Government initiatives will boost carbon capture
Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Global air passenger demand hits record high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10,4% compared to 2023. This...
Mechanisation meets SA’s growing agricultural demands
South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment, writes Wayne Morris, head of alliances at WesBank. With production costs rising at an alarming 12,4% year-on-year, as reported by Statistics South Africa, farmers are grappling with the need to balance...
Ethernet campus switch revenues set to bounce back
According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, 2024 was a difficult year for Ethernet Campus Switch sales, with a 20% contraction compared to record revenues in 2023. The market is expected to rebound in 2025 and beyond, fueled by refresh cycles and WiFi...
ACSA reports a good festive season
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to report a highly successful performance during the 2024 peak travel period, recording a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 5% year on year increase in total passenger traffic. Marking the culmination of a bustling...
Asteroid under observation as it nears Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a very small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered on 27 December 2024 at the Asteroid...
GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies
Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...
Fraud rates show double-digit growth in Africa
Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlights critical fraud trends across the continent, revealing that southern Africa’s rejection rates rose significantly from 9% in 2023 to 21% in 2024. Drawing on anonymised data from over 110...
SA businesses recognise AI as strategic necessity
South African businesses are increasingly optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive profitability and achieve strategic goals. This is among the findings of a new poll of 4 200 C-suite executives by Qlik, which reveals what is hindering...
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Cisco Security Cloud will connect and protect IT ecosystem
Cisco has unveiled its plan for a global, cloud-delivered, integrated security and networking service for organisations of any shape and size. The Cisco Security Cloud will be an open platform, protecting the integrity of the entire IT ecosystem - without public cloud...
1BTC from anonymous donor builds schools in PE
The Built With Bitcoin Foundation, a humanitarian organisation powered by Bitcoin, has constructed two new schools in Port Elizabeth, thanks to the anonymous donation of 1 BTC. The foundation creates equitable opportunity by providing clean water, access to quality...
Santam buys out Jasure insuretech
Short-term insurer Santam is enhancing its digital offering, and increasing its interest in insurance technology (insurtech) company JaSure by acquiring the remaining 49% shareholding. In 2020 Santam acquired 51% shareholding in JaSure. The company said the buyout is...
Red Hat delivers managed Ansible Automation for Microsoft Azure
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on Microsoft Azure, pairing hybrid cloud automation with the convenience and support of a managed offering. Supported by Red Hat and Microsoft, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on...
Lewis Group partners with redAcademy to train youngsters
redAcademy, the standalone software development training academy which was launched by redPanda Software, has announced its partnership with Lewis Group, designed to give high-school graduates the opportunity to fast-track their IT careers with real-life experience on...
Franc announces B2B offering
Local investment app Franc has announced its B2B offering Franc Business. The announcement follows Franc's recent seed extension raise of R8-million, which included investment from pan-Africa focused venture capital firm 4DX Ventures. The capital injection will in...
Nexio CEO resigns
Digital system aggregator and solution provider, Nexio, a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, has announced the resignation of its CEO Mickey Mashale. Mashale joined Nexio from Vodacom in August 2020 having previously held the position of Chief Sales Officer at Vodacom...
Tech innovation can add value with tailored insurance solutions
Maintaining customer loyalty and business profitability are ongoing challenges for insurers. Many have turned to developing more affordable products. By Yunus Scheepers, chief technology officer at SilverBridge Holdings If anything, this has highlighted the...
Crossfin takes stake in VantagePay
Payments and technology company Vantage Africa, trading as VantagePay, has announced that Crossfin Holdings has acquired a meaningful stake for an undisclosed sum. Barry Lobel, VantagePay's CEO and co-founder, comments: "VantagePay has developed a leading cloud-based...
Cyber risks facing the retirement industry
Contending with the intensity and frequency of cyber threats to business operations is a 24/7/365 challenge. While the banking sector has intensified its cyber defences, threat actors have set their sights on the retirement industry. Not only is the financial quantum...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...
DevOps Engineer
A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...
BI Developer / Manager (Fully remote)
Our US based client is looking for a BI Developer / Manager for a permanent remote role. They are looking for a candidate wit experience in a leadership or BI management role with 5+ years experience working with complex data in diverse environments.Key...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...
BI Developer / Manager (Fully remote) – Remote Remote
Our US based client is looking for a BI Developer / Manager for a permanent remote role. They are looking for a candidate wit experience in a leadership or BI management role with 5+ years experience working with complex data in diverse environments.Key...
Senior Project Manager
Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgSalary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)Department: OperationsReports to: Operations ManagerStart Date: ASAP Minimum RequirementsNQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required3-5 years experience...
Senior Solutions Architect
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown
Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgSalary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)Department: OperationsReports to: Operations ManagerStart Date: ASAP Minimum RequirementsNQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required3-5 years experience...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
Senior C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As a Senior C# Developer, you will be at the heart of digital transformation in our mill operations supporting the integration of industrial systems, optimising manufacturing workflows, and automating data solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing,...
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