African banking is at a crossroads
A new report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve...
The year in SA Search
Google has released its 2025 Year in Search for South Africa, showing what people in the country tried to understand, fix, follow and debate over the past year. The report tracks the fastest-rising searches, offering a clear sense of the stories, questions and moments...
Applications open for AWS 2025 Generative AI Accelerator
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA), an eight-week global program designed to scale early-stage startups building foundational generative AI technologies. Forty promising startups from...
AI boosts Wimbledon fan engagement
The All England Lawn Tennis Club and IBM have announced new and enhanced AI-powered digital experiences coming to The Championships, Wimbledon 2025. Making its debut is 'Match Chat', an interactive AI assistant that can answer fans' questions during live singles...
Strong rebound for AR/VR market
The global AR/VR headset market posted a strong rebound in the latest quarter, growing 18,1% year-over-year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The resurgence was led...
Sun releases strong flare
The Sun emitted a strong flare on Tuesday (17 June 2025). NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. The image shows a subset of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares...
Geopolitics puts focus on data control
There’s been a dramatic rise in concern over data sovereignty across the UK technology sector, with 83% of IT leaders worried that geopolitical developments may affect their ability to control and access their data. According to survey by Civo, 61% of IT...
Manufacturing sector uncertainty persists
The Q2 2025 Absa Manufacturing Survey reveals that uncertainty remains a dominant theme within the manufacturing sector, both domestically and globally. Business confidence declined marginally to 33 points, down from 34 in Q1, an outcome some noted could have been...
Security, capital challenges threaten energy transition gains
Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy...
Industrial organisations put themselves at increased risk
A study titled "Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions", conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing...
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Prioritise energy efficiency to achieve business continuity
We are halfway through 2023 and South Africa has experienced nearly as many hours of load shedding as it did in the full year of 2022. By Jo-Anne Arends , product manager at Nashua Load shedding up to Level 6 is a daily occurrence, putting businesses and households in...
How to automate recruitment processes
Most human resources (HR) professionals choose this career because they're passionate about people leadership and business strategy. Yet many HR professionals spend more time and energy on routine admin and manual processes than they'd like to and less on strategic...
Cisco demos AI-first security cloud
Cisco (CSCO) is delivering on the AI-driven Cisco Security Cloud, investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning innovations that will empower security teams by simplifying operations and increasing efficacy. Today's IT environment has dramatically shifted....
Salesforce recognises SA partners
Salesforce has announced the winners of its annual South Africa Partner Awards 2023 across eight categories. The South Africa Partner Awards took place at the Kyalami Convention Centre as part of Salesforce World Tour Essentials Johannesburg, where more than 2 000...
Huawei launches Young Women in Tech programme
The Huawei ICT Academy is set to highlight Huawei's ethos of diversity and inclusion by supporting Youth Month and expanding its successful Women in Tech initiative with a focus on young women. Called the Huawei Young Woman in Tech programme, the course is taking...
Advanced food processing tech makes food industry more sustainable
Food goes to waste at every stage in the food manufacturing and distribution process – from farming and production to packaging, storage, distribution, retail and finally, once it reaches consumers. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United...
Quality college education unlocks opportunities for youth
Worsening load shedding, record unemployment and a sluggish economy are all understandably dragging down the job prospects for the youth of our country right now. By Eloise Nolte, MD of Optimi College With the focus on Youth Day (16 June), we are set to become more...
Employee experience likely to join customer experience trends
Understanding trends in any given field helps businesses understand what conversations are happening in the industry broadly and likely strategic topics for their competitors. By Kelvin Brown, regional executive at Telviva, KZN In other words, if everyone else is...
UK-SA partnership helps bridge cybersecurity skills gap
The British High Commission Pretoria, in partnership with KnowBe4 and KPMG, is working with MiDO Technologies on a Cyber Academy programme to digitally upskill underserved communities in the Western Cape. The MiDO Cyber Academy programme will support 20 school leavers...
Visa launches Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa has launched its new Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program to help enable Africa’s expanding start-up community through expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding. The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator will enable up to 40 start-ups each year to...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, security and scalability of our network systems across multiple sites...
Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a highly experienced Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) to provide a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies. You...
Analyst Programmer (SQL) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE basic user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems as the next Analyst Programmer sought by a reputable Retail Group. You will develop simple technical specifications, interpret basic user requirements and...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, security and scalability of our network systems across multiple sites...
Business Analyst, AI and Automation – George
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, one of South Africa's fastest-growing FinTech brands, is committed to harnessing advanced technologies to deliver seamless experiences and measurable value for customers and stakeholders. They are seeking a Business Analyst, AI and Automation,...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1800 TT
Mentorship and guidance of more junior team members.Willing and able to travel internationally and work with international teams.Develop new user-facing features with a focus on responsive design.Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Provide guidance...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
Business Analyst, AI and Automation – George – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, one of South Africa's fastest-growing FinTech brands, is committed to harnessing advanced technologies to deliver seamless experiences and measurable value for customers and stakeholders. They are seeking a Business Analyst, AI and Automation,...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1800 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Mentorship and guidance of more junior team members.Willing and able to travel internationally and work with international teams.Develop new user-facing features with a focus on responsive design.Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Provide guidance...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Western Cape Bellville
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
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