Data and fintech growth push MTN subscribers to 307,2m
MTN delivered a robust 2025 performance, led by led by improved commercial performance from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The group has grown its customer base by 5,6% to 307,2-million, with active data customers up 9,4% to 172,6-million and Mobile Money (MoMo) monthly...
AI initiatives aim to support air cargo operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value...
Bitcoin holds line amid dollar flex
Bitcoin has stabilised between $75 000 and $80 000 following a sharp sell-off, signalling resilience rather than retreat as macro pressures briefly dominate market sentiment, according to financial advisors deVere Group. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says this...
Vodacom Foundations commit R6m to flood relief
Vodacom Foundations, in partnership with government agencies and humanitarian organisations, have committed R6-million towards disaster-relief efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, following severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and caused...
R1bn+ township economy partnership celebrated
Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people, and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has delivered meaningful economic impact across Gauteng’s township economies....
Telkom backs employee innovation
Telkom has concluded Season 3 of Lions’ Den, its employee–led innovation challenge where Telkom Group employees pitch bold, tech-enabled ideas to help drive efficiency and improve customer experience in the organisation. “It’s hard to believe that we’ve come to the...
Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...
Cyber still the top business risk as AI closes the gap
Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...
SpaceX acquires xAI to form $1trn company
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI, creating a company worth more than $1-trillion – the most valuable company in the world. “SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and...
SA young scientists bring home the medals
South African young scientists have been awarded Gold and Silver medals at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India, where they displayed their scientific excellence. Nkanteko Moyane, 15, from Daleview Secondary School in...
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Hiring should not be a default reaction, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet for many businesses, it still is. Someone leaves, a new deal lands, or delivery falls behind, and the immediate reflex is to post a job. But that approach often misses what the...
DFA levels up its fibre network
DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project and has begun installing new services and migrating existing customer services on to the upgraded infrastructure from July 2025. The upgrade, which started in...
Could Africa lead an AI governance revolution?
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates faster than global governance structures can keep up, Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, is calling on Africa’s tech leaders to seize a historic opportunity: to shape the ethical future of AI - not just for the continent,...
Africa can start advancing AI on its own terms
The global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, projected to generate $15,7-trillion in economic value, marks one of the most profound shifts of our time. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Yet, nearly 70% of these gains are expected to accrue to China and...
Vodacom invests R620m in rural Mpumalanga
Vodacom Mpumalanga is spending R620-million on its network this financial year, focused on expanding network infrastructure, driving access to connectivity, particularly in deep rural communities and township areas. Combined with a R400-million investment in the...
Platform aims to strengthen integrity, equity in carbon markets
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has announced a series of initiatives to elevate Africa’s role in global carbon markets and ensure they deliver both climate and development benefits for the continent. The announcements were made at a high-level...
Lipaworld offers stablecoin-powered finance to informal economy
As stablecoins gain global traction for their role in transforming cross-border payments, venture-backed fintech platform Lipaworld has entered the South African market to support freelancers, immigrants, and informal businesses with faster, safer alternatives to...
Take a human-centred approach to AI in higher education
As artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates, disrupting and redefining the very near future of work, it must also transform education. After all, education is only fit for purpose if it effectively prepares young people for the world of work – and that is soon going...
Smarter technology aids education in the AI era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising education by offering powerful tools that personalise learning experiences for students and improve efficiency for teachers. By Yugen Naidoo, GM of Lenovo Southern Africa From virtual AI assistants and tutors to...
How to navigate the storm of tariffs, turbulence and the ticking clock
Markets don’t like surprises – and Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats, including a 30% blanket duty on South African imports from 1 August, are fuelling fears of broader global instability. Combined with Deutsche Bank’s warning of a looming financial shock, rising...
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SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0413
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Execute SRM Unit Testing, System Integration Testing and support with UAT to ensure that high quality testing standards are always achieved.Identify and create well-described defects that ensure a quick resolution by the dev/func teams.Verify and close resolved issues...
Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
An opportunity is available for a skilled Data Technologist to source, gather, scope, and map statistical as well as visual/spatial information to support operational data needs. The role focuses on advanced data analysis, database programming, and the delivery of...
SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0413 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP MM Configuration.Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.Setting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant configuration for example...
Test Analyst (Advanced) 3401 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Business Analyst – Card Operations (Credit Card Domain) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst with strong experience in Card Operations to join a dynamic and fast-paced financial services environment. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in credit card issuing and...
SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 1735
Design, Development & Implementation: Centralized TAX Cockpit Design, Real-Time compliance (Digital reporting / e-invoicing). Enhanced integration as business needs and requirements evolve. Certified app development for accurate determination processes.Reporting...
Senior Oracle APEX Developer (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
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