SpaceX speeds AI push with strategic hires
SpaceX, which recently went public with a $2-trillion valuation, is accelerating its expansion of applied artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across engineering and platform operations, says GlobalData. Continued hiring for specialised AI roles highlights a...
AI skills in the supply chain in high demand
Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labour market growth and intensifying competition for qualified talent, according to new research from Gartner. “The demand for AI skills in supply...
The hidden human cost of online gambling in SA
Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling. Yet a new national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the industry's rapid growth: widespread financial sacrifice, informal...
Two-thirds of Docker Hub images contain critical vulnerabilities
An analysis conducted using Kaspersky Container Security has revealed that only one out of every 10 Docker Hub images analysed - including those with 10 000 to 1-million downloads - was fully up to date. Experts warn that aside from software vulnerabilities, and the...
A Youth Day perspective for SA’s next generation
Only three in 10 young South Africans aged 15 to 24 who want to work currently have a job, according to Stats SA’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1 2026. Seven in 10 are either unemployed or have stopped looking, and of those seven, four are completely outside the...
African airlines benefit from ME conflict
An update on international air traffic presented at the 2026 IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janiero states that Africa’s hub carriers are seeing the strongest global growth in traffic as it re-routes to avoid the Middle East. However, the region’s...
Disruption to Avbob’s digital systems
Avbob has confirmed that the recent disruption to soe of its digital platforms and services is the result of an incident involving external malicious actors. “The matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and our technical teams, together with specialist...
AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales
As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....
Humanoid robots on the march
The global humanoid robot market will reach $40,5-billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 38,2% from 2026 to 2033, says Grand View Research. The market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid technological advancements leading to more efficient and...
Four critical threats cybersecurity leaders must urgently address
There are four critical and unpredictable threats where attackers hold a significant advantage to successfully exploit weaknesses in targeted organisations, according to Gartner. These include deepfakes, AI application compromise, prompt injection, and software supply...
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Compliance is key to hiring remotely without the risk
A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed...
LG launches premium same-time delivery, installation service in Gauteng
LG Electronics South Africa is launching its new premium Delivery and Installation Service, currently available in select areas of Gauteng. A defining feature of this service is LG’s move to manage the entire workflow internally. From transportation to final setup,...
Intel to repurchase equity interest in Ireland fab
Intel and Apollo have announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase the 49% equity interest in the joint venture related to Intel’s Fab 34 in Ireland not held by Intel for $14,2-billion. In 2024, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates led an $11,2-billion...
With salaries, it’s not about the number, it’s about the delivery
For most candidates, the salary question feels like the riskiest moment in an interview: tense, awkward, and full of second-guessing. Many approach it defensively, often lowballing out of fear, or naming an overly-ambitious figure without foundation. But understanding...
AI is not expensive. Uncontrolled AI is
There is a pattern I keep seeing in boardrooms and project meetings. The question is framed as, “How much will AI cost us?” The better question is, “What will happen if we do not control how we use it?” By Karl Fischer, chief technology officer of Obsidian Systems AI...
Can automated vehicles be accountable for violations?
Many forward-thinking individuals propose that autonomous vehicles will improve road safety as problematic driver behaviour, which contributes to 90% plus crashes, will be eliminated. A recent incident may cause some to doubt this, however. A seemingly routine traffic...
Residential demand management could reshape SA’s energy system
As South Africa navigates ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, attention is increasingly turning to a less visible but significant contributor to electricity demand – residential water heating. “Electric geysers are the largest energy loads on...
Trust is what will make or break AI voice agents
South African businesses are showing real interest in AI voice agents, and for good reason. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream The technology has come a long way and can now respond quickly, hold more natural conversations and create a better, locally relevant...
Uganda and Tanzania’s infrastructure boom requires a sound digital backbone
Uganda and Tanzania are entering a major phase of infrastructure-led growth. Both countries are undergoing large-scale investments in transport networks, industrial zones, and urban development. By Josiah Habwe, GM for Tanzania and Uganda at Schneider Electric In...
How the digital citizen is reshaping service expectations
The majority of the country is now living, communicating, and problem-solving online, says Gugu Nyanda, who leads the Health and Public Service business at Accenture South Africa. Here, she shares insights into what this shift means for how institutions deliver...
IT Systems Engineer at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.IT Systems EngineerJOB PURPOSE The System Engineer will...
IT Systems Engineer at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.IT Systems EngineerJOB PURPOSE The System Engineer will...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Azure, Data Bricks, Python) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A global Marketing Agency seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to provide technical leadership and guidance, improve development processes, and deliver high-quality software features on time, in line with company performance...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Azure, Data Bricks, Python) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A global Marketing Agency seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to provide technical leadership and guidance, improve development processes, and deliver high-quality software features on time, in line with company performance...
Senior Analyst Developer (Java / C#)
Key Deliverables:Develop, test, maintain, and support national payment solutions and associated web applications. Deliver high-quality software solutions leveraging Java and related technologies. Produce detailed functional and technical specifications. Participate in...
Senior Analyst Developer (Java / C#) – Gauteng Pretoria
Key Deliverables:Develop, test, maintain, and support national payment solutions and associated web applications. Deliver high-quality software solutions leveraging Java and related technologies. Produce detailed functional and technical specifications. Participate in...
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB
ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...
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Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...
DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...
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