The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

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...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

IBM extends enterprise GenAI with Confluent acquisition

IBM and Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11-billion. Confluent provides an...

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...

Meta and Alphabet lead post-Covid growth

The world's largest online companies - including giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Tencent and Netflix - have all seen their revenue skyrocket since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a global shift toward online products and solutions fueling their growth. According...

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Paul Wendlandt appointed GM at Kyocera Document Solutions SA

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the appointment of Paul Wendlandt as its new GM. Wendlandt stepped into the role of interim GM in July 2022, when he replaced Werner Engelbrecht, who announced in May last year his intention to leave KDZA....

Cisco solution detects cyberthreats, automates response

Cisco has unveiled the latest progress towards its vision of the Cisco Security Cloud, a unified, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform. Cisco’s new XDR solution and the release of advanced features for Duo MFA will help organizations better protect the integrity...

Forcepoint extends DLP policies from endpoints to the cloud

Forcepoint has extended the depth and breadth of its Data-first SASE (secure access service edge) offering with the launch of Forcepoint Data Security Everywhere. Forcepoint is simplifying enterprise DLP management across cloud, web and private apps and streamlining...

VMware unveils new security capabilities

VMware has announced new capabilities that deliver strong lateral security across multi-cloud environments so customers can see and stop more threats. At RSA Conference 2023, VMware unveiled enhanced features for its suite of security solutions to address the...

CA drives Symantec Enterprise Cloud in SA’s enterprise sector

CA Southern Africa, a representative of Broadcom Software, is driving the Symantec Enterprise Cloud (SEC) into the South African enterprise market. SEC is a consolidated hybrid-cloud solution offering data and threat protection backed by the worldwide network of...

Capital Appreciation buys up Dairel

Fintech group Capital Appreciation has concluded agreements to acquire Dariel Solutions, the holding company of Dariel Software, for a total consideration of R131,2-million, to be settled by a combination of cash and allotment of ordinary shares out of treasury...

Iridium wins Xero Partner of the Year award

Iridium Business Solutions has been awarded the title of "Partner of the Year" at this year's Xero Awards in South Africa. Xero is an international technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses and each year...

How to fortify your IT backbone for the edge

The great data migration is upon on us. Edge computing - distributed or on-premise - is experiencing an explosive growth period. By Jonathan Duncan, vice-president: secure power for anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to a report by Gartner, 75% of...

Abundant scarcity: addressing the skills shortages in security

The cybersecurity workforce gap expanded by a concerning 26.2% in 2022 compared to 2021. That's around 3.4 million people needed to ensure that the security of assets is managed effectively. These statistics from the (ISC)2 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study are why...

How banking CIOs can enable the business with IT agility

Instead of supporting a piecemeal set of disconnected enterprise applications, IT can lead the way in advocating for platform-based solutions that will scale across use cases, writes Richard Lagerweij, senior director: EMEA at Fico. With an ever-increasing demand for...

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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...

Senior .Net Developer (Blazor) (Cape Town) (6 month contract)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading innovator in digital transformation, partners with governments and businesses to drive impactful social and economic change through technology. They are seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join their team of professionals who have led...

Software Tester (Remote)

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 Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're on the hunt for a Senior Front-End Developer who's ready to shape next-level digital experiences in a truly global IT environment. Our South African Tech Hub builds and runs cutting-edge solutions that impact users around the world. Think innovation,...

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...

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