How will your career withstand the impact of AI?

New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...

Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Telkom accelerator sets 10 women-owned tech businesses up for growth

The first Telkom FutureMakers TrailblazeHER cohort connected with investors and industry leaders at their graduation ceremony held at Killarney Country Club last week, creating valuable networks and opportunities to take their businesses to the next level....

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

It now takes companies longer to turn cash spent into cash collected

It now takes a company 67 days to turn a unit of cash spent on operations into cash collected from sales, according to Allianz Trade’s annual Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) & Cash Collection Cycle (CCC) report. The report,  which focuses on how long it takes...

SA the most future-ready economy on the continent

South Africa is the most future-ready economy in Africa, according to a new study by digital entertainment platform JB.com, which mapped 50 African countries to discover which are the best positioned for a modern digital economy. The study looked at nine pillars that...

.zadna confirms annual registry fees

The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna) confirms that a 6.2% registry fee adjustment for the commercial second-level domains co.za, org.za, net.za and web.za will take effect on 1 October 2026. The annual adjustment is based on the approved CPI-linked pricing...

Young South Africans buy fewer cars

The number of buyers' under-35 of new and used cars in South Africa has dropped over the last 10 years - relative to those over-35 - as stagnant personal income, high levels of youth unemployment, and rising living costs have squeezed disposable income. Increased...

Japan, Nvidia launch world’s first national AI infrastructure

Nvidia is working with Noetra Corporation – and Japan’s AI and industry leaders - to launch an Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory with 13 750 Nvidia Vera CPUs and 27 500 Nvidia Rubin GPUs for national physical AI, marking a world first and strengthening the country’s AI...

Premium-Class travel now the way to fly

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) which show that Premium-Class travel is now on the up and showing strong growth. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and...

New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

AI crosses from assistant to operator in cyberattacks

There has been a decisive shift in cyberattacks over the past 12 months: artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from assisting attackers to operating attacks, according to Check Point’s Annual AI Security Report 2026. Where AI once helped criminals prepare, it now...

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Amazon brings image-based shopping to SA

Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier way to shop online. Amazon Lens lets customers shop using images, screenshots, scanning a barcode, or the live camera in the app. Tens of...

Cisco launches new Cisco 360 Partner Program

Cisco has announced the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program after fifteen months of co-design with partners. Cisco’s success is built on close collaboration with its partners to meet customer needs in the fast-changing AI world. Now, Cisco is boosting how it...

Dr Mathe to lead TIA

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has announced the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its CEO, with effect from 1 April 2026. Dr Mathe previously held senior leadership roles at Eskom,...

Emissions cuts matter as much as ore grades

Etienne le Roux, business development manager: mining at Aggreko, examines the value of hybrid microgrids in  resolving costs, energy expectations and climate compliance. Working with mining companies across Africa and other remote regions, Aggreko sees firsthand how...

Schneider Electric partners with McLaren Racing

Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. Schneider and...

Streaming trends to watch in 2026

New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...

Over-provisioning is the silent budget killer in IT

In a business environment defined by volatility and the constant pressure to do more with less, South African organisations are leaking capital through a common but often overlooked channel. According to Dominique Yeates, head of product operations at Qwerti,...

Connectivity the essential tool powering learning

As thousands of students return to school with fresh notebooks and new ambitions, reliable connectivity will be essential to sustaining learning and opportunity well beyond the first term. In 2026, high-speed, uncapped internet has become as fundamental as stationery...

MSSPs key to SaaS data resilience in the hybrid workplace

The hybrid workplace has fundamentally reshaped how organisations operate. Businesses now depend on software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms and cloud-based tools to collaborate, share, and store critical business data. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager at Galix...

Fintech drives financial wellness through responsible BNPL

As economic pressure mounts and the cost of living continues to rise, South Africans are seeking new ways to balance their monthly budgets without falling deeper into debt. Within this landscape, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) models are rapidly reshaping how consumers...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior back-end developer in their Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within...

Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Azure, Data Bricks, Python) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A global Marketing Agency seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to provide technical leadership and guidance, improve development processes, and deliver high-quality software features on time, in line with company performance...

Client Data Analyst (Fund Operations) (Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in the Project Delivery team, supporting the implementation of key change initiatives across Africa Unit Trust fund ranges of an innovative Investment Management firm seeking a Client Data Analyst to fill a 10-Month Contract. Joining the...

Full Stack Developer (.Net, SQL, JavaScript) (Remote_2pm – 10pm)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to drive solutions forward with minimal oversight and resolve complex issues is sought by a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeking its next Full Stack Developer. You will contribute to the ongoing enhancement, modernization, and...

S2 Support Engineer (Somerset West Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical ability & problem-solving skills are wanted by a dynamic ICT Service Provider in Somerset West to fill the role of its next S2 Support Engineer. You will be responsible for handling support requests, troubleshooting technical...

CRM Developer (Zoho / Salesforce / Hubspot) – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:A leading South African investment company is looking for an experienced CRM Developer to join their team in Durbanville, Cape Town. This role will focus on the design, development, customization and optimisation of enterprise CRM solutions. While the...

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