These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

SA’s risk rating remains stable

Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating  as stable in its Country Risk Atlas. The country’s GDP is expected to continue growing at modest rates of 1,3% in 2026 and 1,5% in 2027, amid improving infrastructure and energy reforms. In addition, the...

Online life continues to be risky

Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...

Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...

Global coalition tackles AI nudification tools

A growing global coalition, currently number more than 107 major organisations, has united to fight AI nudification tools. The group, which  includes  Safe Online, Child Helpline International, Offlimits, the National Centre for Missing & Exploited, We Protect,...

Malicious email attacks spike in 2025

According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44,99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025, individuals and corporate...

Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...

CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI

CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...

Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff

Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...

Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic

After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...

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Rethinking power, control, infrastructure resilience in Africa

Across much of the African continent, power and control infrastructure does not fail because it is poorly designed. It fails because it is too often designed for ideal conditions that simply do not exist. By Nhlanhla Zondo, sales director of Power Process Systems...

Reduce online habits that put your money at risk

Online shopping, social media, and mobile apps are all part of everyday life for most South Africans. From ordering groceries and booking rides to sharing photos and downloading new apps, digital activity isn’t optional anymore. Yet many people don’t realise that what...

Africa’s data future depends on getting privacy right at the start

Every January, Data Privacy Day invites organisations and individuals to reflect on how they handle personal information. This year, two themes stand out, writes Mwandu Mwelwa, chief technology officer at inq Zambia. For organisations, the call is to prioritise...

Tackling SA’s debt trap: Why better data and teamwork matter

South Africa’s credit landscape is evolving rapidly. As household finances remain under pressure and demand for short-term credit accelerates, alternative and non-bank lenders are playing an increasingly central role in meeting consumer needs. By Fatgie Adams, head of...

Starlink: Why all the hype?

The South African media landscape has been saturated with Starlink coverage for months. Every ministerial statement, every regulatory development, every parliamentary objection becomes headline news. Yet amid this relentless coverage, a curious question emerges: why...

How technology is redefining guest experiences

When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest experiences. By Boyd Chislett, chief business officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, South Africa   With its travel and...

Ransomware in 2025 and what to expect in 2026

The economic toll of ransomware could be staggering, writes Fabio Assolini, head of research centre: Americas and Europe, Global Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky. VDC Research and Kaspersky conducted an estimation which showed that in the manufacturing sector...

AI positioning Africa for competitive, inclusive economic growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from a distant technological aspiration to a concrete driver of economic transformation, and its relevance for Africa - particularly South Africa - has grown significantly over the past year. By Varaidzo Mureriwa, MD in...

HR trends to watch in 2026

Human resource management has changed since it first appeared in the early 1900s. Dashboards, data, self-service and other technology-powered features save time, improve staff management, and extend HR insights and tools to more parts of businesses. This prospect...

Business Analyst

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Certified Business Analyst with 8+ years' BA experienceProven experience in Retail environmentsStrong Finance...

Senior Linux Infrastructure & Network Engineer (On Site – Pretoria)

ENVIRONMENTA specialist medical technology company with its own on-prem infrastructure is seeking a very senior, hands-on Linux Infrastructure & Network Engineer to take full ownership of its production environment.This is not a corporate DevOps role and not a...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Certified Business Analyst with 8+ years' BA experienceProven experience in Retail environmentsStrong Finance...

SAP Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Business Analyst - SAP Retail Finance (S/4HANA Programme) to join them on an independent contract basis Senior ?? Woodstock, Cape Town | ? 12-month contract | ?? Hybrid (1 day WFH only) Our client is...

Senior Business Analyst (SAP S4 Hana) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

SAP Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Business Analyst - SAP Retail Finance (S/4HANA Programme) to join them on an independent contract basis Senior ?? Woodstock, Cape Town | ? 12-month contract | ?? Hybrid (1 day WFH only) Our client is...

Data Warehouse Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a permanent role.A skilled Full Stack Data...

Cybersecurity Solutions Architect (Pre-sales)

The Cybersecurity Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, architecting and enabling cutting edge cybersecurity solutions across the companies partner and vendor ecosystem. This role plays a strategic technical leadership function guiding partners, supporting...

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