Testing is critical to commissioning Africa’s data centres
Africa’s data centre market is expanding rapidly. As recently as 2020, the continent had only around 140 000 square metres of data centre space, roughly the same as Switzerland, but serving a population of around 1,26-billion rather than 8,5-million. The installed IT...
SA’s infrastructure investment opportunity hinges on execution, not capital
Capital is not the constraint; project readiness is, writes Anusha Naidu, CEO of SAVCA In his keynote address at the recent BlackRock South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa positioned South Africa’s ongoing reform agenda as a credible...
The true extent of white-collar crime in South Africa
South Africa’s commercial crime statistics paint a concerning picture. Every year, reports of fraud, corruption, procurement irregularities, cybercrime, and financial misconduct continue to place pressure on both public and private institutions. Yet many governance...
AI is reshaping the workplace faster than graduates expect
McKinsey reports that, across the world, companies are integrating AI into at least one core function, and 92% are planning to increase their AI investment over the next three years. They also cite LinkedIn data indicating that global demand for AI‑related skills grew...
East Africa’s access to energy should scale with realities
Today, East Africa has made considerable strides in paving the way towards a sustainable energy future, however, it is also in a time where this progress is increasingly shaped by community realities. Whilst expanding access to energy remains essential, it is also the...
What Africa’s energy transition means for the next generation
The African Energy Forum runs over four days. On the fourth day, at the same venue, the forum hosts YES, the Youth Energy Summit, its sister event for students and young people entering the sector. Students attending YES have the chance to walk the exhibition floor,...
Openserve’s ISP play: the ‘underserved communities’ excuse has officially expired
South Africa's telecoms sector has a stock excuse it reaches for whenever a powerful player wants to do something anticompetitive, and it never seems to wear out: we're doing this for the underserved communities. By Paul Colmer, Executive Member, Wireless Access...
Huawei SA Connect 2026 tackles infrastructure for the AI era
As the age of agentic AI dawns, with autonomous systems set to reshape industries from mobile apps to intelligent vehicles, Huawei is set to host its premier annual event, Huawei South Africa Connect 2026. The conference takes place on 23 July at the Sandton...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions that transform raw data into trusted, accessible, and actionable information. This role focuses on building and optimizing data pipelines, data architectures, and data...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Kuils River
The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions that transform raw data into trusted, accessible, and actionable information. This role focuses on building and optimizing data pipelines, data architectures, and data...
Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Plankenbrug
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...
Information Systems Engineer
New job opportunity for skilled Information Systems Engineer - Based in Cape Town northern suburbs - company based within the property sector - to Analyse, Design, Implement and Optimize Systems and ensure Systems are optimally performing ensuring smooth operations...