Growth for global PC shipments
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How to harness tech as AI reshapes the economy
International Data Corporation (IDC) has shared key research insights that outline how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, transforming enterprise decision-making, and redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology. The research...
Mars rover discovers potential biosignature
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Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Smartphone attacks are up in 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...
FTC investigates AI chatbots for children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...
Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system
With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...
A primer on essential first aid skills
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DP World, Standard bank partner in Africa
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Senior Java Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
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Back-End Developer (Advanced) 1242 – Gauteng Pretoria
Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...
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Collaborate with product, tech, and business teams to define user needs and design goals.Develop user personas, journeys, wireframes, and prototypes to guide design decisions.Design visually appealing and functional user interfaces aligned with brand...
Junior Systems Engineers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a Junior Systems Engineer with 2–3 years of hands-on Tier 2 support experience to join our growing IT infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a technically driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working across...
Technical Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm seeks a strong technical & results-driven Technical Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Contract role where you will ensure seamless IT support for software, hardware and applications across regional and...
Data Administrator
One of our clients is looking for an energetic candidate that will primarily focus on maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise level data exchanges, APIs, control processes between their sites, servers and customers.Key RequirementsNational Diploma in Information...
UX Designer – Gauteng Randjespark
Collaborate with product, tech, and business teams to define user needs and design goals.Develop user personas, journeys, wireframes, and prototypes to guide design decisions.Design visually appealing and functional user interfaces aligned with brand...
Junior Systems Engineers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
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Technical Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Data Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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