May’s economic activity drops
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc alongside wholesale cash demand, showed a significant decline in May 2026, as rising costs and global tensions take a toll on households and businesses. “The...
Access to capital a persistent barrier for SA’s young entrepreneurs
South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen as reflected in Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The data shows that 258 000 South Africans under the age of 34 lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the growing...
Vodacom delivers on Vision 2030 strategy
The Vodacom Group has grown its customer base by 12,3% to 237,3-million customers during the financial year ended 31 March 2026. This includes 103-million financial services customers, including Safaricom. The group delivered ahead of its EBITDA medium-term target,...
Araxi concludes Pay@ Group acquisition
Araxi’s have shareholders voted and approved its acquisition of 80% of the shares in the Pay@ Group, and the Competition authorities have also approved the transaction, which is expected to close during May. Pay@ is a payment aggregator, providing bill presentment and...
AI arms race is changing cybersecurity economics
AI is driving down the cost of attacks while increasing the value of defence, but where does this race for dominance end? Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security, attempts to answer the question. The cost of attacks is...
SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap
South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...
AI arms race is changing cybersecurity economics
AI is driving down the cost of attacks while increasing the value of defence, but where does this race for dominance end? Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security, attempts to answer the question. The cost of attacks is...
WASPA partners to host Telemedia conference
WASPA is partnering with World Telemedia to host the Telemedia Johannesburg conference, exhibition and networking program alongside the WASPA AGM and Sports Day. The event comes at a time when sub-Saharan Africa, one of the most dynamic mobile-led regions, is seeing...
Invisible barriers are reshaping global trade
The May edition of the UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Global Trade Update shows that, while tariffs rose sharply in 2025, they have not been the main obstacle to trade over the past decades. The biggest costs now come from non-tariff measures such as technical...
Industry leaders on the cusp of quantum AI
As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilises, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularised and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that means benefitting from quantum now is out of the question, according to a...
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Why we have to let (the right) AI into our emails
With artificial intelligence (AI) now augmenting up to 80% of phishing emails and cybercriminals constantly upping their games, relying on employee training alone is both insufficient and damaging. To manage human risk effectively in this new landscape, organisations...
The teen internet tango
If you’ve ever seen a teenager argue with their WiFi router at midnight, you know the internet isn’t just a tool, but a lifestyle. It’s the universal babysitter that sometimes forgets the babysitting part, a treasure chest of knowledge, memes, and questionable...
Driving digital transformation in SA classrooms
The shift from paper to digital learning is slow but unavoidable. With the right infrastructure and support, technology like interactive whiteboards can help teachers save time, improve lesson quality, boost learner engagement and prepare students for a digital...
Why every board needs an AI expert
Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche tool. It sits inside core workflows, decision systems, and customer experiences. For boards in South Africa and beyond, that raises a key question: who on your board can interrogate AI decisions with the same rigor used for...
Digital rethink needed as fast-fashion tech floods the market
As global organisations race toward 2026, Specno is issuing a clear warning: businesses that do not rethink how they build digital products will be left behind in what leaders are calling the fast-fashion era of tech. With AI now enabling rapid development at...
Trends set to shape 2026 employment and remuneration
At the South African Reward Association (SARA) annual conference, exco member Dr Mark Bussin presented 12 interesting trends he expects will emerge in the 2026 workplace. “These macro trends will impact rewards across organisations next year,” says Bussin. Trend 1:...
Automation, integration, employee empowerment are redefining complex payroll
Payroll used to be seen as a routine and largely administrative back-office task. Today, it’s anything but. For organisations operating in complex industries and across multiple regions, payroll has become a strategic function that drives business intelligence....
Liquid cooling in data centres a turning point for Africa
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in how organisations operate, the infrastructure behind these digital tools is undergoing a profound shift. Data centre capacity to power AI processes must increase, and rapidly, by expanding and upgrading...
The price we’re paying for public sector failure
How much does South Africa really lose, year after year, because our public sector is not professionalised? It’s a question that stirs the emotions of taxpayers, businesses, and ordinary citizens. By Msizi Gwala CA(SA), lead: public sector thought leadership at SAICA...
Why human error is our biggest cyber threat
Cyber-attacks are getting smarter, faster and more personal, and even the best security technology can’t stop them if people keep clicking on the wrong links. Craig Freer, director of managed services provider Qwerti, says businesses are fighting a new kind of battle,...
Enterprise Architect (Mining Transformation Programme) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to operate at executive level within the client's Transformation Office Programme. The successful candidate will serve as the central Enterprise Architect responsible for ensuring architectural...
Enterprise Architect (Mining Transformation Programme) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to operate at executive level within the client's Transformation Office Programme. The successful candidate will serve as the central Enterprise Architect responsible for ensuring architectural...
Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...
Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...
Scrum Master
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Project...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Project...
Senior C#. Net Developer (Blazor experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fast-paced, high-impact project building a modern, component-driven application using C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. This role requires strong full-stack capability, with a focus on clean architecture, reusable UI...
Senior C#. Net Developer (Blazor experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a fast-paced, high-impact project building a modern, component-driven application using C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. This role requires strong full-stack capability, with a focus on clean architecture, reusable UI...
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Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
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