Affordability drives strongest new car sales in a decade
South Africa’s automotive market closed 2025 at its strongest level in more than a decade, supported by easing interest rates, improving vehicle pricing, and a decisive shift in how consumers evaluate vehicle affordability. While headline sales reflect a clear...
SMEs bear the brunt of SA’s late payment negligence
National Treasury’s latest payment data points to a worsening late payment crisis across national and provincial government departments, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of current payment terms for South African small and medium-sized enterprises...
Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever
A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...
Workers are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out
There’s a powerful new shift in worker behaviour: the rise of "Job Hugging". ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over satisfaction, holding tightly to the security of their current job while quietly...
Valentine’s spend expected to rise
FNB expects higher customer spending around Valentine’s Day in 2026, supported by the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday, giving consumers a full weekend to celebrate. The extended timing is expected to drive increased spend across dining, travel,...
Typo domains target top brands
Digital squatting has reached unprecedented levels, with cybercriminals registering thousands of lookalike domains designed to impersonate the world’s most recognisable brands. New research by Decodo analysed domain permutations for 20 popular brands visited in...
Don’t be a victim in the month of love
February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But, while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern...
NASA tracks glacial changes
For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...
Safer Internet Day: Tips for safe and effective online learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital...
OADC buys seven data centres from NTT Data
Kathy Gibson reports - Open Access Data Centres (OADC), part of the WIOCC group of companies, has acquired seven South African data centres from NTT Data. The data centres, in Bryanston, Parklands, Cape Town, Umhlanga, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and East London, were part...
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Telkom FutureMakers celebrates 10 years
Telkom recorded a 153,4% increase in its enterprise and supplier development investment during the 2025 financial year, with its flagship Telkom FutureMakers Programme supporting 459 youth- and women-led enterprises, driving R859-million in procurement opportunities....
AI, social media and surveillance – who has access to your face?
Your face defines who you are, but in the age of AI and social media, your facial features can be used against you. This was seen with the recent Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal, where social media users were able to uncover the offending CEO and the company’s Chief...
Employee wellness checks are more important than ever
Navigating work and life in general is getting more challenging around the globe, and South Africa is no exception. Few will be unaware of the struggles, either their own or those of loved ones, colleagues or friends, of trying to make ends meet while battling on...
Situational awareness a frontline imperative for first responders
The ability to see, act and understand events in real time is changing the face of emergency response and the speed at which lives are saved. For decades, this visibility was built on two-way radios, CCTV cameras and after-the-fact reporting. By Reshaad Sha, executive...
Hidden challenges for renewable energy developers
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and developers of renewable energy projects in South Africa operate in a burgeoning but challenging sector. The combination of Eskom’s well-known power supply challenges and the global shift towards renewable energy has attracted...
It’s important to make room for humans and AI in recruitment
There’s no doubt that AI is reshaping the hiring process. But this shouldn’t mean that we’re taking humans out of the recruitment process. By Insaaf Daniels, head of human capital at redPanda Software You’ve probably heard the horror stories about big brands using...
The future of payments is personal
Paying for groceries, school supplies for the year or your daily coffee at the stand outside your office used to be a very mechanical, arbitrary process. The transactional relationship between customer and merchant was defined by a few seconds of currency changing...
AI and cloud technology are transforming government service delivery
In an era where digital transformation defines the relationship between governments and their citizens, South Africa finds itself at a crucial crossroads. Citizens today expect government services that match their consumer experiences - tailored, convenient, and...
Why tech-ready fintechs are winning bank deals
Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent financial institutions (FIs). By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply But now the script has changed, and these startups and innovators are regarded as potential...
Elevating patient safety through training and recruitment
The world marked World Patient Safety Day yesterday (17 September), under the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, and two South African organisations are calling for renewed urgency in strengthening the workforce pipeline that underpins healthcare...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Low Code Developer
Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote) – Gauteng Gosforth Park
Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706 – Gauteng Pretoria
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Low Code Developer – Western Cape Citrusdal
Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...
Project Manager IT
Our client in the Insurance Industry requires an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end technology initiatives within a regulated insurance environment, ensuring the successful delivery of complex software development projects....
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Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...
Data Analysts
Detail-Oriented Administration: Highly focused on accuracy and administrative tasks. The primary focus of the role will be to gather, clean, and interpret club data to support our clients business insights and decision-making. Tech-Savvy: Strong computer literacy and...
Intermediate Data Analyst
Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Analyst for an on-site role at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis...
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