The stark state of SA’s infrastructure and the hidden business risk
South Africa loses nearly half (47,3%) of all municipal water supplied through leaks, infrastructure failures, and other non-revenue losses, while copper theft is estimated to cost the economy more than R45-billion a year, and road maintenance backlogs exceed...
Inflation expectations cause for optimism
The Bureau of Economic Research at Stellenbosch University has released its third-quarter survey on inflation expectations and, writes Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services, it was quite encouraging. First, the overall survey results showed unchanged...
IBM and NASA debut open source AI model for lunar exploration
IBM and NASA have announced the open-source release of the NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available. Trained on an extensive lunar observation dataset curated by IBM...
Record soil moisture, dam levels could soften El Niño impact
While the return of El Niño conditions is expected to increase climate risks for South African agriculture during the 2026/27 summer production season, the sector is entering the cycle from one of its strongest starting positions in recent years. “El Niño is typically...
Memory shortage drives external enterprise revenue up
The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market continued its sharp acceleration in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $10,3-billion in vendor revenue, a 33,6% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage...
Research unlocks new insights into the hidden health of Africa’s giraffes
With their long necks, distinctive limbs and ornamented heads, giraffes are among Africa’s most iconic megafauna. Yet, despite being reasonably well studied in terms of their biology and ecology, remarkably little is known about pathologies and developmental...
Audit functions use AI, but many lack a formal strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in audit functions is nearly universal, with 93% of audit leaders reporting some level of AI use, according to a webinar poll by Gartner. The survey of 161 chief audit executives (CAEs), conducted in May 2026, also highlighted a...
Digital Parks Africa expands into Nigeria
Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business in association with the Master Power Technologies, is expanding into West Africa with the development of a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Menno Parsons, Digital Parks Africa’s founder and CEO,...
Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis
A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...
Apple aims to mainstream foldable smartphones with iPhone Duo
Following the launch of Apple’s first foldable smartphone – the iPhone Duo – Amanda Mitchell, senior analyst, Telecoms practice, Technology at Globaldata, is under no illusions about the company’s intentions. “The move signals Apple’s intent to put its brand gravity...
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The future of AI in SA must be built, not imported
South Africa has learned repeatedly that access to strategic infrastructure and control over it are not the same thing. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa From mining and electricity to rail and telecommunications networks, the country’s economic trajectory...
Mukuru Wallet adds card for Botswana customers
Mukuru launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana. Linked to the Mukuru Wallet, this new offering expands its functionality and enables customers to make secure, cashless payments for everyday purchases directly from their Wallet balance. With the Mukuru...
Samsung Wallet makes everyday payments faster and simpler
Samsung is making everyday payments more convenient with the introduction of Scan to Pay provided by EFT Corp, a new QR payment feature now available within Samsung Wallet. Designed to make in-store transactions fast, seamless and secure, Scan to Pay gives Galaxy...
Mamor Capital Ventures secures R300m to back SA tech businesses
Mamor Capital Ventures has reached a R300-million first close for Fund 1, providing the black women-owned and managed venture capital firm with the capital to begin investing in post-revenue South African technology businesses as it continues raising towards a target...
Don’t panic – rather get the structure right
The emergence of AI as a threat actor and the growing list of vulnerabilities and risks is rattling boardrooms globally. But Caesar Tonkin, MD of Armata Cyber Security, believes it’s not time to panic - it’s time to structure. The statistics and numbers associated...
Westcon-Comstor expands Dorio Bowes’ role in MEA
Westcon-Comstor has announced the appointment of Dorio Bowes as director of Comstor Southern Africa and MEA Alliance Lead, expanding his responsibilities to include strategic alliance engagement across the Middle East and Africa. Bowes, who currently leads the Comstor...
AI could drive SA’s entrepreneurial future
Entrepreneurship is a significant part of South Africa’s economy, supporting economic activity, employment and innovation across formal and informal markets. For many entrepreneurs, the environment in which they operate is changing quickly. Technology has...
How the channel can unlock new value in industrial automation
Traditionally, automation partnerships centred on clear deliverables, identifying requirements, supplying the right equipment, and ensuring reliable support. Today, it is changing into a more advisory-led model that complements the new era of industrial automation...
Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing
A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...
SA’s e-commerce boom hides a profit crisis
South Africa’s e-commerce sector is booming. The market is on track to surpass R130-billion in turnover this year. Local online sales are growing at roughly 20% and the sector handles over 100-million shipments annually. According to World Wide Worx, online shopping...
Intermediate Software Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction We are looking for an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our dynamic telecommunications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing secure, scalable software...
Application Development Manager
Job description:As an Application Development Manager, you will bridge people leadership, technical delivery and business outcomes across multiple agile squads operating within the company's Agile Delivery Model (ADM). You will manage cloud-native development...
Intermediate Software Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are looking for an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our dynamic telecommunications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing secure, scalable software...
Application Development Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:As an Application Development Manager, you will bridge people leadership, technical delivery and business outcomes across multiple agile squads operating within the company's Agile Delivery Model (ADM). You will manage cloud-native development...
IT Project Manager (Wrike, Planisware, Jira) (PE Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Lead complex, cross-functional technology and business transformation projects from initiation through post-implementation review as the next IT Project Manager wanted to join the team of a PE-based global Logistics Operation. You will be accountable for...
Business Analyst (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client is looking for a highly experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic technology environment and deliver high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives. The role has a strong focus on...
IT Project Manager (Wrike, Planisware, Jira) (PE Hybrid) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
ENVIRONMENT:Lead complex, cross-functional technology and business transformation projects from initiation through post-implementation review as the next IT Project Manager wanted to join the team of a PE-based global Logistics Operation. You will be accountable for...
Business Analyst (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is looking for a highly experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic technology environment and deliver high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives. The role has a strong focus on...
Full Stack Web Developer – (Onsite – CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is looking for a Full Stack Web Developer who will be responsible for the ongoing development, optimisation, maintenance and technical performance of their e-commerce website and related digital platforms.The primary focus of this position is to...
Specialist Software Engineer (Python)
Specialist Software EngineerCambridge, UK | HybridJoin a cutting-edge R&D team developing next-generation cybersecurity technology designed to tackle sophisticated, real-world threats. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on...
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