Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

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...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Growing shift to unified security systems across Africa

There is a growing shift across Africa towards modern, connected security infrastructure, according to new research from Genetec. The company says that findings from its State of Physical Security survey point to rising demand for unified security platforms that...

Uniform governance across AI agents will lead to their failure

Applying uniform governance to all AI agents, regardless of their autonomy level and scope, can lead to enterprise AI agent failure, says Gartner – and failures are most likely to occur when organisations fail to distinguish between an agent’s ability to act, and the...

Steady decline in high-severity cybersecurity incidents

In its latest research - Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report - Kaspersky Security Services specialists say there has been a noticeable decline in the percentage of high-severity incidents over the past few years. While 2021 recorded the highest proportion at...

Nedbank, Mastercard partner on digital payments

Nedbank and Mastercard partner on digital payments across Southern Africa Nedbank and Mastercard have a 10-year commercial agreement to bring enhanced digital payment experiences to customers and businesses across southern Africa. The agreement spans South Africa,...

Gig workers turn to ride-hailing

Ride-hailing is helping South Africans earn income, build financial independence and navigate a tough economic environment. These are among the findings from Bolt’s new Gig Economy Report that examines how digital platforms are reshaping livelihoods, with many South...

Amazon will buy Globalstar, expanding space-based connectivity

Amazon.com will acquired Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

The infrastructure project risks SA can’t afford to ignore

South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline - spanning transport, energy, water and urban development - is essential to economic growth and social resilience. But, as projects increase in scale and urgency, they are also becoming harder to deliver. Cost pressure, skills...

Beware scams linked to Booking.com breach

Following reports that Booking.com suffered a data breach exposing customer booking details, a cybersecurity expert warns this type of incident could significantly increase highly convincing travel scams. According to NordVPN’s Adrianus Warmenhoven, even limited data...

What you need to know about the SA’s draft AI policy

The publication of the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on 10 April 2026 signifies a transition from AI as a technical novelty to AI as a national strategic imperative. For business leaders, this policy acts as a strategic compass,...

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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...

Vertiv, Nvidia collaborate on 800 VDC platform designs

Vertiv has announced a milestone in its collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the next generation of AI factories, detailing its design maturity for 800 VDC power architectures. Building on its strategic alignment announced in May 2025, Vertiv has significantly...

Tether invests in Kotani Pay

Tether has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a crypto asset service provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. Kotani Pay has a growing network across Africaand the ability...

NetScout extends visibility into Kubernetes

NetScout Systems has announced an innovation aimed at meeting organisations’ increasing needs for comprehensive observability within complex cloud environments. With the ever-growing demands of large, multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments, organisations often face...

Zoho expands AI access

Zoho has launched a new agentic AI features across three key product categories: collaboration, customer experience, and human resources. The new capabilities are designed to help businesses enhance productivity, automate routine tasks, and focus on higher-value work....

Why you shouldn’t miss Dell Technologies Forum

Business-driven technology demands are evolving faster than ever. For IT decision makers navigating a complex digital landscape, staying ahead requires more than following trends, it takes strategic insight, proven solutions, and the confidence to drive...

Altron HealthTech to pilot SA’s first oncology companion app 

The last thing someone dealing with a life-threatening disease wants is the pain of endless administrative paperwork and confusion that arises when aspects of their care are not easily coordinated. Altron HealthTech is set to pilot a solution designed to minimise...

NEC XON and Mimosa aim to connect the unconnected

NEC XON has partnered with Mimosa Networks to accelerate digital inclusion by delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved and rural communities across Africa. The partnership has already secured a landmark deployment into four territories with one of...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role SummaryThe Scrum Master / Project Manager is responsible for enabling high-performing delivery teams on the by fostering effective Agile practices and ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring alignment between day-to-day execution and programme-level...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

The RoleWe are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in CI/CD, release automation, cloud infrastructure, and operational support across development, test, and production environments.You will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining reliable...

UI/UX Designer

Role SummaryThe UI/UX Designer is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment to drive the development of a high-quality mobile app. In this role, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of user-centred digital products. You will focus on executing design...

UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role SummaryThe UI/UX Designer is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment to drive the development of a high-quality mobile app. In this role, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of user-centred digital products. You will focus on executing design...

Business Analyst

Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Systems Analyst to join our dynamic software engineering team. The ideal candidate is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment to drive the development of a high-quality mobile app. This role...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Systems Analyst to join our dynamic software engineering team. The ideal candidate is expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment to drive the development of a high-quality mobile app. This role...

Business Analyst (Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly meticulous and forward-thinking Business Analyst is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company to fill a hands-on role supporting product development across all its domains. You'll help bridge business needs and technical delivery—ensuring we build...

Business Analyst (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:A highly meticulous and forward-thinking Business Analyst is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company to fill a hands-on role supporting product development across all its domains. You'll help bridge business needs and technical delivery—ensuring we build...

Business Analyst

A leading national retail organisation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join its dynamic team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who can translate business needs into practical solutions, drive process improvements, and support...

Lead Mobile Developer (Xamarin) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web and mobile technologies. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of solutions, and continuously evolves their...

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