Value of tech brands rockets to $3,7trn
The total brand value of the world’s top 100 technology brands reached $3,7-trillion in 2026, up 15% from $3,2-trillion in 2025, according to a new report from Brand Finance. Seven of the 10 most valuable brands in the Brand Finance Global 500 2026 are tech brands,...
Venture capital shifts to emerging markets
A structural shift is underway in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs moderates. This is according to Alison Collier, CEO of Endeavor South Africa, who says the best risk-adjusted...
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...
Gen Z mental health takes a knock
A new analysis of national mental health data, conducted by Cognitive FX, shows that Generation Z adults in the US have experienced a dramatic decline in their self‑reported emotional well‑being over the past six years. The analysis draws on data from the Gallup...
African airlines see increase in passenger demand
During November 2025 African airlines were the stand-out performer for passenger demand, with an 11,2% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity for the region’s carriers was up 8,5% year-on-year, and the load factor (the average percentage of available seats that...
Silver hits record high, could rise more
Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...
South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures
South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...
These are the top future of work trends in 2026
Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...
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Alice & Bob powers up quantum simulation
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NTT Data debuts AI-powered services on Cisco
NTT Data is marking a milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco by launching AI powered software-defined infrastructure (SDI) services for Cisco’s infrastructure and software products. “With AI powered SDI services, we’re leveraging our strategic vision to...
What the High Court ruling means for capital export restrictions
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PwC SA wins AFSUG’s first African hackathon
PwC South Africa has taken top honours at the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) inaugural SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Hackathon finale, which took place live at the recent Saphila 2025 conference, AFSUG’s premier SAP user conference for Africa. The AFSUG SAP...
Bolt SA’s fleet partner secures $10m in funding
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Ethical fintech key to digitising the kasi economy
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Salus Cloud secures $3,7m seed funding
Salus Cloud, the AI-native platform for Developer & Security Operations (DevSecOps) for engineers, has closed a $3,7-million Seed round to advance its mission of accelerating access to secure software delivery across Africa, the Middle East, and other growth...
Stadio launches mobile network to tackle data costs
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1Bonding aims to solve IT collaboration drag
Collaboration drag refers to the friction, delays, and errors that happen when IT teams must manually move information between platforms. It’s an invisible bottleneck that 1Bonding, now available in South Africa through CASA Software, solves. CASA Software was...
How brands can tackle consumer dictatorship
Modern consumers are no longer satisfied with being “delighted” by good service, rather they expect instant results, full transparency, and absolute flexibility - all on their terms. And, if they don’t get what they want, they switch brands without hesitation, writes...
BI Developer (Power BI, Sage Integration) LW
Techstack: BI Development, PowerBI, Sage HR, TimeXtender (Nice to have), SSIS, TSQL, SQL, SSRS, ETL, Integration knowledge, Data Analysis (Know how) Business Intelligence & Reporting:Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions...
BI Developer (Power BI, Sage Integration) LW – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Techstack: BI Development, PowerBI, Sage HR, TimeXtender (Nice to have), SSIS, TSQL, SQL, SSRS, ETL, Integration knowledge, Data Analysis (Know how) Business Intelligence & Reporting:Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions...
Business Architect
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Alignment: Translate strategic objectives into actionable business capabilities and architecture blueprints.Capability Mapping: Develop and maintain strategic business capability maps, value streams, and stakeholder maps.Governance...
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...
Business Architect – Gauteng Pretoria
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Alignment: Translate strategic objectives into actionable business capabilities and architecture blueprints.Capability Mapping: Develop and maintain strategic business capability maps, value streams, and stakeholder maps.Governance...
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...
Senior Systems Analyst – REMOTE (CH1201)
Our client in the retail software industry is looking for Senior Systems Analyst to join their team.The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for structuring, governing, and operationalising the organisation's Code Management System across all projects.This role...
Senior Python Developer
Company SummaryA leading JSE-listed financial services company is expanding its Group Data Science Team, a world-class division that partners across digital, clinical, wellness, and behavioural domains. The team collaborates globally and leverages modern big-data...
Software Developer (Odoo/Python) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
To develop, customize, and maintain the company's Odoo ERP system. Responsible for writing high-quality, scalable Python code, managing code repositories, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust and efficient ERP solutions that...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Somerset West
Company based in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking skilled CNC Programmers for 6 months with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres.This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring efficient...
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