AI adoption creates critical cloud security gaps
There is a growing disconnect between rapid AI adoption and security readiness. This is the headline finding from Check Point Software Technologies’ 2026 Cloud Security Report: Enter the AI Era. The report reveals a critical shift from the cloud "blind spots" of 2025...
The hidden costs of the AI boom
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries and drives global innovation, a leading local researcher has warned that the growing demand for AI-driven data centres is creating significant environmental, social and political challenges that often go...
Tech stocks at ‘discount’ signal opportunity
Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest relative valuation to the broader US market in eight years - creating what Nigel Green – CEO of deVere Group says is a “notable moment for investors assessing positioning for the next market cycle.” Green says the current...
The chip shortage is a crisis of availability – not supply
The global chip shortage is exposing a painful truth: many businesses are not struggling because chips are unavailable - they are struggling because procurement strategies were built for stability, not disruption. The fastest and most reliable way to respond to...
Online punters taking a serious gamble on illegal sites
As proposed new legislation which could have a devastating affect on legitimate gambling looms large, the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) says that illegal offshore gambling continues to dominate the country’s online betting landscape - exposing millions...
Kaspersky bursts the Bubble on new phishing technique
Cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky say they have discovered a new phishing tactic used to evade traditional security controls - one that exploits Bubble, a platform that allows users to build Web and mobile applications through a visual interface without writing...
Standard Bank breach leaks customer data
Standard Bank has been hit by a data breach which has compromised some customer information. The news comes just days after Standard Bank subsidiary Liberty experienced a similar incident that exposed customer data. A letter to customers from Kabelo Makeke, head of...
Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict
Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...
New Moon mission prepares for lift-off
Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are making final preparations toward beginning launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as tomorrow (1 April 2026). The weather forecast for launch day shows an 80% chance of...
Business liquidations decline, but financial pressure still elevated
South Africa’s corporate sector continues to operate under sustained financial pressure - despite a modest decline in business liquidations relative to the previous year, according to the latest Statistics of Liquidation report from Stats SA. The report shows that 135...
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dLocal and Digit9 partner on African remittances
Cross-border payment platform dLocal has partnered with Digit9, a cross-border payments orchestration platform, to support the expansion of its payout offering across key African markets. The partnership will see Digit9, a part of global financial services...
How much could freeware cost your organisation?
Have you ever downloaded a mobile app offering a "free" seven-day trial, only to discover an unexpected R60 charge on your statement the following month? Now imagine that same scenario playing out across your organisation's entire IT estate - but with significantly...
Preparedness is a competitive advantage in cybersecurity
In 2025, several prominent South African companies faced the all-too-common reality of a cyberattack. Some took days to respond, with their systems offline and reputations on the line. Others, though fewer in number, recovered quickly, communicated clearly, and...
Smart retailers are saying no to vendor lock-in
In 2025, the South African retail sector has seen a 4,2% year-on-year increase and the ecommerce sector is anticipated to reach R225-billion, a 150% growth over the past five years. Peter Ludi, business development executive at redPanda Software and Solutions...
A call for courage, ingenuity, human-centred innovation in African leadership
In today’s world, leadership is no longer about command and control. It’s about clarity in chaos, courage in contradiction, and compassion in complexity. By Celiwe Ross, director: strategy, sustainability, people and public affairs at Old Mutual As an African woman...
AI can transform opportunities for women and youth
As we observe Women's Month, it’s a critical time for corporate South Africa to reflect on our progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and to strategically plan for a future where every individual can thrive. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations...
Payroll is still a career for humans
Does solving business problems with creative ideas motivate you? Are you inspired by deadlines and accurate results? Do you like working with people as much as numbers? These questions paint a specific picture for a specific role: people who manage payrolls. When most...
Investec and Visa extend partnership
Investec and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership for a further five years, reaffirming a relationship that has spanned more than 28 years. This renewal aims to accelerate the development of best-in-class digital banking solutions and continue driving...
The BPO margin crisis no one wants to talk about
With the outsourcing space becoming increasingly cutthroat, BPOs find themselves trapped in a relentless race to the bottom. Aggressive pricing demands from clients and undercutting by low-cost competitors leave local operators with no choice but to sacrifice margins...
Smarter CX starts with a smarter knowledge base
AI is a powerful tool for customer experience solutions, and the results it can achieve relatively quickly are worth serious attention from any business interested in staying competitive. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream The flipside to this is that the incredible...
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment Location: Durban (Hybrid/On-site) Position Type: Permanent | Full-TimeRole OverviewAn exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic Professional Services team within a...
Scrum Master – Contract
Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment Location: Durban (Hybrid/On-site) Position Type: Permanent | Full-TimeRole OverviewAn exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic Professional Services team within a...
Scrum Master – Contract – Western Cape Bellville
Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...
Business Systems Support at PnP
Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...
Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source)
Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...
Business Systems Support at PnP – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...
Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source) – Gauteng Midrand
Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...
Senior Software Developer
Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...
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