Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Are AI and robotics about to stall in manufacturing?

Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in their manufacturing strategy to deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. The survey found that two-thirds of organisations are not pursuing the needed aggressive...

Another month of growth for African air cargo

Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released for September 2025 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2,9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations)....

Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...

Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise

AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...

How City of Joburg innovated to keep the lights on

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – When it started on its digital transformation journey, the City of Johannesburg had to not only update obsolete technology, but convince business users to adopt better processes. Having partnered with SAP since...

Supercomputer aims to accelerate Nobel-worthy science

Doudna is a new supercomputer being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. “It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by — unleashing this power — of artificial intelligence,” says US...

Nearly 3% of school staff flagged for criminal activity

New data from TPN - a leading provider of background screening for schools - reveals alarming trends that underscore the urgency of stronger compliance with regulatory checks, writes Ashleigh Laurent, legal counsel at TPN. With the Department of Justice and...

Intel boosts AI workloads with new processors

Intel has unveiled three new additions to its Xeon 6 series of central processing units (CPUs), designed specifically to manage the most advanced GPU-powered AI systems. These new processors with Performance-cores (P-cores) include Intel’s innovative Priority Core...

EHR market in rude health

The global electronic health records (EHR) market will reach $43,36-billion by 2030 – growing at a CAGR of 4,54% from 2025 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The research group says this growth will be due to the increasing adoption of...

Steady increase in air cargo demand

During April 2025, African airlines saw a 4,7% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo, increasing their cargo capacity by 9,7% year-on-year. During the month, Africa accounted for 2% percent of the total global air cargo traffic market. This compared with the...

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Embrace AI – but be aware of the data pitfalls

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made impressive strides over the past five years, with ChatGPT's mainstream success marking an inflection point. By Brian Civin, chief sales and marketing officer at AfriGIS The internet is filled with images, videos, songs and...

Youth can harness 4IR for positive change

Welcome to 4IR, or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, an era of rapid progress in science and technology as well as a time of big socio-economic, and environmental challenges. With the current pace of innovation, it's vital for children and young people to seize the...

Game launches UGC merchandise on Roblox

Game has launched Season 2 of 'the Game game' on the Roblox platform, offering locally-inspired and -designed user generated content (UGC). By engaging with local designers to better understand what young South Africans are looking for from what is arguably the future...

Paratus Mozambique opens Beira office

Paratus Mozambique has opened a new office and point of presence (PoP) in Beira. The office has already signed up new clients, answering the demand in the area for reliable connectivity. Rui Costa, country manager of Paratus Mozambique, says this latest and...

Township ISP TooMuchWifi connects more communities

Township internet service provider, TooMuchWifi, has expanded its operations in the Western Cape province, bringing affordable and reliable internet connectivity to Mbekweni, a settlement between the towns of Wellington and Paarl, where there is a growing demand. In...

AWS launches fourth round of funding for underrepresented SA founders

Most nascent entrepreneurs raise funding from a combination of savings, goodwill of family and friends and angel investors to convert their idea into a prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP). For entrepreneurs from historically disadvantaged backgrounds (HDPs) in...

IBM launches cloud carbon calculator

IBM has launched a new tool to help enterprises track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across cloud services and advance their sustainability performance throughout their hybrid, multicloud journeys. Now generally available, the IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator - an...

SA Innovation Summit heads for Cape Town

Africa's tech landscape is ripe with opportunities for local startups, presenting the potential for tremendous growth and innovation. As AI, blockchain, renewable energy, and other advancements continue to shape the continent's future, African entrepreneurs find...

JSE delivers solid growth

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) reported double-digit earnings growth despite macro-economic and market headwinds in the first half of 2023. The bourse achieved a 10% year-on-year increase in net profit after tax (NPAT), reaching R493-million and posted 12%...

NEC XON Systems is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security

NEC XON Systems has achieved a Solutions Partner for Security designation in the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program. Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON Systems, says: "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. "The...

BI Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about ensuring data quality and integrity across complex BI environments? We're looking for a detail-oriented BI Tester to join our dynamic data team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of business intelligence, data engineering, and...

Java Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Java Architect – Hybrid | GautengAre you ready to shape the future of enterprise software solutions? Our client in the banking space is looking for a Java Architect to join their team in Gauteng, this is a hybrid model role offering the best of both worlds,...

Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Information Security Engineer - Pretoria East Hybrid Minimum Requirements Matric/Grade 12.National certificate in information technology or bachelor's degree in information technology, or CompTIA certifications A+ and N+.CompTIA Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacking...

CNC Programmer

Our client in the Innovaton Engineering Industry is currently looking for a CNC Programmer. Duties: Cad / CAM Software experienceTesting programs for efficiencyTroubleshooting issuesMaintaining documentationCollaborating wiht Engineers and Machine OperatorsDesign and...

Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud

To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...

Senior Systems Analyst

Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...

Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Pretoria East (Hybrid) 1 year fixed term contract Minimum Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a scrum master roleFamiliarity with software development (C#, C++,SQL etc.) will be an advantage, but not a requirementExcellent knowledge of Scrum...

CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client in the Innovaton Engineering Industry is currently looking for a CNC Programmer. Duties: Cad / CAM Software experienceTesting programs for efficiencyTroubleshooting issuesMaintaining documentationCollaborating wiht Engineers and Machine OperatorsDesign and...

Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud – Gauteng Pretoria

To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg

Analyse and design system functionalities, integrations, and upgrades for complex initiatives.Lead and facilitate system and functional design sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.Document functional/system requirements and create UML/Use Case models.Work...

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