SA’s unemployment figure looks grim
South Africa saw an increase of 345 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8,5-million according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q2: 2026 released today. During the period, there was a decrease of 16 000 in the number of employed persons to...
Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap
South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...
Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission
The newly-launched AI for Good Global Commission aims to define practical pathways to strengthen trust, expand access and unlock AI's potential to solve real-world challenges at the speed the technology demands. Launched by Rwanda's president Paul Kagame, Salesforce...
Google Play launches $1m fund for African game developers
Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1-million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and...
African airlines buck global passenger trends
During May 2026, African airlines bucked a global trend to increase passenger demand and capacity. This is according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the airline passenger market, based on comparative year-on-year (y-o-y)...
Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA
As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...
What businesses must do about AARTO
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act officially came into force in 62 municipalities on 1 July, and will extend to a further 151 municipalities later this year. The demerit point system will follow in 2027. For businesses operating...
ISPA wants Internet blocking to be part of a clear framework
ISPA has released a position paper on Internet blocking. It details the technical challenges inherent in requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block end users from accessing Internet content while reminding all of us that we live in a democracy that respects...
Calls for intervention as cable crackdown halted
South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), the JSE-listed manufacturer of compliant low-voltage electrical cables, has expressed deep concern over the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) decision to halt its programme aimed at restricting substandard imports. This follows...
Visual prompt injection vulnerability bypasses AI guardrails
DeepKeep has discovered a new class of visual prompt injection vulnerability. Dubbed “InkJect” - a nod to the hidden “ink” within images used to inject malicious instructions – it affects leading visual language models (VLMs), including OpenAI's GPT-5.2, GPT-5.4 Mini...
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Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI agents
We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift in...
What to expect from crypto in 2026
The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. By Christo de Wit, country manager at Luno Bitcoin climbed above $95 000...
Equipping the youth in today’s job market
Young people make up more than half of the world’s population and are widely recognised as a driving force behind innovation and social change. Yet in South Africa, they remain the most excluded from opportunity. Nowhere is this more visible than in the moment after...
Mesh vs repeaters vs extenders: what’s the difference?
You can have a blazing-fast fibre line and still struggle with buffering, laggy Zoom calls, or “no signal” in the back bedroom. That’s because fibre is only the internet pipe coming into your home - what really determines your day-to-day experience is how well that...
How do we define a smart city in SA?
In recent years, the term “smart city” has become a buzzword attached to various developments across the country. By Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild But what does it really mean? Contrary to popular belief, a smart city is not defined by how much technology has been...
How to future-proof the human developer
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continue to reshape industries, one question dominates the conversation: Will AI take my job? At Dariel Software, the question is different. The company believes it’s not about if AI will change the developer’s...
Cash buyers lose, opex wins, as PC price inflation arrives
PC prices are expected to rise as component supply tightens and manufacturers shift their focus toward higher‑margin, AI‑capable devices. This puts immediate pressure on IT budgets that are already strained. For many organisations, the challenge is no longer just...
‘I have nothing to hide’ is the most comfortable lie in cybersecurity
International Data Privacy Day (28 January) usually brings a wave of advice about passwords and privacy settings. Most of us tune it out. We fall back on the comfortable, dangerous cop-out: "I am boring. I have nothing to hide." Richard Ford, chief technology officer...
A smarter way to cool homes this summer
With summer temperatures climbing, South African households face a familiar dilemma: how to stay cool without the electricity bill skyrocketing. For many, the default strategy is to run the air conditioner at full blast until the room is freezing, then switch it off...
TCL deepens partnership with Arsenal
TCL has announced Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as its brand ambassador. TCL recently teamed up with Arsenal and Bukayo Saka with the launch of ‘Inspire Greatness, Together’, a new campaign that celebrates how football brings people together through moments on and off the...
SAP Functional Consultant (SAP FICO) 3227
Fair knowledge across all SAP modules.Initial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging.The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...
Support Engineer
Are you a technically curious Support Engineer who enjoys solving complex ICT challenges and helping businesses stay connected and secure? Join a Centurion-based technology company delivering secure communication solutions where innovation, expertise and people come...
SAP Functional Consultant (SAP FICO) 3227 – Gauteng Johannesburg
Fair knowledge across all SAP modules.Initial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging.The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...
Support Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a technically curious Support Engineer who enjoys solving complex ICT challenges and helping businesses stay connected and secure? Join a Centurion-based technology company delivering secure communication solutions where innovation, expertise and people come...
Data Engineer (Senior) 1010
Building ambitious AI features that help the clients to operate IT more efficiently.ServiceNow-based custom application development.Development in other agentic frameworks like N8N or custom AI framework.Review and streamline existing code.Conception and development...
SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Be the Backbone of Business-Critical DataAre you a detail-oriented database professional who thrives on keeping data secure, accessible, and performing at its best? Join a dynamic organisation where you'll play a vital role in managing and optimizing the databases...
UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a UX/UI Designer passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences?We are seeking UX/UI Designers for future opportunities across Banking, FinTech, Telecommunications, and Technology sectors. You will be considered for opportunities involving customer...
C ++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Design, develop, and optimize software for high-performance signal processing applications.Develop, test, and maintain robust, low-latency network communication protocols using high-speed TCP/UDP.Lead system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Support existing data pipelines. Identify areas for optimising existing data pipelines. Structure data into compliance standards through metadata governance. Follow proper development life cycles as agreed within the team. Maintain code repositories.Minimum...
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, OpenAI’s APIs) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Strategy, Services, and Technology partner in the online Education space seeks the coding talents of a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer whose core role will be to design, build & maintain several agent-based web applications built using...
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