How to unlock Africa’s economic potential
Africa's abundant natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent's role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition. This is according to S&P Global’s Look Forward: Unlocking...
What Amazon’s CTO expects in 2026
Amazon chief technology officer Werner Vogels has released his annual technology predictions for 2026 and beyond, offering insights into how emerging technologies will reshape industries and daily life. From AI companions combating loneliness to the urgent need for...
Nominations open for Africa’s top ICT professionals
The annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference will be honouring top ICT professionals at its summit in Ghana from 20 to 22 August 2025. Nominations are open, so companies and colleagues are encouraged to put their most outstanding...
Standard Bank throws its weight behind EWA
Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank) has extended a R400-million working capital facility structured in a sustainable finance format to earned wage access (EWA) provider Paymenow. The EWA model allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before...
AI takes us way beyond 4IR
Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...
Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress
The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
ESA tracks rare interstellar comet
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...
How AI factories can help relieve grid stress
In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...
AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR
The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...
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Draft public interest guidelines for mergers published for public comment
Businesses have anxiously been seeking clarity on the application of public interest conditions in merger transactions. It is anticipated that the Competition Commission's draft public interest guidelines for mergers will provide some clarity on its approach to public...
Peach Payments concludes $30m funding deal
Baobab Payments, trading as Peach Payments, has concluded a €29-million/$30-million funding round. The round, announced in April, was led by Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by UK-based asset manager Apis Partners. Peach Payments is an...
Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles
The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints need to be overcome, writes Yael Shafrir, associate director at Webber Wentzel. Many South Africans who struggle every day to...
Revolutionise retail efficiency with cloud
Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience. Central to this is the cloud that brings with it the combination of advanced technologies, edge solutions, and the...
The role of domestic solar in the move towards NetZero
Though South Africa has shown a decrease of around 3% in carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes between 2021 and 2022, the country remains among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon dioxide worldwide. By Alison Groves,...
Trusted, conversational AI will drive productivity, decision-making
Businesses are embracing AI and increasing productivity across every industry, with 45% of executive leaders reporting increased investments in AI. Early enterprise adopters are already seeing the benefits, and freeing up more than 30% of time from every employee so...
AI’s role in elevating video conferencing experience
In an era defined by remote work and digital interactions, video conferencing has emerged as a powerful communication tool for businesses and individuals alike. By Charis Nicholas, head of high touch and end user video collaboration in southern Africa at Logitech...
Edge DataWave, Master Data Management combine forces
Data solutions providers Edge DataWave, a member of the Edge Evolve Group, and Master Data Management, have come together to create Edge Master Data. Both organisations played pivotal roles in establishing the South African chapter of DAMA International, a global...
TFG to list on A2X
South African retailer The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) will list its shares for trade on A2X Markets (A2X) from 10 October 2023. A2X is a licensed stock exchange that provides a secondary platform for companies to list their shares for trade. Other well-known...
Tarsus partners get self-service enterprise-level quoting tool
Tarsus Distribution has added the HPE iQuote service to the Tarsus Distribution Portal, allowing partners to quickly and accurately generate quotations for entry-level HPE solutions. The service is available now to all registered Tarsus resellers, helping them to not...
Information Security Manager
Information Security ManagerInformation Security ManagerResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & GovernanceDevelop and maintain The Companys enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Establish and enforce...
Senior System Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to join our team and play a key role in bridging business needs with technology solutions. The Systems Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and translating business requirements into clear, functional...
Java Developer (EE Focus) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development experience, a solid understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work within...
SKA Mid – Senior Compute Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The SKA-Mid Senior Computer Systems Engineer, will lead the compute and storage systems team for SKA-Mid and will report to the SKA-Mid Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager within SKA-Mid Computing & Software, providing hands-on technical...
Information Security Manager – Gauteng Midrand
Information Security ManagerInformation Security ManagerResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & GovernanceDevelop and maintain The Companys enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Establish and enforce...
Senior System Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Eastern Cape Kariega
We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to join our team and play a key role in bridging business needs with technology solutions. The Systems Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and translating business requirements into clear, functional...
IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About The RoleThe core function of a Project Manager is to ensure the successful completion of software implementation projects for our clients. This includes the planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and finalization of assigned projects according to the...
SKA Mid – Compute Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The SKA-Mid Compute Systems Engineer supports the development, integration, and maintenance of computer hardware and related systems that enable the telescope technical and operational goals. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining reliable,...
C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Opportunity: C# Developer | Stellenbosch, Cape Town Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days in-office, Stellenbosch)As a C# Developer, you'll be directly involved in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), shaping, coding, and refining...
IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Stellenbosch
About The RoleThe core function of a Project Manager is to ensure the successful completion of software implementation projects for our clients. This includes the planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and finalization of assigned projects according to the...
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