Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Sage and PwC tackle the AI trust gap in finance

Sage has announced a new initiative in partnership with PwC, which will redefine how AI is built and adopted in finance, combining transparent, explainable AI with the governance and real-world expertise required to use it with confidence. The initiative, “Beyond the...

SA’s youth ‘apply technology with purpose to lived reality’

South Africa requires some unique solutions throughout every level of its society to deal with its most pressing social and economic challenges – and the top finalists in the Huawei Developer Competition Code4Mzansi look to have come up with some. Solutions geared...

Climate imbalance reaches dangerous levels

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned today (23 March 2026). Hot on the heels of a scorching...

AI demand, geopolitics are reshaping energy markets

The global energy landscape is being reshaped by geopolitics and competing priorities of affordability, reliability, competitiveness and decarbonisation. And, as the war the Middle East evolves, it could cause unprecedented volatility in energy markets. Look Forward:...

Acquiring and developing AI and digital talent is a top CFO challenge

Harnessing rapidly evolving AI technologies while keeping enterprises and their staff on track amidst a turbulent, high-change environment are the biggest chief financial officer (CFO) challenges in the next six months, according to Gartner. “CFOs are having to manage...

Cybersecurity skills shortages worsen supply chain risks

A shortage of qualified IT security workers is hampering efforts by global organisations to prioritise various security tasks that would mitigate the risk of supply chain and trusted relationship attacks. Both factors are cited by nearly half (42%) of the respondents...

Quantum tech drives better accuracy, security

Quantifying the smallest phenomena or enabling the securest of communications is possible with developments in quantum technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Quantum Technologies Research Reports and Subscriptions is home to the latest research into quantum sensors,...

SMEs urged to set realistic growth goals in a weaker economy

In last month’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is on the cusp of achieving rapid economic growth. While this would be a welcome development, this is a promise business owners have heard many times before. Despite...

Top change management trends in the age of AI

In 2026, more organisations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI, according to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, which says that 78% agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their AI...

Applications open for JWO Research Grant

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications today (23 March 2026), inviting early-career African scientists to submit research proposals that advance biodiversity and conservation on the continent. The grant is open to...

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Uber boosts accessibility, inclusivity

Statistics South Africa reports a national disability prevalence rate of 15,7%, encompassing visual, hearing, and physical impairments, among others. The data also reveals that households led by individuals with disabilities often have limited access to basic...

Kaspersky and Smedan support Nigerian SMEs

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (Smedan) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to assist small and medium businesses in the country to become more cyber-aware and less vulnerable...

Qlik Answers bridges the AI gap

Qli has announced growing enterprise adoption of Qlik Answers, as companies across sectors move beyond AI prototypes and into business-critical deployment. Built for real-world complexity, Qlik Answers allows organisations to extract intelligence from unstructured...

Securing multi-cloud environments in BFSI firms

South Africa’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) landscape is diverse, comprising well-established players, new entrants, as well as unbanked and under-banked populations. Going digital is a surefire way to bridge gaps in access to financial services...

AI sustainability must be a boardroom priority

AI is no longer just a tool for progress — it’s fast becoming a test of responsibility. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead for Accenture, Africa As South African companies race to harness artificial intelligence (Ai) for innovation and growth, few are asking the...

Accepting crypto is simple and seamless for merchants

While payments may not literally make the world go round, the world certainly functions through the transfer of value for goods and services. By Inge Oosthuizen, product owner at Ecentric Payment Systems As we all know, the world is on a one-way express train into a...

Logistics gridlock threatens SA’s e-commerce growth

South Africa’s e-commerce sector is booming, with total revenue projected to top R110-billion this year and more than 40-million consumers now shopping online, according to Statista’s 2025 Ecommerce Outlook. But as thousands of new online sellers enter the market, the...

HR analytics for career growth support

South Africa’s world of work is evolving at a rapid pace, shaped by digital disruption, economic challenges, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for more flexible and meaningful career experiences. Traditional career paths, linear, hierarchical, and often...

Power shift: reimagining SA’s energy sector

South Africa is transitioning from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, as the government aims to add at least 19 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and as much as 190 GW by 2050. These targets are critical for climate resilience and energy security. Yet, the social...

GenAI reimagines the factory floor

The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation.  And now we have generative AI (GenAI) – a subset of deep learning – which taking the factory floor to the next, impressive level; unlocking new possibilities for product innovation. By...

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...

UI Frontend Developer

Step away from the ordinary and dive into the thrilling world of satellite data processing and Earth observation technologies!Work full time on site in the Pretoria's far east and become part of a team that build cutting edge software products used by international...

UI Frontend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Step away from the ordinary and dive into the thrilling world of satellite data processing and Earth observation technologies!Work full time on site in the Pretoria's far east and become part of a team that build cutting edge software products used by international...

Software Engineer (.NET Developer)

We're looking for a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our R&D team. Reporting to the Senior Manager: R&D, you'll play a key role in enhancing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-grade software solutions. This role is ideal for someone who...

Software Engineer (.NET Developer) – Gauteng Fourways

We're looking for a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our R&D team. Reporting to the Senior Manager: R&D, you'll play a key role in enhancing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-grade software solutions. This role is ideal for someone who...

Junior System Analyst (Graduate) (CH1220)

Our client, a leading player in the Industrial IoT space, has an opportunity available for a Junior System Analyst Graduate to join their team in Somerset West.Junior Sensor System Analyst is responsible for supporting the operations of their products in conjunction...

Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Role OverviewTo Lead the Design and implementation of the enterprise-wide infrastructure and technology architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, security and operationsl efficiency. Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Development Define...

Infrastructure Architect

Role OverviewTo Lead the Design and implementation of the enterprise-wide infrastructure and technology architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, security and operationsl efficiency. Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Development Define...

Soil and Plant Solutions Specialist – W.Cape

A dynamic software company that manufactures and supplies highly specialized end-user applications for the agricultural sector, is seeking three Soil and Plant Solutions Specialists to join our team, based in Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape.Duties and...

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