Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...
Learn from the past in implementing AI solutions
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Governments in Africa – indeed, around the world – are grappling with how to ensure their countries are able to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI). But it’s not like the continent hasn’t been...
Global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted
The fact that no one blinked when $1,2-billion in institutional capital was deployed into crypto over just seven days is evidence that global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted, says Leon Kowalski, CEO of Cape Crypto. “Just a few years ago, the market would have...
Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...
Government, industrial sector the primary targets for cybercriminals
The government sector has emerged as the most targeted cybercrime sector for the second consecutive year - accounting for 19% of all high-severity incidents in 2025 – according to Kaspersky’s latest global Anatomy of a Cyber World report. The industrial sector closely...
Do SA products meet global safety standards?
Global trade is becoming more enforcement-driven as regulatory regimes tighten across major markets. In the European Union, market surveillance authorities continue to remove unsafe or non-compliant products through the Safety Gate system, which recorded thousands of...
Women need a shift from access to influence in the ICT pipeline
As the world marks International Girls in ICT Day tomorrow (23 April), the conversation is shifting - it’s no longer enough to focus on access; the real question is who gets to lead. While progress is often celebrated, the numbers tell a different story. Globally,...
Beyond the gap: How girls are leading the AI revolution
Every year on the fourth Thursday of April, the world pauses to recognise something urgent and hopeful: the untapped potential of girls in technology. By Sega Tiro, executive: commercial and growth at ASI Connect This year, International Girls in ICT Day falls on 23...
Defining the future-ready CFO
Rapid shifts in AI, geopolitics and workforce dynamics require CFOs to invest time cultivating seven future‑ready behaviours, says Gartner. “A constellation of macro trends is upending traditional approaches to value creation,” says Emily Riley, vice-president analyst...
Cisco debuts Sovereign Critical Infrastructure
Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The portfolio spans Cisco’s core product lines including networking, security, compute, collaboration, network management, AI and...
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When FOBO meets IT talent strategy, professionals must build capability
Over the past year, a new acronym has emerged that captures the mood of many people: FOBO, or the fear of becoming obsolete. Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus As AI evolves, cyber threats grow, and automation reshapes work, many professionals are asking whether...
2026: the year of AI execution for SA businesses
As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by experimentation, but by execution. Across the region, the conversation is shifting from “how do we build AI?” to “how do we power, govern, and scale it responsibly?” By Dean...
How to overcome IoT’s security and privacy concerns
There can be little doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) offers a wide range of benefits to both organisations and consumers – from automation and predictive maintenance in industry, to fitness trackers and smart homes in the consumer space. However, the benefits...
The user experience revolution: What WiFi 7 means for end users
WiFi 7 transforms the network edge and challenges traditional design assumptions. What do those advances mean for everyday users and where does the technology become tangible? By Martin May, business development: Networking at Duxbury For most people, WiFi is judged...
Voice is the new VIP channel for business
In a technology landscape increasingly dominated by automated agents and chatbots, the humble telephone call was predicted to become obsolete. However, as we settle into 2026, South African businesses are finding the opposite to be true. According to Nic Laschinger,...
Be aware of these AI risks before your technical debt is too high
According to research house, McKinsey, while 64% of workforce report using generative AI (GenAI) tools, it is not yet impacting the value at an enterprise level. While a large majority are in experimental stage, often piloting use, this has not translated into value...
How to secure the public-private partnerships revitalising SA’s critical infrastructure
Good roads, efficient ports, well-run rail networks, as well as reliable electricity and water supply are all part of a well-developed infrastructure that’s critical for economic growth and prosperity. By Martin Fernandes, business development manager (Africa):...
Acer expands connectivity product lineup
Acer has expanded its connectivity product lineup with four new networking devices that bring next-generation WiFi 7 and 5G performance to more usage scenarios. The new lineup includes the Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE, the Acer Connect Ovia T360 Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Mesh...
Context-specific strategies help to retain talent
Over the past decade, retention strategies have evolved from transactional incentives to integrated, people centred approaches. This shift reflects a growing recognition that employee commitment is shaped not only by pay but also by purpose, development, and...
Vertiv debuts modular liquid cooling infrastructure solution
Vertiv has announced new configurations of the Vertiv MegaMod HDX, a prefabricated power and liquid cooling infrastructure solution engineered for high-density computing environments, including artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC)...
SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Consultant to support analytics and data platform solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Analysis for Office (AFO), and SAP Datasphere. The role focuses on development, support, integration, and continuous...
Specialist Software Programmer: ERP
To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyse, design, develop, and maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program code and applications to support business processes and functions....
SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Consultant to support analytics and data platform solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Analysis for Office (AFO), and SAP Datasphere. The role focuses on development, support, integration, and continuous...
Specialist Software Programmer: ERP – Gauteng Gauteng
To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyse, design, develop, and maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program code and applications to support business processes and functions....
System Integrator
Our Client is looking for a System Integrator to join their teamLocation: Rosebank, Johannesburg System Integrator (PLC & SCADA Engineer)We are seeking a skilled System Integrator to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Senior Front-End Developer (React.js) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer with strong expertise in [URL Removed] to join a dynamic technology team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, high-performance user interfaces and contributing to modern...
System Integrator – Remote Remote
Our Client is looking for a System Integrator to join their teamLocation: Rosebank, Johannesburg System Integrator (PLC & SCADA Engineer)We are seeking a skilled System Integrator to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Senior Front-End Developer (React.js) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer with strong expertise in [URL Removed] to join a dynamic technology team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, high-performance user interfaces and contributing to modern...
Lead Software Developer
A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
Senior Solution Architect (Retail WFM Transformation) (Cape Town) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture design for a large-scale Retail Workforce Management (WFM) transformation.This is a high-impact role focused on the Design/Investigation Phase, where you will produce a validated,...
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