AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Africa well-positioned  to leapfrog into digital trade

Africa is exceptionally well-positioned to leverage DEAs, cloud, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and strategic partnerships to leapfrog into a more digital, inclusive trade system. This is among the findings of Standard Chartered’s "Future...

AI uptake and digital wellbeing differs by geography

Generative AI is (GenAI) is moving rapidly from novelty to habit. But adoption rates may not tell the full story. Cisco partnered with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the Digital Well-being Hub to study the relationship between...

South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters

A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...

Call for innovators to show DPI solutions

The Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet (DPI4PP) Innovation Challenge 2025 is open for applications. The challenge is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Co-Develop, Gates Foundation, Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure...

Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles

Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic...

As risks rise, CISOs should shift focus

Chief information security officers (CISOs) must focus on three areas to harness increased hype and scrutiny and turn disruption into opportunity, according to Gartner. These three areas include being mission-aligned, innovation-ready and change-agile. “Organisations...

The gap is closing, but gender parity is still a century away

The global gender gap has closed to 68,8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Iceland leads the rankings...

Stereotypes define perception of Africa

A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. “Stereotypes about Africa in...

An SME solution to youth unemployment

South Africa faces a critical challenge in rising youth unemployment, and traditional employment avenues are failing to absorb the country’s young jobseekers. While policy solutions remain important, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing an...

Logistics industry is unlocking opportunities for youth

With South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sitting at a massive 62n4%, finding sustainable job opportunities for young people has become an urgent national priority. While many sectors are stagnating, logistics is booming. Fueled by the rise of e-commerce, digital...

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Technology well-placed to end solar panel theft

The extended periods of higher-stage load shedding over the past year has forced South Africans into action. It is just not feasible to sit around and hope the national power utility fixes the mess as the economy suffers, and so there has been a massive boom in the...

South Africa moves closer to frictionless payments

E-commerce shoppers have been promised a frictionless checkout for years, but new moves by the card schemes will take South African consumers a step closer. Soon, local merchants will be able to offer online shoppers a faster checkout experience giving them a seamless...

DVT announces Databricks partnership

DVT has announced a new systems integration partnership with data and AI specialist and pioneer of the data lakehouse paradigm, Databricks. The partnership will see DVT rapidly growing a team of certified Databricks engineers, integrators and skilled specialists to...

Scope Markets ramps up its presence in SA

Scope Markets, a globally licensed securities broker, is ramping up its presence in South Africa and globally looking to bridge the gap in the wealth management industry by bringing innovative, alternative investment opportunities to local investors. In recent years,...

NEC XON appoints Armand Kruger as head of cybersecurity

NEC XON has announced the appointment of Armand Kruger as the head of cybersecurity, to oversee all cybersecurity offerings including cybersecurity strategy, programs, and executive advisory. Jason Barr, NEC XON executive: safety solutions, says Kruger brings deep...

Bay company wins second African tech award

Gqeberha-based Jendamark Automation has won technology innovation of the year for its Odin Manufacturing software at the Africa Tech Week Awards. This is the second award for Jendamark after it was named technology company of the year at last year's ceremony....

Technodyn International appointed Zebra Reseller

Technodyn International, the exclusive strategic partner for global cloud enterprise software company IFS in Sub-Saharan Africa, has been appointed as a reseller of leading digital solution provider Zebra Technologies. The Zebra devices are ideal for customers in,...

How can mobile technology redefine literacy in Africa?

In many ways, Africa stands out as a continent with a youthful population. According to the World Economic Forum, over 60% of Africa's population is under the age of 25. By 2030, young Africans are projected to make up 42% of the global youth population. As other...

How biometrics can support Africa’s political progress

As a continent, Africa has been an early adopter of using biometrics in elections to improve speed, transparency and security. Biometrics also supply crucial data on voter demographics and even possible predictions on voter turnout. However, if countries want to...

ClaimsLive Developer (C#.NET) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Backend (C# .NET Core)Strong proficiency in C# and .NET CoreExperience with ASP.NET Core for building APIsKnowledge of Cosmos DB SDK and best practicesProficiency in unit testing and integration testing in .NETDatabase (Cosmos DB)Understanding of NoSQL databases and...

Software Tester (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...

Senior Java Developer (AI)

Senior Java Developer (AI)Shape the future of software development by combining Java expertise with cutting-edge AI-powered coding tools.Remote, R700 per hour, 12-month contract (Financial Services sector) About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking technology...

Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...

Software Engineer (Python and C++) – Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative automation company is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their Software Tools team. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative software development team responsible for creating...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Senior Java Developer (AI) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Senior Java Developer (AI)Shape the future of software development by combining Java expertise with cutting-edge AI-powered coding tools.Remote, R700 per hour, 12-month contract (Financial Services sector) About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking technology...

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