Ebolavirus vaccine candidate advances to clinical trials
African biopharmaceutical company Minapharm Group, headquartered in Egypt with subsidiaries in Berlin, will receive up to $16,5-million from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to advance the development of a Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine...
Claudeforce merges Salesforce and Claude capabilities
Salesforce and Anthropic are announcing Claudeforce, an expanded strategic partnership bringing Claude’s intelligence and reasoning together with Salesforce’s enterprise harness to make its data, workflows, business logic, actions and governance securely accessible to...
King Committee clarifies 9-year ‘rule’ for director independence
The King Committee has issued new guidance clarifying one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of corporate governance in South Africa – the role of a director's length of service when assessing independence. The guidance addresses the widespread misconception...
Netcare seeks SAHPRA approval for AI clinical risk predictor
A scientific algorithm designed to predict early warning signs of life-threatening deterioration in hospital patients is being submitted to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for licensing approval following a successful clinical study in...
Discarded SpaceX craft crash-lands on the Moon
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage has crash-landed on the Moon. The 4-metric-ton craft was travelling about 8 690 KM per hour when it collided with the lunar surface today (5 August). The unintentional impact happened near the Einstein Crater. Using...
As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored
Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...
Africa on the cusp of rapid 5G growth
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa will be the fastest-growing market for mobility connections within the next five years. This is one of the headline findings from Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report, which predicts average use per user to grow from 5,3Gbps in 2025 to...
Procurement will drive next phase of African growth
Procurement and supply chain professionals must move beyond simply reducing costs and instead become architects of economic growth, infrastructure delivery, investment confidence and national competitiveness if Africa is to realise its enormous economic potential....
Component shortages could push WiFi 8 forward
Enterprise class WiFi 8 introduction may be brought forward to 2027 so vendors can circumvent the lack of DDR4 memory chips, according to report from Dell’Oro Group. “With prices rising, we expect triple-digit growth in WiFi 7 revenue in 2026,” says Siân Morgan,...
If GenAI provides support, customers want access to a human
Customers have mixed feelings using GenAI for customer support, as 50% of customers say their interactions are easier when companies use GenAI, yet 87% of customers say it is essential for companies to provide an option to reach a human agent when using GenAI,...
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Still Good wins 2026 Startup of the Year Award
Innovation City, in collaboration with Absa and Payfast by Network, hosted the 2026 Startup of the Year Awards, celebrating South African startups driving growth, innovation, and global expansion. The event took the form of a high-energy pitch competition. Still Good,...
Beyond AI skills: 10 roles that pay you to think differently
The World Economic Forum predicts that nearly 40% of on-the-job skills will change by 2030. The capabilities gaining ground aren't just technical. Creative thinking, resilience, and analytical thinking are rising just as fast as AI and big data. And the tasks least...
Local language models critical for accurate AI transcription
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business systems, South African companies need to assess whether the underlying language tools are fit for the local market. This is the view of Euphoria Telecom MD Warren Hawkins, who says: “Transcription accuracy is becoming a...
Is materials risk killing African renewables’ returns?
Africa’s booming renewable energy market is sitting on a hidden risk that could wipe out much of the upside returns that investors expect from the popular small to mid‑size solar‑plus‑battery plants. Frederik Theron, chief operating officer of Sustain Group, warns...
Build a successful career in supply chain
In a world of constant disruption, African supply chains are under pressure to become faster, smarter and more resilient. But while the supply chain landscape is shifting, one fact remains unchanged: the success of supply chains depends on the people who manage them....
Africa’s election cycle puts service delivery under the spotlight
African governments face two powerful converging forces this year: a rapid acceleration in digital government initiatives, and one of the most intense election cycles in the continent’s recent history. By Lance Williams, public sector lead at SAP Africa At least 24...
SA can’t afford manual, fragmented systems in 2026
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How we can survive the knowledge cliff and silent de-industrialisation of the factory floor
South Africa’s manufacturing and heavy industry sectors are facing a demographic reality that threatens to undo decades of operational maturity. A generation of highly skilled senior floor managers, toolmakers, and artisans is approaching retirement, bringing the...
A stray bullet, a damaged laptop, and a woman who refused to stop
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Creative ways to retain talent on a budget
South African companies are rethinking how they reward employees as economic pressure continues to squeeze both businesses and households. Instead of relying on salary increases, many employers are turning to more creative, benefits-driven strategies to support staff...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Coach, mentor, and support Agile teams in Scrum principles, values, and best practices.Act as a servant leader, fostering a...
Senior ServiceNow Developer (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for a Senior ServiceNow Developer to help drive innovation within a world-class IT environment. You'll work on cutting-edge governance, risk, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives that support thousands of users across an international...
SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is your...
SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is your...
Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Code Your Way Into Something Epic! Web Developer (Permanent) | Pretoria / Somerset WestHey digital architect — ready to swap boring CRUD for code that actually matters?We're hunting for a passionate Web Developer who gets a kick out of building enterprise-grade web...
Senior Full-Stack Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Full-Stack Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Intermediate Full – Stack Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Intermediate Full – Stack Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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