Finalists selected for this year’s Google for Startups Accelerator
After whitling down 1 057 applications, Google has announced the 15 startups selected for its third cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa. The programme offers local founders a three-month period of equity-free funding, Google's AI tools, and...
Higher commodity prices, stronger mineral reserves reshape mining outlook
South Africa’s mining sector entered the 2026 reporting period on firmer footing, supported by higher precious-metal prices, improved mineral reserve positions and growing interest in critical minerals. This is according to PwC’s latest SA Mine 2026 report, which...
Supply chain autonomous planning will see gradual growth
By 2030, only 5% of organisations implementing some form of supply chain planning automation will make at least 10% of their planning decisions autonomously, according to research group Gartner. While organisations are already making substantial investments in...
PMI shows September recovery
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI rose by 4.9 points to 50.7 in September, returning above the neutral 50-point mark after three consecutive months in contractionary territory. New sales orders moved back into expansion, while business activity recovered most of...
Planning for your children’s education
Education is one of the biggest investments any parents will make in their children's future, yet new research from FNB shows that while 86% of parents are planning for education costs, only 49% have a clear, structured plan in place. What's more, 70% say, in...
Cybercriminals hide new malware in torrents for popular films
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated new multi-stage campaign targeting both individual users and organisations. The campaign relies on a previously unknown malware strain distributed through torrent trackers disguised as...
WEF looks to advance progress on planet, technology and investment
The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 convened more than 1 000 global leaders in New York for high-level working sessions to advance solutions that no single actor or sector can deliver alone. The discussions took place amid...
AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value
By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...
Salaries decline in August 2026 as pressures persist
Despite remaining above year-ago levels, take-home pay declined marginally in August 2026 as salary earners continued to feel the effects of the challenging economic environment. Higher inflation and interest rates continue to erode purchasing power and confidence,...
Crypto theft operation being run out of a public Google spreadsheet
Cybercriminals are hiding their instructions inside everyday cloud services, then talking their victims into pasting the code themselves in so-called “ClickFix” attacks, according to Cisco’s threat intelligence organisation Talos. Attackers no longer need to build...
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Kaspersky debuts App Cleaner for macOS
Kaspersky Premium for macOS now includes App Cleaner, a feature designed to address a common challenge for Mac users trying to free up space on their devices: leftover files from uninstalled apps. Caches, preferences, support files and other associated data may remain...
Takealot promotes made-in-SA products
The Takealot Group, in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), has launched the 2026 Takealot TIA Local Innovation Challenge, ‘Made Local’. South Africa has a wealth of innovative, locally manufactured products, with many entrepreneurs already...
Paymenow launches engageHR
Paymenow, an earned wage access and HR solutions platform, has launched engageHR, an AI-native employee self-service and HR platform. With engageHR, employees can check a payslip, apply for leave, update personal records, apply for a job, complete training and receive...
Cloudera and Mistral partner for enterprise data intelligence
Cloudera and Mistral have announced a strategic partnership to bring secure, sovereign AI directly to enterprise data wherever it resides. Cloudera and Mistral will combine Cloudera’s hybrid data and AI platform with Mistral’s sovereign AI models to give enterprises a...
Pan-African payment system enters next phase
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to accelerate adoption and transaction growth across Africa as it enters the next phase of its strategy, following significant expansion of its network and strong growth in payment volumes and values....
So your NPS improved: but are your services easier to access and use?
The conversation around customer experience (CX) has changed. What was once largely about making interactions easier or resolving problems quickly is increasingly about what those interactions enable customers, and the business, to do. By Richard Eberlein, executive...
Escalating risk demands a broader reinsurance leadership pipeline
The demands of the reinsurance sector provide a timely opportunity to consider how specialist industries can benefit from more inclusive pathways to leadership, writes Izabela Stofberg, chief underwriting officer at Santam Re. Attracting, developing and retaining the...
Why your cloud journey must start with a ‘gearlock’ mindset
Recently, I was involved in a discussion with an acquaintance about a home-security upgrade, writes Allan Juma, lead cyber security engineer at ESET. The additional investment was not necessarily on the radar, except that the person told me that he had suspected...
True customer enablement starts on the inside
The telecommunications industry is renowned for being slow and transactional, where larger players set the terms in a cold, utility-driven relationship. By Graeme Thomson, chief operating officer at Backspace Technologies However, as organisations of all sizes will...
SA SMEs use AI but many still don’t know where it fits
More than half of South African small businesses are now using AI tools daily or weekly, but many are still struggling to understand where the technology fits into their operations. Xero's 2026 State of South African Small Business report found that 52% are using AI...
Senior Ref and Master Data Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Data is one of the organisation's most valuable assets. We are seeking an experienced Senior Reference & Master Data Specialist to drive the management, governance, quality, and integrity of enterprise reference and master data.In this pivotal role, you will...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Drive enterprise-wide data transformation. Lead complex technology delivery. Make an impact.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact Enterprise Data, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance and Cloud initiatives within a complex...
Senior Java Backend Developer – Stellenbosch, Hybrid, (6-12-month contract
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They assist organisations in transitioning from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based...
Senior Java Backend Developer – Stellenbosch, Hybrid, (6-12-month contract – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They assist organisations in transitioning from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based...
SQL / C# Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
SQL / C# SPECIALISTTurn Data Into Intelligence. Build Integrations That Keep Business Moving.Location: Montague Gardens, Cape TownEmployment Type: PermanentWork Arrangement: On-siteReporting to: BI ManagerYOUR NEXT BIG MOVEAre you a SQL and C# Specialist who enjoys...
SQL / C# Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
SQL / C# SPECIALISTTurn Data Into Intelligence. Build Integrations That Keep Business Moving.Location: Montague Gardens, Cape TownEmployment Type: PermanentWork Arrangement: On-siteReporting to: BI ManagerYOUR NEXT BIG MOVEAre you a SQL and C# Specialist who enjoys...
Mid – Senior OutSystems Developer – Centurion, Hybrid
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Verification Agency a seeking a talented and experienced Mid to Senior OutSystems Developer to join their growing development team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about low-code development, solution architecture, and delivering...
Senior Kotlin/Android Developer (React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript. ) (6-12 month contract) Hybri
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They help organisations transition from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based environments...
Mid – Senior OutSystems Developer – Centurion, Hybrid – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Verification Agency a seeking a talented and experienced Mid to Senior OutSystems Developer to join their growing development team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about low-code development, solution architecture, and delivering...
Senior Kotlin/Android Developer (React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript. ) (6-12 month contract) Hybri – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They help organisations transition from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based environments...
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