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...

‘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...

Checkers Sixty60 breaks delivery records in Early Black Friday

Checkers Sixty60 has set new records for daily orders, pick rates and on-time deliveries during its Early Black Friday online exclusive promotion. Between 20 and 23 November, Checkers Sixty60 ran online-only deals across both groceries and general merchandise,...

SA schools shine at Inspired Builds robotics competition

Three South African schools – Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills and Reddam House Umhlanga – have earned top honours in the global Inspired Builds robotics competition, a technology challenge involving 111 schools across 24 countries. The annual...

Tech leaders back Saphila2025

Anticipation is building as Saphile 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) flagship local SAP user conference, approaches. Set to take place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City, the event will bring together business and technology leaders from across the continent...

Andrew Bennett to drive growth at Routed

Routed has announed the appointment of Andrew Bennett as the company’s new business development manager. Bennett began his career at Dimension Data before moving to more senior roles at Sun Microsystems, Microsoft and VMware. “My goal in this new position is to expose...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

SA’s small businesses are resilient

mall businesses continue to display resilience in challenging times, with 83% growing their revenue over the past year and 90% optimistic about their future growth.  This is according to new research from Xero, shown in its 2025 State of Small Business Report. Despite...

BETI reaches its lowest level in 2025

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped back in April 2025. Despite global setbacks, positive factors are...

Cell C recognised for network improvement

Cell C says it has made solid progress on its strategic roadmap, as it has been recognised by Kantar as a Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brand and by AskAfrika for best-in-class customer service. In addition, Cell C has been named as South Africa’s number one for...

The hidden security risks behind employee web activity

Enterprise reliance on browsers is growing, and so are the associated risks stemming from dangerous employee web behaviour. According to Andrius Buinovskis, a cybersecurity expert at NordLayer, some employee activity that may go undetected by security teams can result...

Fibre, 5G and fixed wireless access gain ground

“Future-proof” technologies like fibre and 5G are steadily expanding their footprint in OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries. Fibre now represents 44.6% of all fixed broadband connections across the OECD, with four countries exceeding...

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Software is our most promising business opportunity

As digital transformation continues across South Africa, the focus is on how software and IT-related services can play a role in transforming enterprises and entire industries. By Brendan Cuthberson, head of private sector sales: South Africa at Cisco The country...

Top data privacy and protection trends that will take shape in 2023

Prompted by the dramatic global upswing in cybercrime, an increasing number of businesses across the industry spectrum are coming to a better understanding of the importance of managing and protecting data. By Astrid Gobardhan, data privacy officer at VFS Global...

Climate technology is about so much more than just saving the planet

We live in a rapidly warming world. Whatever the shrinking number of climate change sceptics might try and tell you, that's no longer in doubt. Globally, 2022 was the sixth warmest year on record. It was also a year in which a number of places recorded their...

Business email compromise could cost you dearly

As the business landscape rapidly evolves, a general awareness of security vulnerabilities is no longer enough. Cyber fraud, data and payment breach risks need to be managed urgently and strategically with the right tools, says Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa. South...

ISO 27001 compliance a must have in the digital era

There are various reasons why a company might want to comply with ISO 27001, with some looking to provide assurances to customers and partners that they are aligned with international best practices. Others want to show that they promote organisational improvement for...

Banking and payment security threats and trends to watch

The digital pendulum is swinging back to pre-pandemic agendas, offering security leaders in the banking world a chance to revisit longer-term projects and take advantage of the tech crunch layoffs to bolster their security teams. This will be especially important as...

What lies ahead for security in 2023

If the past 12 months are anything to go by, the biggest cybersecurity prediction for 2023 is to keep the hatches battened down and prepare for the worst. In 2022, the number of data breaches went up by 167% in the third quarter compared with the second, and the...

What to do in the face of growing ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are proliferating, with attackers becoming more sophisticated and aggressive, and often hitting the same victims more than once, in more than one way. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director for Southern Africa at Fortinet FortiGuard Labs research...

Commvault takes Kubernetes data protection honours

Research firm GigaOm has named Commvault a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in the new GigaOm Radar for Kubernetes Data Protection for the third year running. Commvault was evaluated along with 14 other vendors based on execution, roadmap, and ability to innovate....

Ricoh SA achieves DocuWare Diamond Club status

Ricoh South Africa has been awarded membership status of the DocuWare Diamond Club in recognition of its exceptional performance and exceeding revenue target by client onboarding, growth, satisfaction and retention. Ricoh SA's 2022 performance placed the company...

Back End Developer – 3200 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Junior Node.js Developer (AWS Serverless)We're looking for a Junior Node.js Developer with hands-on experience in AWS serverless technologies to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building production-ready applications, working in...

.NET Developer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a .Net Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Skills Strong technical skills in .NET technologies (C# and VB.Net essential)Knowledge of API development and documentation (advantageous)Strong...

Full Stack Java Developer – 0532

?? Senior Full-Stack Developer (C#, .NET, Angular, PostgreSQL)We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our team and help drive the development, maintenance, and support of critical web applications used in vehicle dispatch, distribution,...

Solutions Architect

SD-WAN Solutions ArchitectAccelerate your career with cutting-edge digital solutions!Up to R1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a premier digital network company in Africa and the Middle East, known for its high SLA connectivity and innovative approach to communication...

Senior Network Engineer

This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal and customer network infrastructure to support organizational growth and technology advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and a proven ability to lead...

Full Stack Java Developer – 0532 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Senior Full-Stack Developer (C#, .NET, Angular, PostgreSQL)We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our team and help drive the development, maintenance, and support of critical web applications used in vehicle dispatch, distribution,...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Gauteng

SD-WAN Solutions ArchitectAccelerate your career with cutting-edge digital solutions!Up to R1,100,000 plus benefitsJoin a premier digital network company in Africa and the Middle East, known for its high SLA connectivity and innovative approach to communication...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal and customer network infrastructure to support organizational growth and technology advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of technical expertise and a proven ability to lead...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) – 0628

?? Full-Stack Developer (Testing Mindset) – SaaS PlatformWe're looking for an experienced Full-Stack JavaScript Developer with a strong testing mindset to join our team. You'll play a critical role in building scalable features, driving testing strategies, and...

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