Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Africa is still cybercriminals’ favourite target

Africa is once again the most targeted global region for cyberattacks, according to Check Point’s September Threat Intelligence Report, with an average of 2 902 attacks per organisation per week. Telecommunications, government, and consumer goods and services led in...

Major airlines used in latest email scam

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a surge in scam emails where attackers impersonate major airlines and airports - including Amsterdam Schiphol, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and others - to trick businesses into engaging in fraudulent...

Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news

Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...

Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?

Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...

AI, innovation should be top budget priorities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...

VAT compliance could address revenue challenges

As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....

BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...

Economic pressures drive SA consumers to value

South African retail sales have seen moderate increases despite a strong festive season finish. According to NIQ South Africa’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the last quarter and full year calendar year of 2024, South African consumers spent nearly...

CEOs are confident despite inflation, macroeconomic volatility

As myriad pressures mount for business leaders across Africa and globally, a majority of CEOs are carrying a favourable outlook on the year, and in some cases, the decade, ahead. Across sub-Saharan Africa, CEOs remain remarkably optimistic about the future,...

Deception campaign uses DeepSeek AI as bait

Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1,2-million views on X. Kaspersky's Threat Research...

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Busting 5 myths about a career in IT

Many people still have misconceptions about what it means to be an IT pro. Geshan Naicker, IT manager at Itec, busts five of the most common myths about a career in IT. Myth 1 - You need a degree While there is nothing wrong with getting a university degree in...

Agile retailers turn crisis into opportunity

With no sign of the present economic storm subsiding, small and medium-sized retailers need to identify ways to turn today's multiple crises into opportunities for growth. Evolving consumer tastes, new market pain points and emerging technologies all offer compelling...

Train, train and train again …

Cybersecurity training is absolutely critical to ensuring that your business remains secure and that unexpected doors aren't left open for hackers to gain access. A Stanford University study entitled 'The Psychology of Human Error' found that 88% of all data breaches...

Net Zero targets in property key to resolving the energy crisis

Ongoing loadshedding is affecting the commercial and industrial property markets in South Africa, and how businesses can mitigate this impact by joining the race to achieve net zero. The Covid-19 pandemic hit international property markets hard, and South Africa was...

The potential of smart contracts in SA insurance

The global smart contracts market is expected to top the $8,3-million mark by 2030, growing annually by 21,4% from this year. By Yunus Scheepers, chief technology officer at SilverBridge Holdings The blockchain and smart contracts allow insurers to automate the...

Industry ecosystems accelerate the future of digital transformation

As South African business owners know, harnessing the potential of different ecosystems is essential to enabling flexibility and scalability in an organisation. By Morne de Villiers: integration architect and project manager at TechSoft International Enabling this is...

Digital summit concludes that the future is fibre

Good fibre is a cornerstone of the digital economy and governments, the private sector and industry bodies all have a role to play in ensuring that citizens have access to connectivity that has the potential to change lives. That was the overriding sentiment at a...

Carbon offsetting as a tool in addressing climate change

It's an alarming thought, but South Africans have a serious climate change problem. By Steffen Burrows, co-founder and director of Curbon As the world's 14th largest emitter of carbon dioxide, the rainbow nation has an enormous responsibility to respond to climate...

Vodacom Business Africa expands SD-WAN

Vodacom Business Africa is committed to supporting the internationalisation of multinational businesses into Africa, and is making its software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solution available to clients in all 47 operating countries across its African...

Senior IT System Administrator (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider with a mission to help under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success is looking for a strong technical Senior IT System Administrator to join its team. You will be responsible...

Software Developer (Java & Delphi) – Gauteng Irene

An established and innovative technology company based in Irene, Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer (Java & Delphi) to join their Software Development Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on...

Support Technician (Longdale JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key ObjectivesTo assist the IT Team with Information & Communication Technology for the company.Inherent Job RequirementsGrade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 essential3 Year degree in Computer Science / Information System would be advantageousUp to 2 years of...

Senior IT System Administrator (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services provider with a mission to help under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success is looking for a strong technical Senior IT System Administrator to join its team. You will be responsible...

Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...

Back-End Developer

Back-End Developer (Node.js) - RemoteShape the Future of Travel Tech with a Scalable SaaS PlatformRemote | R70 000 - R85 000 per month (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am-5:30pm) About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionising the...

Back-End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Back-End Developer (Node.js) - RemoteShape the Future of Travel Tech with a Scalable SaaS PlatformRemote | R70 000 - R85 000 per month (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am-5:30pm) About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionising the...

Senior Network Administrator

Key Responsibilities: Maintain and manage, in conjunction with networking team, networking switches and routers conforming to requirements fromNetworking Security Team Develop, manage and maintain documentation of the system architecture. Develop and maintain database...

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