Digital divide hinders service delivery to poor communities
The spread of digital technology has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a...
Cyberattacks on SMBs nearly double in 2025
There has been a dramatic escalation in the number of cyberattacks targeting SMBs who faced nearly twice as many weekly incidents in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. This is according to cybersecurity organisation Guardz’s Mid-Year...
World leaders call for renewed global collaboration in the Intelligent Age
Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum founder and chairman of the board of trustees, has called on the global community to rise to the moment with "constructive optimism". Opening the 55th annual meeting, Schwab urged stakeholders from all sectors – government, business,...
Evolving DevOps models set to formalise the developer process
The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production...
Dubai chocolate lovers fall victim to scams
Consumers across the world are eager to indulge in Dubai’s luxurious chocolate – but cybercriminals are exploiting this trend to deceive unsuspecting buyers. Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of scams related to the growing demand, ranging from impersonating...
Galaxy S25 puts AI centre stage
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series of phones at Unpacked 2025 event this week. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event emphasized the significance of software and AI capabilities over hardware...
Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI
This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...
SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...
Microsoft to equip 1m SA youth with AI, cybersecurity skills
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Microsoft will train one million young South Africans in useful digital skills within the next 12 months. Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, today told delegates at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sandton that...
Tech industry struggles to meet net zero targets
In 2024, the average global temperature exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time - and companies around the world are being urged to speed up their net zero efforts to curtail the impact of worsening climate conditions....
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Three tips to boost employee productivity
Companies are facing a significant rise in absenteeism and presenteeism, as employees buckle under the pressure of a difficult economic environment and growing financial strain. This is according to Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions, who explains that...
Kyocera SA partners with Thunderbolt to take TASKalfa Pro 15000c to the commercial print market
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SA IoT company signs OEM deal with UK vaccine fridge manufacturer
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Avaya enters strategic partnership with Microsoft
Avaya and Microsoft have expanded their global partnership by pairing the Avaya OneCloud portfolio with Microsoft Azure. Building on the success of Avaya OneCloud Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) delivered on Azure, Avaya is now expanding its partnership to include...
Lesotho receives Covid-19 management system
South Africa's Tafari Capital has launched a Covid-19 management app in collaboration with the Lesotho government. The app is designed to empower and strengthen the government's efforts to end Covid-19 transmissions. In less than three weeks since launch, the app has...
AIIM completes follow-on acquisition in MetroFibre Networx
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa's largest infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has confirmed the completion of a follow-on acquisition in MetroFibre Networx (MetroFibre) first announced in June 2021, following approval...
Red Hat and General Motors collaborate on software-defined vehicles
Red Hat and General Motor have announced a collaboration to help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux...
SA healthtech start-up celebrates nurse heroes
South Africa is brimming with stories of nurses going the extra mile, working longer hours than expected, and selflessly dedicating themselves to their patients week after week. In recognition of these unsung heroes, South African health tech start-up AfriNurse is...
First Distribution extends Fortinet reach in SADC
First Distribution, the leading pan-African distributor for Cybersecurity, Datacentre, Cloud, Surveillance, and IoT Solutions, has become Master Distributor for Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions. First Distribution...
Western Digital unveils new HDD, Flash solutions
At its What's Next Western Digital event yesterday, Western Digital detailed its mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. In a series of keynotes delivered by company leaders, Western Digital also unveiled breakthrough HDD and...
COBOL to Java Conversion Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
An exciting opportunity is available for a COBOL to Java Conversion Developer with deep experience in Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B). The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing legacy COBOL code and transforming its business logic into...
Project Manager (Retail) – Gauteng Centurion
We have an amazing opportunity for a retail company based in Centurion, Gauteng for a Project Manager. Responsibilities: Manage the execution of projectsConduct Site Meetings, site surveys and site evaluationsCalculate set up costConsult with Alliance Partners,...
COBOL to Java Conversion Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
An exciting opportunity is available for a COBOL to Java Conversion Developer with deep experience in Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B). The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing legacy COBOL code and transforming its business logic into...
Junior Software Developer
We're looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to join our team in Cape Town. You will be involved in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade systems across a variety of domains, working closely with...
IT Support Technician at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a reliable and proactive full-time on-site IT Support Technician to join our client. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting both hardware and software systems.RequirementsKey...
Junior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We're looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to join our team in Cape Town. You will be involved in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade systems across a variety of domains, working closely with...
IT Support Technician at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Centurion
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a reliable and proactive full-time on-site IT Support Technician to join our client. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting both hardware and software systems.RequirementsKey...
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The SAP ABAP Developer will be responsible for delivering custom development across the SAP S/4HANA landscape as part of the ECC6 to S/4HANA (RISE Private Cloud) upgrade project. The role involves building and enhancing RICEFW objects, supporting integrations, and...
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Job description:A unique opportunity to join a financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on key projects in the Company in partnership with business...
ABAP Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
The SAP ABAP Developer will be responsible for delivering custom development across the SAP S/4HANA landscape as part of the ECC6 to S/4HANA (RISE Private Cloud) upgrade project. The role involves building and enhancing RICEFW objects, supporting integrations, and...
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