SA the top African target for digital fraud
South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...
Cybersecurity hiring stalls as IT leaders face corporate pushback
The cybersecurity skills gap challenges persist in a high-stakes landscape where cybercriminals weaponise AI and IT professionals lack the profiency to use AI defensively, according to Fortinet’s 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. The latest study reveals...
Standard Bank chief says SA can hit 4% growth
South Africa could lift its medium-term growth rate to between 3% to 4% if the state sustains the faster execution of structural reforms now underway, Standard Bank’s CEO told delegates at Semafor World Economy in Washington, arguing that the biggest remaining...
Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise
The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...
Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...
ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub
UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...
Free SA cautions against overregulating AI
Free SA has made an initial submission to Parliament opposing elements of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy that risk burdening innovation with excessive bureaucracy, compliance costs and expanded state control. While the draft policy correctly recognises the...
AI is taking an interest in your fitness routine
On average, each January sees a 23% increase in fitness search interest - and April brings the second climb of 13% as people prepare for summer. However, a new study from Surfshark reveals that the digital fitness boom comes with a hidden cost: popular apps collect...
Developing countries launch first-ever borrowers’ platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...
Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends
Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...
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Digital skills key for public service delivery transformation
Digital transformation in local government can dramatically improve service delivery, transparency and citizen engagement, according to research published earlier this year by Nelson Mandela University. The study, “Assessing the impact of digital technologies on...
SA leaders can’t afford to get governance wrong
South Africans trust Woolworths more than Eskom. Not because of rotisserie chicken, but because we instinctively know where good governance lives and where it hasn’t. By Jonathan Crisp, director of BarnOwl GRC and Audit software In politics, governance failures show...
Business processes must change to protect finance teams from burnout
In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing in a recent report that 52% of employees surveyed have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, 13% of which had been...
Escalating GenAI fraud forces SA banks to shift from identity to intent
Despite its history of resilience and globally recognised innovation, the eyewatering pace of cyber threat evolution, characterised by rapid mutation and increasing sophistication, is forcing South Africa’s banking sector to rethink its approach to security. In its...
Flexible data-driven staffing solutions ensure peak season success
South Africa’s 2024 Black Friday-Cyber Monday period once again highlighted the strain that seasonal peaks place on retail traders: online transactions grew by 30,4% year-on-year, while in-store revenue surged by an extraordinary 109,4%. By Carole Ratcliffe, managing...
Penetration testing as a service gives businesses a cyber defence edge
Penetration testing is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity strategy – it reveals critical system weaknesses and vulnerabilities, enabling them to be fixed before they can be exploited. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix...
Business processes have to change to protect finance teams from burnout
In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing in a recent report that 52% of employees surveyed have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, 13% of which had been...
Is AI helping us work smarter, or just work more?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from buzzword to boardroom agenda in a remarkably short time. By Bernise Games, head of marketing at YuLife South Africa What began decades ago as an academic curiosity is now embedded in everyday work, from the chatbots answering...
CommsCloud SIMs make borderless African IoT logistics a reality
CommsCloud has launched Cloud Connect SIMs to address patchy coverage and costly roaming for pan-African companies. The SIMs are believed to be the first multi-International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) connectivity solution engineered with multiple Core Networks...
Nutanix and OVHcloud debut Cloud Clusters
Nutanix, alongside European hyperscaler OVHcloud, has announced the availability of the Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) solution on OVHcloud. In light of heightened focus on European data-sovereignty and regulatory standards, the announcement introduces capabilities that...
Senior Backend Developer (JavaScript, Typescript, Express.js, Mongo DB)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing, implementing and testing software components and applications, as well as maintaining and developing existing applications. The...
Full Stack Developer (Angular_Density_Nest.JS) – Evdb
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Angular and [URL Removed] TypeScript, and AWS and Azure cloud services, and will support data-rich applications with a focus on performance and maintainability. Strong frontend development skills with Angular, TypeScript, AG...
Senior Backend Developer (JavaScript, Typescript, Express.js, Mongo DB) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing, implementing and testing software components and applications, as well as maintaining and developing existing applications. The...
Full Stack Developer (Angular_Density_Nest.JS) – Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Angular and [URL Removed] TypeScript, and AWS and Azure cloud services, and will support data-rich applications with a focus on performance and maintainability. Strong frontend development skills with Angular, TypeScript, AG...
Agile Master (Senior) 3239
Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies at an...
Junior VoIP Support & Deployment Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...
Agile Master (Senior) 3239 – Gauteng Pretoria
Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile Teams to improve efficiencies at an...
Junior VoIP Support & Deployment Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...
Senior SAP Functional Consultant (SAP SD) 2369
Functional Lead in Operations team.Problem identification and solution proposal.E2E ownership of SD design (across Development and Operations).Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level...
Senior SAP Functional Consultant (SAP SD) 2369 – Gauteng Pretoria
Functional Lead in Operations team.Problem identification and solution proposal.E2E ownership of SD design (across Development and Operations).Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level...
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