These are the top future of work trends in 2026
Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...
Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...
Intel streamlines operations as it sets a new course
Intel aims to reduce its global workforce by about 15% by the end of this year, through workforce reductions and attrition. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, says the goal is to end up with about 75 000 employees. A large portion of the workforce reductions have already taken...
What the future holds for batteries, AI, hydrogen
The future of energy could be increasingly streamlined, sustainable, and efficient, with battery developments and the integration of machine learning. Li-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells are some of the most promising up-and-coming technologies responsible for...
Smart tech supports wildlife and ecosystems
As we mark World Nature Conservation Day today (28 July), AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of environmental protection. What makes this shift particularly compelling is the crossover between sectors. Technologies originally developed to monitor industrial risks in...
WhatsApp groups can become serious cyber-risk zones
Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...
UK unveils Isambard-AI supercomputer
The UK has officially joined the premier league of global AI infrastructure — and it’s not starting small. Isambard-AI, the most powerful supercomputer to be built in the UK, is housed at the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing (BriCS). “And as we press this switch to...
SA student short-listed for $100k prize
Uatshila Munenyiwa, a data science and mechanical engineering student at Stanford University, has been named to the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025, an annual $100 000 award given to one exceptional student who has made a significant...
Peach Payments goes live with MoneyBadger
Peach Payments has partnered with South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger to enable its merchants to accept payment in Bitcoin and other crypto assets. Anine de Kock, head of partnerships at Peach Payments, says: “MoneyBadger is...
When does using GenAI become unethical?
Generative AI (GenAI) is proving increasingly indispensable for certain aspects of daily work, raising questions about the ethics of passing its output off as one’s own work - and the fairness of pitting AI-generated content against human-generated content. This is...
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Africa needs to find solutions to its own problems
Africa, the second-largest continent and home to 1 billion people, has long captured the imagination of the world. Today, different thinkers, political and business leaders are preoccupied with a single question - how to help Africa's economy grow so it can trade with...
RMB, Africa Climate Ventures partner on climate action
RMB Ventures has entered a partnership with pan-African company Africa Climate Ventures (ACV) to help its existing and future portfolio companies achieve a greater level of sustainability while improving profitability. ACV focuses on combating the effects of climate...
Zoho celebrates 100m users
Zoho has announced that it is serving 100-million users across its more than 55 business applications - and believes it is the first bootstrapped SaaS company to reach this milestone. This milestone comes on the heels of the company reaching $1-billion in annual...
Happy birthday to the Nokia 3310
In 2000, the original Nokia 3310 favorite was launched - and to date it is still one of the best-selling phones of all time. Cut to 2023 and the new Nokia 3310 and Nokia 3310 3G are still going strong. The new Nokia 3310 combines durability with a slimmer build, a...
Hytera moves southern African HQ to Joburg
Hytera Communications, a global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has relocated its Southern African headquarters to Maxwell Office Park in Johannesburg. The new office will service South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,...
Kaspersky appoints new GM for Africa
Kaspersky has announced the appointment of Andrew Voges as the new GM for Africa. Given the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the rise in ransomware attacks and the need for protection of IT assets on the continent, Voges' immediate objectives will be to accelerate...
FutureBank, IDVerse partner to fight cybercrime
Embedded finance platform FutureBank has partnered with digital ID verification company IDVerse to accelerate customer onboarding through swift and secure digital identity verification (IDV). Through this partnership, new FutureBank customers can access the IDVerse...
Husk Power launches Africa Sunshot initiative
Husk Power Systems has announced the "Africa Sunshot'' initiative, with a goal of having 2 500 net-zero minigrids operating in off-grid and weak-grid communities in the region within five years. The company expects to mobilize $500-million in equity and debt to...
Tarsus to distribute Vertiv infrastructure portfolio
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Tarsus Distribution as a distribution partner for sub-Saharan Africa, with the aim of further expanding Vertiv's reach across the region, in particular within the local IT channel. Tarsus has been a disitrbutor in the Southern...
Epson sets up new regional operation
Seiko Epson has established a new sales company, Epson Middle East FZCO (EME), reflecting the potential to accelerate expansion in key markets including Africa, Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, Moldova, Türkiye, and Ukraine, centrally managed from a regional...
Specialist DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the role: The Specialist DevOps Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment automation and efficient infrastructure processes. This role involves close collaboration with development and...
Mid-Level Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the Role The role of the Mid-Level Cloud Engineer is to design, deploy, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business objectives. The position requires hands-on experience in managing cloud environments,...
Mid-Level Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the RoleThe Mid-Level Project Manager is responsible for managing medium-sized projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves coordinating project resources,...
Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...
Software Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Software Tester Join a growing software development company focused on precision and product excellence. Durban (office based) | R25 000 - R35 000 | 8am to 5pm About Our Client Our client develops scalable, high-quality digital software solutions that power business...
Specialist DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Purpose of the role: The Specialist DevOps Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment automation and efficient infrastructure processes. This role involves close collaboration with development and...
Mid-Level Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Purpose of the Role The role of the Mid-Level Cloud Engineer is to design, deploy, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business objectives. The position requires hands-on experience in managing cloud environments,...
Mid-Level Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Purpose of the RoleThe Mid-Level Project Manager is responsible for managing medium-sized projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves coordinating project resources,...
Mid-Level C++ Developer
Seeking an energetic Mid-Level C++ Developer to join an IT team specializing in Fuel Automation Systems that operate on contact-less smart card technology. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years working experience in a development capacity (following...
Junior Data Scientist
Junior Data ScientistDurban (office-based) | R25 000 - R35 000 About Our ClientOur client delivers cutting-edge software solutions that optimize operations and drive innovation. They pride themselves on a collaborative environment where developers and analysts grow...
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