Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘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...

Apple, Google AI partnership a win-win for both

Apple and Google have announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, says the partnership is a win-win for both companies. “The move...

Internet shutdown is Iran’s 62nd this decade

Iran’s countrywide Internet shutdown is continuing into its fifth day, amid widespread riots and violent crackdowns. A communications blackout is a popular tool in Iran, and this is the 62nd time the government has imposed Internet censorship in the last decade. This...

Developing countries urged to add more value

The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...

Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress

South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...

ICT leads SA’s record VC sector

Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13,35-billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year. These results were unveiled in the 2025...

UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...

Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn

The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...

Registration open for Capture the Flag competition

Kaspersky has opened registration for its new  Kaspersky{CTF} Capture the Flag competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with...

Tech brands are top phishing targets

Microsoft retained its position as the most targeted brand in the second quarter of 2025, appearing in 25% of all phishing attempts. This is according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2025 from Check Point Research (CPR), outlining the brands most...

Urgent action needed to stem R5,3bn in telecom fraud

Telecom fraud is costing South Africa an estimated R5,3-billion every year – and urgent national action needs to be taken. This is the headline finding from the 2025 Sector Report released today by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), which paints a...

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Embrace the digital native culture

The digital native culture and the rapid pace of technological advancements have triggered a revolution in the way we communicate, with the proliferation of online platforms and digital communication channels. It has brought about a significant transformation, leaving...

The new normal didn’t end with the pandemic

Remember the cliche "the new normal" that was thrown around ad nauseam during the Covid-19 pandemic? Eventually, it lost its impact, and for the most part, many of us interpreted it to mean something along the lines of hybrid working, accelerated digital...

The Match Exchange named as Africa’s top tech innovator

The Match Exchange has been awarded the title of Tech Innovator for Southern Africa 2023 at the third annual KPMG Private Enterprises Tech Innovator competition. The competition, which recognises leading technology innovators and future tech titans, provides the...

NTT commits to African investment

As more global tech heavyweights make significant investment into Africa, Dimension Data's CEO, Alan Turnley-Jones, argues that these investments are creating ripple effects that reach far beyond digital innovation and tech infrastructure for the region. Growth in...

Everyone is busy – but are you busy with the right things?

By Natasha Bezuidenhout, Business Executive: Microsoft at First Distribution - First, we had the New Normal with people working from home during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic; that was later modified to a hybrid working model where employees juggled between home...

Local ISPs need to up their game

Twenty years ago, if you asked business leaders what their most essential utilities and business enablers were, they would have listed electricity, a phone line, and internet connectivity, in that order. Today, after 16 years of load shedding and cloud-based...

NoPBX scoops innovation award

Cape-based NoPBX is officially the 'Most Innovative PBX Service Provider in South Africa', according to the sixth and latest annual African Excellence Awards. Hosted by AI Global Media and its quarterly MEA Markets magazine, the awards celebrate the Africa of today...

Pyramid Analytics, Smollan forge international partnership

Global retail specialist Smollan has formalised an international reseller and implementation partnership agreement with decision and business intelligence (BI) software provider Pyramid Analytics. The agreement will see Smollan, via its data and technology business,...

HAVAÍC completes second investment in RapidDeploy

Cape Town-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced a further investment in RapidDeploy following its participation in a bridge round in October last year. The VC firm has bolstered its stake with a second investment as part of RapidDeploy's Series...

DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...

DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...

Senior Microsoft Engineer

Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...

Senior Microsoft Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...

Senior Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Information Security Analyst to join their teams in the Western cape. Work and collaborate with Dynamic teams, architects and stakeholders on a hybrid model and expand your skillset...

X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...

X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...

Software Consultant

Junior/Intermediate Software Account Executive EMEA Join a fast-growing software solutions team helping businesses work smarter.Remote (South Africa) | R20,000/month basic + commission | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing automation consultancy...

Software Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Junior/Intermediate Software Account Executive EMEA Join a fast-growing software solutions team helping businesses work smarter.Remote (South Africa) | R20,000/month basic + commission | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing automation consultancy...

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