SA startups join Google accelerator
Two South African technology startups - Loop and Vambo AI - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 2 600 applications, they are part of a final pan-African group of 15...
Research reveals where SA’s fight against stunting is falling short
South Africa has one of the highest rates of stunting among upper-middle income countries globally, with little change in the last three decades despite government’s efforts to tackle poverty and expand access to social grants. More than a quarter of children under...
Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite
Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...
ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek
The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...
IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks
IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....
Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more
Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...
Investors embrace AI for investment information
AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...
SA family businesses outperform global peers
In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...
New blueprint needed for future growth
As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and...
TrendAI invests in Africa’s sovereign digital infrastructure
TrendAI has announced a substantial enhancement and expansion of its Data Centre Services portfolio, aimed at enabling data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and secure digital transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes as organisations...
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Cost discipline a strategic priority in rightsizing the cloud
As cloud adoption matures across Africa, organisations are discovering that simply migrating workloads is not enough to guarantee efficiency. Without ongoing optimisation and cost management, cloud environments can quickly become oversized and unnecessarily expensive....
The digital citizen is reshaping service expectations
The majority of the country is now living, communicating, and problem-solving online, writes Gugu Nyanda, who leads the Health and Public Service business at Accenture South Africa. She shares insights into what this shift means for how institutions deliver services....
Cyber threats facing every business traveller
Cybercrime shows no sign of slowing in 2026, with attacks not only increasing in volume, but also in sophistication as criminals use AI to make their attacks harder to detect -- and easier to fall for. It's a reality for everyone, but business travel creates a perfect...
As it turns three, PayShap unlocks SA’s potential
Unemployment is down, business confidence is robust, and millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are powering sustainable growth. South Africa finally looks like a country realising its true potential, writes Cheslyn Jacobs, CEO of GoTyme Bank. At the...
Integrated agritech enables modern, resilient nursery operations
Imagine a commercial nursery reducing fertiliser use by 75% while improving growth rates and enabling remote management. Across Africa, nurseries and commercial growers face rising input costs, unreliable power and water supply, climate volatility, and skills...
AI can plan & book the trip but only 1 in 10 trust it to …
Everyone is talking about AI, but new data reveals a trust gap: only 10% of business travel buyers actually trust it with their bookings. If you’ve attended a conference or scrolled LinkedIn, the robot revolution sounds imminent. Agentic AI can plan your trip, book...
How much do data centres matter in your day-to-day life?
Behind every app, payment, and streaming moment in South Africa lies one of the most important and least understood places in the modern world: the data centre. By Christina Reddy, head of data centre operations at Amazon Web Services South Africa With International...
Early warning of baggage disruptions with predictive baggage analytics
Airlines, airports, and ground handlers can now identify baggage disruptions, such as missed connections, mishandled bags, or operational bottlenecks, earlier using predictive insights. SITA has launched SITA Bag Radar, a cloud-based baggage analytics solution that...
Lower power consumption with locally-manufactured energy-efficient appliances
With the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently approving an 8,76% electricity tariff hike set to take effect this April, South African households are once again looking for ways to reduce their monthly power consumption. While much of the focus...
Education priorities to help young people shape Africa’s future
Today’s young people are navigating a world that is changing fast. From advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to the impacts of climate change and global politics, they’re preparing not just to face uncertainty – but to shape what comes next. By Juan...
Senior Integration Developer
Responsibilities/Tasks:Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product...
Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
Project Manager — Turnkey Mineral Processing ProjectsLocation: Centurion, GautengLead high-impact projects for a specialist in ultra-fine mineral recovery. Fast-paced, performance-driven team focused on practical engineering solutions and greener mining practices.Why...
Systems Controller – North West Rustenburg
An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and analytical AVA System Controller within a mining operation near Rustenburg. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with data, monitoring operational performance, and ensuring accurate...
Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Responsibilities/Tasks:Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product...
Group IT Risk & Technical Lead
A compnay that provides cloud-based, mobile-first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership....
Test Analyst
The purpose of the role is to perform testing activities of a relatively complex nature, in order to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs, develops and administers a series of intricate tests and evaluations that identify any...
Informatica Developer
Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Informatica Developer - Sandton.Salary: R65,000 to R95,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis role drives data integrity for client software and digital transformations. You will build data...
Group IT Risk & Technical Lead – Gauteng Centurion
A compnay that provides cloud-based, mobile-first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership....
Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
The purpose of the role is to perform testing activities of a relatively complex nature, in order to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs, develops and administers a series of intricate tests and evaluations that identify any...
Informatica Developer – Remote Remote
Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Informatica Developer - Sandton.Salary: R65,000 to R95,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis role drives data integrity for client software and digital transformations. You will build data...
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