Lessons to be learned from China
Kathy Gibson reports – When it comes to developing an artificial intelligence (AI) economy from scratch, Africa could learn from countries that have successfully achieved their own transformation. And we don’t have to look much further than China, which has evolved...
Openserve debuts SA’s first FTTR
Kathy Gibson reports – Openserve has launched its fibre to the room (FTTR) offering in partnership with Huawei - the first to bring this service to the South African market. “We believe FTTR will enhance how our customers experience connectivity,” says Makgosi Mabaso,...
Malatsi defends equity equivalence policy direction
Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital technologies, has refuted suggestions that the policy direction he gazetted on Friday (23 May 2025) was a direct result of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s White House meeting. “There is no conspiracy on our part; no...
SA users under threat from leaked cookies
South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries. According to NordVPN, 546-million cookies linked to South African users have been found on the dark web. Although cookies are commonly seen as...
Geopolitical tensions lead to increased risks for shipping
The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Allianz Commercial’s Safety and Shipping Review. The industry faces an...
Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn
The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...
AR/VR spend reaches $8,4bn by 2029
According to the Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), EMEA augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spending will reach $8,4-billion by 2029, reflecting 16% five-year compound annual growth...
Layoffs mark Q1 2025 global job market
The global job market dynamics in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 revealed a negative year-over-year (YoY) trend, as several companies announced layoffs amid ongoing optimisation efforts. The banking and payments sector experienced a rise in postings, driven by...
New satellite connectivity keeps airports online
In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can now maintain...
Drug-resistant malaria in East Africa comes under attack
A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step...
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Trust essential to the future of digital money
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Applications for conversational AI within the organisation
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The pros and cons of storing data in the cloud
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The transformative effect of AI and ML
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How AI can help SMB retailers compete
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Nearshore IT outsourcing offers benefits
Outsourcing IT services offshore offers businesses several benefits, including cost savings by taking advantage of lower labour costs in some countries, access to specialised expertise, scalability of IT services, and time zone advantages that can offer 24/7 IT...
SARS’ new process for emigration and foreign investment allowance
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced the new Approval for International Transfer (AIT) process on 24 April 2023, which heralds a significant change in the disclosure requirements for South Africans taking money abroad. The AIT process applies to both...
Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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Data Engineer/ BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Software Engineer (Java, Python, Javascript/Typescript/Node.js) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Cybersecurity Engineer (3 year contract)
Our client seeks to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in designing and implementing security measures to protect the company systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this position will develop security policies and...
Intermediate .NET Developer
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Senior BI Developer
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Cybersecurity Engineer (3 year contract) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
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Front End Developer – 0240
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