Mind the AI trust gap
Only 38% of employers involve employees in discussions about AI, according to new research, and only 40% keep checking what AI is doing to wellbeing, job satisfaction, and skills development once systems are in place. These are organisations certified for excellence...
ADC bolsters the country’s digital infrastructure
In another milestone for Africa’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem, Africa Data Centres (ADC) has been designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg. “Being designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location...
Europe requires Google to share data
The European Commission yesterday issued a binding decision under Article 6(11) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), requiring Google to share anonymised search ranking, query, click and view data with third-party search engines. The ruling comes into effective in...
It now takes companies longer to turn cash spent into cash collected
It now takes a company 67 days to turn a unit of cash spent on operations into cash collected from sales, according to Allianz Trade’s annual Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) & Cash Collection Cycle (CCC) report. The report, which focuses on how long it takes...
SA the most future-ready economy on the continent
South Africa is the most future-ready economy in Africa, according to a new study by digital entertainment platform JB.com, which mapped 50 African countries to discover which are the best positioned for a modern digital economy. The study looked at nine pillars that...
.zadna confirms annual registry fees
The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna) confirms that a 6.2% registry fee adjustment for the commercial second-level domains co.za, org.za, net.za and web.za will take effect on 1 October 2026. The annual adjustment is based on the approved CPI-linked pricing...
Young South Africans buy fewer cars
The number of buyers' under-35 of new and used cars in South Africa has dropped over the last 10 years - relative to those over-35 - as stagnant personal income, high levels of youth unemployment, and rising living costs have squeezed disposable income. Increased...
Japan, Nvidia launch world’s first national AI infrastructure
Nvidia is working with Noetra Corporation – and Japan’s AI and industry leaders - to launch an Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory with 13 750 Nvidia Vera CPUs and 27 500 Nvidia Rubin GPUs for national physical AI, marking a world first and strengthening the country’s AI...
Premium-Class travel now the way to fly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) which show that Premium-Class travel is now on the up and showing strong growth. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and...
New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation
Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...
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Weak indigent register governance imperils municipal finances
As municipalities face mounting financial pressure and rising demand for Free Basic Services, Munsoft is calling for stronger governance of indigent registers to ensure municipal support reaches households that genuinely qualify while protecting the long-term...
Five generations, one workplace: Leading without losing your mind
For the first time in history, Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Zs are all clocking in together. Each carrying entirely different assumptions about work, authority, communication styles and even loyalty. By Leonie Stanley, operations...
Simplicity is the best defence in the AI era
Security leaders know their world is changing fast. They are trying to stay oriented while the ground keeps shifting beneath them, and AI is accelerating the pace. By Alexander Värä, director: global security business at SoftwareOne What once took an attacker days or...
How can we secure the foundation of digital education for Gen Alpha?
If the future of South Africa is shaped by the opportunities we create for young people today, then the promise of a digital education and the opportunities it provides is one of our most important and urgent endeavours. So too is the digital security of Gen Alpha’s...
AI literacy is the new workplace imperative
For years, the dominant assumption was that AI belonged to a narrow class of technical specialists such as data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers responsible for developing and managing AI systems. That assumption is increasingly...
Data and AI are unlocking SA’s next mineral frontier
South Africa’s mining industry has long been defined by what lies beneath the surface – vast mineral wealth that has shaped the country’s economy for more than a century. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead for Accenture, South Africa But as ore bodies become deeper,...
Classroom AI is here: Now schools need the rules to govern it
The question is no longer whether artificial intelligence belongs in South African classrooms. It is already there, formally through approved school platforms, and informally through learner usage and teacher experimentation. By Willem Kitshoff, CEO of d6 The real...
How ‘TikTok Brain’ is breaking legacy security training
Between doom-scrolling, rapid-fire Slack notifications, and algorithmic video feeds, the average employee is trapped in an aggressive, highly engineered dopamine loop. By Anna Collard, CISO advisor and senior vice-president: content strategist at KnowBe4 Because of...
Securing the enterprise software fabric: A blueprint for open source
Lately, headlines dominated by AI-driven zero-day vulnerabilities have raised a question: Is open source software becoming too risky for the enterprise? By Chris Wright, chief technology officer and senior vice-president: global engineering at Red Hat With open source...
Integration, not innovation, is the real digital challenge for governments
Across Africa, governments are investing heavily in digital transformation to improve citizen services, modernise operations, and expand access through cloud, AI, and digital platforms. Yet despite significant progress, many public sector organisations continue to...
Data Scientist (Python, Machine Learning, LLMs) – (In Office) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An Investment company is searching for a talented and driven Data Scientist to join their innovative and growing team based in Durbanville, Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a market leader, leveraging data to drive strategic...
Junior Data Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider seeks a Junior Data Analyst who enjoys working with real-world operational data and engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems. Your core role will entail helping turn operational, commercial, and performance...
Support Engineer (Shift based – 24/7 Environment) Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading industrial IoT company in South Africa, specializing in AI-enhanced solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare. They are seeking a Support Engineer who will be responsible to facilitate successful...
Senior Microsoft 365 Developer (CPT & DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deliver modern, business-focused solutions as the next Senior Microsoft 365 Developer sought by a global SharePoint Consultancy. You will be joining a team that helps organisations unlock more value from Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams,...
Support Engineer (Shift based – 24/7 Environment) Somerset West – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading industrial IoT company in South Africa, specializing in AI-enhanced solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare. They are seeking a Support Engineer who will be responsible to facilitate successful...
Senior Microsoft 365 Developer (CPT & DBN Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deliver modern, business-focused solutions as the next Senior Microsoft 365 Developer sought by a global SharePoint Consultancy. You will be joining a team that helps organisations unlock more value from Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams,...
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One of South Africa's leading diversified financial services groups, specializing in direct marketing and sales of financial products is seeking a Server Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of core server infrastructure, messaging, identity, virtualization, storage,...
Senior SQL Developer (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development as the next Senior SQL Developer wanted by a cutting-edge FinTech company. You will be responsible for ensuring...
Server Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
One of South Africa's leading diversified financial services groups, specializing in direct marketing and sales of financial products is seeking a Server Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of core server infrastructure, messaging, identity, virtualization, storage,...
Senior SQL Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Alberton
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development as the next Senior SQL Developer wanted by a cutting-edge FinTech company. You will be responsible for ensuring...
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