‘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...

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?

By Susanna Ray - Cancer treatment has become more precise over time, as doctors first classified the disease by where it began in the body and, more recently, by the mutations found inside cancer cells to help find the right drugs to treat it. But why can two people...

Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...

Global D2C revenue set for $370m surge

A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found that satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370-million in 2026, up from $100-million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing...

Sony opens photography competition

The 19th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards is open for submissions, and free to enter. The Sony World Photography Awards, organised by Creo, is a definitive platform for the celebration and discovery of contemporary photography. Photographers worldwide are...

Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development

Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

Cookie theft skyrockets … and SA’s on the leaderboard

South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries - with 546-million cookies linked to South African users being found on the dark web, according to new research from NordVPN. Although cookies are...

A solid platform enables innovation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - The world around us is evolving faster than ever. In a chaotic and unpredictable environment, and with new technologies emerging almost daily, industries are being reshaped, and customer expectations are shifting....

New report highlights transformative technology convergence

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are reshaping industries and how business leaders can harness these insights to guide investment, build capabilities, and position ecosystems strategically. It also...

Beware conmen posing as Vuma representatives

Fibre provider Vuma is warning customers – particularly those in Vuma REACH areas - against criminals falsely claiming to represent the company and trying to scam them by requesting upfront cash payments or money transfers into personal accounts. “In recent weeks,...

AI curiosity among children more than doubled in 2025

Kaspersky has released its annual report on children’s digital interests, revealing a growing fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots, the viral rise of Italian brainrot memes like “tralalero tralala”, and growing attention to Sprunki - a...

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How digital is shaping the future of banking

If banks want to remain competitive in the face of neo-bank and fintech upstarts, they'll have to fundamentally change the way they do business to be digital first. And, if they're going to achieve that goal, then working with technology partners to ensure that they...

Attract and retain software developers in a competitive job market

The digital age in which we now live has been characterised by a rapid transition from traditional industries to an economy centered on digital advancement. Whether companies realise it or not, most businesses are increasingly relying on tech in one way or another. To...

NEC, Cisco sign Global System Integrator Agreement

NEC and Cisco have signed a Global System Integrator Agreement (GSIA) to expand their partnership in enterprise network solutions worldwide. The agreement underlines NEC's successful track record as a Cisco Gold Partner over two decades, and its proven engineering...

Frogfoot Networks appoints new CEO

Licensed open-access fibre network provider Frogfoot Networks has appointed Shane Chorley as its new CEO, from 1 April 2023. Chorley is taking over from company founder Abraham van der Merwe, who has led it since inception. Van der Merwe now takes up the position of...

Move beyond generative AI hype to gain competitive advantage

Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can massively improve an enterprises' productivity and competitiveness but only if we have a realistic view of the technology's risks and limitations. By Michael Langeveld, chief technology officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)...

The people-centric workplace in an increasingly connected world

While tempting to envision, the law firm of the future will not be populated by highly intelligent, unemotional, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that render automated legal output based on massive databases of knowledge and repositories of precedent. To me, the...

Medical Diagnostech develops Covid-19 antigen self-test with app

Medical Diagnostech has launched what it believes to be South Africa's first Covid-19 antigen self-test with companion mobile phone application, HealthPulse TestNow. The company developed the rapid diagnostic test, while the application was developed by the...

API standardisation will help leapfrog innovation across all sectors

The growth of application programming interfaces (APIs) continues unabated. However, as new regulations like PSD3 gather momentum, the call for API standardisation could be the next catalyst for an innovation leapfrog. And South African businesses who place designing...

Yes, there’s a difference between subscription and consumption

When talking about a move to the cloud, the words subscription and consumption are used as key differentiators, but they are also used as interchangeable verbs that seemingly describe the same thing when in fact, they are, by their nature, completely different...

Cloud Database Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Consultant (Senior) to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting long-term opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud database services (PostgreSQL) within a modern,...

IT Technician

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports the business's operations. The duties include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems, ensuring network connectivity, and providing...

Data Scientist

Seeking a Data Scientist to join our client's team, supporting enterprise data integration, advanced analytics, and predictive maintenance initiatives. Key Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field2-3+ years in a data science environment,...

IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports the business's operations. The duties include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems, ensuring network connectivity, and providing...

Data Scientist – Gauteng East Rand

Seeking a Data Scientist to join our client's team, supporting enterprise data integration, advanced analytics, and predictive maintenance initiatives. Key Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field2-3+ years in a data science environment,...

Cloud Solution Architect

Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...

IT Service Desk Agent

The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...

Technical Test Analyst

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...

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