Gig workers turn to ride-hailing
Ride-hailing is helping South Africans earn income, build financial independence and navigate a tough economic environment. These are among the findings from Bolt’s new Gig Economy Report that examines how digital platforms are reshaping livelihoods, with many South...
Amazon will buy Globalstar, expanding space-based connectivity
Amazon.com will acquired Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an...
Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard
ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...
Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration
Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...
HR increasingly seen as a key business driver
Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...
Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory
Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...
Young scientists fly the SA flag in China
Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...
SA’s economic recovery could be short-lived
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, improved in February 2026 - signalling signs of an economic recovery. However, the economic outlook for the year remains fragile as the Iran war is expected to...
OpenClaw could redefine the AI race
China is quietly redefining the AI race - and markets are starting to price a second epicentre as a multipolar AI world creates “significant opportunities” for investors, according to deVere Group. This is the bullish analysis from James Green, regional director of...
World-class technology institute opens in Joburg inner city
Kathy Gibson reports - The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) was opened today in the Johannesburg inner city. The Institute bought the 10-storey, 10 650 square metre building at 56 Main Street thanks to a donation from David and Tracey Frankel. David...
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AI and 5G shape the future of Africa’s mobile-first startup ecosystem
Africa is a hotbed of mobile innovation and entrepreneurship, blazing trails in applications as diverse as mobile money (M-Pesa), e-commerce (Jumia and Takealot), smartphone-powered retail (Yoco and others), business to business platforms (like Twiga Foods, which...
SAS unveils low-cost cloud analytics on Microsoft Azure
SAS is offering SAS Viya Essentials, a standard, secure deployment of select SAS Viya products on Microsoft Azure with SAS Managed Cloud Services. Users can skip the learning curve and deploy SAS without complex workloads or customisations quickly and easily – a 99,5%...
Red Hat delivers latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.1 and 9.7, building on the innovations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 for a more intelligent and future-ready computing foundation. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.1 and 9.7 provide a strategic...
Acer unlocks home entertainment and gaming
Acer Africa announced a promotion for consumers looking to upgrade their home entertainment experience: purchase the new Acer AiTV 4K Streaming Device and receive a free R250 Steam voucher. The Acer AiTV 4K Streaming Device transforms any TV into a smart entertainment...
Beware the Black Friday job offer: Not every bargain is a career upgrade
Black Friday brings with it flashy promotions and pressure to act fast to tap into some pretty sweet deals. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager for Pnet But all too often, shoppers discover that their impulse buys weren’t as deeply discounted as they...
RCS calls for an end to digital violence
As the world marks the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), RCS, a leading financial services provider, is issuing an urgent call to action against the fastest growing form of abuse: digital violence against women and girls. Aligning with...
SA’s path to digital inclusion starts with meaningful connectivity
In a world where connectivity creates opportunity, millions of South Africans still sit on the wrong side of the digital divide. Approximately 21% of the population - around 13,6-million people - remain offline, locked out of the digital economy because internet...
Black Friday’s hidden casualties: The surge in supply chain attacks
For thousands of South African consumers, Black Friday is the chance to clinch deals on big-ticket items, everyday essentials, and everything in between, but end consumers are far from the only ones at risk during this period where online sales climb by up to 30,4%....
The silent cyber threat lurking in SA’s digital economy
South African businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity - patching systems, encrypting data, and monitoring endpoints. But many still overlook one of the most dangerous weaknesses in their digital operations: Business Logic Vulnerabilities (BLVs). These aren’t...
Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch
Today’s digital economy is placing unprecedented strain on the power grid. For years, efficiency gains have kept electricity use relatively stable despite rising demand, enabling net-zero ambitions, writes Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Data Scientist will support the Data Science and Analytics team in creating and enabling data-driven measurement, insights, monitoring and decision support. This individual will add value to business areas by providing insights, applying data science to inform and...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 3376 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionSAP MM ConfigurationUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentSetting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant configuration...
Senior Software Developer (C# ASP.Net)
We currently have a fully remote opportunity available with our global client for a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer to join their fast-growing technical team. You will play a key part in building bespoke software to create digital transformation solutions for a variety of...
Software Developer (Cloud / IoT) (JavaScript, Node.js, AWS) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety and industrial technology is expanding its IoT and cloud platform capabilities, building cutting-edge solutions that connect HVAC-R systems, gas detection hardware, and OEM equipment into a unified, cloud-driven ecosystem. Their...
Data Analyst /BI Developer
The Data Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, automated data analytics and reporting solutions. The role spans the full analytics development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement across...
Senior Software Developer
Our client is looking for a Senior Software Developer to develop and maintain in-house platforms and related energy management products. This role involves full-cycle software development, from design and implementation to testing and support. Key Requirements Sc in...
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To provide team leadership for the support, maintenance and enhancement of electronic security functional software and infrastructure with a focus on configuration, analysis, testing and general application and hardware support.JOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for...
Senior Software Developer (C# ASP.Net) – Gauteng Braamfontein
We currently have a fully remote opportunity available with our global client for a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer to join their fast-growing technical team. You will play a key part in building bespoke software to create digital transformation solutions for a variety of...
Software Developer (Cloud / IoT) (JavaScript, Node.js, AWS) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety and industrial technology is expanding its IoT and cloud platform capabilities, building cutting-edge solutions that connect HVAC-R systems, gas detection hardware, and OEM equipment into a unified, cloud-driven ecosystem. Their...
Data Analyst /BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Data Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, automated data analytics and reporting solutions. The role spans the full analytics development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement across...
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