It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely
NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....
AI is used to shop, but trust is key at checkout
Visa has released its annual Stay Secure study in South Africa, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing...
OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX face the real test after IPOs
OpenAI has joined AI rivals Anthropic and SpaceX in filing for an initial public offering (IPO) to tap public markets to pursue ambitious plans, having confidentially filed paperwork for a US stock market listing. But the real challenges will start after the cash is...
SME confidence rebounds
Nearly half (46,5%) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surveyed in the latest SME Confidence Index by Business Partners Limited indicated that seasonal trading had no significant impact on their business performance, with a further 8,1% reporting a negative...
NASA marches toward Artemis III mission in 2027
NASA has announced the four prime crew members and a backup for the Artemis III test flight. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole in 2028....
Cybercriminals are already targeting the World Cup
Starting tomorrow (June 11), the FIFA World Cup 2026 will unite fans, teams, sponsors, broadcasters, hospitality providers, and businesses in one of the world’s largest sporting events. It also presents a significant opportunity for cybercriminals. Major international...
SMEs shift from survival to disciplined growth in 2026
South African SMEs are entering a new phase of measured optimism, balancing improving local conditions with ongoing global uncertainty. This is according to Lula’s latest SME Pulse Report, which points to improving affordability and operating conditions, alongside a...
Gamblers say they’re in control. The data suggests otherwise
A new national study conducted by local research technology company Yazi has revealed concerning insights into the realities of online gambling in South Africa, uncovering a pattern of financial sacrifice, informal borrowing and loss-chasing behaviour that often sits...
Early mental health support remains out of reach for men
As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...
Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?
The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...
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Dell delivers production-ready agentic AI
Dell Technologies has introduced Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new addition to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA that gives workgroups the ability to deploy and scale agentic AI workflows locally without the cost, latency and data sovereignty constraints of cloud-only...
Horizen debuts consumer-grade NB-IoT tracker for portable assets
In the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, the South African Police Service (SAPS) recorded more than 77 000 vehicle-related theft cases, including 22 726 thefts of motor vehicles and motorcycles and 54 838 cases of theft from motor vehicles. Behind...
RMA launches digital claims platform
Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has launched e‑CARE, a digital claims platform designed to modernise the organisation’s service delivery, streamline claims processing and enhance the experience of injured workers, employers, healthcare providers and internal teams. e‑CARE...
Trust is infrastructure. And Africa’s fintech reckoning proves it
For most of the past decade, African fintech was a land grab. Valuations rewarded user numbers, interfaces got flashier, and “disruption” was the pitch that attracted capital investment. From the outside, it was clear the model was running hotter than it could...
Paying Lagos is still harder than paying London
For many South African businesses, paying a supplier in Lagos still involves more friction, delays and administrative complexity than settling a payment in London — a paradox that Ola Oyetayo, CEO and co-founder of Verto, says continues to undermine African trade...
Africa’s energy transition is a growth story – but only if we act together
Africa’s energy transition to lower-carbon, more reliable and accessible power systems has the potential to reshape economies, uplift communities, and support development throughout the continent. By Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group With abundant renewable energy...
Securing Africa’s future through a circular water economy
Africa Day (today, 25 May 2026) provides an opportunity to reflect on the continent’s shared future. In 2026, that future is increasingly being shaped by one issue that cuts across every sector of society and the economy: water. By Dr Harrison Pienaar, chairperson of...
Bridging Africa’s build divide with intelligent infrastructure
Africa has always found its own way around barriers, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did not wait for the infrastructure to catch up. It built M-Pesa instead, a mobile...
Why context determines digital success in Africa
As we mark Africa Day (today, 25 May 2026), there is renewed attention on the continent’s growth trajectory, its expanding digital economy and the pace at which organisations are investing in transformation. There is good reason for that optimism. Across sectors,...
Africa’s AI ambitions face critical infrastructure questions
As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, vice-president for secure power: SSA at Schneider Electric, the continent’s AI ambitions...
Junior Project Manager
Purpose of the Job:Responsible for planning, organising, and managing project scope and phases in alignment with the project mandate.Required Qualifications:- Project Management certification.- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field.- 2+ years of...
Systems Engineer (Solaris)
Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer with strong experience in UNIX and Solaris environments and enterprise file transfer technologies? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in stable, business-critical systems within...
Junior Project Manager – Remote Remote
Purpose of the Job:Responsible for planning, organising, and managing project scope and phases in alignment with the project mandate.Required Qualifications:- Project Management certification.- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field.- 2+ years of...
Systems Engineer (Solaris) – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer with strong experience in UNIX and Solaris environments and enterprise file transfer technologies? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in stable, business-critical systems within...
IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks)
The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance standards...
Business Analyst (CH1202)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...
IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance standards...
Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...
ASSITANT BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsupport and maintenance1.1. Provide user system support i.e. systemaccess, create user log-in credentials, removeuser access.1.2. Attend to and resolve user systemfailures/downtime.1.3. Liaise between stakeholders and...
ASSITANT BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsupport and maintenance1.1. Provide user system support i.e. systemaccess, create user log-in credentials, removeuser access.1.2. Attend to and resolve user systemfailures/downtime.1.3. Liaise between stakeholders and...
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