Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...
Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value
AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...
Passwords still the best frontline defense
Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...
Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles
At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...
Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...
Economic pressures moderate take-home pay
Despite the upward salary momentum, the sharp reversal in global and South African growth prospects weighs on confidence and could negatively affect employment and earnings. The average nominal take-home pay slipped in March 2025, as intensifying economic headwinds -...
MICT SETA, ChipLab partner to build AI semiconductor workforce
ChipLab, Africa’s first full-stack chip design company, and the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering large-scale semiconductor education and...
Younger investors reshape market trends
The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, including South Africa, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – compared to 9% of Gen X...
AI startup speeds disease research
About 15% of the world’s population — more than 1-billion people — are affected by neurological disorders, from commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to hundreds of lesser-known, rare conditions. BrainStorm Therapeutics, a San Diego-based startup,...
Cost-to-serve model to key for supply chain leaders
To clarify true supply chain costs and profitability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should adopt a six-step cost-to-serve (CTS) model, according to Gartner. This model helps allocate indirect and overhead costs based on the complexity of supporting each...
More News Today
Bridging the digital healthcare divide
The last two years have genuinely ripped the Elastoplast off an inequitable healthcare system that is just not geared to serve all patients, regardless of where they are. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa As everyone was locked down in their...
Tech enhances life-saving blood transfusion value chain
New technologies are reshaping the blood transfusion value chain to bring greater efficiency, traceability and consistency to this life-saving procedure. By Cameron Beveridge, regional director for southern Africa at SAP Blood transfusions are commonly used to provide...
Ukheshe, Coinvest partners to help students in need
With the national unemployment rate hovering at around 40%, it's clear quality education is a necessity in South Africa, but despite the dire need higher education remains out of reach for millions of young people. With the aim of providing individuals from...
Delving into container security
Container security is a fairly new technology, especially when viewed in the context of the speed of light technology changes in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Container technology itself is a topic that many security practitioners continue to find confusing,...
SnapScan founding members join 10X
10X Investments has appointed members of the team that created SnapScan to senior roles in the business. Technology development company Sproutly, whose staff includes key members of the team that developed SnapScan, the South African mobile payment provider, will be...
Comstor named Cisco Distributor Partner of the Year 2022 MEA
Comstor Middle East and Africa (MEA) has been awarded Cisco Distributor Partner of the year 2022 MEA. The awards were announced at the Cisco Partner Summit Awards held at this year's annual partner conference in Las Vegas. "We couldn't be prouder of this achievement....
African startups weather the funding storm with acquisitions
A new report from African digital economy consultancy, TechCabal Insights reveals that acquisitions have become more frequent in Africa's tech ecosystem, showing signs of a maturing market. According to the report, 2021 saw 32 acquisition deals on the continent. At...
First Distribution signs up Huawei Cloud
First Distribution (FD) has signed up as a value-added Huawei Cloud partner. FD reseller partners will now be able to offer their customers a range of Huawei Cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service...
What does the rise of edge computing mean for cybersecurity?
As the number of users and devices connected at the 'edge' of a network continues to grow, organisations are increasingly distributing their computing ability and network resources closer to where those users and devices are located. By Prenesh Padayachee, chief...
Make sure you really are saving this Black Friday
Like many countries around the world, South Africa has adopted the concept of Black Friday, with the annual sale being one of the highlights of the year from a retail perspective. Statistics show that many South Africans look forward to the annual Black Friday sales...
Senior Solutions Architect – Remote Remote
The Senior Solutions Architect is responsible for creating a comprehensive architecture for a solution and providing strategic direction throughout the design and deployment process. After determining a clear understanding of the client's business needs, the Solutions...
Senior .Net Developer
Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Management:Lead and mentor development team members, including junior developers.Guide technical decisions on architecture, tools, and technology stack.Provide skills transfer through workshops, presentations, and one-on-one...
Software Engineer (Azure, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
ENVIRONMENT:WRITE well designed, testable, efficient code by using best Software Development practices as the next Software Engineer sought to join the team of a dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist. You will develop systems according to scoping document,...
Senior .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Management:Lead and mentor development team members, including junior developers.Guide technical decisions on architecture, tools, and technology stack.Provide skills transfer through workshops, presentations, and one-on-one...
Software Engineer (Azure, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:WRITE well designed, testable, efficient code by using best Software Development practices as the next Software Engineer sought to join the team of a dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist. You will develop systems according to scoping document,...
Enterprise Architect
Key Responsibilities:Architecture Strategy & PlanningDevelop and evolve enterprise architecture blueprints and frameworks aligned to long-term business goals.Define architectural principles, domain strategies, and reference models supporting scalable and...
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Randjespark
Key Responsibilities:Architecture Strategy & PlanningDevelop and evolve enterprise architecture blueprints and frameworks aligned to long-term business goals.Define architectural principles, domain strategies, and reference models supporting scalable and...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Front End Developer
Job Summary:We are looking for a skilled Front-end Software Engineer with extensive experience in modern development practices to join our dynamic, cross-functional team. You will be instrumental in the full software development lifecycle-transforming concepts and...
View more career listings on our Careers Section