Employees under the lash as financial stress grows
There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...
Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...
Applications open for Orange Social Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa
Applications have opened for the 16th edition of the Orange Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa (OSVP), a flagship initiative dedicated to promoting high-impact entrepreneurial innovation. Until 10 May 2026, entrepreneurs from all 17 countries where Orange...
Interest rates on hold, but consumers are under pressure
Following yesterday’s decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the latest data from TransUnion points to a consumer environment that remains fragile, with many households continuing to navigate mounting financial pressure. While...
Telkom introduces TrailblazeHER
Telkom FutureMakers has launched TrailblazeHER, a three-month Women-in-Tech Enablement Accelerator designed to scale black women-owned technology enterprises within the digital economy. The programme will support 10 black women-owned suppliers within Telkom’s value...
Datatec Germany establishes Polish presence
Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Germany has acquired 100% of the share capital of NetworkedAssets, a specialist in software development, network automation and observability solutions with operations in Berlin and Wrocaw, Poland. Logicalis Germany and NetworkedAssets...
Rates steady as volatility surges, says FNB
The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (SARB MPC) today decided to leave rates unchanged. “Recent surges in oil prices and the sharp depreciation of the rand have set the stage for increased inflationary pressures,” says FNB CEO Harry Kellan....
Deloitte partners with AWS to launch The Nerve
Kathy Gibson reports - Deloitte, in partnership with AWS, has opened a new operational intelligence centre to drive realtime, intelligence-led decision-making and business transformation. A first on the continent, the Nerve is located at the company’s Waterfall...
Only 11% of global banks have cracked trustworthy AI
In banking, trust isn't optional – it's everything. Yet, even as banks accelerate AI investment faster than other sectors, most are deploying AI without the oversight and infrastructure needed to earn that trust. That’s the central tension revealed in new banking...
UCT debuts Africa’s first higher education AI compute initiative
The University of Cape Town’s African Compute Initiative (ACI) aims to establish Africa's largest graphics processing unit (GPU)-intensive compute cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research in a higher education institution. The initiative is part of...
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Cassava Cloud Partner programme aims to accelerate AI
Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs) and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to consume, resell, or distribute AI, cloud and digital services using Cassava’s infrastructure...
Africa’s largest Prisma Access Zero Trust Platform goes live
Africa’s largest Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Prisma Access Browser Zero Trust environment has been deployed, supporting secure remote access for more than 40 000 users for a large enterprise. The project signals a decisive move away from legacy VPN models...
Fintech reshapes BFSI messaging in SA
The South African messaging landscape is evolving as customers expect richer, more personalised conversations across channels, despite very different levels of connectivity and data access. Digitally mature customer segments are embracing AI and rich apps, while less...
Turkish Airlines partners Google with baggage locating experience
Turkish Airlines is a launch partner of Google’s new Find Hub “share item location” feature, accepting Find Hub-generated location links as part of its official baggage recovery process. Through this collaboration, passengers traveling with a Find Hub-compatible...
Huawei debuts enhanced AI-centric network solutions
Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help...
Executive AI literacy, AI governance crucial for the future of automation
AI and automation in South Africa are characterised by fragmentation and a lack of cohesive governance. To drive progress towards a future of advanced, integrated AI-enabled automated systems across organisations, South Africa needs formalised and comprehensive AI...
Absa and Thunes launch Absa Global Pay
Absa Group has partnered with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, to launch a new digital-first remittance solution, Absa Global Pay, that makes sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers...
Automation and oversight strengthen PPS’s member-focused operations
RelyComply is partnering with PPS to support more efficient onboarding and compliance processes. PPS helps professionals across South Africa access tailored insurance, medical aid, investment, and retirement solutions. Delivering innovative solutions requires...
Gauteng schools recognised for environmental leadership
Gauteng schools took centre stage at the WESSA Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony in February, where educators, learners, partners and government representatives gathered to recognise measurable environmental action across the province. Hosted by WESSA (The Wildlife and...
Datacentrix is HPE SA’s Partner of the Year
Datacentrix received four awards at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa Partner Awards FY25, including the ‘FY25 Partner of the Year’ title. In addition, Datacentrix was named as Services Partner of the Year, Storage Partner of the Year and...
Group IT Manager
An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...
Group IT Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / MySQL) – (Hybrid) (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly specialised engineering team is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to take full ownership of production database environments, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and data integrity. Suited to candidates with deep hands-on...
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / MySQL) – (Hybrid) (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A highly specialised engineering team is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to take full ownership of production database environments, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and data integrity. Suited to candidates with deep hands-on...
Cobol Developer
Design, develop, and maintain eRegister application using the COBOL programming language.Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow eRegister to run.Monitor system performance and proactively identifying potential issues to prevent downtime.Conduct...
Cobol Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Design, develop, and maintain eRegister application using the COBOL programming language.Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow eRegister to run.Monitor system performance and proactively identifying potential issues to prevent downtime.Conduct...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...
Database Developer
OverviewAn experienced Database Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain robust database solutions within a dynamic IT environment. The role focuses on building efficient, scalable, and high-performing database structures, with a strong emphasis on...
Database Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
OverviewAn experienced Database Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain robust database solutions within a dynamic IT environment. The role focuses on building efficient, scalable, and high-performing database structures, with a strong emphasis on...
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