Prediction markets, tokenised equities, cross-market investing reshape market activity
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SA’s SMEs need relief from ever-rising compliance costs
A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has spotlighted South Africa’s business environment - and warned that regulatory complexity and administrative inefficiencies are constraining business growth and limiting job creation. For small and...
Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’
Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...
The $600bn wake-up call on system downtime
The aggregate cost of unplanned downtime for Global 2000 companies has surged to $600-billion annually – a 50% increase in just two years – according to new research from Cisco subsidiary, Splunk. In partnership with Oxford Economics, the Splunk study – The Hidden...
Messi tops Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup password breach data
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, new research from Specops, an Outpost24 company, finds that Lionel Messi outranks Cristiano Ronaldo by a clear margin in one of the more unexpected matchups of the year: their frequency of appearance in breached password...
Africa’s digital and health planning shifts into high gear
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the...
How a potential rate hike could shift SA’s financial landscape
As the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its upcoming announcement on Thursday around the repo rate, the domestic financial sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the early months of the year sparked optimism...
Minister responds to reports of UIF system glitch
Recent reports have pointed to issues with the UIF Online system, where an old version of the system is said to still be live, misleading users into believing their claims are being processed when they are not. Nomakhosazana Met, minister of employment and labour,...
How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent
EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...
NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%
There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...
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Are enterprises truly prepared when ransomware strikes?
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Understanding of both business, operations and supply chain systems Ability to read and interpret reports, dashboards, and KPIs Engaging cross-functional teams Proficient in handling large data sets, complex queries, and drawing business insights. Gather and document...
Intermediate – Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng
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SAP IT/OT Project Manager (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Drive Large-Scale Industrial Digital TransformationAre you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in SAP, IT/OT integration, and large-scale industrial implementations?We are seeking a seasoned SAP IT/OT Project Manager to lead critical technology...
SAP IT/OT Project Manager (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Drive Large-Scale Industrial Digital TransformationAre you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in SAP, IT/OT integration, and large-scale industrial implementations?We are seeking a seasoned SAP IT/OT Project Manager to lead critical technology...
Business Analyst – Managed Print Services at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a talent for uncovering business needs, engaging stakeholders, and translating complex requirements into actionable solutions? We are seeking a highly analytical professional to lead a comprehensive assessment of a...
Business Analyst – Managed Print Services at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a talent for uncovering business needs, engaging stakeholders, and translating complex requirements into actionable solutions? We are seeking a highly analytical professional to lead a comprehensive assessment of a...
Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
A leading Durban-based software development consultancy is looking for a Senior .NET Developer / Technical Lead to join a high-performing team delivering innovative digital solutions for local and international clientsThis is an opportunity to work on complex...
IT Systems Administrator
Key objectives:The key objective of the IT Systems Administrator is to ensure effective administration, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, business systems, and network environment. The role is responsible for...
Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
A leading Durban-based software development consultancy is looking for a Senior .NET Developer / Technical Lead to join a high-performing team delivering innovative digital solutions for local and international clientsThis is an opportunity to work on complex...
IT Systems Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
Key objectives:The key objective of the IT Systems Administrator is to ensure effective administration, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, business systems, and network environment. The role is responsible for...
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