SA tech business reaches Aurora Tech Award 2026 semi-finals
A South African tech business has been named among the Top 30 semi-finalists for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a global initiative established by inDrive that recognises the most promising female-led technology startups from emerging markets. Among the organisations in...
Search engines still outperform GenAI
Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new information, according to a survey by Gartner. GenAI tools may be transforming search behavior, but they are far from replacing traditional channels. Instead,...
NTT Data partners with Google Cloud
NTT Data has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $723-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024. The...
Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app
Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...
Take control with the SCAM framework
With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...
African Development Bank backs AI training for Agenda 2063
The African Development Bank is supporting a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its joint secretariat support office (JSSO), the...
Calls for investigation into cable dumping
South Africa’s key industries including mining, construction, solar and manufacturing are facing an escalating threat from the influx of substandard imported power cables, jeopardising safety, employment and the economic viability of the local cable manufacturing...
How chip research is shaping physical AI
AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...
Call for better digital rights protection
South Africa should consider tighter legislation similar to a ground-breaking proposal by Denmark to respond to the challenges of Generative AI by ensuring the protection of individual rights and mitigate AI-enabled social engineering. This has become even more...
Turning geography into opportunity: new priorities for landlocked economies
A United Nations summit focused on the future of landlocked developing countries aims to address the persistent barriers these economies face in trade, logistics and investment. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), led by Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, laid out a...
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Opportunities for African data centres
Enterprise Ireland Sub-Saharan Africa, the local arm of Ireland's export and innovation agency, has unveiled a comprehensive white paper that offers an overview of the global data centre landscape, explores the emerging African data centre market, and highlights...
African ICT ministers promote future-oriented, intelligent digital infrastructure
Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) member states, convened in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Ministerial Forum on Building a Future-Oriented, Intelligent Digital Infrastructure for Africa. The Forum...
NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb sign distribution agreement
Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring LEO connectivity to sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement encompasses services, equipment, installation, and comprehensive...
Fibre network operators ensure uninterrupted connectivity
Fibre has become an integral part of today's digital environment. It not only connects people but also enables organisations across industry sectors to drive their business both locally as well as internationally. It is therefore critical that these networks are...
Pineapple secures a R400m in Series B funding
Digital insurance provider Pineapple has concluded a R400-million funding round, setting a new record as the largest Insurtech fundraised on the continent. The investment round was led by new investors Futuregrowth, Talent10 and MIC, while the business received...
Acer, partners talk education
At its sixth edition, the Acer Education Summit is an occasion to analyse the needs of the education environment, set priorities and convey ideas to bring evolving technologies to schools and institutes to foster meaningful, inclusive and inspiring educational...
Westcon-Comstor to Host Cisco SMB Experience
Westcon-Comstor is hosting a half-day SMB Experience and Appreciation event, bringing Comstor partners and potential Cisco partners together to get insights from global Cisco leaders as they unpack industry developments in Cisco’s Small and Medium Business lineup...
Shaping SA’s industrial future in the era of Industry 4.0
As Industry 4.0 is revolutionising multiple industries and sectors the world over, we find ourselves at the precipice of a transformative era with automation and robotics technologies breaking new ground on an almost day-to-day basis. Yaskawa envisions a future where...
A brighter future for SA telecoms
South Africa's telecommunications industry has undergone remarkable growth in recent years. It has witnessed a surge in the number of subscribers, alongside the introduction of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and fibre-optic networks. However, despite these...
MTN SA achieves 98% network availability at KZN sites
MTN South Africa's modernised network sites in KwaZulu-Natal are now achieving up to 98% network availability daily. "We have modernised 245 sites in the region and plan to reach 317 before year-end. We are also rolling out 28 new sites this year, including in rural...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that enable efficient development, deployment, and operation of software systems. The role bridges the gap between development and operations teams to ensure...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
Solutions Architect
Job Description - Solutions Architect (.NET / AWS)Our client is seeking a highly technical Solutions Architect with strong hands-on experience in designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions on AWS using the .NET ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone...
Senior IT Technician
Lead the charge in IT operations, where your technical expertise powers business continuity. Is this you? You're calm under pressure, analytical, and solutions-driven. Whether you're tackling network downtime or optimising infrastructure performance, you thrive on...
Full Stack Developer (Java,Angular,AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Drive Innovation with Us – Full Stack Developer (Automotive) – GautengAre you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to accelerate your career in the automotive industry? Join a forward-thinking, global automotive leader based in Gauteng and play a key role in...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Edenburg
Job Description - Solutions Architect (.NET / AWS)Our client is seeking a highly technical Solutions Architect with strong hands-on experience in designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions on AWS using the .NET ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone...
Senior IT Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Lead the charge in IT operations, where your technical expertise powers business continuity. Is this you? You're calm under pressure, analytical, and solutions-driven. Whether you're tackling network downtime or optimising infrastructure performance, you thrive on...
Full Stack Developer (Java,Angular,AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Drive Innovation with Us – Full Stack Developer (Automotive) – GautengAre you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to accelerate your career in the automotive industry? Join a forward-thinking, global automotive leader based in Gauteng and play a key role in...
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