$1,5m available for Africa’s Business Heroes
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future....
$82bn pledged to bridge the digital divide
ITU has announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, bringing total commitments to over $82-billion to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide. Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilisation platform...
Land Bank takes systems offline
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, including its subsidiary Land Bank Insurance Company, has confirmed a temporary disruption affecting certain internal IT systems. As a precautionary measure, affected systems were taken offline to protect the...
Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....
These are SA’s most in-demand jobs in 2026
Pnet has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of experience and qualifications as well as healthy demand for...
Expert cautions agentic AI could be a ticking timebomb
As autonomous AI agents enter commerce, consumers are warned that it is scaling faster than trust, accountability and awareness. According to Miguel Fornes, information security manager at Surfshark, the unprecedented acceleration of agentic AI is entering a new and...
Fraudsters target users battling new year financial pressures
As South Africans return from the festive season with renewed energy, many households are confronted with the financial realities of a new year. For thousands of families, the beginning of the year is marked by registration fees, textbook purchases, and accommodation...
It’s the era of the SOC
Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated cybersecurity...
Used car sales show strong year-on-year growth
December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the...
Reputation has a monetary value
Corporate reputation now has measurable value: companies with strong reputations can realize as much as 4,78% in additional annual shareholder returns, creating a global "Reputation Economy" worth an estimated $7,07-trillion, according to a new study from Burson. The...
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What business travellers need to know this flu season
If you're a professional heading abroad for business this winter, there's more to think about than flights and meeting agendas. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) recently shared a warning about rising flu cases across the country. For business travellers,...
Ericsson, Google Cloud team on AI-powered 5G core as-a-service
Ericsson has launched Ericsson On-Demand, a new solution delivering core network services as a true software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to communications service providers (CSPs). The platform is designed with Google Cloud, leveraging AI infrastructure and Google...
Hisense users can watch the World Cup for free
Hisense SA has announced that users of its VIDAA-powered smart TVs will be able to watch every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - live, and at no cost. As an official partner of the tournament, Hisense is offering fans across the globe, including South Africa,...
MTN named SA’s most admired brand and best telecommunication brand
MTN has once again secured its position as South Africa’s most admired brand for 2025, while also being named the best telecommunications brand in the country by Brand Africa. Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN South Africa, says: “This recognition is a powerful affirmation...
Mzansi Energy Consortium, Palabora Mining sign landmark energy supply deal
Ba-Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province — In a major boost for sustainable mining and South Africa’s clean energy ambitions, Mzansi Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Palabora Mining Company (PMC). Together, the two will develop one of...
MTN SA appointment for Muyiwa Ladipo
MTN South Africa has appointed Muyiwa Ladipo as chief consumer officer for prepaid, effective 15 September 2025. Muyiwa joins MTN SA from EE Mobile UK (part of the BT Group), where he currently serves as pricing and portfolio manager. He previously worked as chief...
The strategic value of cloud in Africa
Africa remains balanced on the edge of the digital divide. As of 2024, only 37% to 38% of Africans used the internet due to limited access and high costs, and approximately half the population – 600-million people – lack access to electricity. Without reliable digital...
iiDENTIFii recognised as a pioneering African business
Homegrown biometric identity authentication business iiDENTIFii has been globally recognised for the groundbreaking work it is doing for digital identity, on the African continent and beyond. In May 2025, Bloomberg named iiDENTIFii as one of Bloomberg’s 25 African...
Volvo, Daimler Truck launch Coretura platform
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck has launched Coretura AB, a joint venture aimed at transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard. Coretura will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck...
Global researchers unite efforts to study AI future
Leading AI researchers from around the world united at an international foresight session in St. Petersburg ahead of SPIEF. The foresight session brought together top AI experts from 17 countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and...
Technical Business Analyst (Salesforce) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly strategic Technical Business Analyst who is driven by results, quality, and continuous improvement is wanted to join the high-performance team of a leading Asset Management Firm. You will act as a key bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams...
Scrum Master
Job purposeCapable of facilitating technical discussions (architecture trade-offs, technical debt, refactoring, release planning) without acting as the tech lead.Ability to identify and help remove technical impediments.Comfortable translating between business...
Data Technologist
An opportunity exists for a skilled Data Technologist to support operational and investigative data needs through advanced data sourcing, analysis, database development, and reporting. The role focuses on transforming complex financial and transactional data into...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job purposeCapable of facilitating technical discussions (architecture trade-offs, technical debt, refactoring, release planning) without acting as the tech lead.Ability to identify and help remove technical impediments.Comfortable translating between business...
Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
An opportunity exists for a skilled Data Technologist to support operational and investigative data needs through advanced data sourcing, analysis, database development, and reporting. The role focuses on transforming complex financial and transactional data into...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
Role SummaryThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability, market and telemetry solutions. In addition, the SBA will act as the key linkage between business stakeholders, project...
Senior Software Engineer (Team Lead) – Remote Remote
About the RoleTo play a key role in leading the development and implementation of complex software projects. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, guiding the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You'll collaborate...
Systems Administrator – Linux (2 year contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is searching for a Systems Administrator to take care of their physical infrastructure, both on-site and remote, which consists of servers, access points, routers and other equipment, as well as systemaccounts and server software.ResponsibilitiesResearch,...
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