Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Early mental health support remains out of reach for men

As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...

Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

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...

Standard Bank chief says SA can hit 4% growth

South Africa could lift its medium-term growth rate to between 3% to 4% if the state sustains the faster execution of structural reforms now underway, Standard Bank’s CEO told delegates at Semafor World Economy in Washington, arguing that the biggest remaining...

Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise

The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...

Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...

ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub

UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...

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For effective attack surface management, think like an attacker

While there’s a lot of talk around attack surface management (ASM) it doesn’t always clarify for businesses how they should  approach this crucial matter. By Christo Coetzer, director and CEO at BlueVision Firstly, it’s important to emphasise that ASM not a technical...

How to unlock your enterprise’s AI potential

AI holds real promise for businesses ready to put it to work. However, the challenge moving from ambitious ideas to something that actually delivers value requires more than just enthusiasm and access to new tools. That’s according to Habib Mahakian, Dell...

RelyComply backs FSCA’s call for ecosystem-wide fraud action

According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (sabric), banking fraud losses in South Africa totalled more than R2.7 billion in 2024, with digital banking fraud accounting for nearly R1,9-billion. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  RelyComply...

NEC XON Cyber wins Palo Alto Networks award

NEC XON Cyber has been named Palo Alto Networks Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Partner of the Year, recognising the company as the region’s top-performing partner for 2025. The award was presented at Palo Alto Networks’ recent annual partner gathering in Istanbul, Turkey....

Yellow Card joins Fireblocks Network for payments

For businesses operating across Africa, the landscape of cross-border payments has long been a complex puzzle of fragmented systems, high costs, and slow, manual processes. Yellow Card has now joined the Fireblocks Network for Payments - bringing emerging markets...

Nickey Mannya joins Westcon-Comstor

Nicodemus (Nickey) Mannya has been appointed as director of cyber security and next gen solutions for Southern Africa at Weston-Comstor. “Nickey’s experience is unique in that he combines deep technology expertise with a strong commercial background and a people-first...

Building the infrastructure for intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a fringe capability or a future ambition. It’s rapidly becoming the foundation of how societies operate - reshaping industries, redefining human-machine interaction, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation. By Jan...

Multi-tenancy central to MVNO partnerships, enterprise strategies

Africa's telecoms market is on a strong growth trajectory. Currently valued at $66,61-billion, the entertainment and telecoms sector is projected to reach $86.800billion by 2030, driven by a young population, increased mobile connectivity, and a rise in digital...

Tackling the inside job threatening your bottom line

28 August 2025 It is estimated that organisations lost around 5% of their revenue to employee fraud each year. Considering that South Africa consistently tops the list of Sub-Saharan African countries in terms of its high incidence rate of organisational fraud,...

Affordable 5G smartphones transform the digital lives of Gen Z

Around 70% of sub Saharan Africa’s people are aged under 30, representing a digital-first generation that sees easy, affordable access to the latest and best tech as non-negotiable. For this demographic, rapid rollout of 5G networks across the continent is set to take...

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 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...

System Analyst (Data) NH

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,...

Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) ?? Cape Town (Woodstock) | Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 Day WFH) ? Start: Immediate / ASAP About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a high-impact project focused on AI-driven demand...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

Senior Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) ?? Cape Town (Woodstock) | Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 Day WFH) ? Start: Immediate / ASAP About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a high-impact project focused on AI-driven demand...

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