Geoengineering alone won’t save Africa from deadly heat
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) – a technology designed to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight into space – could substantially reduce Africa’s soaring temperatures. But it...
Affordability still the cornerstone of SA ridesharing
Affordability remains the defining factor in how South Africans move around their cities, with new Bolt data revealing that more than nine in 10 rides across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are booked through the platform's most affordable categories. Despite...
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...
Fintech’s biggest shift isn’t AI, it’s deployment speed
Fintech is seeing a fundamental shift, and it has very little to do with new products, platforms, or even innovation. It’s far more structural than that, writes Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings. Across the industry, organisations are trying to compress software...
Call for action as violence against children persists
Child Protection Week cannot become another week of statements while children continue to experience violence, abuse and exploitation in the very places where they should be safest. This is the message from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as South Africa...
Platforms drive Altron profitability
Altron has reported a R1,2-billion operating profit for the year 28 February 2026, drive by its Platform segment. Overall the group had a 12,6% operating profit margin. It reported EBIDTA of R2-billion, with a 20,8% EBIDTA margin and R816-millionnet profit after tax....
AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...
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Navigating a skills shortage in a talent tug-of-war
South Africa’s workforce paradox is stark: employment in the formal sector, which calls for qualified incumbents, decreased by 245 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2025, with businesses struggling to fill critical roles in highly skilled areas including technology,...
Transforming SA’s business sector goes beyond law and regulation
Businesses need to continually review their progress and reset their goals to accommodate the multiple dynamics of their organisation. One of the areas that needs diligent attention is diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policy and practice, writes Taelo...
Vodacom Southern Gauteng invests R660m
Vodacom Southern Gauteng is investing over R660 million in network infrastructure this financial year. The investment will accelerate the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies across key urban and peri-urban areas, enhance network capacity to meet growing data demand, and...
CIMA launches 2025 Cybersecurity Tool
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched the latest version of its CGMA Cybersecurity Tool, designed to help finance professionals tackle the growing threat of cyberattacks through robust risk management, response, and remediation...
Move to digital banking deepens the digital divide
South Africa’s major banks are closing physical branches and ATMs at an unprecedented rate. By Ettienne Mostert, business development and partnerships manager at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, University of Cape Town Standard Bank, for example, has reduced its branch...
When likes become a liability …
The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without...
Inside SA’s passport reforms
South African business travellers have long faced barriers when venturing abroad – from increased visa requirements to frustrating delays. For the country’s SMEs, these challenges can be more than just an administrative hurdle; they can represent missed opportunities,...
What G20 payment reforms could mean for SA’s international money transfer industry
South Africa took on the presidency of the G20 in 2025 with six headline priorities. By Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex Alongside debt sustainability for low-income countries, mobilising finance for a just energy transition, food security, disaster resilience, and...
Young professionals are rewriting career paths
The once coveted corner office is losing its shine for many young South African professionals. A growing number of professionals under 35 are choosing flexible contracts and freelance opportunities over traditional corporate careers. Jessica Tandy, Bizmod cofounder...
Clean up fronting before an empowerment levy can work
An empowerment levy could simplify compliance and unlock transformation funding - but only if credibility and enforcement come first. By Bruce Hunt, MD of Transcend Capital and Transcend Corporate Advisory A new private-sector proposal has reignited debate about how...
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...
Senior Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst Lead to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science,...
Actuarial Data Analyst
Job summary:Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events,...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst Lead to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science,...
Actuarial Data Analyst – Gauteng Primrose
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System Analyst
The Systems Analyst is responsible for analysing, designing, configuring, and supporting enterprise systems within a complex IT landscape. The role bridges business requirements and technical implementation by translating operational needs into system specifications,...
Actuarial Data Analyst
Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events, such as...
System Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Systems Analyst is responsible for analysing, designing, configuring, and supporting enterprise systems within a complex IT landscape. The role bridges business requirements and technical implementation by translating operational needs into system specifications,...
Actuarial Data Analyst – Gauteng Primrose
Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events, such as...
Business Systems Analyst
Our client is looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join their team at their Bryanston officeDutiesDetermine standards and procedures for change and implementation requests.Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to ensure alignment...
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