I&O leaders look to cut costs with AI
Fifty-four percent of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders say cost optimisation is their top goal for adopting AI, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 253 respondents from the US, UK,...
Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise
With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...
Icasa approves transfer of Cell C licences
Cell C has obtained Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) approval to transfer control of the relevant telecommunications licences that it holds to Blue Label subsidiary The Prepaid Company. Although the licences will continue to be held by Cell...
UP hosts new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa at the University of Pretoria (UP). The newly-announced Centres in Pretoria, Muscat (Oman), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Uttar Pradesh...
How AI is enabling ROI for financial services
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – The financial sector is one of the world’s biggest technology users and has been among the leaders in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). But, before they can reap the benefits of AI, financial organisations...
How to make practical and useful AI
Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Artificial intelligence (AI) is not some magic wand that will take over the world of work – and it’s certainly not smarter than people. That is word from Scott Hanselmann, vice-president: developer community at...
AI is reshaping global labour markets – and many could fall behind
The most resilient labour markets combine traditional labour policies with strategic investments in AI and personalised, data-driven strategies. While a number of countries are thriving, some in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of being left behind. This is the headline...
AI, cybersecurity drive SMB market
The small and medium-sized business (SMB) market is witnessing a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, with telecom service providers increasingly focusing on small office/home office (SOHO) businesses as the next key target. As AI and...
World leaders call for renewed global collaboration in the Intelligent Age
Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum founder and chairman of the board of trustees, has called on the global community to rise to the moment with "constructive optimism". Opening the 55th annual meeting, Schwab urged stakeholders from all sectors – government, business,...
Evolving DevOps models set to formalise the developer process
The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production...
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Adapting African cities for a better, safer life
While many have focused on data analysis and its security at an organisational level, it is even more imperative for the realisation of smarter and more sustainable cities capable of providing citizens with a better, safer lifestyle. "Take consumption data of water...
Is your business making the most of Open Source?
When it comes to business applications, Open Source Software (OSS) has become the technology of choice. In fact, according to a Red Hat survey on The State of Enterprise Open Source, 69% of IT professionals indicated that OSS is either highly important or very...
Unexpected business-building benefits of stricter data regulation
Storing data securely and using it appropriately should not be merely a compliance-driven practice; it should be a cornerstone of any business. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research at FNB Business Not only does appropriate data...
SMMEs could gain advantage by using third-party providers
To meet the challenges posed by the pandemic and to contend with a contracting economy, South African businesses need to be agile and seek out opportunities that will accelerate their recovery and growth. One way companies can do this is by leveraging the expertise of...
Cracked hacks: when fun becomes deadly
By June 2021, the Crackonosh cryptojacking malware, had earned threat actors a hefty profit of $2-million. Once in a system, the malware destroyed any antivirus programmes installed and then set about mining cryptocurrency. This malware is one of many that's found its...
Legal firms can save money and improve efficiency
The traditionally conservative, paper-driven legal profession in South Africa is embracing bespoke document management systems and automated processing in an effort to boost productivity, increase efficiencies and elevate client service. This trend is driven by the...
Vodacom deploys new sites in Northern Cape villages
Vodacom Central Region, covering the Free State and Northern Cape provinces, has switched on two new 3G and 4G enabled base station sites in deep rural areas in Kamiesberg Local Municipality, Northern Cape province. The two base stations were deployed in Kamasies and...
Liferay, Riverbird Technology partner on digital transformation
Liferay, an open source software company that assists organisations in building digital experiences, has partnered with Riverbird Technology Partners, a specialist technology and consulting company, to assist businesses in their digital transformation journeys. With...
Mukuru expands in SA
African fintech Mukuru has extended its partnership with Pargo Click and Collect and announced that its many users can now receive their remittances via WICODE at any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave store. Mukuru CEO Andy Jury says that financial inclusion starts by...
Mazars, Neu Capital Africa merge
Mazars corporate finance division and Neu Capital Africa - now rebranded as Cala Capital Africa - have announced the consolidation of their capital raising advisory capabilities to establish Africa's leading mid-market capital raising practice. The partnership will...
Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...
Junior SQL DBA (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Durbanville
ENVIRONMENT:A strong solutions-driven Junior SQL DBA is wanted to join the team of a growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions. You will manage and maintain SQL databases across all MSP clients, aid with database performance tuning while performing...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Hermanus – Western Cape Hermanus
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client looking for a Junior to Intermediate .NET Developer to join a growing Cape Town team within a Germany-based tech company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years of development experience who is eager to learn, contribute to...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Kokstad
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London
Basic IT and Certification knowledge required. A+ advantageousITC CLEARMUST HAVE ROADWORTHY VEHICLECRIM CLEARDRIVERS LICENCEBase Salary - R12kFuel - R5k per monthVehicle Maintenance - R6K per quarter (Agency to manage this payment and supply proof of vehicle service...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Kokstad – KwaZulu-Natal Kokstad
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FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – East London – Eastern Cape Arcadia
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Senior Software Engineer – Cape Town – Hybrid + Occasional Travel
ENVIRONMENT:Build tech powering global luxury hospitality brands – from SA to Europe.Our client is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a world-class tech team building platforms used by premium destinations across South Africa, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands,...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Stellenbosch
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