Top change management trends in the age of AI
In 2026, more organisations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI, according to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, which says that 78% agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their AI...
Applications open for JWO Research Grant
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications today (23 March 2026), inviting early-career African scientists to submit research proposals that advance biodiversity and conservation on the continent. The grant is open to...
As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
TikTok culls close to a million videos in SA
TikTok removed more than 920 000 videos in South Africa during the third quarter of 2025. This is according to TikTok’s Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which details how the videos were removes for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines. Of the...
BluEnergy granted energy trading licence
JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited has announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to...
How to stay secure as AI, robots, VR redefine family life
Over the past 10 years, families have experienced shifts in structure and a perceived increase in fragmented interactions at home, largely driven by the pervasive use of technology and changing social norms. What does the next decade hold in store? According to a...
Will 2026’s budget keep its holding pattern?
Many of the fiscal pressures that defined 2025's Budget Speech will return when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 Budget Speech. By Ania Strydom, payroll compliance research manager at Deel Local Payroll South Africa continues with a careful...
Peer-led initiative aims to train youth in digital skills
Non-profit tech academy WeThinkCode_ has partnered with the IDC Social Employment Fund (IDC-SEF) to launch a community-driven digital skills programme to equip 44 000 youth with the tools to enter the digital economy. WeThinkCode_ students will deliver digital...
Official unemployment is 31,4%, but 41,2% in real terms
South Africa's official unemployment rate was 31,4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results, there was an increase of 44 000 in the number of employed persons to 17,1-million, while there was a decrease of 172 000...
Pre-budget: 10 money watchpoints for SA households
In the countdown to finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s national budget speech, it’s clear that the biggest impacts of his announcements aren’t felt in Parliament - they’re felt in household’s daily financial realities like the petrol pump, the grocery store, and on...
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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...
InterSystems READY 2025 demos healthcare innovation
InterSystems successfully hosted its flagship READY 2025 Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together healthcare leaders, partners, and innovators from across Africa to explore the future of data-driven healthcare. The event served as a platform for InterSystems to share...
Mind your password – and other cyber vulnerabilities
Passwords provide access to our digital identities, enabling us to bank online, order products, and communicate with potential customers via social media. A secure password, or even better, two-factor authentication, is therefore crucial for keeping your online...
Rethinking peer review in the AI era
Peer review is the foundation of scholarly integrity. It safeguards the accuracy, credibility, and transparency of academic publishing. Yet in 2025, peer review is under increasing pressure: growing submission volumes, tighter timelines, and the ethical complexities...
NEC XON expands in-country hybrid cloud capability across Africa
NEC XON has announced an Africa-wide extension of the in-country or hybrid cloud capability it recently launched with Emtel in Mauritius. The cloud capability gives enterprises and public institutions in Mauritius (and across the continent) access to secure, locally...
Java Developer
Java Developer: Contribute to design discussions and decisions on application architecture and development, algorithm design, highly-available application services, and reliable APIs; Implementing continuous integration practice.Required Skills:Diploma/ Degree in...
Investment Business Analyst
Investment Business AnalystCape Town (hybrid/on-site)Market-related Come drive transformation in Investments and Asset Management with exposure to diverse clients, complex projects and end-to-end investment operations, all within a secure, permanent role. Is this...
Java Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Java Developer: Contribute to design discussions and decisions on application architecture and development, algorithm design, highly-available application services, and reliable APIs; Implementing continuous integration practice.Required Skills:Diploma/ Degree in...
Investment Business Analyst – Western Cape Claremont
Investment Business AnalystCape Town (hybrid/on-site)Market-related Come drive transformation in Investments and Asset Management with exposure to diverse clients, complex projects and end-to-end investment operations, all within a secure, permanent role. Is this...
Senior Python Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton on a hybrid basis. The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for...
SharePoint Developer at GEMS
IntroductionThe position of SharePoint Developer is vacant. The SharePoint Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton on a hybrid basis. The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for...
SharePoint Developer at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of SharePoint Developer is vacant. The SharePoint Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head...
Database Migration Engineer (SQL) – Cloud & AWS Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Migration Engineer (SQL) to join a dynamic technology team driving large-scale cloud transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a technically strong, self-driven professional who thrives in mission-critical and...
BI Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a BI Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, and deliver...
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