AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure
AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...
New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions
Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...
Insurance scams to watch out for …
A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy” – and while fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...
‘Just say goodbye’ to scam artists
In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November), the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has launched the “Just Say Goodbye” campaign aimed at helping South Africans recognise and respond to increasingly sophisticated...
SA travel and tourism on the road to recovery
South Africa's travel and tourism sector is in a strong recovery phase in 2025 - marked by a record-setting number of jobs and growing domestic spending, according to the Tourism Trends in South Africa 2025 report. While the sector's total economic contribution is...
Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance
Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...
Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...
AI training initiative launched for African SMEs
AI and digital trade skills are being made available to 7 500 SMEs on the continent through the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme. The new, free training initiative is a collaboration between Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area...
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...
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It’s important to make room for humans and AI in recruitment
There’s no doubt that AI is reshaping the hiring process. But this shouldn’t mean that we’re taking humans out of the recruitment process. By Insaaf Daniels, head of human capital at redPanda Software You’ve probably heard the horror stories about big brands using...
The future of payments is personal
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AI and cloud technology are transforming government service delivery
In an era where digital transformation defines the relationship between governments and their citizens, South Africa finds itself at a crucial crossroads. Citizens today expect government services that match their consumer experiences - tailored, convenient, and...
Why tech-ready fintechs are winning bank deals
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Elevating patient safety through training and recruitment
The world marked World Patient Safety Day yesterday (17 September), under the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, and two South African organisations are calling for renewed urgency in strengthening the workforce pipeline that underpins healthcare...
InterSystems READY 2025 demos healthcare innovation
InterSystems successfully hosted its flagship READY 2025 Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together healthcare leaders, partners, and innovators from across Africa to explore the future of data-driven healthcare. The event served as a platform for InterSystems to share...
Mind your password – and other cyber vulnerabilities
Passwords provide access to our digital identities, enabling us to bank online, order products, and communicate with potential customers via social media. A secure password, or even better, two-factor authentication, is therefore crucial for keeping your online...
Rethinking peer review in the AI era
Peer review is the foundation of scholarly integrity. It safeguards the accuracy, credibility, and transparency of academic publishing. Yet in 2025, peer review is under increasing pressure: growing submission volumes, tighter timelines, and the ethical complexities...
NEC XON expands in-country hybrid cloud capability across Africa
NEC XON has announced an Africa-wide extension of the in-country or hybrid cloud capability it recently launched with Emtel in Mauritius. The cloud capability gives enterprises and public institutions in Mauritius (and across the continent) access to secure, locally...
HR can safeguard your organisation against FIC violations
In February 2023, South Africa was placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” after the global watchdog found shortcomings in how the country implemented anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards. By Sameer...
Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Key Responsibilities: Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project management Stakeholder management Domain matter support Project/Financial ManagementKey Requirements:Qualification: B.Eng or BHons in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications...
SAP Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
SAP Snr Consultant-Technical (BW) Description: To apply specialisation Under minimal direction within SAP projects and technical expertise that meets customer business needs by interacting with stakeholders to define requirements and priorities. Performs systems...
Mobile Developer
The Senior Mobile Developer designs, builds, and maintains high-quality iOS and Android applications. They lead development practices, mentor junior devs, and collaborate with product, backend, and design teams to deliver scalable, user-centric mobile...
Data Engineer (Senior) 1236
Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Senior Mobile Developer designs, builds, and maintains high-quality iOS and Android applications. They lead development practices, mentor junior devs, and collaborate with product, backend, and design teams to deliver scalable, user-centric mobile...
Data Engineer (Senior) 1236 – Gauteng Pretoria
Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0720
We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
Mid to Senior .NET Developer
Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0720 – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
Mid to Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Edenburg
Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...
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