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...
DHL-Absa partnership opens global trade opportunities for African SMEs
DHL and Absa Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand DHL's GoTrade programme across sub-Saharan Africa, formalising a strategic partnership that paves the way for the rollout of the DHL GoTrade programme across key markets in the region. By...
ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise
Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...
Businesses still battle to scale AI
Only 22% of organisations have successfully scaled AI across multiple business units or adopted an AI-first approach according to a survey by Gartner. Meanwhile, around 11% of organisations are entirely unaware of what their function spent on AI in 2025. A Gartner...
AI search empowers consumers under pricing pressure
While the rand has made some gains against the US dollar and there has been a 2,3% rise in retail trade, indicating a small but important jump in household and consumer spending, 72% of consumers remain under the financial whip thanks to the 7% repo rate, 10,5% prime...
Another month of double-digit new vehicle sales
South Africa’s new-vehicle market maintained its momentum in August, with aggregate sales of 57 898 units representing an increase of 11,4% compared with the same month last year. “The appetite among South African consumers, car rental agencies and businesses for new...
LinkedIn recruitment phishing, cross-platform spyware target MEA
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified a targeted campaign by Mirage Kitten advanced persistent threat group which uses fake LinkedIn recruitment communication and new cross-platform Node.js and JavaScript spyware targeting aviation and...
Nvidia and MediaTek build AI edge-to-cloud platforms
Nvidia and MediaTek have announced a deepening of their longstanding collaboration to build the next generations of AI computing platforms — spanning AI infrastructure, local AI computing and automotive. As part of the expanded collaboration, MediaTek will adopt the...
Vodacom challenge collects 2,2 tonnes of e-waste
Gauteng recorded the highest participation in Vodacom South Africa's Turn Your E-Waste into Rewards Challenge, demonstrating that South Africans are willing to embrace responsible e-waste recycling when it is made simple, convenient and rewarding. Delivered in...
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How to navigate the compliance maze that is public sector IT
Public sector IT leaders in 2026 find themselves trapped in a strategic vice. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet On one side is the urgent mandate to modernise – to deploy AI-driven services, migrate to the cloud, and deliver on the...
Cyber security complacency carries risks
When it comes to cybersecurity, doing nothing is not a neutral position but is fraught with risks. This is according to Simone Santana, MD of Solid8 Technologies, who says: “Complacency, which is usually accompanied by lack of awareness of the cyber security dangers...
Climb Channel Solutions enters SA market, partners with Sophos
Climb Channel Solutions has announced its expansion into South Africa as part of its continued EMEA growth strategy. Alongside its market entry, Climb has signed a distribution partnership with Sophos, bringing its full portfolio of security solutions to South African...
Bolt reaches R3bn investment milestone in SA
Bolt has invested R3-billion (€150-million) into South Africa over the past decade, and signalled further expansion through new funding and safety investments. Simo Kalajdzic, senior operations manager at Bolt, says: “South Africa has been one of Bolt’s most important...
Shareholder opposition intensifies across SA’s top companies
Shareholder opposition intensified across JSE Top 40 companies last year, according to Georgeson. The global corporate governance advisory firm’s 2025 South Africa AGM Season Review reveals that: 110 company-proposed resolutions attracted more than 10% shareholder...
KPMG appoints new Mauritius lead
KPMG has announced the appointment of Désiré Lan as country managing partner (CMP) for Mauritius, effective 1 June 2026. Lan succeeds John Chung, who will step down after completing two successful terms in the role and will now focus on his client service delivery...
SA’s digital future depends on talent – not just degrees
South Africa’s labour market tells two conflicting stories at once, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. In one, millions are locked out of work. In the other, businesses are starved of digital skills. The gap between them is where the country is...
Cloud security gaps persist as adoption accelerates
As organisations continue to accelerate their migration to cloud environments, significant security risks remain, largely driven by misconfigurations, human error and the growing complexity of modern cloud architectures. This is according to Benjamin Coetzer, director...
Prepare for AI in the supply function
South African procurement and supply chain functions are at a turning point, as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from experimentation to embedded business infrastructure globally. Recent McKinsey research shows that 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one...
Scanning your driver’s licence: POPIA risk or necessary security?
As estates, office parks and gated communities tighten their security, many South Africans are asking a new question at the boom gate: What really happens to my personal information when my driving licence is scanned? ATG Digital says the real issue is not the...
SAP CO Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewResponsible for the design, configuration and deployment of SAP Controlling capabilities across the S/4HANA Finance landscape. The consultant will support integrated Finance transformation and Group Reporting requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesConfigure SAP...
UI UX Designer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing for a UX / UI Designer - Mid/Senior Level to join them on a permanent basis UX / UI Designer - Mid/Senior LevelIndustry: Financial Services Location: Cape Town Employment Type: Permanent Career Level:...
SAP Security Consultant
Role OverviewResponsible for SAP Security, Authorisations, GRC and Identity Governance across the Client's Programme. The consultant will support the transition from ECC security to a redesigned S/4HANA Fiori-first security model.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build...
Lead Software Developer
A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
SAP Security Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewResponsible for SAP Security, Authorisations, GRC and Identity Governance across the Client's Programme. The consultant will support the transition from ECC security to a redesigned S/4HANA Fiori-first security model.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build...
Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
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Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job DescriptionThe Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and facilitator, enabling the team to deliver value effectively by removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master creates the conditions...
Junior Data Engineer (SQL, SSIS, QlikView, Power BI) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
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