Don’t be a distracted driver during this holiday month
April is distracted driving awareness month - a timely reminder for South Africans as many undertake holiday trips to make a conscious decision to never drive while distracted (DWD). Insurance data says distracted driving increases the likelihood of a crash by 60% and...
Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates
Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...
HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...
Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in China
Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...
SA’s economic recovery could be short-lived
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, improved in February 2026 - signalling signs of an economic recovery. However, the economic outlook for the year remains fragile as the Iran war is expected to...
OpenClaw could redefine the AI race
China is quietly redefining the AI race - and markets are starting to price a second epicentre as a multipolar AI world creates “significant opportunities” for investors, according to deVere Group. This is the bullish analysis from James Green, regional director of...
World-class technology institute opens in Joburg inner city
Kathy Gibson reports - The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) was opened today in the Johannesburg inner city. The Institute bought the 10-storey, 10 650 square metre building at 56 Main Street thanks to a donation from David and Tracey Frankel. David...
AI will take over half of all cybersecurity incident responses by 2028
At least 50% percent of all enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts will focus on incidents involving custom-built AI-driven applications by 2028, according to Gartner. Christopher Mixter, vice-president analyst at Gartner, explains: “AI is evolving...
New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk
Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in...
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Moving from infrastructure to impact in SA’s AI journey
Infrastructure is the starting line, not the finish line, writes Kgomotso Lebele, country MD at Accenture, South Africa. The next chapter in South Africa’s AI journey is not only about building more data centres or sovereign clouds, but about the impact AI delivers...
AI training and inferencing are reshaping data centre demands
The IT industry is undergoing one of its most defining shifts to date, driven by the explosive growth of generative AI writes Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric. These powerful language models are pushing the limits of...
Cyber and cloud resilience: Protecting tomorrow’s enterprise
As organisations accelerate their adoption of cloud and IoT technologies, attackers are finding fresh vulnerabilities hidden within these interconnected environments - often powered by AI. By Tinashe Machona, cyber architect at NEC XON When they hear “IT security”...
How to build a future-ready workforce
An organisation’s ability to attract and retain top talent often hinges on how well it designs and delivers a total rewards program that speaks to the real needs of today’s workforce. With nearly 60% of employees considering leaving their current job according to...
What SA’s banks need to do to rebuild public trust
Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65,3%...
The ethical pulse of progress: The promise and peril of AI in healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare as profoundly as the discovery of antibiotics or the invention of the stethoscope. By Vishal Barapatre, group chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies From analysing X-rays in seconds to predicting...
Water sector faces renewed scrutiny as King V takes effect
The King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa was published on 31 October 2025. Given the country’s ongoing water crisis, the text should be taken to heart by every entity involved in water services management. “Technical fixes and infrastructure...
The best hires don’t wait for January, and neither should recruiters
As the end of the year approaches, many companies hit the pause button on recruitment in anticipation of the December holidays. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet But in reality, this can be a great time to post vacancies, interview candidates and...
Cloud + data = AI
Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, head: group hybrid ICT strategy at Datacentrix and chief operating officer at eNetworks, explains, the...
The hidden risk of battery stockpiles is damaging the industry and hurting customers
Everyone will remember the mad rush to buy uninterrupted power systems (UPSs), portable inverter and battery trolleys, and rooftop solar installations with battery backup. By Lance Dickerson, MD of Revov South Africa It was all driven by load shedding. While everyone...
Native iOS Developer
The Native iOS Developer will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, contributing to the delivery of scalable and robust digital solutions. This role involves full ownership of features from concept through to...
Senior Business Analyst – SAP FI/CO at Datonomy Solutions
OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Lead) with strong process modelling and finance domain expertise to support a large-scale transformation programme.This role is business-focused (not SAP configuration) and will lead a small team of BAs while remaining...
Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
Job purpose: Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-define test tools) to inspect, analyses, design, develop and implement and execute on reusable automated test assets to quality assure the solution, while aligning to the proscribed enterprise quality...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Software Engineer within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, designing, developing,...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town Region
iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Software Engineer within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, designing, developing,...
.NET Developer
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advantageous).Strong experience in .NET development...
.NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advantageous).Strong experience in .NET development...
Tester (SAP)
Bring your SAP testing expertise into a high-impact role shaping critical energy systems. Is this you?You're analytical, detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You enjoy solving complex problems, working in structured ways, and collaborating...
Tester (SAP) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Bring your SAP testing expertise into a high-impact role shaping critical energy systems. Is this you?You're analytical, detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You enjoy solving complex problems, working in structured ways, and collaborating...
NOC (Network Operations Center) Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Monitor network devices, servers, applications, and infrastructure using tools such as Site24x7, Zabbix, and SolarWindsRespond to system alerts, troubleshoot incidents, and escalate according to defined SLA and escalation proceduresLog and manage...
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