‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Silver hits record high, could rise more

Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Don’t underestimate the threat to your organisation

One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge...

Security and resilience key to Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – One of the best-funded industries in the world is cybercrime. Indeed, it generated revenue of more than $10-trillion last year – close to double what the next-biggest industry  (pharmaceuticals) – earned. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a...

SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

Choicejacking can hack your phone in the blink of an eye

Although smartphone and tablet manufacturers have introduced measures to protect users from juice jacking, an attack in which malicious chargers compromise connected mobile devices, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these safeguards. The recently-emerged method...

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Smart technology a proactive solution to SA’s water crisis

South Africa is currently facing a water crisis, with scarcity and inefficient water management posing significant challenges to sustainable, consistent access to water. By Rudie Opperman, manager for engineering and training: MEA at Axis Communications A 58-hour...

SA faces a rising tide of ransomware

South Africa has consistently been the primary target for ransomware and business email compromise among African countries. 2023 witnessed a significant surge in ransomware attacks across diverse industries within the country. According to the latest State of...

Vertiv enhances manufacturing capacity for chilled water solutions

Vertiv has unveiled an upgraded testing room at its thermal management centre near Tognana, Italy, significantly increasing the facility's testing capacity and manufacturing capabilities in the existing space. The upgraded testing room will allow Vertiv to do standard...

Liquid launches Azure Stack in Zambia

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has launched Azure Stack for its customers, giving businesses access to cost-effective local cloud solutions that meet local data regulatory requirement and can run latency-sensitive applications. "According to the Zambia...

Learnerships will get SA working

the lead-up to the Matric class of 2023's final exams, anxiety looms. While some will pursue tertiary education, the majority face the highly competitive job market and the harsh prospect of unemployment. Rajan Naidoo, MD of EduPower Skills Academy, says that in this...

Paratus signs Starlink reseller agreement

Pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group has entered an agreement as a distributor for Starlink's high-speed services across the African continent. The agreement will allow Paratus to provide Starlink to its customers across Africa, as operating...

Helm rewards staff with business ownership

Helm has announced an employee ownership plan that rewards key staff with a significant stake in the business. The senior management team holds the majority of the stake, participating actively in the decision-making processes while driving the strategy, vision, and...

Balancing profit with planet is good for business

There is already a growing understanding in the business world of the importance of balancing planet with profitability and achieving a harmonious relationship between financial success and environmental sustainability. "At Kyocera, we believe in the concept of...

Is AI a game-changer for anti-money laundering?

In the aftermath of South Africa's recent greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), companies are now confronted with the imperative to address eight identified strategic deficiencies while simultaneously reducing their financial crime risk through...

Fortunes to be made in crypto – but threats lie in wait

Many still perceive cryptocurrency as a novel and unconventional form of currency. It operates within an environment that lacks the safety and regulation found in traditional financial systems. Just like the lawless days of the American Wild West, the crypto world is...

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...

.Net Core Developer (Snr) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join a Leading Automotive Innovator – .NET Core Developer (Hybrid, Gauteng)Are you a passionate C#/.NET Core Developer with a love for cloud-native applications and cutting-edge technology? Our client, a leader in the automotive space, is seeking a talented developer...

Senior Business Analyst

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, Actuarial Science, or...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, Actuarial Science, or...

Verification Analyst – BBBEE

This verification consultants are looking for a Verification analyst to join their team.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year experience...

Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

Drive cloud innovation in a global organisation at the forefront of Microsoft technology. Is this you? You're a solution-focused, proactive team player who thrives in fast-changing environments. With a strong grasp of cloud technologies and a passion for Microsoft...

Senior Back-End Software Developer – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to help build a robust and scalable SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives...

Verification Analyst – BBBEE – Remote Remote

This verification consultants are looking for a Verification analyst to join their team.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year experience...

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