NASA develops batteries to power a return to the Moon
If you’ve ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold. That’s why NASA researchers are working to develop a battery that could function in the brutal cold of the...
AI-driven security within customer-controlled infrastructure
Building on its continued collaboration with Nvidia, Trend Micro says it is bringing the chip maker’s Nemotron open models into TrendAI Vision One for Sovereign and Private Cloud (SPC). The integration brings AI-assisted security operations into customer-controlled...
The shocking reality facing jobseekers
Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...
AI risk is rising faster than AI value
Despite the rapid risks introduced by AI, CIOs remain well-positioned to effectively manage AI governance and deliver business value, says Gartner – value and risk are interconnected, and the challenge for CIOs is to compound value faster than risk. “People are doing...
‘Volume is not value’ when it comes to AI
Only 13% of CIOs reported their enterprise has realised significant or transformational value from AI so far, according to a new survey from Gartner, which adds that while AI use cases have accelerated over the past two years, the likelihood of use case success...
Microsoft still tops brand phishing rankings
Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in Q3 2026, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts tracked and up from 23% in Q2, according to Check Point’s Brand Phishing Ranking for the period. Attackers, the security specialists say, continue to exploit...
For insurers, AI value depends on trust, transparency
For all the discourse about an AI hype bubble, many insurers are already seeing big returns from their investments. But to realise those gains, companies have to trust their AI to provide the right answers – and the AI must show that it warrants that trust. These are...
SA-founded Omnisient wins Money20/20 Banking Grand Prix
Omnisient, a consumer intelligence company founded in South Africa, has won the Banking Grand Prix at the 2026 Money20/20 Money Awards for an initiative developed to help banks assess consumers overlooked by traditional credit information. The winning initiative...
AI Academy looks to build on SA’s AI talent
Meta, in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), has launched AI Academy South Africa - a programme that will equip South African developers, startups, students, and early-career professionals with practical AI skills built...
Exams are not the only challenge matric students face
During this matric exam period, thousands of learners need more than study time; they need food, transport, stationery, safe spaces, and someone to believe in them. Starting last week, more than 700 000 matriculants sat down to write the most important exams of their...
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Nominees for Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards unveiled
With just a few days to go until the country’s leading digital tastemakers gather under one roof, the Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards, have officially announced the final category nominees ahead of the main ceremony taking place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 in...
What makes the perfect work PC? One that exactly fits your business
Twenty years ago, PC procurement was pretty straightforward. Business leaders would evaluate hardware specifications and then set off to compare vendors. This process was generally rooted in a single, simple transaction, one and done. By Werner Joubert, commercial SYS...
An SA perspective on AI chatbots and corporate liability
With the growing use of artificial intelligence and its integration into corporate systems, a key question arises: can a company be held responsible for misleading statements made by its AI chatbot to a customer? By Erwyn Durman, partner; Manno Manavhela, associate;...
AI can shape salaries, but humans must still have the final say
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to analyse salaries, benchmark roles and assess pay equity, but employers should be wary of allowing technology to make remuneration decisions on their behalf. This is according to Dr Mark Bussin, executive...
AI’s value comes down to integration and articulation within systems
The organisation only feels the value of AI when it is deeply connected to the business it serves, writes Jacqui Bond, practice head of AI transformation services at Braintree. In 2026, companies are simultaneously pressured to invest in AI and showcase the value of...
Pursuing the promise of AI for African nonprofits
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new possibilities for nonprofits across Africa to expand access to services, strengthen programme delivery, and address challenges in areas ranging from health and education to livelihoods and agriculture. A new report from The...
The human touch in an AI-driven customer experience
When a customer can't tell whether they're talking to AI or a human, does it matter? The answer may surprise you: what matters most is not who — or what — is on the other end, but whether the interaction feels understood. By Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing...
Team-building days won’t fix dysfunctional teams
Organisations frequently respond to a struggling team by arranging an off-site, a social event or another team-building activity. These experiences may be enjoyable, but they are unlikely to fix the everyday relationship patterns that prevent people from speaking...
SAP puts the autonomous enterprise to work
SAP showcased the Autonomous Enterprise in action at SAP Connect, demonstrating how Joule Work and Joule Assistants generate value for customers across every line of business. “This is a breakthrough moment for business AI,” says Christian Klein, CEO of SAP. “The...
How SA is making new call centre jobs stick with AI
Frontline voice work has some of the highest churn of any job globally, but South Africa’s growing pipeline of young, first-time workers don’t need to face that reality the same way – or with the same mental health burdens. By Bruce Von Maltitz, CEO at 1Stream South...
Senior Solutions Architect
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and supportable technology solutions within a complex enterprise healthcare environment. This role will play a critical part in defining and evolving solution...
Data Engineer x2 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Data Engineer (2 positions) | 6-month contract | Hybrid, Rosebank Turn complex financial data into real business impact Do you like working where finance, data and delivery meet? We're looking for two experienced Data Engineers for a high-profile financial services...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and supportable technology solutions within a complex enterprise healthcare environment. This role will play a critical part in defining and evolving solution...
Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Secure the Future. Lead the Defence.We're looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist who doesn't just monitor threats — you shape how we stop them.If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving hard security problems, and want to mentor the next...
IT Support and Systems Technician (JHB On-site) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE hands-on hardware, software and infrastructure support for a Software Development company in the Pharmaceutical industry looking for a responsible, reliable and technically capable IT Support & Systems Technician to join its internal IT team....
Senior Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a Senior Java Developer to own the development, maintenance, and production support of enterprise Java applications and integrations in a telecommunications and value-added services environment. You'll build and support the systems that keep...
Senior Software Engineer
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract) Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town Contract: Initial 12 months Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET...
Technology Project Manager
High-Level Role Overview The Technology Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of technology and digital transformation projects across the company's and its associated brands. Working within the Technology & Innovation function, the role will...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract) Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town Contract: Initial 12 months Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET...
Technology Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
High-Level Role Overview The Technology Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of technology and digital transformation projects across the company's and its associated brands. Working within the Technology & Innovation function, the role will...
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