Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Business success at risk as high-performing culture eroded

Key measures of high-performing organisations - including net promoter score (NPS) and enterprise and network performance - have been on the decline since 2022, according to Gartner. A survey of 18 000 global workers found that between 3Q22 and 2Q25, the percentage of...

Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education

The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...

Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction

Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt the...

Google continues positive momentum in team collaboration

As part of Google Cloud Next ’25, Google has explored enhancements coming to Google Workspace, its team collaboration platform. The enhancements are fueled by Gemini, Google’s most capable set of large language models (LLMs) ever. They incorporate both generative AI...

Large-scale credential theft escalates

Cybercriminals continue to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM’s newly-released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in...

CATL hints at improved battery technology

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...

Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears

Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...

China outperforms on smartphone market growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...

Beware of phishing attacks through SVG image files

Kaspersky has detected a new trend with attackers distributing phishing emails to individual and corporate users with attachments in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files – a format commonly used for storing images. Opening these files leads a user to phishing pages...

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Click & collect can help stores achieve greater footfall

It doesn't seem that long ago that customers saw online and in-store as two separate shopping experiences. You were either in the online camp or a brick-and-mortar die-hard, and never the twain shall meet. But if the year since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted tells...

Survive AI and automation by staying relevant

Are machines on the verge of taking our jobs? By Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion This isn't a new discussion. Remember the Luddites, who destroyed factory machines back in the early 1800s? Yet, here we are again, in 2023, talking about how AI applications like ChatGPT are...

Zoho unveils unified communications platform

Zoho has unveiled its unified communications platform, Trident, as well as strengthened collaboration technologies to offer businesses easier ways to communicate across channels, reduce tool-ambiguity, and improve an organisation's overall digital adoption....

GIBB partners with YES initiative to drive youth employability

GIBB, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a presence across African, has partnered with government's Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative to drive future employability amongst South Africa's youth. Introduced in 2018, the YES initiative is a...

Is ChatGPT AI the next Superman or humanity’s kryptonite?

Now that the dust of innovation has settled on the hype around ChatGPT, it may be a good time to unpack the full implications of this technology. While it helps sleep-deprived college students ace term papers and gives copywriters a creative boost, it has a...

SARS is not taking prisoners when it comes to penalties

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is being strict on the implementation of penalties, and more frequent penalties are being levied due to more leeway being given to SARS. By Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at Leap Group This is not a problem...

Hyperautomation the new frontier of competitive advantage

Amid a flurry of fast-tracked digital transformation initiatives over the past few years, hyperautomation has emerged as an essential approach in the drive toward operational efficiency and seamless customer experiences. By Mervyn George, executive advisor: EMEA South...

Gateway licence for Paratus Zambia

Paratus Zambia has been awarded the last available data gateway license in Zambia from the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA). Only data license holders can now deploy international gateways, cross-border communications services, and...

Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088CPT)

Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...

IT Technical Manager – Western Cape Bellville

A dynamic IT services firm is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its operations team and serve as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, mentoring engineers,...

Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Kuils River NU

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior C# Developer to join them in on a contract role. Candidate MUST BE based in Cape Town and Must have C# experience! IT / Finance Responsibilities Database design and developmentUser interface design and...

Project Manager

Specific Reference to the contractual liability of our construction contracts and to ensure any disputes, Notifications, Non-conformances and Claims that may arise during the construction phase is dealt with and communicated contractually. Effective management of All...

Scrum Master

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them in on a contract role. IT / Finance Responsibilities Apply Agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutionsCoach and guide teams on effectively...

Technical Business Analyst (Mid / Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Technical Business Analysts to join a high-impact project team. You'll play a key role in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements, defining user stories, and ensuring solutions meet business objectives. This role demands experience...

Graduate: Software Developer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day IT support to staff across design, production, warehousing, and administration. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (PCs, handheld scanners, printers, sewing machine interfaces,...

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