Overpricing costs SA homeowners time and money
South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling...
Hackathon aims for African AI sovereignty
The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to...
Webb maps a full picture of star formation
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on more than a decade of studies using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and...
Massive growth expected for quantum computing
The global quantum computing market size is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 20,5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various...
Elon Musk talks ‘tech support’ governance at Dubai summit
Wearing a "Tech Support"-printed T-shirt, Elon Musk virtually took to the stage on the final day of the World Governments Summit in a live discussion with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work...
What the 2025 Budget Speech could deliver
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the 2025 Budget Speech on Wednesday (19 February 2025). During the Budget Speech, the finance minister indicates the allocation of financial resources to the national government’s priorities outlined by President...
Zero trust security market to hit $92,42bn
The global zero trust security market size is anticipated to reach $92,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a recent study by Grand View Research. The growing sophistication of cyber threats and their negative impact on an...
What the future holds for 3D printing
In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology,...
SA commits to childhood cancer initiatives
In alignment with its ongoing dedication to fostering awareness and advancing care for children and teenagers facing cancer, South Africa participated in the global initiative for International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Childhood...
Kaspersky endorses UN’s Global Digital Compact
Kaspersky has joined the ranks of organisations endorsing the vision of the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact. The framework sets out objectives and principles that participating parties will use to foster a more inclusive, open and sustainable digital future....
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Protect against social engineering fraud
Cyber adversaries maximise every opportunity they can get. They prey on vulnerabilities, security gaps, but also human nature. In fact, there is one risk that cannot be "patched" easily and that is the human factor. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and...
Kaspersky invites young innovators to step up
Kaspersky has announced an open call for Secur'IT Cup '22 - the international competition for talented motivated students, and young researchers seeking to change the world of technology by enhancing its security. With the increasing penetration of digital technology...
Trends that will define the future of high-performance computing
High-performance computing (HPC) is entering a new era. This is defined by customer needs for power efficient high-performance computing, greater accessibility to the technology, and a 'partnerships' for artificial intelligence projects. This in turn is helping to...
Digitising and securing our water and wastewater infrastructure
South Africa's water infrastructure woes are well-documented; however, it has also become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks which could lead to devastating consequences. In some instances, service outages could result in operational malfunction and...
Reform process key to improving supply chain performance
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, corruption and breach of ethics, rising unemployment, power interruptions and the conflict in Ukraine have created an extremely volatile and uncertain environment around the world, meaning that resilience in supply chains has...
In BPO, the tech stack is as crucial as call centre SLAs
As highlighted in a recent Front Office BPO Omnibus Survey, South Africa is a top CX offshore destination for global clients. Thanks to South Africa's contact centre experience, competitive pricing and factors such as our neutral English accent, the country is a...
Retailers eye smart solutions to energy woes
As South Africa grapples with rising power costs and ongoing loadshedding, many retailers are looking at ways to become more energy efficient and reduce their reliance on the national grid. Although implementing solutions such as solar can be expensive, the return on...
In a changing world niche banking is attracting more attention
Traditional banking models have been disrupted long before the Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way we live, work and shop. "We are seeing a rapid rise in digital banking and niche banking, mainly driven by the changing needs of consumers and merchants in...
No one-size-fits-all when dismissing employees involved in violent protests
The doctrine of common purpose is a well-known principle in criminal law. In essence, if two or more people, having a common purpose to commit a crime, act together in order to achieve that purpose, then the conduct of each of them in the execution of that purpose is...
Vodacom’s Emergency Service app empowers deaf community
September is Deaf Awareness Month. It's a chance to raise awareness about the challenges that South Africa's four million deaf and hard-of-hearing people continue to face. As a country, great strides have been made to foster a more deaf-inclusive society: sign...
AI Developer – Agentic – Stellenbosch – Cape Town
Our client, a financial services firm offering investment management and advisory services and based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is currently looking to hire an AI Developer to join their growing team. Minimum Requirements: University degree in Computer Science, Data...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Durban (and surroundings) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
AI Developer – Agentic – Stellenbosch – Cape Town – Western Cape Parow
Our client, a financial services firm offering investment management and advisory services and based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is currently looking to hire an AI Developer to join their growing team. Minimum Requirements: University degree in Computer Science, Data...
Junior Application Specialist
Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and...
Embedded Software Development Engineer
Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...
Junior Application Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and...
Embedded Software Development Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion for developing C++ software for embedded systems and real-time operating environments. Key Requirements BSc Honours or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering6+ years in C++,...
Automation Tester
Our Client, an established and leading organisation, is looking for an Automation Tester. This role is in a collaborative environment where quality forms part of the design. You'd be responsible for building and maintaining automation for front-end, back-end, and API...
Full Stack Developer (Mobile-Focused)
Opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to build and maintain React Native mobile apps and ReactJS web portals in a fully in-office Johannesburg role. Key Requirements 3+ years full stack development with strong mobile focusProficient in React Native, ReactJS,...
Automation Tester – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client, an established and leading organisation, is looking for an Automation Tester. This role is in a collaborative environment where quality forms part of the design. You'd be responsible for building and maintaining automation for front-end, back-end, and API...
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