IMF outlook masks rising FX risk for SMEs
As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, pointing to a fragile and uneven global recovery, fintech company Verto warns that South African SMEs trading internationally are facing a growing and often underestimated threat:...
SA startups join Google accelerator
Two South African technology startups - Loop and Vambo AI - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 2 600 applications, they are part of a final pan-African group of 15...
Agentic AI expected to reduce entry-level supply chain hiring
More than half (55%) of supply chain leaders expect that advancements in agentic AI will reduce the need to hire for entry-level positions, while 51% believe the technology will drive a shift to overall workforce reductions, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 509...
IITPSA partners with IT-Online and Channelwise to support ICT skills development
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) and ICT publications IT-Online and Channelwise, has announced a strategic skills development partnership aimed at supporting South Africa’s ICT skills development pipeline, amplifying...
Rapid growth ahead for data centre construction
The global data centre construction market size is estimated to reach $662,71-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 12,7% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is fueled by the increasing demand for data storage and...
HIV treatment in Africa hamstrung by data gaps
New HIV studies presented this week at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) highlight critical evidence gaps that must be addressed to improve HIV treatment strategies across Africa. Researchers from the Centre for Epidemiological...
Edge spending set for 15% growth
Worldwide spending on edge computing reached $265-billion in 2025, expected to nearly double by 2029, reflecting a pivotal expansion fueled by rapid Edge AI advancements that accelerate enterprise transformation and open new opportunities for service providers,...
Budget 2026: Payment system modernisation underway
Treasury plans to modernise the national payments system with the inclusion of digital finance. The first key milestone in the Payments Ecosystem Modernisation (PEM) was reached in November 2025, with the establishment of PayInc. Presenting Budget 2026, finance...
Budget 2026: Things have changed … even if it doesn’t feel like it
Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax hikes were withdrawn, personal income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation, and contribution limits for tax-efficient savings were increased. On the surface, it sounds stable. But according to Therese Grobler, head of...
Budget2026: VAT threshold increase welcomed
Lula has welcomed today’s National Budget Speech (25 February 2026) which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase from R1-million to R2,3-million, a reform for which the SME funder has consistently advocated. Lula made a...
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How AI is cultivating the future of farming
AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid all the hype, the real story that has emerged doesn’t focus on the technology itself but on the people using it, writes Arno Hanekom, digital strategist at...
Protecting our youth in a technological age
Given the speed at which the digital economy, technological and AI landscape is developing, young people need to be educated on how to mitigate the associated risks with a combination of cyber insurance and risk management practices. This is an important part of...
Vertiv opens new Academy centre in Frankfurt
Vertiv has opened its new Vertiv Academy training centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The new facility will enhance technical training, service innovation, and customer engagement across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region), developing the next generation of...
How to navigate the new era of executive remuneration
The world of executive remuneration is a battlefield, and the stakes have never been higher, writes Dr Chris Blair, group director of 21st Century. With global trade tensions, geopolitical conflicts, and societal demands for fairness, boards are under pressure to...
Speed tests and the missing Mbps: why can’t you hit the 1Gpbs mark?
Long-time internet users might remember the good old days of dial up internet connections, and the excitement of looking forward to a noticeable difference in experience every time the line speeds were upgraded. By Theo van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox, and Andre...
Wise Move in strategic integration with Gumtree
Local logistics-tech platform Wise Move has partnered with Gumtree to provide seamless, on-platform access to professional moving services for buyers and sellers on one of the country’s most-used classifieds platforms. The integration allows Gumtree users to access...
Proximity is power: local channel presence matters more than ever
When it comes to digital infrastructure, technology may be global but trust is local. Across Africa, where diverse regulatory environments, languages, and business customs shape the operating landscape, one truth holds firm: proximity matters. By Gerhard Fourie,...
Bold leadership needed to close Africa’s AI gap
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and societies around the world. In Africa, it holds immense potential to tackle deep-rooted challenges in healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and unemployment. By Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP...
Troye debuts Arctic Wolf’s Aurora Endpoint platform
Troye has launched the Aurora Endpoint suite, a robust platform providing protection, detection, and response capabilities across every stage of an organisation’s cybersecurity maturity. Helen Kruger, MD of Troye, says with the new Aurora Endpoint platform, clients...
FCM’s AI assistant goes live for SA business travellers
FCM has rolled out its next-generation virtual assistant 'Sam' to customers across South Africa, bringing conversational AI technology designed to tackle real-world travel challenges facing local businesses. Sam uses machine learning to anticipate traveller needs,...
Scrum Master (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Software Tech company seeks a solutions-driven Scrum Master with a solid understanding of Software Development to join its team. Using Agile methodology, you will plan, manage and deliver solutions, train and mentor Scrum teams while...
Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2085
As a Proficient Full-Stack Developer, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of our SaaS platform, working closely with other team members to create and deploy custom apps, as well as improve the overall user experience.Managing projects / processes /...
ICT Business Intelligence Specialist at GEMS
IntroductionThe position of ICT Business Intelligence Specialist is vacant. The ICT Business Intelligence Specialist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse Analytics and BI and forms part of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT)...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2085 – Gauteng Pretoria
As a Proficient Full-Stack Developer, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of our SaaS platform, working closely with other team members to create and deploy custom apps, as well as improve the overall user experience.Managing projects / processes /...
ICT Business Intelligence Specialist at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of ICT Business Intelligence Specialist is vacant. The ICT Business Intelligence Specialist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse Analytics and BI and forms part of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT)...
Cloud Engineer (Azure)
Cloud Engineer (Azure)RoleA cloud engineer who designs, builds, manages, and secures an organization's cloud-basedinfrastructure and applications using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They areresponsible for migrating systems from on-site servers,...
Financial Services Business Analyst
Business Analyst (Financial Services)Cape Town (hybrid)Market-related Step into a high-impact consulting role shaping transformation across top-tier financial services clients. Is this you?You're a naturally curious, solutions-driven professional who thrives in...
Senior Data Engineer (Spark & Python Specialist) – Remote – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their Engineering team at the company. In this role, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance data processing engines. You will apply your...
Project Manager – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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