Search engines still outperform GenAI
Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new information, according to a survey by Gartner. GenAI tools may be transforming search behavior, but they are far from replacing traditional channels. Instead,...
Chinese vehicles gain traction in SA’s used market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. There was a time when the idea of owning a Chinese vehicle was underlined by humour. Why would you buy...
Nation-state actors exploit SharePoint vulnerability
High-profile local and global sites alike have fallen victim to a newly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. In South Africa, National Treasury is among the customers affected, while international users like the US nuclear weapons agency have also been...
AI drives major infrastructure shift for SA enterprises
As AI assistants, agents, and data-driven workloads reshape how work gets done, they’re creating faster, more dynamic, more latency-sensitive and more complex network traffic in South Africa. This is the headline finding from a Cisco study into the architectural...
Visa opens first African data centre in Joburg
Visa has opened a new data centre in Johannesburg, the company’s first in Africa, as part of three-year R1-billion investment into South Africa. The data centre, which is already operational, ensures that local transactions are processed securely, seamlessly and...
Trump administration make AI a priority
US president Donald Trump has signed three new executive orders aimed at strenthening the US’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The executive orders come hours after the government released a National AI Action Plan that details strategies to...
Meat prices push grocery bills up
Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6,6% year-on-year and 2,2% month-on-month in June 2025. This is according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial. The foot and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreak...
New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...
Leadership shake-up at Rain
Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...
New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children
In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...
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Good reasons to outsource your payroll
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AI is coming for the forex sector …
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Tips for protecting your identity online
When engaging in online activities, one cannot ignore the inherent risks involved. Whether you're accessing information, interacting with a company or buying a product or service, your data is being stored and then possibly shared with others. If it gets into the...
Digital transformation is not a business strategy
Business leaders would do well to understand that digitisation is an operational approach and tactic that can help improve or develop their strategy; it is not a strategy in and of itself, says Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed. The rapid pace of technology development has...
Dos and don’ts for graduates negotiating a starting salary
Those looking for work after graduating from university seldom possess the experience companies desire and may feel they have little power to negotiate a better starting salary. "While it's true that having a degree, like an MBA, does not mean they will automatically...
Security innovations never stop
During the recent Huawei Eco-Connect Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, Steven Zhao, vice-president of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, delivered a keynote speech outlining the security threats facing networks today. The speech, which was titled "Huawei Intelligent...
Vodacom Business launches Vodacom Operator Connect, powered by Microsoft Teams
Vodacom Business is now certified as a Microsoft Teams Operator Connect partner in South Africa. This enables the brand to launch Vodacom Operator Connect, which offers a more programmatic approach to provisioning, managing, supporting and billing Microsoft Teams...
Director independence is still not properly understood
As a result of shareholder concerns, MultiChoice recently terminated a service contract with one of its directors, who was nevertheless classified as an "independent" director in the company's integrated report for 2023. By Ansie Ramalho, chair of the King Committee...
JSE, big xyt partner on data analytics JV
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has partnered with big xyt, a global independent provider of smart data and analytics solutions, to launch big xyt ecosystems. The joint venture entails the formation of a new company: big xyt ecosystems. big xyt ecosystems will...
Automated bot workers can unlock a data goldmine
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing automation has become an essential strategy for staying competitive and driving growth. By Filum Ho, CEO of Apollo Studios Automation not only streamlines processes and increases efficiency, but it can also...
Full Stack Developer (AngularJava) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...
Systems Programmer z/OS System Support – Gauteng Johannesburg
Title: Systems Programmer z/OS System SupportDuration: 12 monthsThe position is hybrid model, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Description: 4+ years' experience in z hardware and z/OS softwareThe day-to-day operation of the Mainframe environment. Implementation,...
AI Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a 12 months contract role which can be extended/renewed as project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose: The AI Tester will be responsible for validating the functionality, performance, and reliability of AI-driven systems and applications. This includes designing...
Full Stack Developer (AngularJava) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...
Software Engineer (Azure, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
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Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 1590
Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical operational support, including standby high priority support on rotation.Develop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Review code of team members to...
Software Engineer (Azure, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:WRITE well designed, testable, efficient code by using best Software Development practices as the next Software Engineer sought to join the team of a dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist. You will develop systems according to scoping document,...
Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 1590 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Android Developer
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