Volvo ups customer experience with over-the-air update
Volvo Cars is launching its largest over-the-air software update ever as it rolls out a new, more intuitive user experience to millions of customers - around 2,5-million Volvo cars across 85 countries around the globe will receive the new user experience - Volvo Car...
‘Platform economy’ centralises power and deepens inequality
A University of Cape Town (UCT) study on the workings of the platform economy - with companies like Uber, Airbnb and other digital platforms as part of a larger shift in capitalism itself - has found that these platforms don’t just connect buyers and sellers; they...
Nedbank plans blockchain for African solutions
Nedbank, through a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, will use blockchain technology and digital assets to develop advanced payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, subject to compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements. As global trade...
Multichoice to can Showmax
Mutlichoice will shut down its movie streaming service Showmax. According to communication sent to customers, the company has experienced substantial losses such that the Showmax business is no longer sustainable. MultiChoice says it will rather focus on strengthening...
Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates
The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...
SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats
Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...
Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks
Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...
The secret sauce, the Pentagon, and the greatest PR campaign in history
By Barry Buck - I’ve said it so many times it’s basically my catchphrase: “I don’t know how they do it, but Anthropic has the secret sauce. They’re just better than every single one of their competitors – and it’s not even close.” Turns out the Pentagon agrees with...
Disruptive technologies like AI and robotics will reshape the future of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are the central disruptive technologies that will transform work and workplaces, and this disruption is already underway. However, technologies like autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the Industrial Internet also have important...
Supply chain attacks top 2025’s threats
Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global study shows. The findings reveal that nearly every third company globally had to confront a supply chain threat over the past year. According...
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Sage debuts AI Developer Solutions
Sage has announced the launch of its new AI Developer Solutions, changing how partners and ISVs innovate on the Sage Platform. The first phase of the programme launches with Sage Intacct, with future expansion across Sage’s product portfolio. The company will...
African programme wins learning award
Imagine Worldwide Tablet-Based Foundational Learning Programme from Imagine Worldwide in Africa has won the inaugural Global EdTech Prize in the Non-Profits category. Founded this year by T4 Education, with the support of Owl Ventures, the Global EdTech Prize...
Super Money SA launches bank-backed rand stablecoin
Super Money SA has launched ZAR Supercoin, a new stablecoin for South Africa and the wider African market. Licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and backed by rand reserves held in segregated accounts at Absa Group, ZAR Supercoin allows users to...
Deepfake doctors and bogus practitioners a new threat to patient safety
This National Doctors’ Day, commemorated yesterday (16 November), South Africans are not only thanking doctors. They are also learning that some of the faces they see online are not doctors at all. Previous reports confirm that a leading South African urologist,...
Rethinking data to power public sector AI
Across South Africa, public sector agencies are actively testing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Early pilots are already delivering tangible benefits, with some organisations reporting notable time...
Can resourcing be an agility driver?
South Africa’s talent paradox is sharper than ever, writes Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp. On the one hand, employers are struggling to fill mission-critical positions. In 2023, despite unemployment of 45,5% in the 15-34 age group, there were...
NEC XON powers Alcap’s energy drive
NEC XON has successfully commissioned two commercial-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems in Gauteng for the Alcap Group. The installations - a 202,6kWp system at Podium at Menlyn and a 212,3kWp system at Cambridge Commercial Park - were completed early in 2025 following a...
Cassava partners with Entanglement
Cassava Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Entanglement, a US provider of next-generation computing and AI, to fast-track advanced digital solutions in high-growth markets in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership combines Cassava’s...
Mastercard and FNB launch Globba for cross-border payments
Mastercard, in collaboration with FNB, today announced the launch of Globba™, a next-generation cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move that simplifies and secures how South Africans send money abroad. Available through the FNB and RMB Private...
Resilience isn’t enough: your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
The last five years have placed unprecedented strain on global supply chains. Geopolitical tensions, trade wars and natural disasters, have revealed vulnerabilities across industries. By Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa at Schneider...
Helpdesk Technician (12 Months Contract ) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Role Summary To provide daily end-user support, resolving hardware, software and network issues while maintaining Windows desktops, email systems and user accounts in Active Directory. The role requires clear communication, professional conduct and efficient handling...
Scrum Master – Remote Remote
Reporting directly to the Release Train Engineer (RTE), you'll be supporting two or more cross-functional teams within a larger value stream or product ecosystem, working alongside other experienced Scrum Masters.The Scrum Master is co-located with their teams and...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)
Role Summary To develop and optimize ERP and automation solutions across the Online Application System, Data Warehouse, BI/Analytics, and CRM platforms. Build and maintain high-performance software that supports business objectives and enhances operational efficiency....
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0168
Design and develop complex SAP WM/EWM solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Maintaining and optimising existing implemented warehouse management features.Perform system testing and support...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) – Gauteng Sandown
Role Summary To develop and optimize ERP and automation solutions across the Online Application System, Data Warehouse, BI/Analytics, and CRM platforms. Build and maintain high-performance software that supports business objectives and enhances operational efficiency....
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0168 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and develop complex SAP WM/EWM solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Maintaining and optimising existing implemented warehouse management features.Perform system testing and support...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Remote
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their Engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your...
Project Manager – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Solutions Architect (Senior) (0222)
Operate, maintain, and enhance the firewall rule management platform (commercial + custom-built components).Develop new platform components, integrations, and automation workflows (Python, APIs, database queries, etc.).Perform complex troubleshooting across...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Remote – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their Engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your...
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