Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...

Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn

The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...

Airbus opens Joburg support centre for African customers

Airbus has opened its new customer support centre in Johannesburg, strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem. Serving as a hub for customers in the region, the new office will provide tailored support and enhance operational...

August sets new record as hottest yet

August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis upholds confidence...

Manufacturers are optimistic despite headwinds

Confidence levels among local manufacturers held steady at 28 points during the third quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey. This was driven mainly by manufacturers’ optimism regarding policy direction after a peaceful election and the formation...

Countries strengthen cybersecurity, but more action needed

Countries around the globe are improving cybersecurity efforts, but stronger actions are needed to meet evolving cyberthreats, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). On average, countries have...

Finance functions likely to deploy AI solutions by 2026

By 2026, 90% of finance functions will deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution, but less than 10% of functions will see headcount reductions, according to Gartner. While CFOs are already making changes to fully harness AI in finance, a sense of uncertainty,...

AI-powered Rover guards JLR premises

JLR’s EV build and test facility in Coventry – which plays a crucial role in the luxury vehicle manufacturer’s plan to electrify all of its brands by 2030 – has added an unlikely colleague to its list of new recruits, in the form of a four-legged robotic dog dubbed...

Global growth for wireless LAN revenues

The worldwide enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew revenues 12,4% between the first and second quarters of 2024 to $2,3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly WLAN Tracker. On a...

SA startup among NBA Africa finalists

NBA Africa has that 10 startup companies from seven African countries that have been selected to pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders at a Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City on 25 September. The day is part of Triple-Double:...

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Technologies that should be part of your future CCM strategy

Customer expectations are evolving faster today than ever before. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata That's hardly surprising. In an always-on world where people have devices with them all the time, they're exposed to great digital experiences on a daily basis. When a...

Gestalt calls for B-BBEE mindset shift

Very few businesses are forced by legislation to participate in broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE). It is a voluntary process and for most small business owners, the decision about whether or not to do it is primarily a financial one. The reality is...

OKI MEITA boosts textile industry with JG Electronics partnership

OKI Europe has announced a significant improvement in its go-to-market strategy in sub-Saharan Africa: with immediate effect, JG Electronics will be one of the official distributors of OKI for the textile printing solutions in South Africa. JG Electronics is one of...

PWC releases new Africa VAT Guide

PwC Africa has released the seventh edition of its Africa VAT Guide, comprising updates on VAT regimes in 41 African countries. With the theme of "Moving towards a united Africa", this edition is focused on Africa's journey into the future and how different countries'...

Regtech takes centre stage in digital transformation

Regulatory technology or regtech is starting to play a crucial role in ensuring digital transformation projects are not only successful, but fully compliant too. Andrea Tucker, head of research & development and strategic projects at e4, notes that while regtech,...

The future of retail is digital

E-commerce has gone from strength to strength in South Africa over the past year off the back of the Covid-19 global pandemic and rapidly accelerated digitisation. In fact, findings from World Wide Worx' Online Retail in South Africa 2021, found online retail in South...

Paymenow joins forces with Shoprite

Home-grown start up Paymenow is now offering its 50,000+ users the ability to buy food from Shoprite directly in the Paymenow app. The company has expanded its offerings, just more than a year since it launched as a customised solution to offer South Africans...

The 5 V’s of big data

Paying attention to the five Vs (volume; velocity; variety; veracity; and value) of data is critical if a company is to derive strategic value from its big data. With these informing the decision-making process, an organisation can transform into a data-led...

Value-chain risks a ‘ticking cyber-bomb’

Supply chain attacks have proven very successful in recent years. Amid increased digitisation, including at government and public services, organisations are more vulnerable to these types of threats than ever before. However, there is still no global policy response...

WFH and the business of cloud

In light of the lockdown caused by Covid-19, businesses were forced to have their staff work from home (WFH). In turn, employees, and the businesses they work for have been more susceptible to security risks, as they accessed data at the edge. Working from home in...

Senior Frontend Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The client is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, ideally in the payments/SaaS industry, to join their hybrid Cape Town team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining responsive, scalable web applications with strong frontend...

Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...

AI Specialist – 2078

Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...

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Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...

AI Specialist – 2078 – Gauteng Pretoria

Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...

Backend Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions and actively implement Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team. In accordance with local / global strategic...

Test Analyst – 1355

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Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion

This is a remote position.To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions and actively implement Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team. In accordance with local / global strategic...

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