World first biodiversity heat warning system will save species
A global team of scientists, including researchers from UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), has developed the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance. The study,...
May’s economic activity drops
The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc alongside wholesale cash demand, showed a significant decline in May 2026, as rising costs and global tensions take a toll on households and businesses. “The...
SA’s rising young scientists take on global challenges
Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical...
SA’s economic recovery remains fragile
After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...
AI will drive operational capability overhauls
A massive 80% of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...
Draft AI policy withdrawn amid AI hallucinations
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. “Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published...
Cyber resilience counts on contractors’ security
More than two-thirds of companies are willing to invest in the security of their contractors and suppliers to guarantee invulnerability to cyberattacks, while a further quarter is already doing that. This is according to a global Kaspersky study, which signals that...
What’s needed to increase women’s incomes
Five critical, interconnected domains drive income growth for low-income women micro-entrepreneurs. This is the main finding the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program by BFA Global, a two-year collaboration with 11 enterprises in Kenya...
AI forces workforce transformation in services
Eighty-five percent of customer service and support leaders are expanding human agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volume and shifts work toward higher-value tasks, according to a survey by Gartner. Just 31% have implemented, or are planning, frontline...
Urgent intervention sought as cheap cable imports surge
The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on low-voltage cable imports from March 2024 to February 2026 indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year to 19,27-million kilograms. Average prices have fallen sharply from R161/kg to R129/kg...
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Building a data-driven culture starts with empowering people
The conversation around data analytics often centres on technology - dashboards, AI tools, and machine learning models. But the true differentiator between organisations that use data effectively and those that merely collect it isn’t software. It’s culture. A...
Africa’s gaming sector can power impactful development
Africa’s gaming sector is expanding rapidly, attracting attention not just for its entertainment value but for the social and economic opportunities it presents. By Alex Mabunda, group CEO of Ntiyiso Consulting Group Across the continent, lotteries and gaming...
AI must solve real problems – not just generate more data
As organisations rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many are building sophisticated systems that solve imaginary problems, Nedbank's group technology executive for product management Makopi Nkopodi has a clear message: AI initiatives must be explicitly linked to...
Credit risk management in practice
Trading on credit remains one of the most powerful growth tools in business – but also one of the riskiest. Speaking at the latest Debtsource Academy, Frank Knight, CEO of Debtsource, shared practical insights on how companies can balance risk and growth by building...
The future of cards in the digital-first era
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African trade routes need ‘borderless IoT’
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Flexible education could become SA’s greatest equaliser
As more than 900 000 South African matric learners sit down to begin their final exams this month, the country is once again reminded of an uncomfortable truth: even when learners make it through 12 years of schooling, their next hurdle in the form of accessing and...
Hisense SA opens premium brand store
Hisense SA is opening its first premium brand store in South Africa this November for Black Friday, at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town. From 1 November, shoppers will get to enjoy exclusive in-store promotions, interactive product demonstrations,...
FNB partners with Reunyte to retrieve unclaimed benefits
First National Bank (FNB) is partnering with Reunyte previously known as Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits, an unclaimed benefits-tracing fintech company. This platform, which is now available to all FNB customers and RMB Private bank clients, is designed to address...
Centennial Schools team shines at World Student Championship
The Centennial Schools eSports team excelled at this year’s inaugural World Student Championships in Malta, held from 8–11 October. Competing against 72 schools from across the globe, Centennial Schools was the only South African school to participate in this...
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Senior Dynamics 365 F&O Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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IT Service Manager at Reverside Software Solutions – Gauteng Midrand
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Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI – George (Onsite)
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