and...
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