First pan-African quantum challenge launched
The Africa Quantum Consortium (AQC) has launched Hack the Horizon: the Pan-African Quantum Challenge, an initiative designed to assemble and activate the continent’s sovereign quantum ecosystem. Registration for the continent-wide challenge, which unites Africa’s top...
SA’s business liquidations skyrocket
South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...
How earth observation can aid public health
A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...
Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming
After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...
How AI affects a world of shattered norms
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...
Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...
Global IT spend to exceed $6trn for the first time
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6,08-trillion in 2026, an increase of 9,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant...
Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery
Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...
SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform
After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...
Consumers becoming comfortable faking data on credit applications
There is a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure – and 26% of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone is considered normal....
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Sophos Managed Risk expands capabilities
Sophos has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. Many organisations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. In fact, Sophos...
Naim Yazbeck is Microsoft’s new president for Middle East and Africa
Microsoft has announced that Naim Yazbeck has been appointed as president for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 July 2025. He will oversee Microsoft’s operations across the Middle East and Africa region, driving strategic initiatives that accelerate...
Cerebrium raises $8,5m to scale serverless AI platform
Cerebrium, a serverless AI infrastructure platform founded in Cape Town, has announced an $8,5-million seed round, led by Gradient, Google’s AI venture fund, with participation from Y Combinator, Authentic Ventures, and several strategic angel investors and operators....
SA needs a performance-driven culture
Some consider South Africa's labour laws to be extremely stringent, but even those that believe the levels of protection offered to employees are good argue that certain aspects of the laws need to be relaxed to promote economic growth while still addressing...
Welcome to the new cyber battleground
The Israel–Iran war has moved at a rapid pace in terms of kinetic warfare. What is also a new development is the speed at which this conflict rapidly expanded beyond traditional warfare, evolving into a complex cyber conflict, writes Dr Carl Windsor, chief information...
Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa
Engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as CEO: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. He will report directly to group CEO Teddy Daka. Ralebitso holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in...
What really happens to your old tech?
You finally hand in that old laptop - through your company’s e-waste drive, a school initiative, or maybe an ITAD collection bin. But what happens next? By Giulio Airaga, MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers Most imagine it gets dumped or shipped away. At Desco, that...
Zebra Technologies supports first responders
Zebra Technologies has launched the FR55 first responder mobile computer to meet the operational requirements of emergency, defence and security sectors. The FR55 responds to the move from the TETRA digital radio service to 3GPP Mission Critical Services (MCX) on...
Predict and win at the FIFA Club World Cup
Carling Black Label is giving Champion Fans across South Africa the chance to win real rewards for their football insight by using the Carling Score Predictor to predict the outcomes of the FIFA Club World Cup. The launch of this initiative follows Carling Black...
Why going green is good for business
Adopting green practices can feel like a drop in the ocean of climate change for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but as South Africa reportedly warms at twice the global average, every drop counts. The effects of climate change range from prolonged droughts and...
Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
Integration Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Purpose of the RoleThe Integration Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and implementing integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange between various systems, applications, and databases across the organisation. The role ensures that...
Graduate/Junior Developer
This is the dream job for a smart and enthusiastic young graduate looking to get ahead in their professional career.A leading integration's and products company with a specialisation in the HR Automatation Industry is looking to hire a talented, energetic and suitably...
Application Architect
Purpose of the RoleThe Applications Architect will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising the organisation's enterprise-wide application architecture. The role ensures that application design and implementation align with approved enterprise...
Graduate/Junior Developer – Gauteng Sandton
This is the dream job for a smart and enthusiastic young graduate looking to get ahead in their professional career.A leading integration's and products company with a specialisation in the HR Automatation Industry is looking to hire a talented, energetic and suitably...
Application Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Purpose of the RoleThe Applications Architect will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising the organisation's enterprise-wide application architecture. The role ensures that application design and implementation align with approved enterprise...
Energy Project Manager
We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...
Energy Project Manager – Remote Remote
We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...
Applications Architect at Financial Intelligence Centre
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SAP Basis Administrator
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology. 5 - 7 years' experience in an SAP Basis environment, of which 2 - 3 years must be at a technically skilled level. Minimum Functional Requirements At least 5...
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