Satellite data gives Africa better access to weather forecasting
The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) launched yesterday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enabling the strengthening of nowcasting capabilities across African countries using next-generation satellite data. Severe weather in parts of Africa,...
TrustOps will become a government necessity
Forty percent of government organisations will establish dedicated TrustOps functions by 2028 to combat deepfake identity impersonation and disinformation-as-a-service (DaaS), according to Gartner. Government organisations must urgently establish trust capabilities,...
Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards
The 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), has honoured South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event recognised 20 outstanding winners, including Main Category Champions and...
Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...
Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value
AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...
Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents
New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...
Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA
The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...
Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...
Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...
AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...
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CRS provides contingency plans for potential grid collapse
CRS Technologies has announced the implementation of comprehensive contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted HR and payroll services in the event of a national power grid failure in South Africa. While industry analysts consider the likelihood of a complete grid...
Kyocera strengthens SADC foothold with Mauritius partnership
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Overcome poor cellular coverage in corporate settings
In today’s connected world, businesses require reliable cellular connectivity to ensure communications and access to digital resources are maintained especially given the growing number of hybrid workers. Decisions are made in real time and the market demands instant...
Zafin gets best-in-class partner award from BIAN
Zafin, a provider of SaaS product and pricing platform solutions for banks, has won the 2023 Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) Best-in-Class Partner Award. The company was honoured for its contribution to further core modernisation and continuous client...
African businesses can benefit from evolving online payments
Payment solution offerings are advancing at a rate of knots, especially with the integration of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and voice payments. No longer is it an option for small-scale businesses to offer their wares online without the...
FutureBank, Paymentology forge strategic partnership
FutureBank has announced a partnership with Paymentology to provide banks and fintechs with streamlined integration to modern card issuing and processing technology, enabling instant issuance of virtual cards. Paymentology provides banks, fintechs and telcos with the...
This is the team leading Sanlam Fintech
Sanlam recently launched its fintech business cluster. Led by a globally competitive exco team, Sanlam Fintech represents a strategic move within the Sanlam Group to expand its existing fintech offerings and ensure that all aspects of the $8-billion (R143-billion)...
Independent contracting could revolutionise IT recruitment
As businesses plan for 2024, no doubt one of their most pressing priorities will be to fill critical roles in their organisations. By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree With the usual spike in resignations towards the end of the year,...
Direct Carrier Billing gains a foothold
Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, have released the 2023 edition of the DCB Index, offering a detailed analysis of the Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) market's progression and potential in the...
Embracing the needs of disabled employees adds productivity
Employers that acknowledge and accommodate talented and industrious employees with disabilities will find it pays off handsomely. Not only does it make a wider pool of talent available for recruitment, it also supports employee productivity and retention....
Analyst – Junior Men
Purpose of the job:To provide advanced video analysis, live insights, and professional data reporting that meaningfully influence coaching decisions and player development. To operate with precision, speed, and technical competence, ensuring the team has the...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role & Responsibilities:You will be part of a feature team responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Understanding business requirements and preparing AS-IS and TO-BE documentation. Obtaining sign-off for functional and/or technical design documents....
Analyst – Junior Men – Western Cape Plattekloof 1
Purpose of the job:To provide advanced video analysis, live insights, and professional data reporting that meaningfully influence coaching decisions and player development. To operate with precision, speed, and technical competence, ensuring the team has the...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Role & Responsibilities:You will be part of a feature team responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Understanding business requirements and preparing AS-IS and TO-BE documentation. Obtaining sign-off for functional and/or technical design documents....
Senior SQL Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...
Field Technician
Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Company OverviewFirst Fire is an ASIB-listed Supervising...
Senior SQL Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...
Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Company OverviewFirst Fire is an ASIB-listed Supervising...
Senior Helpdesk Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Helpdesk TechnicianJob SummaryThe Senior Helpdesk Technician provides advanced technical support to end-users, ensuring efficient resolution of IT-related issues. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, managing escalated tickets and contributing to...
Intermediate Software Developer
For the past 29 years our client has been innovating and delivering solutions to the Proptech and Fintech sectors within South Africa. Their solutions enable businesses to effectively and compliantly onboard customers whilst mitigating their risk of processing...
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