OECD launches streamlined Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched version 2.0 of the Hiroshima AI Process voluntary reporting framework. As the only global framework for companies to report on their efforts to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, the...
Nvidia Vera CPU packs a punch
The shift to agentic AI creates a new CPU requirement for the AI factory: fast cores, massive memory bandwidth and the ability to sustain high performance when all cores are active. Initial benchmark results published by Phoronix show that the Nvidia Vera CPU is...
AI, emerging tech can shape smarter, resilient, sustainable cities
As urbanisation accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organisations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Economic activity moderates amid rising fuel pressures
Reflecting mounting economic pressure, the PayInc Economic Index declined in April 2026, signalling the impact of the fuel price adjustments on households and businesses. The index tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, together with a...
SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide
South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...
Unemployment stats reflect market pressures
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2026, released yesterday by Stats SA, points to an unemployment rate now standing at 32,7%. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG, points out that employment, like GDP, tends to fluctuate seasonally, so some...
Company culture drives performance in SA business
Nearly half (49%) of an organisation’s ability to execute and innovate is driven by culture - positioning it not as a “soft” business factor, but as one of the most measurable drivers of performance. New research from The Human Edge identifies four cultural...
Local e-commerce starting to shift from pricing to trusts
South Africa’s e-commerce sector has entered a decisive new phase with growth no longer driven by aggressive pricing and scale alone, but by operational efficiency, customer trust, and precise market positioning. This is according to the newly released South Africa...
National infrastructure failure is now a core business risk
From floods in the Capes and KZN to Joburg water shortages, South Africa’s infrastructure breakdown is no longer just environmental – it is an existential business continuity crisis. Infrastructure failures including unreliable electricity, transport breakdowns, and...
No moths predicted in crypto wallets
The global crypto wallet market is predicted to reach $100,77-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 26,6% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Crypto wallets help users store their private keys securely and use them while carrying out any...
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AI highlights where graduates are struggling in the workplace
South African companies are investing heavily in automation. Even though the software is working and reporting is faster, execution still stalls. For instance, a client escalates a query, and nobody wants to take the call. Or a hiring decision drags on for weeks. Even...
Mentoring won’t stop women from leaving tech
International Women’s Day 2026 asked us to ‘Give to Gain’, but tech leaders are often giving the wrong thing. While the industry is obsessed with 1-to-1 mentoring, over 50% of women still quit by mid-career. They aren't leaving because they lack skills – far from it....
Africa can build sovereign AI without slowing innovation
AI is forcing tough decisions across Africa. Conversations about the technology are becoming more concrete and more consequential as ambition meets the realities of data control and national capability. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa What was once framed...
Yazi raises first institutional round from 3 Capital Ventures
Yazi, an AI-native research platform built on WhatsApp, has closed its first institutional funding round led by 3 Capital Ventures (3CV), the South African early-stage venture firm that spun out of Allan Gray. The investment will be used to accelerate product...
Tracker appoints Silvia Schollenberger as chief commercial officer
Tracker has appointed Silvia Schollenberger as its new chief commercial officer, effective from 3 March 2026. Schollenberger will lead the new Tracker commercial business area, overseeing the product, sales, marketing and customer operations. This brings Tracker’s...
Vertiv shares insights on the infrastructure evolution for the AI age
Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming 45th edition of the Digital Transformation Summit. The event is set to take place on 11 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. A...
NjiaPay closes $2,1m seed investment
Payment performance partner NjiaPay has closed a $2,1-million seed funding round led by European B2B SaaS investor Newion. This follows a year of strong commercial traction, with NjiaPay strengthening its client base across high-growth startups and global franchises...
CGTech scoops Palo Alto Networks Partner of Excellence award
Westcon-Comstor has announced that its partner CGTech has been recognised as Partner of Excellence at the inaugural Palo Alto Networks Partner Xchange Awards. The recognition highlights CGTech’s rapid growth and market impact, having achieved Palo Alto Networks...
Orca Fraud raises $2,35m to scale real-time fraud intelligence
Orca Fraud, a real-time fraud intelligence platform, has raised $2,35-million in an oversubscribed seed round to advance its transaction monitoring and fraud intelligence capabilities across Africa and other emerging markets. The round was led by Norrsken22, with...
AI-simulated humans are on the rise – and it’s not as unhuman as it sounds
To the uninitiated, the idea of AI-simulated humans still feels like science fiction. By Louise Polders, head of innovation at neon octopus Until recently, this was a topic that split the research world into opposing camps: those firmly against it, those...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The Self-Service Analytics Platform enables data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics through intuitive tooling built on Cloud Data Hub assets. The platform supports low-code, no-code, and high-code analytics solutions including dashboards, time-series...
Agile Master (Senior) 2156 NH – Gauteng Pretoria
Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the team's delivery and performance.Supports (multiple) feature teams in complex products / sub-products up to domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of agile KPIs in complex agile teams to improve...
Data Scientist (Entry) 2066
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Principal Security Engineer – Telecoms
To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms.Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and threat...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic technology and delivery environment. This role will support Agile delivery teams across strategic digital, technology, and business transformation initiatives.The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Machine learning developer
[TEST JOB, PLEASE DO NOT apply]Machine Learning Developer Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...
Data Scientist (Entry) 2066 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Principal Security Engineer – Telecoms – Gauteng Centurion
To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms.Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and threat...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic technology and delivery environment. This role will support Agile delivery teams across strategic digital, technology, and business transformation initiatives.The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Machine learning developer – Remote Remote
[TEST JOB, PLEASE DO NOT apply]Machine Learning Developer Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...
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