What SA needs to do to ensure universal, meaningful connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports – Digital investment is not an end in itself: it is the foundation for a more inclusive, more resilient South Africa. This is the word from Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), introducing a Digital Infrastructure...
Online scams evolving faster than ever
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit - in collaboration with TechRadar - has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are...
Venture capital shifts to emerging markets
A structural shift is underway in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs moderates. This is according to Alison Collier, CEO of Endeavor South Africa, who says the best risk-adjusted...
AMD and Nutanix partner on open and scalable enterprise AI
AMD and Nutanix have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to jointly develop an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform designed to power agentic AI applications everywhere. The partnership aligns silicon innovation, open runtime software and enterprise...
$1,5m available for Africa’s Business Heroes
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future....
$82bn pledged to bridge the digital divide
ITU has announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, bringing total commitments to over $82-billion to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide. Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilisation platform...
Cell C Business rolls out SME connectivity strategy
Cell C has announced a new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The strengthened SME connectivity strategy follows extensive research into South Africa’s small and medium enterprise landscape. The study, conducted with research house...
More needs to be done on air pollution reporting
A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking....
OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract
OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...
Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping
South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...
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Why the greylisting outcome demands a new era of financial integrity
The verdict is in: South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. It’s a milestone worth celebrating, but not a finish line, writes Hawken McEwan, director of risk and compliance at nCino KYC Africa. The reforms of the past two...
Execution has become the new frontier of innovation
No matter the technology approach, it is ultimately the impact that matters. Innovation today isn’t about chasing the next big idea or implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a vacuum; the success comes from implementing AI that has impact, and that truly makes a...
Red Hat to support Red Hat OpenShift on Nvidia BlueField DPUs
Red Hat has announced support for Red Hat OpenShift on Nvidia BlueField data processing units (DPUs), making it easier for organisations to deploy demanding AI application workloads with optimised security, networking and storage capabilities. While modern business...
NTT Data delivers connectivity for Nedbank Gravel Burn
NTT Data has announced its role as technology partner for the inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn - a seven-stage, 800-kilometre gravel bike race from Knysna to Shamwari. NTT Data will deliver the secure connectivity and network infrastructure needed to keep more than 500...
Smart regulation could unlock SA’s payment revolution
While the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB's) decision to embark on an inclusive robust review of the National Payment System (NPS) to allow non-banks and fintech’s into the ecosystem is a game changer, we must be cautious not to overregulate as this may...
AI heralds a new era of innovation for telecoms
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine...
The storage vulnerability you didn’t know you had
Data management is increasingly coming under the governance spotlight, yet a significant vulnerability often goes unnoticed. Many businesses operating on Microsoft 365 assume their data is comprehensively backed up. While Microsoft provides robust infrastructure...
Designing inclusive African cities for climate resilience and social equity
Observed annually on 31 October, World Cities Day spotlights the transformative potential of people-centred smart cities in shaping equitable, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. This year’s theme underscores the imperative to design cities that...
From CV to conversation: Why the interview is crucial
A CV gives recruiters and employers an overview of a candidate’s qualifications, skills and career history, but it only tells one part of the candidate’s story. By Vanessa Gibb, people lead at Pnet Once you’ve compiled a shortlist of suitable candidates that meet the...
SA’s retail revolution demands a cyber resilience reckoning
South Africa's retail landscape stands at a digital crossroads. The sector's increasing transformation, from traditional brick-and-mortar operations to sophisticated omnichannel ecosystems, is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and...
Systems Engineer – Western Cape University of the Western Cape
Key Responsibilities: Ensuring delivered systems meet stakeholder needs through executing requirements engineering by defining, analysing and managing requirements, establishing and maintaining traceability and developing system and sub-system design-to...
Specialist CX and UX Designer
Shape, design, and guide customer and user experience strategies to solve complex problems, by creating a seamless user experience.Combine design thinking with technical skills to build intuitive user centered products.Create impactful user experiences.Drive user...
Specialist CX and UX Designer – Gauteng Pretoria
Shape, design, and guide customer and user experience strategies to solve complex problems, by creating a seamless user experience.Combine design thinking with technical skills to build intuitive user centered products.Create impactful user experiences.Drive user...
System Engineer
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 6+ years relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years relevant experienceM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 1+ years relevant...
Automation Engineer Manufacturing at PRIVATE – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose: Responsible for the execution and oversees of contracts relating to the control, instrumentation, PLC and SCADA portion. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSDEGREE IN AUTOMATION ENGINEERING +5 yrs hands on automation engineering experience, of which at least 2 yrs...
Senior Software Engineer – CPT (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our Client offers innovative professional services to international citizens. They create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of their clients. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to...
Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division. You will be responsible...
Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead, direct, and coordinate high-impact projects within our organization. This is not just a role for a task manager; we are looking for a strategic operator who can apply robust governance structures and modern...
Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division. You will be responsible...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead, direct, and coordinate high-impact projects within our organization. This is not just a role for a task manager; we are looking for a strategic operator who can apply robust governance structures and modern...
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