Surgical robots make their mark in global operating theatres
The global surgical robots market is forecast to reach $45,6-billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 14,9% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surgical robotic systems are equipped with high-definition cameras and robotic arms, allowing...
Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues
South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...
Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?
On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...
New discovery could help 6G networks cut through interference
A breakthrough new development in communications research may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. A team of engineers led from the University of Glasgow have found a way to help wireless...
Surge in SA spending during FIFA World Cup 2026
Spending at sports and recreation resorts increased 72% in South Africa during the opening weekend of this year’s FIFA World Cup, according to Visa data highlighting local spending patterns during the tournament. And, ahead of South Africa's Round of 32 match against...
CFOs want productivity from AI
Finance organisations are often investing in artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that do not align with board expectations, creating a gap between AI activity and perceived business value, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 204 finance leaders in March 2026...
AI compresses cyberattack timelines, targets ungoverned AI identities
Attackers are operationalising artificial intelligence (AI) to collapse attack workflows from weeks to days, according to the latest Sophos AI Security 2026 Report, which adds that AI’s most immediate impact on cybercrime is speed, as well as a rise in attacks using...
Phishing campaign targets Microsoft authentication
Kaspersky has released a new report detailing a phishing campaign where attackers abuse Microsoft’s authentication mechanism. The campaign spanned from early April to mid-May 2026 and was styled as a notice from a law firm, aimed at stealing victims’ credentials and...
SA’s fastest-selling used cars
New research from AutoTrader show that newcomers are reshaping South Africa’s fastest-selling used car rankings with several recently introduced models selling quickly, while established vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner and Suzuki Swift continue to slowly turn...
Global award for SA fintech
Omnisient, a South African-founded fintech that helps banks apply AI to anonymised and protected consumer data for credit scoring and precision marketing, has been named one of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026. The recognition places Omnisient among a small...
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AI-driven personalisation is redefining CX
Despite record investment in digital campaigns, many South African brands are still pushing irrelevant messages that drive opt‑outs instead of engagement. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at Infobip The gap between what customers expect and what many brands...
CX moves to the centre of business strategy
As markets remain competitive and customers grow less tolerant of friction, 2025 marked a clear shift in how organisations think about customer experience (CX) – particularly in business-to-business environments. According to Grant Phillips, Group CEO of e4, customer...
Iress accelerates platform modernisation with Thoughtworks
Iress has announced a strategic partnership with global technology consultancy Thoughtworks to accelerate platform modernisation and unlock AI-enabled growth across its Wealth businesses. The partnership will support Iress in executing its strategy to modernise core...
What comes after GenAI? And what it means for African innovation
For the past three or four years, the world has lived through what is probably the fastest adoption of a general-purpose technology in modern economic history, with systems becoming embedded in ordinary working life so quickly that companies, governments, and...
Naked gives a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT
South African insurance platform Naked believes it has become the first company in the world to successfully develop and deploy a native app in ChatGPT that can provide a final, binding car insurance quote. The launch also appears to make Naked the first South African...
Xero delivers Claude integration
Xero has announced its live integration with Anthropic, the company behind Claude. Building on a multi-year partnership announced in late March, the speed to market of the integration marks a significant milestone for Xero customers. The partnership brings Claude...
Nissan and Red Hat co-engineer software-defined vehicles
Red Hat has announced a landmark engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Company to build its next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The collaboration would involve Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to provide a standardised, scalable Linux...
NEC XON and Avaloq advance wealth management tech in Africa
NEC XON and Avaloq, both part of NEC Corporation, have combined Avaloq’s banking and wealth management platform with NEC XON’s regional presence to support the digitalisation of Africa’s wealth management sector. The collaboration focuses on helping financial...
A seven-nation army couldn’t hold my backlog
By Barry Buck - Anyone who has stood in a Champions League stadium knows the sound. Stomp, stomp, clap. The White Stripes riff converted into a 60 000-person chant before kick-off. There is no better soundtrack for enterprise project queues in 2026. The work keeps...
The long-term infrastructure behind successful AI
Infrastructure decisions made today will determine the cost and resilience of tomorrow’s AI. Why? Because AI-driven applications aren’t temporary workloads. Once deployed, they run continuously, improving and expanding as organisations integrate them more deeply into...
Project Manager (Networks FTTB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Project Manager (Networks FTTB) will be responsible to plan, facilitate, manage and track implementation projects of all new transmission links, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful completion of network projects is within scope, schedule,...
SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Tasks:Develop and enhance ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, forms, and workflowsPerform Object-Oriented ABAP development, testing, and debuggingDesigns forms for SAP modules using SAPscript, Smartforms and Adobe.Translate business requirements into technical...
Analyst Programmer Natural Adabas – Contract | Hybrid – Pretoria – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a trusted ICT and digital transformation partner with a strong footprint across South Africa. They deliver end-to-end advisory, innovative technology solutions, managed services, and people solutions that drive measurable business impact,...
Project Manager (Networks FTTB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The Project Manager (Networks FTTB) will be responsible to plan, facilitate, manage and track implementation projects of all new transmission links, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful completion of network projects is within scope, schedule,...
Specialist: Developer (Permanent)
An exciting opportunity exists for an accomplished Specialist: Developer to join our client's technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering robust software solutions, improving existing systems, and collaborating with technical and...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior IT Project Manager – Lead Our Epic IT Transformation Journey!Are you a master orchestrator of complex IT projects who thrives on turning challenges into seamless successes? Do you get fired up by migrations, integrations, and delivering game-changing technology...
Specialist: Developer (Permanent) – Gauteng Johannesburg
An exciting opportunity exists for an accomplished Specialist: Developer to join our client's technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering robust software solutions, improving existing systems, and collaborating with technical and...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Java & Angular Developer
Our client is seeking a talented Java & Angular Developer to join a collaborative development team delivering innovative, enterprise-level software solutions. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a motivated mid to senior-level developer who enjoys working with...
ICU Consultant (Data Capturing/Admin) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Where exceptional service meets attention to detail.Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every interaction matters? Are you naturally organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences? If you enjoy solving...
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