Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

How to stay safe on X Money

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk’s mission to turn X into an “everything app” has just launched. Scammers are likely already preparing social engineering campaigns to trap users. Under the X Money rules of engagement, only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for up...

Chinese brands dominate in EV growth

Electronic vehicle (EV) adoption is maturing into a structural trend rather than a short-term reaction. This is the headline finding from a new OLX study, “The Great Acceleration: East Meets Electric”, which examines consumer demand for electric vehicles across five...

Master Power Technologies opens R50m Customer Experience Centre

Master Power Technologies (MPT) has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, housed at its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has grown from its origins as a uninterruptible power supply (UPS)...

Enterprise storage shakes off its slump

The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market delivered a sharp acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $9,2-billion in vendor revenue - a 22,7% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems...

Blockchain venture funding gains traction in Africa

Africa's blockchain industry is entering a new phase of economic relevance. This is according to the fifth edition of the CV VC African Blockchain Report, published in association with Absa Group. Blockchain accounts for 5,3% of all African funding Pan-African led...

Corporate redefinition demands versatile C-suite leaders

Rapid market change, technological disruption, and economic pressures are causing South African companies to no longer be content with incremental improvements to their core operations. To unlock new avenues for growth, businesses are increasingly diversifying by...

Urgent call to unlock youth potential in agriculture 

While agriculture remains one of the country’s most critical yet under‑utilised sectors for job creation, entrepreneurship and long-term economic inclusion, young people continue to enter the farming industry at far lower rates than required to secure the future of...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

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Schneider Electric partners with McLaren Racing

Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. Schneider and...

Streaming trends to watch in 2026

New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...

Over-provisioning is the silent budget killer in IT

In a business environment defined by volatility and the constant pressure to do more with less, South African organisations are leaking capital through a common but often overlooked channel. According to Dominique Yeates, head of product operations at Qwerti,...

Connectivity the essential tool powering learning

As thousands of students return to school with fresh notebooks and new ambitions, reliable connectivity will be essential to sustaining learning and opportunity well beyond the first term. In 2026, high-speed, uncapped internet has become as fundamental as stationery...

MSSPs key to SaaS data resilience in the hybrid workplace

The hybrid workplace has fundamentally reshaped how organisations operate. Businesses now depend on software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms and cloud-based tools to collaborate, share, and store critical business data. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager at Galix...

Fintech drives financial wellness through responsible BNPL

As economic pressure mounts and the cost of living continues to rise, South Africans are seeking new ways to balance their monthly budgets without falling deeper into debt. Within this landscape, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) models are rapidly reshaping how consumers...

Human behaviour, not AI, will determine who wins in 2026

As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and more specifically, human...

The green transition’s hidden risk

As we celebrate the International Day of Clean Energy, South Africa’s energy grid stands at the cusp of a historic transformation. By Martin Fernandes, business development manager (Africa): operational technology at Fortinet Distributed renewable generation at...

How 2026 will stitch together the future of payments

Looking back on the payments industry in 2025, the year was defined by the long-anticipated completion of SWIFT’s global migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard, as well as the “summer of digital currencies” - where discussions around stablecoins and other...

BI/Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a BI/Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing team based in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and hands-on professional who thrives in a data-focused environment and enjoys building scalable analytics and data solutions. Key...

Systems Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Deliver systems with verified performance and quality through executing system and data analysis in support of design, qualification and commissioning of telescopes and guest instruments, by analysing performance requirements, providing inputs to...

BI/Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a BI/Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing team based in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and hands-on professional who thrives in a data-focused environment and enjoys building scalable analytics and data solutions. Key...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Key Responsibilities: Deliver systems with verified performance and quality through executing system and data analysis in support of design, qualification and commissioning of telescopes and guest instruments, by analysing performance requirements, providing inputs to...

Senior Software Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team based in Pretoria (in-office). This role focuses on building and maintaining Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and energy management systems within a technical, product-driven...

Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine Minder

Job Title: Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine MinderDepartment: Manufacturing / Print ProductionLocation: DurbanEmployment Type: Full-timeClosing Date: 31 July 2026About UsStratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team based in Pretoria (in-office). This role focuses on building and maintaining Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and energy management systems within a technical, product-driven...

Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine Minder – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Sheetfed and Web Offset Machine MinderDepartment: Manufacturing / Print ProductionLocation: DurbanEmployment Type: Full-timeClosing Date: 31 July 2026About UsStratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and...

Full Stack Developer (Javascript/Typescript)

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) to join a high-performance consulting delivery team working across multiple client environments. This role offers exposure to complex, production-grade systems across various industries, with...

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Platform Modernisation & Architecture: Define and lead the migration from JSP-based frontends to a modern frontend architecture.Evaluate frameworks, build proof-of-concepts, and deliver incremental improvements without disrupting production.Assess and drive...

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