Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing
Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...
Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform designed to boost South Africa as a global destination for international conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments and major cultural and...
Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever
A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...
Workers are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out
There’s a powerful new shift in worker behaviour: the rise of "Job Hugging". ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over satisfaction, holding tightly to the security of their current job while quietly...
Valentine’s spend expected to rise
FNB expects higher customer spending around Valentine’s Day in 2026, supported by the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday, giving consumers a full weekend to celebrate. The extended timing is expected to drive increased spend across dining, travel,...
Typo domains target top brands
Digital squatting has reached unprecedented levels, with cybercriminals registering thousands of lookalike domains designed to impersonate the world’s most recognisable brands. New research by Decodo analysed domain permutations for 20 popular brands visited in...
Don’t be a victim in the month of love
February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But, while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern...
NASA tracks glacial changes
For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...
Safer Internet Day: Tips for safe and effective online learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital...
OADC buys seven data centres from NTT Data
Kathy Gibson reports - Open Access Data Centres (OADC), part of the WIOCC group of companies, has acquired seven South African data centres from NTT Data. The data centres, in Bryanston, Parklands, Cape Town, Umhlanga, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and East London, were part...
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AI can transform opportunities for women and youth
As we observe Women's Month, it’s a critical time for corporate South Africa to reflect on our progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and to strategically plan for a future where every individual can thrive. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations...
Payroll is still a career for humans
Does solving business problems with creative ideas motivate you? Are you inspired by deadlines and accurate results? Do you like working with people as much as numbers? These questions paint a specific picture for a specific role: people who manage payrolls. When most...
Investec and Visa extend partnership
Investec and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership for a further five years, reaffirming a relationship that has spanned more than 28 years. This renewal aims to accelerate the development of best-in-class digital banking solutions and continue driving...
The BPO margin crisis no one wants to talk about
With the outsourcing space becoming increasingly cutthroat, BPOs find themselves trapped in a relentless race to the bottom. Aggressive pricing demands from clients and undercutting by low-cost competitors leave local operators with no choice but to sacrifice margins...
Smarter CX starts with a smarter knowledge base
AI is a powerful tool for customer experience solutions, and the results it can achieve relatively quickly are worth serious attention from any business interested in staying competitive. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream The flipside to this is that the incredible...
Could retrospective analysis be a secret weapon against APTs?
Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger attack surface for threat actors to exploit. In this environment, one capability proving to be a game-changer for local...
Trend Micro adds digital twin technology
Trend Micro has unveiled a new cyber resilience model that reinvents how enterprises approach proactive security. Trend’s Digital Twin capabilities will empower enterprises to simulate real-world cyber threats, validate their defenses, and adapt policies in real time...
Hytera supports comms upgrade for Joburg
Hytera Communications South Africa has partnered with the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to improve communication. These public safety agencies previously relied solely on a third party...
Agentic AI will redefine the work we do
There’s no doubt that Agentic AI will transform contact centres, writes Kevin McGachy, head of AI solutions at Sabio Group. What’s less clear – and rarely acknowledged head-on – is how much of that transformation will impact the size, shape, and role of the human...
Corporate SA must rethink degree-based hiring
In a country with 4,9-million unemployed youth, South Africa’s fixation on degrees as a gateway to meaningful employment is not just outdated but actively holding the economy back. That is the view of Sandra Pretorius, GM of Afri Training Institute (ATI), who says it...
Solutions Architect
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Solutions Architect (Contract) to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Own end-to-end...
Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Solutions Architect (Contract) to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Own end-to-end...
Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We help clients design and implement seamless, scalable integration solutions across complex enterprise...
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Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Engineer for an in-office role based at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in...
Senior Systems Developer
The Senior Systems Developer will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and user centric systems platforms to support our clients consulting, reporting, and SaaS functions. This role is critical in driving our clients transformation into a high-growth,...
Front-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced Frontend Developer with strong expertise in .NET and Blazor to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for web-based business applications. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable, and responsive frontend...
FullStack .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants to make impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. Key Responsibilities:Architect, develop, and maintain modern applications using .NET Core, C#, and Web API...
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