Outcome‑focused workflow set to overtake assistive AI
By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copilots and smart advisors) and instead will favor platforms that commit to workflow results, according to Gartner. In this emerging model, humans move from completing work...
AI-driven and omnichannel communication on the rise in SA
In its latest Messaging Trends Report 2026, communications platform Infobip says its 20-year analysis of 3,8-trillion messages reveals a rise of omnichannel and AI-driven communication in South Africa. Drawing on data from 628-billion mobile interactions in 2025 - and...
Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms
The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...
As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
TikTok culls close to a million videos in SA
TikTok removed more than 920 000 videos in South Africa during the third quarter of 2025. This is according to TikTok’s Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which details how the videos were removes for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines. Of the...
BluEnergy granted energy trading licence
JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited has announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to...
How to stay secure as AI, robots, VR redefine family life
Over the past 10 years, families have experienced shifts in structure and a perceived increase in fragmented interactions at home, largely driven by the pervasive use of technology and changing social norms. What does the next decade hold in store? According to a...
Will 2026’s budget keep its holding pattern?
Many of the fiscal pressures that defined 2025's Budget Speech will return when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 Budget Speech. By Ania Strydom, payroll compliance research manager at Deel Local Payroll South Africa continues with a careful...
Peer-led initiative aims to train youth in digital skills
Non-profit tech academy WeThinkCode_ has partnered with the IDC Social Employment Fund (IDC-SEF) to launch a community-driven digital skills programme to equip 44 000 youth with the tools to enter the digital economy. WeThinkCode_ students will deliver digital...
Official unemployment is 31,4%, but 41,2% in real terms
South Africa's official unemployment rate was 31,4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results, there was an increase of 44 000 in the number of employed persons to 17,1-million, while there was a decrease of 172 000...
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How to navigate the storm of tariffs, turbulence and the ticking clock
Markets don’t like surprises – and Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats, including a 30% blanket duty on South African imports from 1 August, are fuelling fears of broader global instability. Combined with Deutsche Bank’s warning of a looming financial shock, rising...
MTN invests R220m in Eastern Cape
MTN South Africa has announced a R220-million investment to enhance network quality, expand connectivity, and upgrade infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. The investment includes the rollout of new base stations, as well as operational enhancements, site modernisations...
MEST Africa Challenge 2025 goes live
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has opened applications for the seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC 2025), a pan-African pitch competition that equips high-potential startups with funding and hands-on support. This...
RMB funds BCS Group’s shift to commercial capital
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) to provide a $47-million funding package, marking a significant transition for the telecoms infrastructure operator as it moves from Development Finance Institution (DFI) reliance to...
New CEO for KPMG
KPMG in South Africa has announced the appointment of Joelene Pierce as the new CEO of the firm in South Africa, effective 1 March 2026. The appointment is made as a result of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole’s imminent retirement, which will take place on 1 March 2026....
NBA Africa launches new startup accelerator
NBA Africa has announced the second edition of the startup accelerator program that the league launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which awards...
Applications open for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
As South Africa faces slow economic growth and high unemployment (especially among the youth), many people are left out of the formal financial system. Millions don’t have access to affordable credit or basic financial services. Fintech startups can assist in offering...
Qrent debuts wholesale IT program for African resellers
Qrent has launched a new reseller program in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa, offering partners a new and cost-effective way to source IT gear. IT resellers now have access to certified, top-tier refurbished laptops at prices up to 50% below new units. According to...
Syspro deepens warehouse management capabilities with DataScope acquisition
Syspro has announced the acquisition of Datascope, a US-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) provider with over two decades of deep functional and technical alignment within the Syspro platform. With a strong global customer base and proven domain expertise,...
What the latest interest rate drop means for homeowners
The South African Reserve Bank's decision to cut the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points is welcome news for cash-strapped consumers. Although only a small change on paper, the drop provides a much-needed financial reprieve. A basis point - a unit of measure used...
Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...
Software Engineer
Software Engineers (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI): If you're the kind of engineer who doesn't just use AI, but knows how to embed it properly into real-world systems, this one's worth your time. A large, technology-focused enterprise is seeking a Senior-level Software...
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An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Engineer to own and evolve Java platform architecture, lead backend engineering initiatives, and drive technical decisions while actively contributing to code development. The role involves hands-on leadership, architectural...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...
Project Manager IT – Mpumalanga Kriel
Work Model: 100% Office-BasedContract Type: 6-Month Renewable ContractRate: R475 per hourClosing Date: 04 March 2026 Key Requirements:Proven experience in IT Infrastructure / Transformation Project ManagementStrong background in Software Application & Software...
System Support Administrator at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:System Support Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Senior Java Developer – Machine Learning at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a focus on Machine Learning and large-scale data systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong Java expertise with hands-on experience in ML frameworks, Python, and cloud-native infrastructure to...
System Support Administrator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
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Senior Java Developer – Machine Learning at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto
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Senior Project Manager at Takora
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