Top brands drive growth in SA e-commerce
E-commerce order volume across all channels in South Africa grew 47% year over year in 2025, according to a new report from Omnisend. Analysis of almost 3 000 South African ecommerce brands found that growth was uneven across the market. The top 5% of brands generated...
Land Bank takes systems offline
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, including its subsidiary Land Bank Insurance Company, has confirmed a temporary disruption affecting certain internal IT systems. As a precautionary measure, affected systems were taken offline to protect the...
These are SA’s most in-demand jobs in 2026
Pnet has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of experience and qualifications as well as healthy demand for...
Expert cautions agentic AI could be a ticking timebomb
As autonomous AI agents enter commerce, consumers are warned that it is scaling faster than trust, accountability and awareness. According to Miguel Fornes, information security manager at Surfshark, the unprecedented acceleration of agentic AI is entering a new and...
Fraudsters target users battling new year financial pressures
As South Africans return from the festive season with renewed energy, many households are confronted with the financial realities of a new year. For thousands of families, the beginning of the year is marked by registration fees, textbook purchases, and accommodation...
It’s the era of the SOC
Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated cybersecurity...
Used car sales show strong year-on-year growth
December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the...
Reputation has a monetary value
Corporate reputation now has measurable value: companies with strong reputations can realize as much as 4,78% in additional annual shareholder returns, creating a global "Reputation Economy" worth an estimated $7,07-trillion, according to a new study from Burson. The...
Gen Z mental health takes a knock
A new analysis of national mental health data, conducted by Cognitive FX, shows that Generation Z adults in the US have experienced a dramatic decline in their self‑reported emotional well‑being over the past six years. The analysis draws on data from the Gallup...
African airlines see increase in passenger demand
During November 2025 African airlines were the stand-out performer for passenger demand, with an 11,2% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity for the region’s carriers was up 8,5% year-on-year, and the load factor (the average percentage of available seats that...
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Excuse me while I slip on past your security
Attackers are bypassing the very tools designed to prevent them from gaining access to the business, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. AI-powered phishing has become the most virulent security threat to the...
How NHI could impact AML compliance
Taxation issues are a familiar case for South Africans. Every taxpayer will always begrudge rises, as the phrase “only certainties in life being death and taxes” will attest, but recently proposed increases feel particularly unwanted. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of...
Beyond the gate: access control works with physical barriers
In an age of smart homes, mobile alerts and cloud-connected cameras, it is tempting to believe that security has become purely digital. Yet, when it comes to protecting South African homes, estates and small businesses, true security still begins and ends with...
Digital innovation and SaaS can change Nigeria’s energy landscape
Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity, and even those who do often endure erratic service, with the average daily supply standing at less than seven hours according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. By Elijah Daniel,...
Technical and vocational training centres key for SA’s automotive era
South Africa’s automotive sector is entering a time of rapid transformation as electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies and automated manufacturing begin reshaping how vehicles are built, serviced and maintained. The skills required in this environment combine...
The rise of the Autonomous Enterprise will redefine business in 2026
A powerful shift is reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow, writes Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president and GM of SAP Middle East and Africa – South. The era of digitisation is giving way to something more profound: the Autonomous Enterprise - a...
DPI the backbone of modern public services
South Africa is at a pivotal point in its digital transformation journey. With internet penetration now above 79%, the country has made significant strides in connectivity. By Chandra Mohan Malladi, global head,: digital public infrastructure (DPI) and financial...
Hexnode expands into Africa
Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has released Hexnode XDR, its extended detection and response platform that underpins its effort to strengthen cyber resilience across African organisations. Across Africa, cyber threats continue to escalate in...
Cyber-resolutions that will actually improve your life in 2026
The new year is the perfect time to reset goals and build new habits. But apart from the usual commitments to exercise more, doomscroll less or eat better, 2026 is the year to finally get ‘cyber-fit’ – you don’t even have to drive to a gym for this one. While...
Why technical and vocational skills are SA’s growth engine
The 2025 matric results are out, and the class of 2026 returns to school the today (14 January 2026). Hundreds of thousands of young people face crucial decisions about their future. But the automatic assumption that university is the only path to success needs urgent...
Senior Integration Developer
An IT company specializing in digital transformation to help businesses modernize, improve efficiency, and leverage data for growth, are seeking a seasoned Senior Integration Developer to architect, develop, and maintain complex software integrations. You will ensure...
Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Midrand
An IT company specializing in digital transformation to help businesses modernize, improve efficiency, and leverage data for growth, are seeking a seasoned Senior Integration Developer to architect, develop, and maintain complex software integrations. You will ensure...
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
IT Project Manager(12 months FTC) – Gauteng Centurion
To manage the organisational projects using Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of strategic and operational objectives Manage organisational...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Data Solutions Architect
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Network Specialist – Wireless
We are looking for an experienced Wireless Network Specialist. The role requires 3–10 years enterprise Wi-Fi experience and a valid, verifiable CWNA or CWDP certification (expired certificates will not be accepted). The specialist will be responsible for the design,...
Data Solutions Architect – Remote Remote
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Front End Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
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