Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards
The 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), has honoured South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event recognised 20 outstanding winners, including Main Category Champions and...
Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...
SA needs to join the AI economy before it’s too late
South Africa runs the risk of becoming a bystander in one of the most transformative economic shifts of the century – artificial intelligence (AI) – according to Specno chairman, Daniel Novitzkas. And, as the global AI revolution accelerates, Novitzkas is urging South...
Over 7m streaming accounts’ credentials leaked in 2024
For millions of Gen Z users, streaming platforms play a central role in how they socialise and connect with global culture – but in a new report, Kaspersky has identified over 7-million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon...
SA youth determined to build wealth, not inherit debt
South Africa’s youth are increasingly aware of their financial inheritance - and they are committed to changing the narrative for those who come after them, according to the second edition of 1Life Insurance’s Generational Debt Survey. This year’s survey – aimed at...
Call for better fixed wireless connectivity in townships
Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - If we are serious about bridging the digital divide, and empowering more South Africans in the digital economy, affordable connectivity is key. This is the word from Eduard du Plessis, CEO and founder of Fixed...
Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024
The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...
Cyberwar rages in Israel-Iran conflict
As the war in the Middle East escalates, combatants are confronting a simultaneous host of cyberattacks. A report from Radware spells out how a host of significant cyber activities related to the conflict are ongoing, including state-sponsored operations, hacktivist...
Scientists find ties between Earth’s oxygen and magnetic field
For 540-million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth's magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released analysis by NASA scientists. The research suggests that processes deep inside the Earth might...
The future of analytics in the AI era
Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...
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SA built environment closer to adopting national BIM code
The South African built environment is seeing real progress towards adopting a national standard for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in South Africa. This is according to Richard Matchett, digital practice lead at consulting engineering and infrastructure...
New head of operations for Tarsus On Demand
Cloud platform enablement partner Tarsus On Demand has appointed Landie Uys as its head of operations. For the past eight years, Uys has been a key member of Tarsus On Demand and contributed to various teams, including sales, operations, and technical. Tarsus On...
MTN partners with Eseye
MTN South Africa has announced a new partnership with Eseye, a global provider of IoT services, that will see Eseye's IoT solutions deployed in South Africa and later extended to 18 MTN operating companies across Africa. This involves integration with MTN's current...
Van Dijk exits Naspers, Prosus
Bob van Dijk will step down from his position as chief executive and board member of Naspers and Prosus, effective 18 September 2023. Van Dijk has been the chief executive of Naspers since 2014 and of Prosus since its listing in 2019. Ervin Tu will assume the role of...
Don’t expect brand loyalty in today’s retail environment
Spurred on by unpredictable market trends, changing customer behaviours, and the rise of e-commerce, businesses are having to redefine their operations. One industry in particular feeling the weight of this change is retail. Research from the PWC Global Consumer...
Why top-performing companies use AI to boost procurement
Leading organisations are augmenting their source-to-pay processes with automation and artificial intelligence (AI), unlocking greater efficiency and driving improved bottom-line and sustainability outcomes. By Sandi de Souza, chief financial officer at SAP Africa One...
Korea, Africa rally finance, technology for universal energy access
The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened in Korea's second-largest city, Busan, this week with a strong call for additional resources to help African countries achieve universal access to energy and transform the continent into...
Responsible, ethical AI process automation has its part to play
To some it might feel we're living in an "endless summer" of artificial intelligence (AI), with a new breakthrough announced almost monthly. And, while AI offers important benefits to a myriad of industries, it should also be cautionary tale, with the relevant...
Do backups belong in the cloud or on-premise?
Give a nod to marketers. When it comes to the cloud, they have helped shape how we think of this technology, almost as a magic solution to any server or data hosting scenario. Of course, the cloud often delivers on such claims. In many cases, it does provide a better...
Managing the allure of Azure – without the costs
The pandemic remains a conversation point within the technology sector because of the fundamental impact it had on cloud adoption and digital transformation. Organisations shifted rapidly to the left, taking advantage of solutions that would allow them to remain in...
Business Analyst
Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a proactive Business Analyst / Business Process Analyst and Administration Manager to streamline processes, drive reengineering projects, and ensure secure, efficient operations. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information...
Software Developer – C# / .NET
We are on the lookout for a proactive Software Developer to join our client's team! The successful candidate will design, code, test, and debug applications, working with cloud platforms and modern web technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Requirements...
Software Developer – C# / .NET – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are on the lookout for a proactive Software Developer to join our client's team! The successful candidate will design, code, test, and debug applications, working with cloud platforms and modern web technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Requirements...
Android Developer
Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to build advanced, high-performance mobile applications and drive innovative user experiences. Key Requirements 5+ years' Android development experienceStrong Kotlin and Java skills with Android SDKREST/JSON...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking an experienced Android Developer to build advanced, high-performance mobile applications and drive innovative user experiences. Key Requirements 5+ years' Android development experienceStrong Kotlin and Java skills with Android SDKREST/JSON...
Embedded Systems Engineer
Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...
Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...
Level 2 SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (Level 2) to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server databases. The successful candidate will ensure performance, integrity, security, and availability of databases, while supporting...
Level 2 SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (Level 2) to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server databases. The successful candidate will ensure performance, integrity, security, and availability of databases, while supporting...
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