World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...
Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation
The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...
Finance app usage, revenue on the rise
There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....
DFA invests close to R1bn to upgrade network
DFA has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network to address the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. DFA is part of the Maziv group, and DFA’s national network delivers connectivity and backhaul for mobile...
DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy
It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...
Discovery Bank analyses festive spending
Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...
Hackers shut down SA Weather Service
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) web site (weathersa.co.za) is still down following a cyberattack on the weekend. The agency says its systems went down on Sunday evening (26 January 2025) following a security breach. This was the second attempt in two days,...
Global data centre energy consumption to rocket
By 2035, IDTechEx forecasts that the continued growth of artificial intelligence will result in over 2000 TWh of energy being consumed by data centres. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx The expected increase in CO2 emissions from powering these new data...
NTT Data launches Smart AI Agent
NTT Data has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent, which it anticipates could drive up to $2-billion in AI business by 2027. The AI tool is part of the compay’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). The Smart...
China’s DeepSeek shakes up the GenAI market
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) tool, is challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most highly-rated generative AI (GenAI) app. Today (27 January 2025) DeepSeek's AI Assistant surpassed ChatGPT as the highest-rated free app on the US App Store. The...
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On-demand economy booms
There's no doubt that Covid-19 expedited the rise in e-commerce and lead to the now-near institution of the home economy. By Antonio Bruni, CEO and founder of Picup And, while the pandemic comes under control with an almost complete relaxation of restrictions, the...
What are the benefits of SD-WAN?
The Covid-19 crisis has accelerated digital transformation initiatives to offer an improved customer experience and personalised services, all while tackling increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager South Africa More...
Digitally-enabled positions offer hope to SA’s youth
The rapidly growing digital economy provides hope for a career for South Africa's youth, but partnerships between NPOs and the private sector are needed to give them a 'hand up', writes Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox. The growth in digitally-enabled jobs has the...
A seismic shift in driving modern employee experiences
There's a new kid on the block. Born as a result of the fast-paced digital transformation and the flexible, remote working models that's come about in the last 18-24 months - and it's changing the face of the future of work as we know it. By Haidi Nossair, senior...
AI helps to combat persistent financial crime risk
Prior to the disruption caused by the pandemic over the past two years, fraud cost businesses more than $5-trillion annually. By Andrew Sangweni, business solutions manager: fraud and financial crime at SAS in South Africa But an increasingly distributed workforce...
Pillars of a well-architected framework
Regardless of the individual technologies, cloud strategies, or data-driven insights that have become key for today's organisational success, a well-architected framework is the foundation on which any IT environment must be built. By Constant Kannenberg, solutions...
The economic impact of connectivity in SA
As the world moves towards an increasingly digital future, expanded connectivity infrastructure has become a defining feature of a modern economy. By Steve Briggs, chief sales and marketing officer at Seacom It allows people and businesses across the globe to connect...
Maximise the impact of your skills development bursary programme
It's been over a year since the B-BBEE Codes were amended to include bursaries. Introduced to address the critical need to provide tertiary education to as many young South African's as possible, the local training industry has evolved to meet the increased demand....
AWS debuts Amazon Connect in SA
Amazon Web Services has announced the general availability of Amazon Connect in the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region. Amazon Connect is an easy-to-use, highly scalable, and cost-effective omnichannel cloud contact center solution from AWS that helps companies provide...
The next wave of ransomware …
Ransomware as a trend will continue to affect businesses across the world in 2022 - with attack types and tactics from cybercriminals evolving all the time. By Edwin Weijdema, global technologist at Veeam As attacks get more sophisticated, so do the consequences of...
Senior Python Engineer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Python Developer is sought by an innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Joburg to join its team. Your role will entail developing public-facing web apps for data visualization and consumption using...
Intermediate Software Developer – Java – Gauteng Braamfontein
Intermediate Software DeveloperThe Intermediate Software Developer will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and support of front-office applications. This role focuses on delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions using modern...
Technical Support Manager
Hire Resolve is working with a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector to find a Technical Support Manager with a strong electrical engineering background and a passion for solar technology, to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. If you're looking for a...
Business Process Analyst
Our client is recruiting for a highly skilled Business Process Analyst (Marketplace Finance) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This critical role is focused on optimizing financial workflows, enhancing visibility and controls, and supporting scalable growth...
PHP Developer
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Benoni
Hire Resolve is working with a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector to find a Technical Support Manager with a strong electrical engineering background and a passion for solar technology, to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. If you're looking for a...
Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is recruiting for a highly skilled Business Process Analyst (Marketplace Finance) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This critical role is focused on optimizing financial workflows, enhancing visibility and controls, and supporting scalable growth...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
C# Developer
This is a hands-on development role for someone with foundational experience in C# who's ready to grow into broader technical ownership. You'll work on building and maintaining web APIs, desktop apps, MVC websites, and Windows services, contributing to clean, scalable...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.A dynamic opportunity exists for a skilled Business Analyst to join a high-performing remote team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and delivering impactful business solutions...
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