Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

AI systems security spend: from zero to $8bn

The emerging AI systems security (AISS) market is forecast to grow from essentially zero to nearly $8-billion by 2030 as enterprises move AI applications, models, and agents into production. According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, AISS has moved...

Oracle supports Africa Clinical Research Network

The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia in Africa (PROTECT-Africa) trial aims to define, validate, and...

Remote jobs on the rise

While there was a 13% drop in remote job opportunities during 2023 and 2024, they are now back on an upward curve, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for October 2025, which indicates a small, but significant 0,5% increase between March and September this...

Rapid rise in human-centric cybersecurity risks

Threat actors are now pivoting their tactics to approach human touchpoints from every angle - inside business flows and across channels - to deploy coordinated campaigns that overwhelm traditional defences, according to Mimecast’s 2025 Global Threat Intelligence...

The business lunch is back

The business lunch is back in favour and once again rising in popularity as business leaders increasingly use it as an opportunity to network and build key professional relationships. New research from International Workplace Group sheds light on the trend and reveals...

Teraco Connect Foundation extends SABEN support

Teraco has announced a five-year support grant extension to the South African Broadband Education Networks (SABEN) via the Teraco Connect Foundation. In 2020, Teraco signed a five-year grant, which the company has now extended for a further five years to 2030 worth a...

Ruka selected to 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator

Ruka, the African technology company behind SmartChat, has been selected as one of only 10 startups for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a program supporting high-impact companies using technology to transform the continent. The accelerator,...

HPE and Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core solution

HPE and Ericsson have announced the establishment of a joint validation lab to tackle critical challenges faced by telecommunications (telco) service providers while deploying a multi-vendor infrastructure stack. By enabling the validation of a cloud-native,...

Nvidia invests in Cassava Technologies

Nvidia has invested in African technology group Cassava Technologies. Hardy Pemhiwa, president and group CEO of Cassava Technologies, comments: “Cassava is Africa’s leading technology company, driving the continent’s digital transformation with digital infrastructure...

Infrastructure key as AI evolves

Kathy Gibson reports – Not only is artificial intelligence (AI) already a widespread phenomenon, it is rapidly maturing into its second age. The first era put the power of AI at every user’s fingertips; the second era is where agentic AI will be employed to perform...

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CIOs have never had more to offer – or to contend with

From the person interested in technology pushing for its inclusion in the company's operations, to the IT manager reporting to the financial director, to today's strategic technology leaders whose voices are heard at board level, the role of the CIO has seen a...

Growth challenges for emerging African telcos

Africa is home to a thriving telecoms industry typified by a small group of very large, dominant telcos - such as MTN and Safaricom - and a highly competitive group of emerging telcos. These telcos play a vital role in the continent's economic and social development,...

Modern-day threats in the crypto gold rush

Many still perceive cryptocurrency as a novel and unconventional form of currency. It operates within an environment that lacks the safety and regulation found in traditional financial systems. Just like the lawless days of the American Wild West, the crypto world is...

Is it time to do away with performance reviews?

Once considered a powerful tool for fostering growth, development and alignment within an organisation, the relevance of employee performance reviews has become a hotly debated topic, with many human resources practitioners arguing that traditional annual performance...

Red Hat, Intel deliver open source industrial automation

Red Hat has announced a new industrial edge platform, designed in collaboration with Intel, that will provide a modern approach to building and operating industrial controls. By transforming the way manufacturers operate, scale and innovate with standard IT...

Peach Payments concludes $30m funding deal

Baobab Payments, trading as Peach Payments, has concluded a €29-million/$30-million funding round. The round, announced in April, was led by Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by UK-based asset manager Apis Partners. Peach Payments is an...

Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles

The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints need to be overcome, writes Yael Shafrir, associate director at Webber Wentzel. Many South Africans who struggle every day to...

Revolutionise retail efficiency with cloud

Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience. Central to this is the cloud that brings with it the combination of advanced technologies, edge solutions, and the...

The role of domestic solar in the move towards NetZero

Though South Africa has shown a decrease of around 3% in carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes between 2021 and 2022, the country remains among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon dioxide worldwide. By Alison Groves,...

C++ Software Engineer

C++ Software EngineerJoin a cutting-edge simulation software company shaping real-time systems.Pretoria | R55 000-R65 000 About Our ClientOur client is a specialist provider of high-performance simulation software. With a strong focus on real-time systems and...

C++ Software Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria West

C++ Software EngineerJoin a cutting-edge simulation software company shaping real-time systems.Pretoria | R55 000-R65 000 About Our ClientOur client is a specialist provider of high-performance simulation software. With a strong focus on real-time systems and...

.NET Applications Developer

General:Completeness and accuracy of code (work product) vs. allocated tasks.Ensure that project tasks are delivered in accordance with larger project objectives.Adhere to and apply software development policies and standards.Ensure accurate estimates on development...

.NET Applications Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

General:Completeness and accuracy of code (work product) vs. allocated tasks.Ensure that project tasks are delivered in accordance with larger project objectives.Adhere to and apply software development policies and standards.Ensure accurate estimates on development...

.Net Core Full-Stack Developer

An Enterprise Solution Partner specializing in delivering smart, scalable software solutions for both the private and public sectors, is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack .NET Core Developer who will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade...

National Technical Manager (Cellular Industry)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced National Technical Manager to lead and develop our network of technicians across South Africa. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on the...

.Net Core Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

An Enterprise Solution Partner specializing in delivering smart, scalable software solutions for both the private and public sectors, is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack .NET Core Developer who will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade...

Team Lead: Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead: Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure in Randburg, Gauteng.The role involves providing technical leadership,...

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