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...

Children get switched on to AI

With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Global research from Kaspersky highlights a shift in children’s online behaviour, with growing...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

Tech talent prioritises hybrid working over pay

Salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain top AI and digital skills talent - more flexible ways of working have become the decisive factor for companies to attract the next generation of leaders, according to new research from International Workplace Group...

Enterprise GenAI apps face rising security risks as adoption grows

By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents per year - up from 9% in 2025 - according to Gartner. As organisations continue to build and integrate agentic AI applications using technologies...

Middle East conflict raises food input costs

While developments around the conflict in the Middle East remain unpredictable, the South African agricultural value chain is already being confronted with rising input costs, disrupted trade flow and heightened logistical risk. Loffie Brandt, sector executive for...

Africa Data Centres enhances Gauteng campuses

Africa Data Centres is boosting the connectivity of its Midrand and Samrand campuses in partnership with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks which will deliver high-speed, low-latency services through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre...

More South Africans are returning home

A growing number of South Africans abroad are returning home, bringing international experience, global networks and new perspectives with them. New research released as part of the Reverse Emigration Among South Africans report by The TEFL Academy  suggests that...

Payfast founder acquires iVeri

Jonathan Smit, the founder and former MD of Payfast, has acquired iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. “Payments keeps drawing me back because it is infrastructural in nature," Smit explains. "Trends come and go, but the need to move...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Growth for global PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62,8million units in the first quarter of 2026, a 4% increase from the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “The 4% year-over-year PC shipment growth in the first quarter of 2026 was artificially inflated,”...

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Private universities debut  in SA

In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No....

Talking still matters in an online world

The other day, I was trying to resolve a simple billing issue with an online subscription service, writes Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom. You know the kind of thing, the charge on the invoice didn’t match what I’d been billed the previous month, even though...

When cyber laws backfire …

Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses accountable. But today, it’s often doing the opposite - creating impossible trade-offs, punishing transparency, and turning defenders into accidental offenders. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of ...

How employers can respond to rising stress

Employee stress has been continually on the rise since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, making it a top priority for employers yet, mental health care continues to fall short. By Navlika Ratangee, MD of Lyra South Africa Despite 89% of employees globally...

AI paves the way for greener travel

As African businesses navigate the twin pressures of economic growth and climate responsibility, artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly revolutionising how – and why – we travel for work. In a region where fragmented infrastructure and complex travel logistics often...

Early engagement matters for cybersecurity in digital transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping industries. Organisations are investing in cloud, AI, and data analytics to drive growth and agility. By Gilchrist Mushwana, partner and national head of cybersecurity at BDO South Africa Yet, cybersecurity is often brought in too...

How under-siege retailers can fight cybercrime and fraud

So far in 2025, South African retailers are facing an unprecedented wave of cybercrime and fraud, as businesses battle a sophisticated and ever-evolving threat landscape. By Chandni Gopal, partner, Aaqilah Nagdee, senior associate, and Precious Maphupha, candidate...

A CX Hub could be your competitive advantage

Even as customer experience increasingly shifts from being a peripheral concern to being a foundational pillar of modern business strategy, many businesses are finding that their traditional customer service models and approaches are no longer meeting their needs. By...

Protect yourself from credit scams

Many South Africans are struggling with rising living costs and job insecurity. These pressures can leave even the most careful earners feeling desperate. Salem Nyati, consumer financial education specialist at Momentum Group, warns that fraudsters often target people...

The Black Friday remix: what 2025 will look like

In 2024, Black Friday stopped being an imported promo day in South Africa and started dictating terms. It was a supercharged, concentrated surge of shopping that reset expectations and rewired retail playbooks. By Rory Bosman, chief sales and marketing officer at...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

OverviewThis role is suited to a senior-level engineer with strong backend development expertise and exposure to high-volume, transactional systems. You'll play a key role in building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable systems, while contributing to architectural...

Native iOS Developer

Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...

Native iOS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...

Solutions Architect

One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...

Java Technical Lead

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...

Java Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

Senior Java Developer

Seeking a Senior Java Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. The role involves full-cycle development, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and support. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years of...

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