As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

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...

AI is living up to some HR expectations

Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...

AI accelerates API sprawl

The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...

Financial services leans into AI

AI has taken centre stage in financial services, automating the research and execution behind algorithmic trading and helping banks more accurately detect fraud and money laundering — all while improving risk management practices and expediting document processing....

Iran passes 17 days with sparse connectivity

As the rest of the world battles to verify the numbers of dead, injured or imprisoned Iranians after weeks of unrest, a more complete picture could emerge as the country slowly gets back online - but so far attempts to resume connectivity have not been effective. Iran...

Gauteng rolls out more smart licensing centres

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll-out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province. Currently-operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, with the...

Study finds TB leverages immune defence system

Scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB) – and it...

DCN the new WAN for AI-era applications

According to a Dell’Oro Group report. worldwide Distributed Cloud Networking (DCN) revenue is projected to reach $21-billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% over the five-year forecast period. DCN captures the platforms and services...

FNB Connect debuts eco-friendly SIM cards

FNB Connect has introduced eco-friendly SIM cards, made possible by biodegradable SIM card carriers, and recyclable packaging. The new FNB Connect SIM cards use a reduced-plastic design, replacing the traditional full plastic carrier with a paper-based cardboard,...

Mars to Table challenge seeks deep space solutions

Astronauts on extended missions to the surface of Mars and the Moon will require food systems that are completely independent of Earth. To address this, NASA is running the new Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table. This global competition asks participants to...

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AI demands a new playbook for security

There’s a growing unease in boardrooms, data centres, and cabinet offices across South Africa. It’s not just about economic headwinds or political uncertainty it’s about something quieter, more technical, and yet just as dangerous: the rising tide of cyber threats. By...

Agility beats legacy in a digital world

Legacy once stood for trust and authority in financial services. Today, it often suggests outdated systems, slow decision-making and an unwillingness to evolve. As technology reshapes how consumers manage their money, staying power in the market alone no longer sets a...

How outdated payment systems are slowing supply chains

Same-day deliveries and real-time tracking have transformed consumer expectations across the globe. But the real bottleneck in supply chains, particularly in Africa and other emerging markets, isn’t just about logistics; it’s the payment systems underpinning them. By...

AI creates everyday risks for African businesses

In our fast-evolving cyber risk landscape, it’s easy to be captivated by the headlines—stories of cutting-edge exploits, wild new attack vectors, and AI’s role in shaping malware that once seemed impossible. By Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: Africa and venture...

Why trade policy alone won’t fix Africa’s logistics challenges

At first glance, the global shift in tariff policy should be good news for Africa, writes Jacqui Cantwell, commercial director of C Steinweg Logistics (CSL). As trade tariffs ease between certain markets, it seems the path for African exports should clear. But trade...

Retailers must prepare for the next wave of cyberattacks

In April, two of the UK’s biggest retailers got hit by a massive cyberattack by the notorious Scattered Spider group, leading to substantial financial losses, operational disruptions and compromised customer data. M&S suffered losses of £300-million (roughly...

Exabeam Nova delivers cybersecurity strategy agent

Exabeam has announced a major expansion of its integrated multi-agent AI system Exabeam Nova that now equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine and boardroom communication tool. The Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent is the industry’s first AI...

Qlik releases Trust Score for AI

Qlik has announced the general availability of Qlik Trust Score for AI, designed to help organisations assess whether data is truly ready for AI, before it ever reaches a model. Included within Qlik Talend Cloud®, the Qlik Trust Score for AI introduces purpose-built...

SIM box fraud a growing threat

South Africa’s communications systems are facing a growing threat that can no longer be ignored. As the country becomes more connected, with over 44-million people now online, the infrastructure that underpins our digital lives is increasingly being targeted by...

From Policy to People: How the Two-Pot System is Reshaping Retirement

Over the past year, the introduction of the Two-Pot Retirement System has sparked one of the most meaningful shifts we’ve seen in the South African retirement landscape. Rob Southey, head of asset consulting at Momentum Consultants & Actuaries, reflects on how it...

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

A leading enterprise within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support and optimise modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role requires a highly independent, delivery-focused professional with deep expertise...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Senior Linux Infrastructure & Network Engineer (On Site – Pretoria)

ENVIRONMENTA specialist medical technology company with its own on-prem infrastructure is seeking a very senior, hands-on Linux Infrastructure & Network Engineer to take full ownership of its production environment.This is not a corporate DevOps role and not a...

Business Analyst

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Certified Business Analyst with 8+ years' BA experienceProven experience in Retail environmentsStrong Finance...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Certified Business Analyst with 8+ years' BA experienceProven experience in Retail environmentsStrong Finance...

Senior Business Analyst (SAP S4 Hana) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

SAP Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Business Analyst - SAP Retail Finance (S/4HANA Programme) to join them on an independent contract basis Senior ?? Woodstock, Cape Town | ? 12-month contract | ?? Hybrid (1 day WFH only) Our client is...

Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...

IT Administrator (Cloud Infrastructure)

The IT Support Engineer / Administrator / Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Manager of Systems and Support and the IT team. This role includes managing and reporting on tickets, due diligences and audits, evidence...

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