Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise
With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...
Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation
The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...
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...
AI readiness lags ambitions
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), there is a significant gap between ambition and execution. While 89% of organisations have revamped data strategies to embrace generative AI (GenAI), only 26% have deployed solutions at scale. This underscores the urgent...
As threats escalate, need for cyber insurance grows
As digital infrastructure becomes crucial to business operations, failing to protect these systems can lead to catastrophic consequences. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 research paper titled “Cyber Insurance and Security: Meeting the Rising Threat”, which...
Protect your credentials, ISPA tells AfriNIC members
ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body, calls upon its members to exercise heightened vigilance regarding the security of their AfriNIC (The African Network Information Centre) credentials. The latter is Africa’s Regional Internet Registry...
New MacBook Air available for pre-order
Customers can now place their pre-orders for the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, equipped with the M4 chip, and the Mac Studio, powered by the M4 Max and M3 Ultra, at iStore. The latest MacBook Air features the M4 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities,...
Navigation communications are working on the Moon
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on 3 March 2025 when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals on the Moon’s surface. The LuGRE payload’s success in lunar...
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SA developers compete with the best in the world
In South Africa, the past few years have seen many companies move towards adopting agile software development. And even if it does not always align completely with the tenets of the Agile Manifesto, there has been an increased pace of development taking place in the...
Supply chain disruptions drive construction industry juggling act
Since 2020 South Africa’s construction industry has had to contend with enforced pandemic-induced shutdowns, civil unrest, natural disasters and more recently, the ongoing war in Ukraine, all of which have wreaked havoc on supply chains and severely hampered the...
Broadcast spectrum availability to open work opportunities
In March 2022, the Department of Communications, through Icasa, began auctioning off available spectrum to bidders, largely telecoms corporations. By Natashia Barnabas, industrial relations manager at Workforce Staffing The auction netted more than R14-billion for the...
Unlocking the full potential of the 5G ecosystem
At the end of this decade, we will reflect on this era and see that a phenomenal 5G ecosystem was created for economic growth. Industries will leverage 5G as an innovation platform and as an integrated part of their digital transformation. By Matone Ditlhake, CEO of...
Welcome to a world where avatars simplify machine building
In the world of machine building, core components, and the ease with which it can be selected and installed, form a vital part of overall efficiency. Thanks to the continued proliferation of Industry 5.0 and IIoT, machine builders are now benefiting from simplified...
Tarsus partners with Digicloud Africa
Google Meet Hardware and licensing is now available exclusively through Digicloud’s Google Meet hardware partner Tarsus Distribution. The partnership aims to address the growing local business demand for superior hybrid workforce video conferencing. Tarsus is an...
AfriGIS has verified, validated administrative boundary data for Africa
AfriGIS believes it is the first and only company to offer verified and validated geospatial data on Africa’s administrative boundaries. This is a vital link for many businesses, such as those that want to expand their courier, retail, and financial services...
How HR can manage employee mental health
The Deloitte Global 2020 Millennial Survey of more than 18 000 millennials and Gen Zs across 43 countries revealed that 48% of Gen Zs and 44% of millennials felt anxious or stressed all or most of the time, with a higher proportion among women and young parents. By...
Youth will drive the future of African digital payments
With 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30 and the youngest population in the world, Africa is home to one of the most ambitious, highly motivated and vibrant youth populations in the world. By Clinton Leask, head of digital at Pay@ Millennials, the largest...
SAS renews partnership with NWU
SAS has renewed its Global Academic Program (GAP) partnership with the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) at North-West University (NWU) for another five years, extending its impact in data skills development. The partnership has seen over 500...
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...
Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Data Analyst
Be the brains behind better audits! Join an External Audit team as a Data Analyst and be the detective behind the numbers—spotting anomalies, uncovering hidden patterns, and driving smarter decisions.The ideal candidate will support audit engagements by leveraging...
Data Warehouse Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
Data Analyst – Sandton
Our client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to drive sales...
Project Manager (Electrical)
Take the lead in driving successful project execution within a thriving electrical and construction environment! Is this you?You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction, skilled in managing projects from initiation...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Be the brains behind better audits! Join an External Audit team as a Data Analyst and be the detective behind the numbers—spotting anomalies, uncovering hidden patterns, and driving smarter decisions.The ideal candidate will support audit engagements by leveraging...
Data Warehouse Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
Data Analyst – Sandton – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to work from their Johannesburg Office. They will be responsible for analysing data of clients and potential clients, with a goal of quantifying value available and using this to drive sales...
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