Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery
Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...
SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform
After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...
SA young scientists to showcase research in Tunisia
South African young scientists are set to showcase their innovative research on the global stage, competing in the environmental science and computer science categories at this year's International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²)....
EFTCorp recognised for financial inclusion in Africa
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) received the “Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Enablement” award at the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises EFTCorp’s role in advancing fintech innovation and expanding financial inclusion...
Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
South African retailers are already planning for a bumper 2025 Black Friday and holiday season. Black Friday, by its very nature, generates hype in the media and among retailers. However, a new index proves it is not hollow hype. South Africa’s first formal Black...
5G, AI to push IoT market past $1,8bn
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,5% from $959,6-illion in 2023 to $1,8-trillion in revenue in 2028. This growth is driven by the rise of enterprise applications, enhanced by new technologies...
Banks double down on risk technology transformation
Having navigated the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption, the banking industry faces a new era of volatility and uncertainty. Soaring interest rate and liquidity risks have toppled eight banks since 2023. Credit risk looms large amidst geopolitical tensions and the...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
Citizens take to Gauteng e-panic button
Since the launch of the Gauteng e-panic button in April 2024, the Gauteng e-government department has seen 100 000 downloads from residents, with hopes that the number of downloads will increase in 2025. Since the inception of the panic button, more than 51 000...
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DataProphet closes $10m investment
DataProphet, an AI-as-a-service (AIaaS) for manufacturing innovator, has announced the completion of its $10-million Series A funding round. Knife Capital led the round, joined by South Africa's IDC and Norican - the world's largest metal surface preparation and...
Evolution of the total guest experience in hospitality
There's a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt that says: 'True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests'. It's a sentiment that surely resonates with everyone in the hospitality industry, whether you welcome guests to your hotel, restaurant, or...
Data strategy is key to success in financial services
Even though concepts such as DevOps and MLOps have gained support in recent years, FinOps is a relatively new discipline that has yet to become generally practised. And yet, its potential to enhance financial services through a reinvented data strategy is significant....
How to do Black Friday better than the e-commerce giants
Black Friday shopping mania has been with Mzansi for over 10 years now, writes James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com. Online retail giant Takealot launched its first Black Friday sale in 2011, generating a turnover of R1-million. Seven years later,...
Datacentrix named as Check Point 3-Star partner
Datacentrix has achieved 3-Star partner status with Check Point Software Technologies. "Our advancement to the 3-Star level demonstrates that Datacentrix has the right technical and business expertise in place, has successfully completed projects, and is delivering an...
Tips on the planned two-pot system for retirement savings
Draft amendments have been published to introduce the proposed two-pot system for retirement savings. Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel, offers a summary of the main features. On 29 July 2022, National Treasury released the 2022 Draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill...
Seacom and BT team up to deliver services to Africa
Seacom and BT have announced a strategic alliance which will help Seacom further secure its own infrastructure and deliver new networking, security and communications solutions to enterprise customers in Africa. Seacom will be leveraging BT's services, vendor...
Tsebo Facilities Solutions partners with Pragma
Tsebo Facilities Solutions has taken steps to disrupt the way in which facilities management services are offered in Africa by implementing a specialised enterprise asset management software and application suite, through collaboration with smart enterprise asset...
Why technology can be a woman’s thing
As we celebrate Women’s Month, let us not forget that the presence of women in science is still very limited. By Kate Mollett, Senior Regional Director at Commvault, Africa According to the Thematic Report of the inter-university consortium AlmaLaurea, the differences...
Westcon-Comstor adds EfficientIP to its portfolio
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has signed a new distribution agreement with EfficientIP, a vendor of DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) and DNS Security solutions. The agreement will see the delivery of the security solutions to the distributor's African...
Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-performance database solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in SQL Server, advanced T-SQL, and database performance tuning, with a proven track...
Software Developer – Sandton – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team...
Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Front-end Software Engineer We have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Front-end Software Engineer to join a dynamic, cross-functional team working on cutting-edge applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is suited to a senior engineer who thrives on...
Service Desk Analyst
The Service Desk Analyst is the first point of contact for user who call the IT Service Desk. Providing the highest level of customer service, the Service Desk Analyst answers incoming calls, documents all incidents and requests information in the service management...
Senior Data Engineer (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a reputable Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, has an exciting 6-month renewable contract project-based role for an experienced Senior Data Engineer. The project entails building an enterprise data platform...
Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunitiesAssist with conceptualization, proposal...
Java Developer
Java Software EngineerThe Level III Software Engineer is a key member of a dynamic, cross-functional team responsible for the entire software development lifecycle-from initial concept through development, deployment, and ongoing operation. This role demands a strong...
Service Desk Analyst – Gauteng Turffontein
The Service Desk Analyst is the first point of contact for user who call the IT Service Desk. Providing the highest level of customer service, the Service Desk Analyst answers incoming calls, documents all incidents and requests information in the service management...
Senior Data Engineer (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Bryanston
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a reputable Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, has an exciting 6-month renewable contract project-based role for an experienced Senior Data Engineer. The project entails building an enterprise data platform...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Consult with business to identify business problems and opportunitiesAssist with conceptualization, proposal...
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