The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers
South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...
Local language models key for AI inclusivity
Kathy Gibson reports - The true value of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa could lie in the ability to develop local language models that allow people across the continent to access services in their mother tongue. Ben Cheick Haidara, deputy-CEO and chief...
Enterprises double down on network security
Global Network Security revenue reached $6,2-billion in 1Q 2025, expanding 12% year-on-year, according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. The application security and delivery (AS&D) submarket - encompassing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Application...
Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill
Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...
Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?
As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...
Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
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Konica Minolta celebrates 150 years
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Infinetix and Blackshots partner
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Dell APEX storage now available from DCC
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Braintree wins another Diamond Partner award from LS Retail
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Paratus Zambia sponsors Capture the Flag contest
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NEOM McLaren Formula E partners with Trend Micro
Trend Micro has been named an Official Partner of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team. "I'm excited to welcome Trend Micro to our team," says Ian James, MD of McLaren Electric Racing and Team Principal of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team. "As we travel around the world,...
Edge computing key to success for SA organisations
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Should your organisation be using EDR?
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Digitising the delivery game for Gen Z
The delivery game has experienced a seismic shift in recent years, thanks to the convergence of Gen Z's shopping habits and the exponential growth of online shopping. Gen Z, the digitally native generation born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has not only...
Business Process Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior SAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SAP Developer to join our team. This role requires strong technical expertise in SAP ABAP, R/3, and S/4HANA, with the ability to design, develop, and optimize SAP solutions that deliver measurable business value. The ideal...
Data Scientist Data Engineer
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Senior SAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Data Scientist Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you an ABAP wizard who dreams in code and thrives in agile environments? Love solving complex problems with clean syntax and a bit of flair? Then step into a role where you'll build, break, and rebuild enterprise-grade SAP solutions, while having fun doing...
Machine Learning Engineer (12-Month Contract)
Machine Learning Engineer (12-Month Contract)Join a leading AI consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for enterprise clients.Johannesburg | R600 - R640 per hour | Contract About Our ClientOur client is a specialist consultancy that helps businesses harness the...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Machine Learning Engineer (12-Month Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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