Affordability and greater choice reshapes SA’s vehicle market
Affordability is driving a structural shift in South Africa’s vehicle market, according to Absa research, with SUVs gaining significant ground as consumers increasingly seek competitively priced, well-equipped vehicles. An analysis of 2,56-million new and used vehicle...
Audit functions turn to audit management software
While 84% of audit functions have adopted audit management software (AMS), satisfaction varies considerably across key capabilities, according to Gartner. James Bourke, director analyst: research, in the Gartner Audit & Risk Practice, say high adoption does not...
Stablecoins just went mainstream, but most investors haven’t priced it in
Stablecoins just moved to a core financial infrastructure, and most investors haven’t caught up. This is the word from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as Mastercard just completed its acquisition of BVNK, the London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm, in a deal...
Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space
This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...
Consumer confidence drives strong vehicle sales
South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its strong momentum in July, with almost 85% of all vehicles sold during the month being retailed through dealerships. The results point to improving consumer confidence, with broad-based growth across all major vehicle...
Is gold still a ‘safe haven’ for investors?
A University of Cape Town (UCT) Department of Finance and Tax study into the behaviour of financial markets during instability has found that gold - long considered the ultimate “safe haven” asset - lost much of its shining reputation after the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Despite concerns, SA companies are adopting AI
The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) integration across organisations is rapid – despite the associated risks. This is the headline finding from a global study conducted by Kaspersky’s internal research centre, which surveyed 1 800 IT and cybersecurity...
Scientific excellence shines at Regional Science Fair
Scientific excellence was on display at the Eskom Expo Johannesburg Regional Science Fair, where hundreds of young scientists presented innovative research projects that reflected creativity, scientific inquiry and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Hosted...
Users can use ChatGPT to hail a ride
Bolt is now available through ChatGPT, giving South African users a new way to plan and request rides using natural language. To access the feature, users must first install the Bolt plugin from the ChatGPT plugin store. Once installed, customers can interact with...
New Companies Act raises stakes on executive pay
South African companies are entering their first reporting cycle under the new remuneration provisions of the Companies Act, but compliance will not be enough. According to Martin Hopkins, master reward apecialist and member of the South African Reward Association...
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Responsible innovation will define the next era of manufacturing
Manufacturing is standing at a pivotal moment. What was once defined by linear processes, manual production, and siloed data is now evolving into a world of digitally connected, intelligent ecosystems. By Tasneem Dajee, Sage Intacct presales manager at Sage AME The...
Kaspersky launches OT calculator
Kaspersky’s new online tool has been specially developed for industrial organisations to assess the potential costs associated with insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management...
Digital compliance training set to dominate
Digital compliance training is expected to dominate corporate learning delivery over the next decade, as South African organisations seek cost-effective, scalable and measurable ways to build skills and meet regulatory requirements. This means the debate is no longer...
The year ahead for fintech
Looking ahead to 2026, fintech is set to transform how financial services are delivered and accessed, driven by rapid technological innovation and evolving market dynamics. By Lerato Lamola, partner at Webber Wentzel Key areas such as machine learning, payments,...
The document processing gap that’s billions in delays
There's a hospital in Gauteng where patient files still travel by trolley. Nurses wheel them between wards, doctors wait for folders to arrive before consultations can begin, and inevitably, a file goes missing. Not lost, exactly. Just temporarily unlocatable in a...
Understanding EVP beyond perks
Many organisations still misunderstand what an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) really is. Too often, EVP is reduced to a collection of perks, from free snacks to gym memberships or co-working allowances. By Kristina Gransee, head of people and operations at Change...
HP Inc CEO steps down
Enrique Lores, the HP Inc president and CEO who rose through the company’s ranks, has stepped down. Bruce Broussard, a member of the company’s board since 2021, has been appointed Interim CEO, effective immediately. The board has formed a CEO search committee to...
TymeBank becomes GoTyme Bank
TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next chapter in the bank’s evolution as part of the global Tyme Group - a banking group operating across multiple markets and serving 20-million customers worldwide. The change also introduces a new...
Retailers embrace unified payment infrastructure
As payment options multiply, forward-thinking retailers are capitalising on unified payment infrastructure to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and unlock new revenue streams. By Zanele Lazzari, head of enterprise sales at Altron FinTech The way...
Can cyber insurance protect from AI-powered criminals?
Cyber insurance was created for a world where most incidents looked familiar. It used to be all about ransomware, data breaches, business email compromises, or even outages. By Yaron Assabi, founder of eInsurer And, while many security incidents will continue to start...
Tier 2 Network Support Technician (ISP) (Claremont Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a dynamic Technology company who is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Network Support Technician from the ISP industry who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have strong MikroTik and networking experience, be technically...
German-Speaking Technical Support Agent – Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking German speaking Technical Support Agent who will be the primary point of contact for customers facing technical issues, with a strong focus on supporting our German-speaking...
Tier 2 Network Support Technician (ISP) (Claremont Onsite) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a dynamic Technology company who is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Network Support Technician from the ISP industry who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have strong MikroTik and networking experience, be technically...
German-Speaking Technical Support Agent – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking German speaking Technical Support Agent who will be the primary point of contact for customers facing technical issues, with a strong focus on supporting our German-speaking...
Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...
Support Engineer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM records and...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical Senior Support Engineer with proven Microsoft Hyper-V exposure/experience to join its Western Cape division. Your core role will be to provide 2nd Line Server Support within the...
Wealth Management Administrator – In Office – Cape Town
About the RoleOur client, a leading investment and wealth management business, is looking for an Operations Support professional to join their team. This role is responsible for providing exceptional administrative and operational support to Wealth Managers, ensuring...
Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...
Support Engineer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM records and...
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