Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

AI set to dominate in 2026

Across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (CEEMETA) region, the pace of AI adoption has moved from steady to rapid. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies What felt ambitious just a year ago is now baseline....

External enterprise storage grows 2,1%

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, the external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market grew 2,1% year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2025 reaching $8-billion in vendor revenue....

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...

Cisco unveils secure infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco has unveiled new innovations to help companies adapt and transform in the AI era. Enterprises are under pressure to accelerate secure AI adoption and drive value from AI investments. To help organisations meet these opportunities, Cisco continues to reimagine...

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Building a digital, sustainable bank for the future

Banking, like many other sectors, has responded to rapid change and evolving customer needs by developing a digital strategy. Banks in South Africa are increasingly using new technologies, digital solutions and data analytics to reimagine and enhance customer service...

Develop an effective ransomware response checklist

FortiGuard Labs' research shows that organisations in almost all areas around the world are possible targets for ransomware attacks. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that no sector is safe from ransomware. By Anthony Giandomenico, vice-president: global...

Balancing the benefits and risks of AI tools

Like most ChatGPT users, I've been blown away by the sheer human-like quality of the language model that has been produced by OpenAI. It's an amazing product. By Paul Morgan, head: data analytics and AI at Altron Karabina At Altron Karabina, where I head up the Data...

Personalisation, automation are transforming wealth management

The financial services sector is currently experiencing a period of significant change and uncertainty, as central banks continue to battle rising inflation and interest rate increases. By Morné Fischer, founder and MD of xSMTHS At the same time, the Covid pandemic...

Data democratisation needs data governance

Sometimes it takes just one individual to come up with an innovative new approach that gives your organisation the competitive edge, but more often than not, it requires the collaboration of various different teams and the combination of lots of different data...

Excess heat is a huge untapped energy source

A new whitepaper from Danfoss highlights the vast untapped potential of excess heat as a source of energy. In the EU alone, excess heat amounts to 2 860 TWh per year, corresponding almost to the EU's total energy demand for heat and hot water in residential and...

Employee screening: a hiring necessity or an invasion of privacy?

Employee background screening has become an integral part of the recruitment process. Many companies use it as a means to not only verify potential employees' education, experience and other credentials before appointing them, but also to ensure that they hire the...

HP celebrates inaugural Amplify Impact Award winners

HP Inc has announced the winners of its inaugural 2022 Amplify Impact Awards, celebrating partner Sustainable Impact achievements across six categories, including the Amplify Impact Global Leader Award, Sustainability Business Award, Business Excellence Award, Climate...

Caught driving drunk? You could lose your job

If you've ever wondered if you can actually get fired for driving drunk, you can stop wondering. The answer is yes, especially if driving is part and parcel of your daily working life. Delivery drivers, chauffeurs and employees simply driving to get to work - they can...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP cutting-edge & scalable solutions for account verification, means testing, and payment reconciliation as the next Senior Java Developer sought by a dynamic provider of custom-driven IT Solutions & Consulting in Joburg. You will support and...

Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client in Century City, Cape Town seeks an energetic developer to enhance Fuel Automation Systems using contact-less smart card technology and support testing and implementation teams. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years' development experienceStrong C++ system...

Sales Planner / Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a Sales Planner / Business Analyst to join their team for a 5 month contact period. This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organised, and has experience in both sales forecasting and financial reporting. Our client wants...

Data Analyst / BI Developer

Our client is looking for a Data Analyst / BI Developer to deliver insights and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure, supporting data-driven decision-making. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree4 years' relevant experienceProficiency in Power BI, SQL,...

Sales Planner / Business Analyst – Western Cape Century City

Our client is looking for a Sales Planner / Business Analyst to join their team for a 5 month contact period. This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organised, and has experience in both sales forecasting and financial reporting. Our client wants...

Data Analyst / BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Data Analyst / BI Developer to deliver insights and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure, supporting data-driven decision-making. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree4 years' relevant experienceProficiency in Power BI, SQL,...

Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to play a key role in a global Zero Trust Initiative. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, ensure world-class quality and security across platforms, and...

Embedded Software Engineer

Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement algorithms in C/C++ and MATLAB, contributing to high-performance radar products within an international team. Key Requirements Strong embedded software development in C and C++Algorithm...

Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to play a key role in a global Zero Trust Initiative. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, ensure world-class quality and security across platforms, and...

Embedded Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement algorithms in C/C++ and MATLAB, contributing to high-performance radar products within an international team. Key Requirements Strong embedded software development in C and C++Algorithm...

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