Dis-Chem debuts new healthcare concept
Dis-Chem has opened its Melrose Arch Health Hub, delivering healthcare through retail. The format is anchored in a clinic, pharmacy and cover services trifecta, marking a significant step in Dis-Chem’s evolution from a pharmacy-led retailer to an integrated health...
Strengthen digital defences on World Password Day
World Password Day is today (7 May), and a good time to highlight the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa, many organisations...
Top change management trends in the age of AI
In 2026, more organisations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI, according to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, which says that 78% agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their AI...
Applications open for JWO Research Grant
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications today (23 March 2026), inviting early-career African scientists to submit research proposals that advance biodiversity and conservation on the continent. The grant is open to...
Are we upholding Section 14 in the digital age
As South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Constitution (21 March), we are celebrating a document that was designed to protect the inherent dignity of every citizen. In 1996, the threats to that dignity were largely physical. Today, however, our lives...
Hybrid working spurs part-timers to rejoin the workforce
With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. IWG’s new data highlights that 44% of former part-time workers...
Influence the next frontier in gender parity
While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction – but although the country has largely solved representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in...
Governments keen on AI for routine decision-making
At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner. “Government CIOs are under growing pressure to embed AI into decision-making capabilities rapidly and...
Manufacturing resilient despite financial strain
South Africa’s manufacturing industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy and despite its decline over the last few years it is still providing significant employment and supporting business activity. However, the sector now faces a critical juncture,...
SA biotech makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat
A local biotechnology firm says it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably following the successful industrial scale‑up of the molecule’s production process in CSIR bioreactors. Immobazyme, a South African start-up,...
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Trust nothing, verify everything: Zero Trust is essential for cloud security
The shift to remote work and cloud storage has rendered traditional security strategies, designed for a world of office buildings and centralised networks, ineffective. By: Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT With users working...
Addressing concerns over biometric authentication
Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of identity verification (IDV) across multiple sectors in South Africa. By Lance Fanaroff, co-founder and chief strategy officer of iiDENTIFii While the technology promises greater security...
Banks make progress toward the ultimate phishing solution
The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. Each transaction involves account data, such as login credentials, account numbers, and transaction details that can be...
Navigate corporate travel bookings in an AI world
You've probably noticed it already. That moment when you're searching for flights and Google suddenly suggests a complete itinerary: hotels, restaurants, even local experiences; all tailored specifically to you. It feels helpful, almost magical. But then the nagging...
When WhatsApp groups become serious cyber-risk zones
Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...
Changing the AI narrative from confusion to clarity
Companies are struggling to take the first step into AI, but there is a way around the overwhelm, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core, data and AI services at Braintree. Artificial intelligence has become the corporate obsession of 2025. From the explosion of...
AI can spot ‘firing signals’ before employees
What if a machine knew you were getting fired before you did? Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to hire, promote, and fire employees. While most of the focus is on employers using AI, a growing number of professionals are exploring these tools to...
Could 15 March 2029 be D-Day for cybersecurity in your organisation?
The 15th of March is etched in history as the day when Julius Caesar met his end at the hands of the senators of Rome, and it's about to become even more significant. "Beware the Ides of March," a soothsayer tells Caesar in Shakespeare's play, and since then, the...
Behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work
South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Geoff Cohen, partner at digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, urges companies to take a step back and...
Compliance the foundation for sustainable growth in finance
For many financial institutions in South Africa, compliance has long been treated as a cost of doing business, a necessary function to satisfy auditors and regulators, and to avoid penalties. But that mindset no longer holds up, writes Pienaar Zietsman, chief...
Data Analyst (Contract) – Gauteng Kramerville
Our client is seeking a highly experienced, technically versatile Data Analyst who combines deep analytical expertise with strong system design and development skills. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, self-driven, and comfortable operating across data...
Power BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Power BI Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Skills & Experience Extensive, hands-on experience with Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboards, and report development)Proven ability...
Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A client based in Cape Town is seeking Intermediate .NET Developers to join their growing development team. You will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining business-critical applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to...
Full-Stack .NET Developer (Strong Front-End & Integration) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1197)
Our client in the retail software industry is looking for an experienced Full-Stack .NET Developer with strong front-end implementation and integration skills to join their team.This is a hands-on role working across both modern and legacy systems, delivering...
Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A client based in Cape Town is seeking Intermediate .NET Developers to join their growing development team. You will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining business-critical applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to...
Full-Stack .NET Developer (Strong Front-End & Integration) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1197) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the retail software industry is looking for an experienced Full-Stack .NET Developer with strong front-end implementation and integration skills to join their team.This is a hands-on role working across both modern and legacy systems, delivering...
Senior Power BI Developer (Contract) – CPT
ENVIRONMENT:An organisation focused on enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies is looking for a Senior Power BI Developer to design, develop, and deliver advanced reporting and data visualisation solutions. You will...
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Job purpose: To ensure the vision and strategy of the company by documenting, developing, and implementing innovative business processes and models. This role identifies process improvement opportunities to enhance the functioning of the company in alignment with its...
Senior Power BI Developer (Contract) – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An organisation focused on enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies is looking for a Senior Power BI Developer to design, develop, and deliver advanced reporting and data visualisation solutions. You will...
BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Centurion
Job purpose: To ensure the vision and strategy of the company by documenting, developing, and implementing innovative business processes and models. This role identifies process improvement opportunities to enhance the functioning of the company in alignment with its...
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