Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

AI governance in Africa must reflect the continent’s realities

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across Africa faster than some countries can introduce the regulatory frameworks needed to manage its risks and fully realise its benefits and, according to Vodacom, AI governance must reflect the continent’s unique...

Reserve Bank outlines vision for inclusive payments

As the Reserve Bank looks to digitalising payments, it also aims to the system more inclusive for all users. Governor Lesetja Kganyago, yesterday told delegates to the South African Reserve Bank’s Payments Conference 2026 that the institution aims to make the payments...

Call for unity to put SA youth into digital jobs

Digital jobs are a national priority, says Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, and delivering them will take government, business, funders, and education providers acting together. The minister was addressing delegates at the...

Overhaul needed as risky AI meets SA’s curriculum

Common Sense Media, a US-based independent nonprofit that provides age-based ratings, reviews, and advice on media and technology for kids and families, has rated OpenAI’s recent release, ChatGPT for Teens at “unacceptable risk” for usage by teenagers. This shouldn't...

Binance helped take down West Africa scam centres

Binance joined international law enforcement agencies and global technology companies in a co-ordinated crackdown on scam networks operating from West Africa. The operation known as Joint Disruption Week led to 28 arrests across Ghana and Nigeria. Online scams are one...

Your pay rise may not mean you’re better off

Receiving a salary increase should mean having more money available, but for many South Africans, a higher amount on your payslip does not necessarily translate into a better standard of living. As the cost of groceries, electricity, transport and other essentials...

Mobility is changing. So is fraud

South Africans have not given up on vehicle ownership. They have simply become more creative about achieving it. By Ayesha Hatea, director of research and consulting at TransUnion Africa Faced with ongoing affordability pressures, consumers are reconsidering...

IITPSA conference to assess the future of ICT jobs in the AI era

ICT skills gaps, the impact of AI on ICT workforces and upskilling for the future of work are among the burning issues that will come under the spotlight at this month’s Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Workforce Intelligence...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

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When compliance gaps turn into expensive lessons

The latest regulatory action against a major financial institution, resulting in a R28 million administrative penalty for shortcomings under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), is a timely reminder that compliance cannot be treated as a once-off exercise. By...

Cyber resilience can strengthen SA’s sovereign AI ambitions

Cybersecurity Awareness Month gives businesses a timely opportunity to look beyond traditional cyber awareness and assess whether their AI environments are ready for real-world risk. As South Africa's sovereign AI ambitions accelerate, the core question is shifting...

Your APIs were never built for this reader

Enterprises love to call themselves API-first. Almost none of them are ready for what's about to start calling those APIs. Eighty-two percent of organisations now describe themselves as API-first, according to Postman's 2025 State of the API Report. It's a comfortable...

The AI is inside: Securing the business in the age of autonomous AI

South Africa, according to the Microsoft Global AI Diffusion monitor, is leading the continent in generative AI adoption with 23,1% of the working-age population actively using AI in their daily activities. Companies have introduced AI into daily operations rapidly,...

Whistleblowing: A governance responsibility for every organisation

Recent corruption investigations in South Africa have once again highlighted the important role whistleblowers can play in bringing potential wrongdoing to light. While much of the public debate has focused on government and state institutions, the same question...

Africa’s role in the next phase of cross-border commerce

Africa’s relevance to the evolution of global finance is significant. The continent’s experience, particularly in cross-border payments, provides a glimpse into what tomorrow’s increasingly digital, data-driven global financial system could look like. By Mthokozisi...

Can you afford what comes after a cyberattack?

A cyberattack does not end when the malicious activity has been contained. For the impacted business, that is usually the time when the most expensive part begins, writes Yaron Assabi, founder of Digital Solutions Group. When an attacker breaches a system, the problem...

SA’s online retail opportunity hides in the trust gap

South Africans are online, but millions still do not shop online. While 79.1% of adults regularly browse the web, only 34.2% of them buy goods online, according to the new Online Retail in South Africa 2026 study. “Bridging the gap between browsing and buying depends...

Ransomware has moved on. Has your security strategy kept up?

For 47% of South African organisations hit by ransomware in 2025, the attack succeeded because of inadequate protection. For 43%, a lack of cybersecurity capacity was a contributing factor. By Reza Joseph, group product manager: cybersecurity, cloud and unified comms...

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Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

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Senior Data Analyst

Have you built a dashboard that someone actually trusted enough to make a decision from?We're headhunting Data Analysts who know that a good dashboard is only as good as the data behind it.This isn't a role where you pull a report, make the charts look nice, and move...

Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Have you built a dashboard that someone actually trusted enough to make a decision from?We're headhunting Data Analysts who know that a good dashboard is only as good as the data behind it.This isn't a role where you pull a report, make the charts look nice, and move...

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Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a seasoned Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing smart systems and turning ideas into high-performing applications? We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong Java expertise, a passion for backend...

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