Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...
The effects of cyber risk on SMBs
As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...
Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion
Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...
Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy
Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...
Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader
GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...
How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
Small AI models set to overtake generalised LLMs
Gartner predicts that, by 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models, with usage volume at least three times more than those of general-purpose large language models (LLMs). While general-purpose LLMs provide robust language capabilities, their...
Nvidia brings agentic AI reasoning to Google Cloud
Nvidia is collaborating with Google Cloud to bring agentic AI to enterprises seeking to locally harness the Google Gemini family of AI models using the Nvidia Blackwell HGX and DGX platforms and Nvidia Confidential Computing for data safety. With the Nvidia...
Cloud computing to hit 20% growth rates
The global cloud computing market size is estimated to reach $2 390.18 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 20,4% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing significant growth fueled by several key...
Workplaces navigate a return to the office
As the world marks Global Work from Home Day today (10 April), South Africa finds itself at a pivotal point. Leading corporates, including JP Morgan, Amazon and Vodacom, are scaling back remote and hybrid work arrangements, prompting a broader return to traditional...
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Westcon-Comstor reseller drives off as a winner
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced that Gqeberha-based S4 Integration is the official winner of the Cisco Comstor 2021 Car Incentive. As winners, S4 Integration drives off in a Fiat Panda 4x4 valued at approximately R180 000.00. "We are delighted to be...
SA has 12 months to start bridging the tech skills shortage
Not too long ago I read an alarming piece on how our technology skills shortage has changed from a valley into a canyon. By Kgomotso Lebele, MD: technology at Accenture in Africa The conclusion was those who have the skills have become as rare a commodity as Rhodium...
Dell Technologies Forum is Back to Help Build your Next Breakthrough
The highly anticipated Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will take place on 10 November and will be held once again as an in-person event at the Kyalami Convention Centre. https://youtu.be/tvZtSv89UtU The Dell Technologies Forum will bring together business leaders...
How cloud technology can boost economic development in Africa
Cloud technology could be a major enabler of economic development on the African continent - but some stubborn barriers need to be cleared first, says Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed. The African continent represents 60% of the...
The four biggest misconceptions of SD-WAN
SD-WAN may be the next generation of connectivity and modernised network infrastructure, but implementation must be smart to get the right results. Digital transformation has triggered remarkable shifts in infrastructure and architecture. Enabling innovation,...
Embracing Open APIs for insurance growth
An Open API (application programming interface) provides standards for how different software communicate with each other. By Annalie Terblanche, product manager at SilverBridge Taking it a step further, an Open API specification (OAS) allows both humans and computers...
Learnerships let SMMEs develop skills, change lives
South Africa finds itself in the precarious position of navigating a serious skills shortage, especially in the technology industries, while being home to the highest unemployment rate in the world. By Kate Shead, HR executive at Telviva Small, micro and medium...
The future of workforce mobility is human, hybrid and flexible
Today's workforce has come to expect streamlined processes, flexibility, and digital connectivity from wherever they may work (whether in the office or remotely) in order to facilitate productivity. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies...
Safaricom Ethiopia switches on in Addis Ababa
Safaricom Ethiopia has switched on its mobile telecommunications network and services in Addis Ababa, the country's capital city. The Ethiopian government launched Digital Ethiopia 2025 to help the country realise its digital potential and leverage technology to build...
Art joins the sustainability platform
Xperien has partnered with You Made This (YMT) to drive corporate and public engagement around e-waste and the circular economy. YMT is an art-based and art-led public engagement and awareness initiative that responds to the insatiable demand for new electronic...
Senior PHP Developer (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:HONE your craft as an expert coder filling the role of the next Senior PHP Developer wanted by a cutting-edge Cloud-based SaaS platform. You will need at least 8-10 years suitable work experience including Modern PHP (7+), Laravel, Livewire, PHP Unit...
Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team based in Sandton, JHB – Hybrid.To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and...
Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Sales Force DeveloperDepartment: Business TechnologyWork Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston (Office-based) Job Summary:Seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to design, customize, and maintain our Salesforce instance while ensuring compliance. You'll collaborate with...
Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Software Application Support Specialist to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced products and solutions. Work closely with various team members to...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, based in Cape Town (onsite).The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...
Software Tester
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionality of the CRM platform, client portal and Android Apple appsApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works but works intuitively.You'll run functional tests, customer scenario...
Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Software Application Support Specialist to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced products and solutions. Work closely with various team members to...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, based in Cape Town (onsite).The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...
Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionality of the CRM platform, client portal and Android Apple appsApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works but works intuitively.You'll run functional tests, customer scenario...
IT Technical Manager
A dynamic IT services firm is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its operations team and serve as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, mentoring engineers,...
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