Local expertise puts AI to work in East Africa
By Kathy Gibson – East African companies are seizing on the myriad benefits that artificial intelligence (AI) has to offer – but it’s vital that they do so in a considered manner that achieves their productivity goals while safeguarding their corporate systems. With...
Omnisient named as an African startup to watch
Bloomberg has named South African-founded fintech Omnisient one of its African Startups to Watch in 2026, recognising the company’s work in helping banks and insurers assess people who are excluded from affordable financial services because they lack traditional...
ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub
UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...
Free SA cautions against overregulating AI
Free SA has made an initial submission to Parliament opposing elements of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy that risk burdening innovation with excessive bureaucracy, compliance costs and expanded state control. While the draft policy correctly recognises the...
AI is taking an interest in your fitness routine
On average, each January sees a 23% increase in fitness search interest - and April brings the second climb of 13% as people prepare for summer. However, a new study from Surfshark reveals that the digital fitness boom comes with a hidden cost: popular apps collect...
Developing countries launch first-ever borrowers’ platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...
Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends
Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...
Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge
The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...
Africa urged to up refining amid energy disruptions
Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar as global supply disruptions brought about by the Gulf war highlight a need for a strategic re-thinking of African energy systems. With over 600-million people living without access to electricity, 900-million people...
CEOs convert disruption into competitive advantage
An already complex workforce transformation is accelerating – with AI adoption reshaping talent strategies and fueling a surge in deal-making as companies try to adapt to a rapidly evolving economic landscape. This is according to the latest Oliver Wyman Forum’s CEO...
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Hisense SA opens premium brand store
Hisense SA is opening its first premium brand store in South Africa this November for Black Friday, at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town. From 1 November, shoppers will get to enjoy exclusive in-store promotions, interactive product demonstrations,...
FNB partners with Reunyte to retrieve unclaimed benefits
First National Bank (FNB) is partnering with Reunyte previously known as Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits, an unclaimed benefits-tracing fintech company. This platform, which is now available to all FNB customers and RMB Private bank clients, is designed to address...
Centennial Schools team shines at World Student Championship
The Centennial Schools eSports team excelled at this year’s inaugural World Student Championships in Malta, held from 8–11 October. Competing against 72 schools from across the globe, Centennial Schools was the only South African school to participate in this...
Datacentrix recognised among country’s top PMOs
Datacentrix’s project management office (PMO) was recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ and runner-up for PMO of the Year by Project Management Institute (PMI) South Africa, at its PM Summit and Prestige Awards 2025. “Being recognised by PMI South Africa at a national...
Vox re-enters the security arena with Sophos
Vox has announced the launch of its new cybersecurity division in partnership with Sophos. The move is a response to a growing need in the market. Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated and frequent in South Africa with the country remaining one of Africa’s most...
Kyocera strengthens ECM offering with Square 9 launch
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the addition of Square 9 to its solutions portfolio, expanding its enterprise content management (ECM) capabilities to help businesses digitise, automate, and secure their content more efficiently. Square 9...
Smart ways to cut mobile data usage and stretch your budget
Mobile data prices have fallen in South Africa over the past few years, but many users still have a limited budget. At the same time, we’re using more data than ever before for work and personal apps. But the good news is that you can cut back on mobile data without...
How SA businesses can safeguard themselves from cybersecurity breaches
Cybercriminal activity in South Africa surged by 14% between July 2024 and July 2025, according to Check Point Research’s Global Threat Intelligence Report. This rising threat affects businesses of all sizes, with recent cyberattacks on state-owned airline South...
Paratus opens in Rwanda
Paratus Group has opened an office in Rwanda to provide and install Starlink services. Paratus was awarded the African distributorship of Starlink global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite services in 2023, enabling the Group to offer cutting-edge satellite connectivity...
Lagging banks could get caught by Travel Rule complexities
As regulators in South Africa and across the continent move to enforce the Travel Rule, local banks are lagging on implementing the requirements and, if they don’t move quickly, they could face severe, but unnecessary consequences. The rapid evolution of digital...
Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...
SALT Graduate Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The SAAO, in partnership with SALT, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Graduate Engineer Software Engineering/ Diagnostics and Control Systems to join our Software Engineering Team based in Cape Town.The...
Online Administrator at PnP
Role SummaryTo support the organization by efficiently managing employee schedules, maintaining accurate workforce data, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and assisting with key HR administrative functions. The Workforce Administrator plays a vital role in...
SALT Graduate Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The SAAO, in partnership with SALT, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Graduate Engineer Software Engineering/ Diagnostics and Control Systems to join our Software Engineering Team based in Cape Town. The...
Online Administrator at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryTo support the organization by efficiently managing employee schedules, maintaining accurate workforce data, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and assisting with key HR administrative functions. The Workforce Administrator plays a vital role in...
SALT Graduate Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The SAAO, in partnership with SALT, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Graduate Engineer Software Engineering/ Diagnostics and Control Systems to join our Software Engineering Team based in Cape Town. The...
Senior Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
The main purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial, factual and geopolitical data with specific emphasis on sanctions, financial and other, to assist with identifying...
Security Engineer
Role Description:Design, implement and maintain enterprise cybersecurity frameworksEnsure regulatory compliance and protect organisational assetsSupport cloud, network and physical security environments Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and manage security controls across...
Senior Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The main purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial, factual and geopolitical data with specific emphasis on sanctions, financial and other, to assist with identifying...
Security Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role Description:Design, implement and maintain enterprise cybersecurity frameworksEnsure regulatory compliance and protect organisational assetsSupport cloud, network and physical security environments Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and manage security controls across...
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