Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics
AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...
Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis
Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...
Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers
Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...
IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage
IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...
Saudi’s Humain ploughs $3bn into xAI
Saudi Arabia’s Humain has announced a $3-billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the company’s Series E financing round. The investment was made ahead of xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February. With this transaction, Humain became a significant minority...
Blackwell Ultra delivers better performance, cost savings
The Nvidia Blackwell platform has been widely adopted by leading inference providers such as Baseten, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI and Together AI to reduce cost per token by up to 10x. Now, the Nvidia Blackwell Ultra platform is taking this momentum further for agentic...
Araxi to acquire Pay@ in R1bn deal
Araxi has agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Pay@ Group for R1-billion. Pay@ is ab end-to-end provider of integrated B2B payments solutions with B2C capabilities, with over 9 000 retailer locations, 150 000 mobile point-of-sale (POS) payment points, millions...
MTN to buy out tower operator
In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...
These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...
AI, resilience, growth key for financial services CEOa
Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is the headline finding from KPMG’s...
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Vertiv and PNY Technologies partner in EMEA
Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with PNY Technologies, a provider of NVIDIA-based solutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vertiv and PNY will work together to provide comprehensive power and cooling infrastructure solutions based on Vertiv’s...
Township entrepreneurs turn to fintechs to bridge the digital payments divide
South Africa’s informal economy has for long been largely cash-based. This is changing with spaza shop owners leading the way when it comes to the adoption of digital payments. By Annelene Dippenaar, chief business officer at Shop2Shop While there are still hurdles to...
Five ways to outsmart cybercriminals
It often starts with something small: a WhatsApp from a number you don’t recognise, an email that looks like it’s from your bank, or a limited-time offer that seems too good to ignore. Within minutes, a single click or slip of the tongue can cost you thousands....
Upgrading isn’t about new tech – it’s about risk and resilience
Legacy software is costing South African businesses more than they think. According to Jacques Burger, senior business analyst at Dariel Solutions, the real danger isn’t downtime it's the silent build-up of compliance gaps, cyber vulnerabilities, and integration drag...
GenAI and SA’s path to sustainable growth
The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead for Accenture, Africa Generative AI, in particular, has captured attention across board - not only for its potential...
Make sure the boardroom doesn’t hold cybersecurity back
When it comes to cybersecurity, the role of the board has grown massively. By Martin Potgieter, regional chief technology officer at Integrity360 Viewing cybersecurity as a purely technical concern just isn’t viable. A board that is genuinely breach-ready can ensure...
Young South Africans get future-ready tech skills
In the second quarter of 2025, youth unemployment in South Africa rose by 39 000, bringing the total to 4,9-million. This means nearly half of young South Africans who want to work cannot find jobs. Against this backdrop, and with the digital skills gap widening,...
Regtech powers cross-border trust in financial mergers
Financial institutions (FIs) are expected to deliver instant transactions, immediate verifications and fast onboarding in a world that has shifted towards real-time payments. Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply The ability to process online payments in real time rests...
Criminal networks exploit insider vulnerabilities
When you hear "insider threat” what comes to mind? A rogue employee stealing files before quitting? Think bigger, writes Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast. The reality is far more alarming. Today's insider threats aren't lone wolves acting...
Retailers must lock down every data door to survive Black Friday
As local retailers gear up for Black Friday – the year’s biggest shopping event – the rush to process payments, manage stock and serve customers across multiple branches leaves many exposed to a surge in cyber threats. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer...
BI Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a BI Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, and deliver...
Full Stack Developer Team Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Clubview
Job Description: The above-mentioned position is within the Application Development Department. The Professional ICT Level 1 Team Leader will be responsible for providing strategic technical direction and managing multiple technical teams responsible for the technical...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to build the data backbone behind one of the world's most iconic alcohol brands? Our client a global powerhouse in brewing, manufacturing, and distribution is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their high-impact AME Analytics Hub and help shape...
AI Developer (Azure)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Are you ready to build the data backbone behind one of the world's most iconic alcohol brands? Our client a global powerhouse in brewing, manufacturing, and distribution is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their high-impact AME Analytics Hub and help shape...
AI Developer (Azure) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...
Senior Backend Developer (.NET, C#) (Hybrid – JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A Software Solutions company is currently seeking an experienced C# Back-End Developer to join their development team and work closely with a Johannesburg-based customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining...
Data Scientist
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client based in Sandton on a permanent hybrid role.What you will be doing:Analyse complex datasets...
Senior Backend Developer (.NET, C#) (Hybrid – JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A Software Solutions company is currently seeking an experienced C# Back-End Developer to join their development team and work closely with a Johannesburg-based customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client based in Sandton on a permanent hybrid role.What you will be doing:Analyse complex datasets...
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