SA unmatched in Africa on AI readiness
Ataraxis’ 2026 Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index shows South African enterprises deploying AI at a scale no other African country has matched, putting the country in eighth spot globally and number one on the continent. The index ranks the world’s top 25...
MTN grows service, fintech businesses
The MTN group reported strong growth, profitability and cash generation for the six months ended 30 June 2026, led by service revenue, which was up 17,5%. Fintech revenue also grew: it was up 13,3%, or 19,3% excluding regulatory items, with a transaction value that...
Vodacom, UJ, AWS aim to grow SA’s AI talent pipeline
Vodacom has partnered with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to help address South Africa’s growing demand for job-ready artificial intelligence (AI) and data science skills. The partnership brings industry, academia...
Apple regains position as world’s most valuable company
Apple is once again the most valuable company in the world, as Nvidia stocks dropped. It’s been two years since Apple ceded the title first to Microsoft, then to Nvidia. The margin by which Apple took the title is extremely narrow and will probably slip within days....
Chinese startup unveils powerful open AI model
A Chinese firm has launched an open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) model said to be equivalent to Anthropic’s Claude Fable. Kimi K3 is a 2,8-trillion parameter model from Moonshot AI that is particularly suited to advanced reasoning and long-horizon coding....
Worried about water security? A UCT lecture not to be missed …
By 2050, 60% of global economic growth and 70% of global population growth are expected to occur in the Global South - with Africa playing a significant role in driving these changes. But this increase in population and economic activity affects how water and other...
Tech leaders clash over open source AI
US technology leaders have come out in support of open source artificial intelligence (AI) models, as some AI heavyweights urge the state to restrict access. Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Palantir and IBM are among those in the open source camp, while vendors like OpenAI...
Rectron’s doors reopen
Rectron has shaken off the worst of the effects from its security breach earlier this month, with all of its branches open and trading today. A notice to resellers confirms that all core systems are once again operational. “Our team is hard at work trying to get the...
How technology is changing decision-making in mining
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...
SA cities among the most dangerous in the world
Crime is a concern for anyone, but South African cities have a much greater concern than others, according to rankings of survey data of local residents. Analysing the data, Compare the Market AU found Pietermaritzburg ranked as the most dangerous city in the world,...
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Origin Labs, Intel advance AI skills in Africa
Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and innovation across Africa. The partnership aims to empower educators and students at academic institutions...
SMS still an essential communication channel in a digital-first world
In an era of advanced messaging apps and rich digital experiences, SMS remains one of the most fundamental layers of customer communication. It's the channel that works when everything else requires a download, a data connection, or an app account. By Mirza Bukva,...
Shop2Shop and SallyPOS close the payment gap
Shop2Shop and SallyPOS have announced a formal strategic partnership that integrates two previously separate layers of the merchant experience – card payments and point of sale (POS) – into a unified ecosystem. The collaboration places the SallyPOS platform directly...
DMP SA buys stake in Plastic Duck Armada
End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data...
Applications open for Samsung EEIP campaign
Samsung, in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is running an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) Service Centre campaign - an extension of last year’s initiative and a call encouraging more suitable, black-owned...
Vertiv acquires BMarko Structures
Vertiv has acquired BMarko Structures, a US-based provider of custom-engineered structural fabrication. As AI data centre deployments accelerate, the infrastructure layer is under growing pressure to deliver faster and at scale. The acquisition vertically integrates a...
Bob unifies marketplace, payments, logistics
South African ecommerce platform Bob is rolling out shopaygo - an integrated ecommerce concept that unifies marketplace, payments and logistics into a single connected experience. At its core, shopaygo is about removing the stops between shopping, paying and sending....
Multiple payment options improve online travel sales
Adding diverse payment options directly increases checkout conversions and increased basket size. This is one of the findings of The future of travel in South Africa: How travellers discover, book and pay, commissioned by Peach Payments and PayJustNow. Conducted by...
Contact centre solution enables remote workforce
Catalytic has launched a Cisco-powered, AI-based contact centre solution for local firms needing to connect their distributed staff with customers. ICASA’s most recent State of the ICT Sector report reveals a South Africa with limited fixed broadband access and...
Rent payments go real-time
Rental agencies operate in one of real estate's tightest financial windows. In a matter of days, they must collect rent, reconcile it to the correct lease, pay suppliers and municipalities, and get landlords their money before bond debit orders hit. Traditional bank...
IM Technician
Job Purpose: The person will be a member of the our clients IM Support team providing business service as IM Technician, Ensuring the system integrity, maximum availability and performance of all the information systems are maintained according to the customer' s...
Desktop Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Role Summary:This position assists customers, end users at onsite or remote locations and operating staff with technical support of desktop computers, applications, and related technology. Interaction with multiple levels of end users, managers, VIPs and local...
IM Technician – Gauteng Braamfontein
Job Purpose: The person will be a member of the our clients IM Support team providing business service as IM Technician, Ensuring the system integrity, maximum availability and performance of all the information systems are maintained according to the customer' s...
Microsoft Certified IT Engineer ( Alberton )
Join a Top Services Provider (MSP) Team!Job Title: Microsoft Certified IT EngineerLocation: Alberton, JohannesburgBasic Salary: Negotiable from R25K to R30K based on qualifications, skills, and experience.About the CompanyOur client provides robust managed ICT and...
Microsoft Certified IT Engineer ( Alberton ) – Gauteng Primrose
Join a Top Services Provider (MSP) Team!Job Title: Microsoft Certified IT EngineerLocation: Alberton, JohannesburgBasic Salary: Negotiable from R25K to R30K based on qualifications, skills, and experience.About the CompanyOur client provides robust managed ICT and...
Business Intelligence Consultant (Montague Gardens)
Opportunity to Deliver Business Intelligence SolutionsJob Title: Business Intelligence ConsultantLocation: Montague Gardens, Cape TownBasic Salary: Negotiable from R30K to R45K based on qualifications, skills, and experience.About the CompanyOur client is an...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you a Senior Java Developer who thrives on building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications?An established organisation within the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join its technology team on a 12-month...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead Unleash high-performing teams. Crush impediments. Deliver transformation that matters.Role SummaryWe're looking for a dynamic Scrum Master / Project Manager who doesn't just facilitate Agile — they ignite it. You'll be the energetic...
National Technical Manager
Description/Synopsis:A leading organisation within the heavy equipment and engineering sector is seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead its national technical operations across mobile cranes and generator solutions. This is a strategic leadership...
National Technical Manager – Gauteng Kensington
Description/Synopsis:A leading organisation within the heavy equipment and engineering sector is seeking an experienced National Technical Manager to lead its national technical operations across mobile cranes and generator solutions. This is a strategic leadership...
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