New CEO for Microsoft SA
Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...
Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
AI generates fear – but CEOs are doing it anyway
A new survey has uncovered a paradox among CEOs: while four in five recognise AI’s potential benefits and plan to integrate it into their operations, many fear it. A massive 74% of respondents are worried that gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the...
Legal sector urged to focus on AI
According to the International Bar Association's (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals that...
CFOs plan to boost tech budgets
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, chief financial officers (CFOs) are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 301 CFOs and other...
Online romance scams highlight threat to women
Raising awareness about the critical importance of online safety for women has never been more pressing. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, but sadly, cybercriminals often use it to manipulate people's emotions for their malicious purposes. As we prepare to...
Beware romance scammers in the month of love
February is the month of love, but this does not mean that romance scammers stop scamming for Valentine’s Day. No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognise the warning signs of romance scams — and find out quickly if you should be...
FakeUpdates retains security threat lead
Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates’ continued threat in the cyber landscape and playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In the January Index eight African countries...
Banking leads European cloud spending growth
Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $221-billion in 2025 and will reach $373-billion by 2028, recording a five-year (2023-2028) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...
Data-driven decisions key in SA’s hiring crisis
As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment, businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions and secure top talent. The country’s official unemployment rate stood at 32,1% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a decline from...
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Westcon-Comstor to host Imagine Botswana 2022
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa will host Imagine Botswana 2022 event in Gaborone on 17 August 2022, with the theme The Software-Centric Business Evolution. The event will be supported by a line-up of vendors and will close off with a series of channel awards. "We...
Open source at the forefront of next-gen ICT infrastructure management
The demands placed on businesses to automate and streamline ICT infrastructure management has placed open source technology under the microscope and highlighted a range of benefits. Industry experts are adamant that the open source market will experience triple-digit...
Moove partners with Uber to launch mega fleet for ride-hailing in India
Mobility fintech Moove, which is Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner in EMEA, is launching in India as a part of its global expansion. Moove, which provides revenue-based financing to mobility entrepreneurs, has expanded from its African roots to Mumbai, Hyderabad,...
For improved company success, prioritise your people
A PwC Global Workforce Hopes and Fear Survey polled over 52 000 workers from 44 countries and found that 35% of people planned to ask their employer for more money in the next 12 months, and planned to quit if they did not get it. So what can businesses, many of whom...
Embracing self-service analytics essential for business enablement
As organisations fast-track digital transformation initiatives in the aftermath of the pandemic, access to quality, timeous data has never been more critical. Better client insights, and improved products and services are reliant on information to provide input to...
Why schools and universities should be printing in-house
While some of our schools and colleges, particularly private schools, are becoming digitised, with digital black boards and tablets in class, there are still many day to day school essentials that simply have to be printed, for security and prosperity. For example,...
It’s possible to save costs while moving to the cloud
A perennial hot topic, even more so currently, is budget. Everyone wants to cut costs, save money and make smart investments. Transitioning to the cloud is one of the ways many companies are attempting to do so. But moving absolutely everything to the cloud all at...
Struggling to find software developers?
Software developers with specific skills and languages were in short supply before the pandemic and continue to be in short supply in South Africa. How can companies adjust to the new realities after the pandemic? By Stephen van der Heijden, vice-president: growth at...
Optimising a building’s energy consumption through data analysis
According to various sources, up to 30% of the total energy consumption of a building can be attributed to heating, ventilation, and cooling. By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions One of the most effective ways of optimising these...
The A to Z of safety in business
As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, business owners are finding themselves having to adjust to a very different business environment. There is a cascade of complex new risks that entrepreneurs must contend with if they wish to successfully steer their business...
Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform, enabling effective use of data across the organization. Develop and maintain scalable data models to support analytics &...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving...
Business Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're hiring a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) on behalf of one of our Clients. They are seeking a seasoned BSA a who enjoys collaborating across Agile teams, translating complex needs into clear solutions, and shaping the digital future of a large, mission-driven...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Data Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform, enabling effective use of data across the organization. Develop and maintain scalable data models to support analytics &...
Senior Data Analyst (JHB Hybrid) (EE)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, programme improvement, and organisational learning as your expertise as a Senior Data Analyst is sought by a Joburg-based Community Upliftment Programme. The role will focus on enhancing...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a dynamic team where your analytical insight drives real business impact! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead strategic initiatives, optimize business processes, and bridge the gap between business and IT through...
PHP / Laravel Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....
MongoDB Developer
A leading technology solutions firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a MongoDB Developer to join their growing team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and detail-oriented professional with strong database development experience and a passion for building...
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