Half of South Africans ‘politically homeless’ as local elections loom
As South Africa gears up for local government elections (no date set, but required by law to take place between 2 November 2026 and 31 January 2027), new Ipsos research reveals a nation grappling with political disconnection: nearly half (47%) of South Africans say no...
Kaspersky warns that Coruna is part of Operation Triangulation cyberespionage
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has conducted a code-level analysis of Coruna's exploits and determined that the kit is a direct, updated iteration of the framework that was at least partially used in the Operation Triangulation cyberespionage...
Blackwell Ultra delivers better performance, cost savings
The Nvidia Blackwell platform has been widely adopted by leading inference providers such as Baseten, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI and Together AI to reduce cost per token by up to 10x. Now, the Nvidia Blackwell Ultra platform is taking this momentum further for agentic...
Araxi to acquire Pay@ in R1bn deal
Araxi has agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Pay@ Group for R1-billion. Pay@ is ab end-to-end provider of integrated B2B payments solutions with B2C capabilities, with over 9 000 retailer locations, 150 000 mobile point-of-sale (POS) payment points, millions...
MTN to buy out tower operator
In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...
These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...
AI, resilience, growth key for financial services CEOa
Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is the headline finding from KPMG’s...
Stablecoins make their way into everyday use
A new global study reveals that stablecoins are no longer niche, but are becoming a practical, everyday form of money being used around the world for everything from getting paid to buying goods and services. BVNK’s Stablecoin Utility Report, which surveyed over 4 600...
Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms
The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...
As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
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RS South Africa partners with Qhubeka to empower learners
RS South Africa has partnered with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, to make a difference in the lives of South African learners. Through its bicycle donation initiative, 354 bicycles have been distributed to date, empowering students to access education...
Companies rethink putting all their eggs in one tech basket
The recent wave of Microsoft SharePoint breaches, allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has brought a stark reality into sharp focus: Being “all-in” with one big tech vendor doesn’t guarantee safety or resilience. In fact, it can make you a bigger...
Is SA ready for the connected TV tipping point?
As audiences move from broadcast to CTV, the real question is when local advertisers will catch up. By Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa For decades, television was the heavyweight of media spend. If you wanted mass reach, you bought primetime TV. Simple....
Get the basics right to unlock social infrastructure funding
At first glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. By Lloyd Wallace, technical director and expertise lead: infrastructure advisory at Zutari The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According...
Businesses can turn digital ambition into real impact
South African businesses are not short on digital ambition. Most already have access to tools like document automation, visitor management and smart lockers. Marcell Otto, product manager: digital services at Ricoh South Africa But having the tools is not the same as...
What to do when work isn’t working for you
You go to work every morning and somehow you get through the day. You get enough done to avoid getting into trouble with your boss. But the spark has gone, and every day seems like a grind. No longer do you go above-and-beyond or speak up in meetings. You might not...
Modernise to the latest AI PC technology – and thrive in the new era of work
As the end of life for Windows 10 approaches, many organisations are wrestling with decisions about refreshing their PC fleets. Some are buying new AI PCs now, while others are contemplating buying previous generation technology for a quick fix that’s ‘good enough’....
Unseen cyber enemies linger in the networks of SA’s most vulnerable sectors
Advanced persistent threats (APTs) don’t crash into networks with noise – they slip in silently, lie in wait, and stay there for months or even years. Their goal isn’t quick disruption or petty theft, but prolonged, covert access that allows them to spy, steal, and...
Shape your financial future like a pro
Despite significant strides in representation and empowerment, South African women continue to shoulder a disproportionately heavy burden of financial stress. DebtBusters’ latest Money Stress Tracker found that nearly 75% of female respondents reported high levels of...
dLocal and Digit9 partner on African remittances
Cross-border payment platform dLocal has partnered with Digit9, a cross-border payments orchestration platform, to support the expansion of its payout offering across key African markets. The partnership will see Digit9, a part of global financial services...
Network Engineer – ISP Core & Access Networks at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Purpose Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of the ISP's core, aggregation, and access networks. The role ensures high availability, performance, scalability, and security across all network services within a service provider...
BI Developer (Power BI, SQL & Data Integration) – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Business Intelligence & Reporting:Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions supporting HR, finance, and manufacturing use cases, including workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, and departmental reporting. Develop KPI-driven...
Project Manager (Building)
You love nothing more than delivering a project on time and in budget and thrive on working on multiple projects at once! Is this you?You are a born project manager with a passion for handling small to medium size refurbishment/fit out projects. You pride yourself in...
Agile Master (Entry Level) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Agile Master (Entry) is responsible for guiding and enabling Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively. The role focuses on servant leadership, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and...
Project Manager (Building) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
You love nothing more than delivering a project on time and in budget and thrive on working on multiple projects at once! Is this you?You are a born project manager with a passion for handling small to medium size refurbishment/fit out projects. You pride yourself in...
Agile Master (Entry Level) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The Agile Master (Entry) is responsible for guiding and enabling Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively. The role focuses on servant leadership, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and...
Business Analyst
Purpose of Job: To help the business implement technology solutions in a cost effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners review, assessment, and development of...
Applications Solutions Architect
Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...
Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Purpose of Job: To help the business implement technology solutions in a cost effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners review, assessment, and development of...
Applications Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...
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