AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Agentic AI gains prominence in boardroom discussions

Corporate boardrooms are buzzing with a new artificial intelligence (AI) narrative. There are notable company discussions around agentic AI in 2025, as firms shift from basic automation and generative AI (GenAI) pilots toward autonomous, decision-making AI systems...

Google looks to Africa’s youth for the future

Looking to reaffirm its commitment to Africa – particularly its youth – Google has initiated a number of projects focused on empowering the continent’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. New...

Tech delivers on human-centric work

By 2025, 60% of enterprise organisations will adopt a responsible AI framework for their HR technology and achieve greater employee experience and trust in the organisation, according to Gartner. With this rapid adoption of AI, the Gartner Hype Cycle for HR...

Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation

Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...

Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...

Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...

Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G

With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...

Public cloud end user spending to hit $723bn in 2025

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723,4-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the...

AI PCs can help users reclaim time

People cumulatively lose nearly 15 hours a week on “digital chores”, such as meeting transcriptions or drafting emails, according to an Intel-commissioned survey of 6 000 respondents across Germany, UK and France. At the same time, AI PCs offered a potentially...

Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...

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The smart future of FTTx in SA

FTTx (fibre to the x) defines the use of a wide range of broadband network architecture options that are categorised based on where the fibre ends. Both locally and abroad, FTTx deployments have seen significant demand, driven by shifting business, education,...

MetroFibre Networx achieves Level 2 BBBEE Rating

MetroFibre Networx has achieved a Level Two (2) BBBEE rating for 2021/2022 under the ICT Sector Charter targets. "We see transformation as an ongoing journey and not as an end point, and hence building an organisation that subscribes to all the tenets of diversity and...

African Bank appoints group CIO

African Bank has appointed Unathi Mtya as group CIO and as a member of the Group Executive Committee. Mtya joins African Bank from Grindrod Bank, where she was the chief technology officer. She has led several portfolios across a wide spectrum of information...

ABB opens Digital Solutions Centre in Joburg

ABB has opened its new South African Digital Solutions Centre, which aims to help companies across industries to overcome their most pressing technology and digitalisation challenges. The centre, at ABB's Longmeadow facility in Johannesburg, gives customers in the...

Are you still connected to your customers in a digital world?

The way we communicate socially has changed, thanks to social media and mobile technology. For many, this has also translated to changes in the way we communicate professionally. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at AlphaCodes Digital has removed the...

Effective border control operations can aid sustainable recovery

Governments have been wrestling with the challenges of reopening borders and restarting economies while also performing their fundamental responsibility of protecting populations and national health systems from threats related to Covid-19 and its variants. By Peter...

Decision Inc is hiring in SA …

Decision Inc is looking for large numbers of talented people to join its team, to help fuel and realise their massive growth both locally and abroad. The company is recruiting 100 additional people across data engineering, business development, data science,...

Workonline opens routes for ZEOP

Workonline Communications has been awarded the IP transit provider contract by ZEOP, one of the services consortia members of METISS (MElting poT Indianoceanic Submarine System), the subsea fibre optic cable system connecting the Indian Ocean Islands to South Africa....

BI Developer (Tzaneen)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled BI Developer who can thrive under seasonal pressure and has a passion for excellence is sought by our client, a dynamic Supply Chain Specialist in Tzaneen. Your core role will entail Power BI report development and maintaining reports,...

Developer – Technical Support (CH1118) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...

BI Developer (Tzaneen) – Limpopo Tzaneen

ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled BI Developer who can thrive under seasonal pressure and has a passion for excellence is sought by our client, a dynamic Supply Chain Specialist in Tzaneen. Your core role will entail Power BI report development and maintaining reports,...

Business Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analysts to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Gather and document detailed business requirements for planning and forecasting solutions, and analytics...

SQL Data Engineer

Role PurposeOur client offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment. By joining their team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their data-driven strategies while growing in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analysts to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Gather and document detailed business requirements for planning and forecasting solutions, and analytics...

SQL Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Role PurposeOur client offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment. By joining their team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their data-driven strategies while growing in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and...

Senior Data Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Data-Focused Business Analyst with deep expertise in process improvement, data insights, and system migrations. This role involves analysing business operations, mapping out improvements, and leading the implementation of...

Data Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Data Source Inventory and MappingIdentify and document data sources, producing a catalogue of all data sources,...

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