Tokenomics and how inference providers are cutting AI costs
A diagnostic insight in healthcare. A character’s dialogue in an interactive game. An autonomous resolution from a customer service agent. Each of these AI-powered interactions is built on the same unit of intelligence: a token. Scaling these AI interactions requires...
Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
SA’s deteriorating rule of law raises concerns
South Africa’s deteriorating rule of law poses one of the most significant risks to its future stability, prosperity, and global standing. This was the core message from Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), in a keynote address...
Third-party platforms the ‘new front door for customer service’
More than half (51%) of all customer service journeys now begin on third-party platforms such as Google, YouTube, and ChatGPT - with search engines being the most popular starting point, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey of 5 801 customers conducted in...
Amazon’s 1,5-million workforce dwarves its rivals
In the world of tech titans, revenue and profit are measured in hundreds of billions of dollars - and their workforce comes in tens of thousands of people. And while Apple remains the top earner in this elite group - raking in nearly $3 000 per second (meaning it...
New phishing threat uses fake HR updates
Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...
AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites
Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...
End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn
Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...
Critical cybersecurity warning sounded
With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat...
Cape Town ranked as one of the best workcation cities
In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. Cape Town features...
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Huawei launches new industrial and commercial energy storage system for the African market
With load shedding intensifying, and fuel and electricity prices rising rapidly in Southern Africa, manufacturers have been severely impacted. To help manufacturers address these challenges, Huawei Digital Power recently held its FusionSolar Channel Partner Summit...
Enabling mobility key to getting younger workers back to the office
The pandemic changed not only our lives, but also the way we work. Employees' needs shifted drastically during and post-pandemic, something organisations and HR cannot overlook. After a long period of working entirely remotely, many of us are coming back to the office...
Futureproof your organisation with 5G
The ultra-fast speeds and superior reliability of 5G technology have the potential to transform industries, organisations and people. Understandably, 5G is at the centre of organisations' efforts to futureproof their IT environments. By Chris Buchanan, client...
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,...
Contract Support Engineer (Oil and Gas) Congo – Expat
1.0JobPurposeandDimensionOverview:The Contract Support Engineer, reporting to the Contract Manager, is responsible for the delivery of all aspects as per the Client account, including but not limited to; sales enquiries, creating and delivering Integrated Asset Plan...
Desktop Support
Job SummaryTo support a multi-user computing environment and ensure continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems.Job RequirementsEE position:Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.Qualifications and Experience:Driver's...
Business Analyst – Retail (6 months) – Remote Remote
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Contract Support Engineer (Oil and Gas) Congo – Expat – Western Cape Cape Town
1.0JobPurposeandDimensionOverview:The Contract Support Engineer, reporting to the Contract Manager, is responsible for the delivery of all aspects as per the Client account, including but not limited to; sales enquiries, creating and delivering Integrated Asset Plan...
Desktop Support – Western Cape Oakdale
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Integration Engineer (Mulesoft, Boomi, Azure) (CPT Hybrid)
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Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As a Senior Scrum Master, you'll lead agile teams to deliver high-value product increments, drive scrum adoption, and continuously improve team performance.RequirementsKey Responsibilities Lead and coach multiple scrum teams, ensuring alignment with agile principles....
Workday HCM Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Assistant Technician at TFG (The Foschini Group) – Gauteng Kempton Park
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