rAge hosts six cosplay competitions
Cosplay is taking centre stage at this year's rAge (really Awesome gaming expo), with six competitions hosted by GES. “At GES we stand by the moto Cosplay is for Everyone, and we want to reflect this in the diverse number of competitions this year allowing everyone to...
How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....
MICT SETA, ChipLab partner to build AI semiconductor workforce
ChipLab, Africa’s first full-stack chip design company, and the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering large-scale semiconductor education and...
Younger investors reshape market trends
The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, including South Africa, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – compared to 9% of Gen X...
AI startup speeds disease research
About 15% of the world’s population — more than 1-billion people — are affected by neurological disorders, from commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to hundreds of lesser-known, rare conditions. BrainStorm Therapeutics, a San Diego-based startup,...
Cost-to-serve model to key for supply chain leaders
To clarify true supply chain costs and profitability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should adopt a six-step cost-to-serve (CTS) model, according to Gartner. This model helps allocate indirect and overhead costs based on the complexity of supporting each...
Investing in the future with girls in ICT
As the world marks Girls in ICT Day on 24 April, attention turns once again to the critical question: are we doing enough to ensure that girls are not only included in the digital future, but leading it? As a woman in tech and a director at women-led company Bizmod...
Warp Development buys Xibon AI
Warp Development, a South African software development consultancy specialising in custom software, e-commerce platforms, and system integrations, has acquired AI company Xibon AI. Headquartered in Cape Town with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Adelaide, Australia,...
SAP signs up cloud hyperscalers
SAP has strengthened its enterprise cloud ecosystem through partnerships with major cloud hyperscalers including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and recently Google Cloud. Nazia Pillay, ad-interim MD of SAP Southern Africa, says African enterprises now have...
CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth
A massive 85% percent of CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024....
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Africa urged to embrace carbon trading
One of the most promising outcomes of the COP27 climate conference last November was the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). This African-led initiative is designed to significantly drive up the continent's participation in voluntary carbon...
How SMEs can keep their customers happy
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The anatomy of a scam
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Can telcos be innovative and green?
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AI must deal with gender bias to reach its potential
The past year has seen artificial intelligence (AI) become a dinner-table topic of conversation around the world, thanks to bots such as ChatGPT, which dazzles users with its ability to compose lifelike text and even computer code. But what happens when AI makes wrong...
When equity meets culture and change
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Strengthen your career prospects in the age of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT and similar arrived on South African shores, the newly accessible technology rapidly started making waves in workplaces throughout the country, with uncertainty about its challenges and opportunities at various...
Technology can help maximise printing resources in the classroom
Despite the rising popularity of digital learning tools, print still plays a significant role in countless schools throughout South Africa. That's because, although online learning has helped millions of children in the country keep their education on track, countless...
What is a data breach and how can you protect against it?
You may not be able to prevent a data breach from happening, but you can take steps to safeguard your personal information and minimise the risk of identity theft. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Data breaches have become an increasingly common...
Creating intelligence in the oil and gas industry
The oil and gas industry plays a major role in the global economy and has in recent years come under increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets while still maintaining high levels of operations and lowering the end-to-end lifecycle costs of its assets. By...
Senior Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them in on a Indipendent contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify stakeholders and determine activities for analysisTrack and communicate progress throughout the...
Salesforce Solutions Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Design scalable, secure Salesforce architectures and solution roadmaps.Translate business requirements into technical designs.Oversee configuration, custom development (Apex, LWC, Visualforce), and integrations (APIs, Mulesoft).Manage data modeling, migration, and...
Intermediate C# Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We're looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to join our fast-paced, Agile team and help shape the future of digital healthcare. With our client, your code won't just sit on a server - it'll power thousands of real-world medical transactions every day, freeing...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Kuils River NU
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them in on a Indipendent contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify stakeholders and determine activities for analysisTrack and communicate progress throughout the...
Web Developer (Frontend Focused) (CH1162)
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows — all...
Telematics Developer (George)
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a hands-on Python developer with a passion for turning data into powerful, real-time insights? Do you thrive in an agile environment where you can prototype, build, and deploy tools that directly impact business and customer outcomes? Our client is...
Developer (Security & Automation)
Developer (Security & Automation)Position Overview: The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a...
Web Developer (Frontend Focused) (CH1162) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows — all...
Telematics Developer (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a hands-on Python developer with a passion for turning data into powerful, real-time insights? Do you thrive in an agile environment where you can prototype, build, and deploy tools that directly impact business and customer outcomes? Our client is...
Developer (Security & Automation) – Gauteng Turffontein
Developer (Security & Automation)Position Overview: The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a...
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