Technology sovereignty will advance slowly through 2030
Global technology sovereignty - a country’s ability to develop, operate, and secure critical technologies independently of foreign governments’ influence - will evolve slowly over the next five years, according to Forrester’s Global Sovereignty Forecast, 2025 to 2030....
Drop in job postings signals more selective hiring processes
The global job market experienced a decline in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with job postings down by 2,3% QoQ, according to GlobalData, suggesting that employers adopted a more cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty and rapid AI adoption. GlobalData’s...
June saw PMI decline
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 3.5 points to 47.3 in June, returning below the neutral 50-point mark after remaining in expansionary territory during April and May. The decline reflects softer demand conditions across the manufacturing sector, although easing...
Social enterprise wins innovation award
A South African social enterprise is showing that artificial intelligence (AI) can transform how society understands and solves complex social challenges. Khulisa Social Solutions has been named Best Social Impact Organisation 2026 – South Africa and received the...
Entrepreneurial intentions are up – but so are business failures
The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, with almost one in five adults now intending to launch a venture within three years. Early-stage activity has also surged, from 11,1% to 14,7%. But fewer of those businesses...
Executive shakeout at Tarsus
After little more than a year at the helm, Emile Burger, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned. Emmanouil Revmatas, who joined the distributor as GM in October last year, has been appointed as interim CEO. Burger, who was previously CFO of Tarsus, succeeded channel...
Google unveils new African investments
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every level of the economy, we need to guard against letting the digital divide extend to becoming the AI divide. That’s the word from James Manyika, senior...
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...
Ramaphosa urges Africa to take control of its AI destiny
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - For too long Africa has had to play digital catchup, dependent on the technologies of more industrialised nations. But the artificial intelligence (AI) era gives the continent an opportunity to take...
Urgent reform needed to unlock SA’s startup potential
South Africa’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground, but it continues to fall behind global and regional peers on regulatory efficiency, capital formation, and access to international markets. This is according to a new report by SiMODiSA, in partnership with Allan...
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Human behaviour, not AI, will determine who wins in 2026
As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and more specifically, human...
The green transition’s hidden risk
As we celebrate the International Day of Clean Energy, South Africa’s energy grid stands at the cusp of a historic transformation. By Martin Fernandes, business development manager (Africa): operational technology at Fortinet Distributed renewable generation at...
Next wave of infrastructure investment must include people, not just platforms
As countries push ahead with digital transformation, infrastructure planning is evolving. It is no longer only about connectivity and platforms; it is also about building the skills pipeline that allows citizens and businesses to use technology effectively and...
How 2026 will stitch together the future of payments
Looking back on the payments industry in 2025, the year was defined by the long-anticipated completion of SWIFT’s global migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard, as well as the “summer of digital currencies” - where discussions around stablecoins and other...
Why you must train your AI agents just as hard as your employees
As Data Privacy Day approaches (28 January 2026), the conversation around protecting information has shifted yet again. For years, the mantra was simple: train your people. But in 2026, the workforce has expanded. We have arrived at a point where we are managing the...
The case for cloud-native platforms powered by AI
The complexity introduced by digital platforms, cloud, and digitised systems, isn’t a sign of failure or lack of planning. It comes down to how platforms have struggled to keep pace with the speed at which business operations are changing. The converging forces of AI...
Integrity beyond compliance: the growth foundation for South Africa’s SMMEs
In an era of volatility and shifting expectations, trust has become the cornerstone of business resilience. By Surinder Sond vice-president: sustainability at Sage For South Africa’s SMBs, sustainability is more than environmental stewardship – it is a holistic...
Real estate businesses need to digitise or get left behind
Property technology (proptech) has disrupted real estate by digitising processes and enhancing data-driven decisions, forcing a traditionally slow industry to evolve towards greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Michael Lenz, CEO, TransBridj, says that...
Building SA’s next chapter through sustainable infrastructure
As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, moving...
What business travellers need in 2026 – and how to make it happen
Business travel in 2025 had its challenges – and a level of complexity that's following us into the new year. For Mummy Mafojane, GM of FCM South Africa, it's why business travellers are now craving simplicity above all else. “After years of uncertainty, geopolitical...
Business Intelligence Analyst II
Business Intelligence Analyst IIDescription:Provide specific insights into all the functions of the Group in order to enable informed decision making at all levels.The resourceThe resource we are looking for should be certified in both Power BI and Data Engineering,...
Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Java Engineer with strong Data Engineering. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data retention,...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Design Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning:Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.Design solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.Ensure design patterns used are increasing the...
Business Intelligence Analyst II – Gauteng Sandton
Business Intelligence Analyst IIDescription:Provide specific insights into all the functions of the Group in order to enable informed decision making at all levels.The resourceThe resource we are looking for should be certified in both Power BI and Data Engineering,...
Technology Architect (Data Centre) contract (TB)
Project: Supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and management of the data centre environment on as and when required basis. Main job functions:Responsible for designing and governing the end-to-end technology architecture for data centre projects, ensuring the...
Technical Test Analyst
Technical Test Analyst (Reference # 24618)Pretoria Minimum RequirementsMatricTertiary QualificationISTQB Certification2+ years' experience: QA, API testing, test automation, use of Jira, Confluence and XRAY Overview of Position Participation in the Development Process...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you an experienced Senior Back-End Developer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join a high-performing Agile team where you'll build scalable enterprise solutions, work with modern technologies, and contribute to innovative, large-scale projects.If you're...
Technology Architect (Data Centre) contract (TB) – Gauteng Gauteng
Project: Supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and management of the data centre environment on as and when required basis. Main job functions:Responsible for designing and governing the end-to-end technology architecture for data centre projects, ensuring the...
Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens
Technical Test Analyst (Reference # 24618)Pretoria Minimum RequirementsMatricTertiary QualificationISTQB Certification2+ years' experience: QA, API testing, test automation, use of Jira, Confluence and XRAY Overview of Position Participation in the Development Process...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you an experienced Senior Back-End Developer looking for your next exciting challenge? Join a high-performing Agile team where you'll build scalable enterprise solutions, work with modern technologies, and contribute to innovative, large-scale projects.If you're...
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