Collective action needed for the decarbonisation of Africa
While Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate change, it faces critical energy challenges that hamper decarbonisation efforts, says a new white paper from Vodacom, which outlines several practical solutions that could help accelerate decarbonisation across the ICT...
Pixie flits from the garden to enter your shopping trolley
Shoprite’s Sixty60 is now looking to do your grocery shopping for you with the introduction of a new, personalised AI-powered shopping assistant – Pixie. Pixie - developed entirely in-house by ShopriteX - predicts what it thinks individual customers need, and when...
Hybrid working a win-win for women
New research from International Workplace Group (IWG) reveals that when businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking, and performance in return. Hybrid and more flexible ways of working are also...
B2B buyers prefer a rep-free experience
Buyers want to engage on their own terms as 67% of B2B buyers state that they prefer a rep‑free experience, according to new research from Gartner. A survey of 646 B2B buyers conducted from August through September 2025 found the shift is already underway - with 45%...
Command injection vulnerability in ExifTool targets macOS users
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team, identified a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-3102) in ExifTool, a free, open-source tool used worldwide to read and edit metadata in images, videos and PDF files. The flaw, which affects macOS systems running...
Satellite data was key to bringing giant tortoises back to Galápagos
For the first time in more than 150 years, giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos — guided by NASA satellite data that helps scientists discover where the animals can find food, water, and nesting habitat. The effort, a...
SaaS, AI to drive public cloud spending above $1trn in 2026
Global spending on public cloud services is forecast to surpass $1-trillion in 2026—growing over 21% - and is expected to double by 2029, according to the latest update of International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...
AI is living up to some HR expectations
Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...
AI accelerates API sprawl
The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...
Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%
According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...
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Navigating a skills shortage in a talent tug-of-war
South Africa’s workforce paradox is stark: employment in the formal sector, which calls for qualified incumbents, decreased by 245 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2025, with businesses struggling to fill critical roles in highly skilled areas including technology,...
Transforming SA’s business sector goes beyond law and regulation
Businesses need to continually review their progress and reset their goals to accommodate the multiple dynamics of their organisation. One of the areas that needs diligent attention is diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policy and practice, writes Taelo...
Vodacom Southern Gauteng invests R660m
Vodacom Southern Gauteng is investing over R660 million in network infrastructure this financial year. The investment will accelerate the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies across key urban and peri-urban areas, enhance network capacity to meet growing data demand, and...
CIMA launches 2025 Cybersecurity Tool
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched the latest version of its CGMA Cybersecurity Tool, designed to help finance professionals tackle the growing threat of cyberattacks through robust risk management, response, and remediation...
Move to digital banking deepens the digital divide
South Africa’s major banks are closing physical branches and ATMs at an unprecedented rate. By Ettienne Mostert, business development and partnerships manager at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, University of Cape Town Standard Bank, for example, has reduced its branch...
When likes become a liability …
The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without...
Inside SA’s passport reforms
South African business travellers have long faced barriers when venturing abroad – from increased visa requirements to frustrating delays. For the country’s SMEs, these challenges can be more than just an administrative hurdle; they can represent missed opportunities,...
What G20 payment reforms could mean for SA’s international money transfer industry
South Africa took on the presidency of the G20 in 2025 with six headline priorities. By Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex Alongside debt sustainability for low-income countries, mobilising finance for a just energy transition, food security, disaster resilience, and...
Young professionals are rewriting career paths
The once coveted corner office is losing its shine for many young South African professionals. A growing number of professionals under 35 are choosing flexible contracts and freelance opportunities over traditional corporate careers. Jessica Tandy, Bizmod cofounder...
Clean up fronting before an empowerment levy can work
An empowerment levy could simplify compliance and unlock transformation funding - but only if credibility and enforcement come first. By Bruce Hunt, MD of Transcend Capital and Transcend Corporate Advisory A new private-sector proposal has reignited debate about how...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert)
Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization...
Utilities Analyst at Ability Executive Recruitment – Western Cape Stellenbosch
We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Utilities Analyst to support the Utilities Manager in overseeing utilities billing accuracy, consumption monitoring, recoveries, municipal query resolution, and leakage investigations across a multi-site property...
Network Engineer (12 Months Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent, coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT Network Engineer role. Industry certifications such as...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2001 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringEliciting requirementsRequirements organisationTranslating and simplifying requirementsRequirements management and communicationRequirements...
SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization...
ServiceNow Developer (Expert) 0964 NM
ServiceNow-based custom application development.Review and streamline existing code, including API's / interfaces.Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework.Development and conception of new features.Supporting of our ServiceNow customers regarding...
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The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT applications development, implementation, support and maintenance...
Senior Database and Applications Developer
Well established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Database and Applications Developer.Requirements:The successful candidate will hold:A relevant Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent coupled with...
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Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming languageStrong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutionsWorking knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...
ServiceNow Developer (Expert) 0964 NM – Gauteng Pretoria
ServiceNow-based custom application development.Review and streamline existing code, including API's / interfaces.Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework.Development and conception of new features.Supporting of our ServiceNow customers regarding...
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