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...
ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek
The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...
IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks
IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....
Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more
Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...
Investors embrace AI for investment information
AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...
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...
New blueprint needed for future growth
As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and...
TrendAI invests in Africa’s sovereign digital infrastructure
TrendAI has announced a substantial enhancement and expansion of its Data Centre Services portfolio, aimed at enabling data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and secure digital transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes as organisations...
AI had doomed SaaS pricing before February’s crash
AI has already split the SaaS market in two, and six years of pricing data from 65 major tools shows exactly where the line is. Tools teams can now replicate internally have stalled or dropped in price since 2020. Categories they cannot replicate have raised prices...
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Compliance the foundation for sustainable growth in finance
For many financial institutions in South Africa, compliance has long been treated as a cost of doing business, a necessary function to satisfy auditors and regulators, and to avoid penalties. But that mindset no longer holds up, writes Pienaar Zietsman, chief...
Sovereign SASE a new model for data-sensitive enterprises
Secure access service edge (SASE) is a powerful model for delivering security services closer to users and applications. By Nirav Shah and Andres Herrera at Fortinet But for many organisations, especially in healthcare, government, financial services, and defense,...
Hidden ownership turns tax crime into an AI challenge
Tax evasion goes far beyond legal tax avoidance. It is the practice of illegally hiding income or profits to avoid paying tax, costing countries over $500-billion a year. In many cases tax evasion depends on opaque ownership structures that hide who really owns...
Telecom expense visibility the missing link in financial governance
For good reason, people, capital, and infrastructure are known as the pillars that hold up organisations. Now comes a modern pillar that is just as important: connectivity. Nobody would deny the need for extensive financial oversight in monitoring spending on people,...
Questions every business should ask their SAP partner
SAP isn’t just another system. It touches all your business processes, data, and decision-making, and covers nearly every business function. That’s why choosing the right SAP partner is essential. The right one will help your business move forward. The wrong one will...
Fintech startup raises $2,6m
Four-year-old card-linked instalment platform Float has secured $2,6-million (R46-million) in funding co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings, with participation from all existing investors, including Platform Investment Partners. Lighthouse Venture Partners...
NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb partner on African connectivity
Across Africa, industries operating in remote and difficult-to-reach locations face a persistent challenge: reliable, high-speed connectivity. Mining operations deep in rural regions, offshore oil platforms, government outposts, and agricultural enterprises often work...
Recognition for Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista. Check Point is featured on the list due to its strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability...
SA could leapfrog the world in EV adoption
Often perceived to be lagging behind the developed world, South Africa has a unique opportunity to not only catch up, but to leapfrog established markets like Europe and the USA in the long-term adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). By Linda Cele, products head key...
Trends shaping the future of mobile transactions in Africa
In just a few years, mobile digital payments have shifted from a convenience to a core feature of Africa’s financial landscape. The surge in contactless payments and the popularity of mobile wallets are reshaping how consumers and businesses transact - and laying the...
Feature Analyst III
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Feature Analyst III – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Feature Analyst III
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Feature Analyst III – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Senior Camunda BPM Developer (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Camunda BPM Developer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade business process solutions. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives at the intersection of process automation,...
Senior Data Engineer (CH1223)
Our client, is a leading South African payment aggregator, enabling secure and efficient bill payments across a wide network of payment channels. They process millions of transactions monthly and are building a modern data infrastructure to support financial...
Senior Camunda BPM Developer (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Camunda BPM Developer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade business process solutions. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives at the intersection of process automation,...
Senior Data Engineer (CH1223) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, is a leading South African payment aggregator, enabling secure and efficient bill payments across a wide network of payment channels. They process millions of transactions monthly and are building a modern data infrastructure to support financial...
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Contribute to the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, system interactions, and integration dependencies across ESD-related environments.Support the identification and documentation of business rules, data rules, and data definitions relevant to SBR,...
System Analyst (Data) NH – Gauteng Pretoria
Contribute to the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, system interactions, and integration dependencies across ESD-related environments.Support the identification and documentation of business rules, data rules, and data definitions relevant to SBR,...
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