SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

King Air appeal tests Cape Town rules for hyperscale data centres

The suspended rezoning of land at King Air Industria for a proposed hyperscale data centre precinct has become a test of what evidence Cape Town should require before granting development rights to resource-intensive digital infrastructure. The outcome could shape how...

SA companies turn to digital tools for supply chain relief

Nine in 10 South African businesses say digital tools are helping them respond faster to supply chain disruption as more companies turn to technology to navigate an increasingly complex trading environment, according to Standard Chartered’s 2026 Future of Trade...

Channelwise Awards 2026: voting is open

Voting is open for the Channelwise Awards 2026, where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have established themselves as the most prestigious and sought-after accolade in...

SA drops to 87th in global economic freedom ranking

South Africa ranks 87th out of 165 countries and territories in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report (EFW), released today by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. The latest ranking reflects a further decline...

AMD reaches for the stars with new processors

AMD has started sampling with early access customers of the AMD Versal AI Core XQRVC1902 adaptive SoC in an enhanced space-grade package – designed to support space missions for 15 years – and which will be Class Y qualified for the highest level of reliability...

Huawei and Qualcomm seal patent licence agreement

Huawei and Qualcomm have agreed on a multi-year, broad patent licence agreement that includes cross licences to the companies’ patent portfolios across a range of technology fields - including 5G, compute, AI, and networking - together with Qualcomm’s purchase of...

Top five actions CISOs should be taking now

Gartner has identified five actions that chief information security officers (CISOs) should take by the end of 2026 to combat accelerating technological disruption. “AI-augmented cyberattacks, AI safety debates, and emerging quantum computing risks create persistent...

Finalists selected for this year’s Google for Startups Accelerator

After whitling down 1 057 applications, Google has announced the 15 startups selected for its third cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa. The programme offers local founders a three-month period of equity-free funding, Google's AI tools, and...

FNB expands alternative investments with crypto assets

FNB has launched Crypto Investing through its banking platform. Sizwe Nxedlana, CEO of FNB and RMB Private Banking and Wealth Management, comments: “FNB customers will now have access and exposure to crypto assets, with the ability to trade a set of curated coins, as...

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NEC XON expands cyber resilience with Cohesity accreditation

NEC XON has been appointed an accredited Cohesity Technical Support Partner Program (TSPP) Partner, strengthening its ability to deliver enterprise data protection, cyber resilience and recovery solutions to African enterprises. The accreditation authorises NEC XON to...

Responsible AI key to shaping Africa’s future-ready public sector

Governments across Africa are under growing pressure to modernise public services as citizens increasingly expect the seamless, personalised and always-on experiences they receive from leading private-sector organisations. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, BFSI squad lead and...

Building the leadership pipeline for Africa’s digital future

Africa has the youth population and emerging digital sector to become a serious global force in the digital economy. However, realising that potential will require the continent to continue expanding the depth of its digital leadership talent, particularly as demand...

Cybersecurity: An evolving battleground in the finance sector

Banks, fintechs, and other service providers are investing heavily in cybersecurity. But is the complex network of third-party providers, technology partners, and outsourced services they depend on as well protected as their internal operations? “In the field, we...

AI agents without enforced scope the next insider threat

Instead of just defending the perimeter, or keeping an eye on staff members accessing files they shouldn’t, security leaders now have to govern software that already sits inside their walls. Except these AI agents are armed with valid credentials, direct access to...

Learning Curve appointed as African reseller for Canva

Canva has appointed Learning Curve as its first locally based Canva Partner in Africa, giving organisations across the continent access to the global visual communication platform with local implementation, training and support. The partnership comes as businesses,...

Swan goes live on SSP Pure

Mauritius-based insurer Swan has gone live on SSP’s Pure platform, just over seven months after project commencement, delivering Phase One of the programme on time and within budget. Following a competitive selection process, Swan selected SSP’s Pure platform based on...

Mastercard partners with Mojaloop and AfricaNenda for trusted payments

As countries across Africa continue to modernize their payment infrastructure, Mastercard is expanding its efforts to help build trusted and inclusive payment systems through strategic collaborations with The Mojaloop Foundation and AfricaNenda Foundation.   Africa...

Aweh Mobile launches in SA

South Africa’s telecommunications landscape has welcomed a new player with the official launch of Aweh Mobile. Aweh Mobile places the household at the centre of its value proposition, as mobile services are increasingly shared across multiple members of the same...

Front End Developer

Job Title: Front End Developer Description We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer for a contract role Location: Johannesburg — 4 days in office, 1 day remote. All pre-employment checks must be clear. Only candidates available to join early will be...

Senior C# Developer (perm) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the Financial Services space who's Systems Support division is requires a senior who can take a live, integrated product apart and put it back stronger. This is permanent, hybrid work in Cape Town or Woodmead, at a market-related salary, for someone who...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Job Title: Front End Developer Description We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer for a contract role Location: Johannesburg — 4 days in office, 1 day remote. All pre-employment checks must be clear. Only candidates available to join early will be...

Junior Java & Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Sit in the R&D; function and contribute to new technology initiatives, proof-of-concepts and software development. This is a junior Java and Angular role for developers with solid fundamentals, curiosity, and an interest in picking up new...

Junior Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Junior Developer contributes to the design, build, test, support and maintenance of enterprise applications. The role sits in a mission-critical integration setting, where applications exchange data between systems and must remain reliable, secure and...

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