AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority
A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...
Execs see AI value, but ROI is still elusive
More than eight out of 10 executives see value when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses, but just a quarter of them are seeing a return on investment (ROI). Almost all of those surveyed in a new Google Cloud report stated that AI agents...
How do South Africans spend their commute?
A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that, while South Africans travel in different ways, they also spend their commuting time differently. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 2 198 commuters and 100...
Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb
South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...
Address the gender pay gap by fixing the reward system behind it
Closing the gender pay gap requires moving beyond annual statistical reporting and addressing the underlying remuneration structures that create inequality in the first place. This is according to Lindiwe Sebesho, master reward specialist and executive committee...
AI fraud is outpacing banking defences
South Africans are increasingly being targeted by AI-generated fraudsters who sound just like bank employees. However, many local banks are still struggling with legacy tech, slow change processes, limited data visibility, and a risk that is growing faster than their...
AI inference costs set to soar
AI inference costs per agentic workflow will increase more than five-fold through 2028 according to Gartner. As AI products evolve from assistive features to multistep execution, product leaders face a new margin challenge with falling model prices subsidising more...
AI is making call centres more expensive
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has embraced AI as a technology capable of improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experiences, and supporting business growth. But inside South African call centres, the opposite is quietly happening,...
Jem secures $8,4m Series A to scale workforce management
Jem, the WhatsApp-based workforce management platform for deskless teams, has raised an $8,4-million Series A funding round led by global fintech investor Quona Capital. The investment will support Jem’s ongoing growth from an HR and benefits provider into a...
Industrialisation high on the SADC Summit agenda
Southern African leaders have agreed that industrialisation is key to the region’s success. Concluding the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held over the weekend in eThekwini, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said that, while it is important to...
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60-day rule means debit order disputes are simpler
From 13 April 2026, debit orders in South Africa will be disputable for up to 60 days – where the underlying service rules allow it. By Pieter Brand, head of product at Hyphen Both the South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority have...
Costs, timelines and stumbling blocks: What it takes to build an SOC
For most organisations planning to build a Security Operations Center (SOC), the question is no longer whether to invest, but what it will take to make it operational. The findings of Kaspersky’s global study reveal that behind seemingly similar plans, companies face...
Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care
Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. By Kerissa Varma, chief security advisor: Africa at Microsoft Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven...
How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing AI
AI commentary often falls into two extremes: The highly technical forecasts on one end, and lightweight takes on the latest viral demo on the other. But most people live in the space between – using AI daily while struggling to understand why it behaves the way it...
The perfect storm in African fintech
Africa is building one of the fastest-growing instant payment ecosystems in the world. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply and Mladen Čolić, head of fintech at TransUnion But while transaction speeds now move in seconds, fraud detection frameworks still operate in...
What investing in AI infrastructure means for the future of tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central driver of today’s digital economy. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies Behind the impressive breakthroughs in generative AI, natural language processing, and...
Digital transformation begins with a mindset
South African businesses continue to invest in digital platforms, automation, analytics and AI, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet many still struggle to convert that investment into sustained performance. Too often, technology changes, but operating...
Africa’s opportunity to shape the future of human-centred AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and public institutions worldwide. Yet the global conversation about AI still tends to follow the familiar narrative that the Global South lags while the most advanced economies race ahead,...
The chip shortage is quietly destabilising your balance sheet
Semiconductor volatility is no longer just a procurement issue, it’s a balance sheet risk. As PC and infrastructure pricing becomes increasingly unpredictable, sudden price increases and shrinking discounts are putting direct pressure on capital allocation strategies....
The essential tech trends for African SMEs
In 2026, African small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will be defined by their digital capabilities, writes Dumi Moyo, marketing director at SAP Africa. Foundational capabilities such as cloud, business AI, and ERP running on clean-core data strategies will be...
IT Programme Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of Role The IT Programme Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, strategic technology programmes. This role oversees multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effective...
SAP Business Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP SuccessFactors Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape Contract Type: Full-time Role OverviewThe SAP SuccessFactors Business Analyst bridges...
IT Programme Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Summary of Role The IT Programme Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, strategic technology programmes. This role oversees multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effective...
SAP Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP SuccessFactors Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape Contract Type: Full-time Role OverviewThe SAP SuccessFactors Business Analyst bridges...
Network Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational administration, availability, performance, and documentation of the network infrastructure across all sites. This role ensures stable, secure, and efficient network services while meeting agreed...
IT Technical Specialist at QES
Senior Technical Specialist - IBM Content Services Platforms ?? Location: Cape Town North (Hybrid) ?? Contract: 12-Month Independent Contract About the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Technical Specialist to join a dynamic...
Automation Engineer at Rosstone – Eastern Cape Kariega
iOCO OKS is preparing for an exciting new product development initiative and is expanding its team with exceptional engineering talent. We are seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-performance automotive environments and enjoy contributing to full...
Big Data Engineer (Senior)
Our client is seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer to build and optimise large-scale data platforms that support advanced analytics, machine learning, and enterprise data products. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-volume data processing solutions within a...
Big Data Engineer (Senior) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer to build and optimise large-scale data platforms that support advanced analytics, machine learning, and enterprise data products. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-volume data processing solutions within a...
Cybersecurity Engineer / Specialist – 12-Month Contract (3 Month Probation)
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer / Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, subject to a 3-month probation period. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the cybersecurity control environment that supports...
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