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For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this path of progress is perilous in various ways as mines endure job losses, green energy projects wrestle with grid constraints, farms lay at the...
SA’s risk rating remains stable
Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating as stable in its Country Risk Atlas. The country’s GDP is expected to continue growing at modest rates of 1,3% in 2026 and 1,5% in 2027, amid improving infrastructure and energy reforms. In addition, the...
Global sovereign cloud IaaS spend to hit $80bn
Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...
Tokenomics and how inference providers are cutting AI costs
A diagnostic insight in healthcare. A character’s dialogue in an interactive game. An autonomous resolution from a customer service agent. Each of these AI-powered interactions is built on the same unit of intelligence: a token. Scaling these AI interactions requires...
Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
Data growth drives Telkom revenues
Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...
Mustek anticipates improved earnings
Mustek's shareholders have been informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...
Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...
New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...
Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...
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Skills, entrepreneurship crucial to unlocking youth opportunity
South Africa’s labour market is expected to show only modest change when the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results are released tomorrow (17 February 2026) – and behind the headline numbers, many young people are still struggling to access work and...
FMD and AGOA: Farm workers are the ultimate gatekeepers of SA’s R80bn recovery
South Africa is currently walking a high-stakes tightrope. As we enter February 2026, the agricultural sector faces a perfect storm where domestic animal health emergencies and international trade politics have become inextricably linked. By Merel van der Lei, CEO of...
How to spot and avoid cyber scams during the 2026 Winter Competitions
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are in full swing, captivating sports fans worldwide. However, the Games also serve as an opportunity for scammers to strike with different kinds of cyber fraud. Kaspersky has identified some of the key scams targeting fans right now –...
Warning signs that SA is facing a silent battery crisis
South Africa may be heading into a new energy crisis, one that has nothing to do with Eskom. According to Revov, thousands of degraded batteries imported during the load shedding boom are now entering the market, and consumers are paying the price. During the height...
Digital innovations reshape the future of mining in Africa
Africa’s mining sector is stepping into a new era, driven by the accelerating pace of digital transformation. By Johan Coetzee, strategy and consulting lead for resources at Accenture, Africa From autonomous vehicles and robotics to AI-powered analytics and drone...
The AI workforce is here, but who is governing it?
For every human employee in the average enterprise, there are now 82 machine identities - including AI agents, bots and automated systems - operating across the network. These “digital workers” never log off. They access data, trigger actions and make decisions at...
Information governance moves from back office to boardroom priority
As organisations face mounting regulatory, cyber and operational risk, information governance has moved from a back-office function to a boardroom priority that directly affects trust, resilience and decision-making. The shift highlights how governing information as a...
2026: The year IoT becomes core infrastructure
For much of the past decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been discussed in terms of devices: sensors, trackers, cameras, terminals. How many are deployed, how clever they are, how much data they generate. But, according to Ross Hickey, CEO and founder, Trinity,...
Africa’s energy supply gap defines commercial opportunity
Nearly 600-million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets. Achieving full access will require electricity-access...
When AI plays Cupid: the dangers of companion chatbots
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s worth asking an uncomfortable question: what happens when the feeling of being ‘seen and heard’ doesn’t come from a partner, but from a machine? Designed with distinct personalities and an affirming tone, artificial...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A South African software development company specializing in digital transformation for the public sector is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance iOS and Android...
Senior Mobile Developer
A South African software development company specializing in digital transformation for the public sector is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance iOS and Android...
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator
A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...
Principal Software Developer at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...
Principal Software Developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...
Front End OutSystems Developer (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Product team of a dynamic Verification Agency seeking a highly talented Front End OutSystems Developer to help deliver modern, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. You will focus on base theme, user experience, UI consistency, and...
Front End OutSystems Developer (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Product team of a dynamic Verification Agency seeking a highly talented Front End OutSystems Developer to help deliver modern, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. You will focus on base theme, user experience, UI consistency, and...
Principal Security Engineer
Purpose:To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms. Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and...
Principal Security Engineer – Remote Remote
Purpose:To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms. Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and...
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