Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Agentic AI holds key to LLM profitability

Agentic AI, not consumer chatbots, will determine whether trillion-dollar investments in large language models (LLMs) ever translate into sustainable profits, according to GlobalData. As enterprise deployments trigger a surge in application programming interface (API)...

Acer expands local manufacturing, adds gaming monitors

Acer Africa has expanded its local manufacturing strategy, adding high-performance Acer Nitro VG0-Series gaming monitors designed for gamers, creators and power users. Select Nitro VG0-Series monitors are now assembled at a South African facility, following the same...

Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...

These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race

As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

The hidden cost of waste in the office

South Africa generates over 125-million tonnes of solid waste annually, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. Inadequate waste management services, especially in rural and informal areas, exacerbate this issue, leading to illegal dumping and environmental...

Brace for the coming workplace revolution

For the past decade it happened slowly, and then over the past two years, all at once: The trend of companies cutting back on staff, and teams getting leaner, has been accelerating as AI quietly infiltrated entire layers of junior and specialist roles that once...

Where the next wave of threats will strike?

Cyber security in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behaviour, and exploit systems in ways traditional defences cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defence, using...

GPUs: The supercomputers shaping Africa’s AI future

As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. Dr Prince Abudu, head of technology at Cassava AI, and Charlotte Awino, AI engineer at Cassava AI From...

SA’s ransomware reckoning demands urgent action

South Africa is under siege - not by tanks or drones, but by ransomware. Brendan Widlake, regional director at Veeam Software South Africa From hospitals to banking to government departments, cyberattacks are exposing just how fragile our digital infrastructure really...

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FNB debuts Fincents financial literacy platform

FNB has launched its new online financial education hub, www.fincents.co.za, in a bid to ramp up its consumer education efforts and improve financial literacy outcomes among South African communities. The website, which is open to all South Africans regardless of...

Reama AI Technology wins EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025

Reama AI Technology, a player in the intelligent renewable energy space and member of the Intel Liftoff technology accelerator programme, has been named a winner of the EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the category of AI Solutions for its work on an...

Embrace innovation and sustainability for a future-ready industry

By Chris Lloyd, chief product engineering officer at Syspro In recent years, the manufacturing sector has embarked on a journey of transformation driven by disruptive technologies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Now, more than ever, to remain competitive and...

ERP owners can turn payroll and HR into data-driven value creators

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...

Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance

The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) more than 90%...

Degree not required for tech career success

Traditionally, a university education was considered a safe bet for career success - but with today’s rapid pace of change, school leavers now have more options than previously. In fact, depending on your career path, choosing an alternative training provider which...

How digital borders are transforming travel

Take eight billion people a year and squeeze them through the eye of a needle. You have 30 seconds. Now go… By Andy Smith, director of industry and innovation at SITA That’s the dilemma facing under-resourced airports and border control officers. Eight billion airline...

Africa democratises SMEs’ access to funding

In South Africa’s fast-evolving business landscape, access to funding remains one of the most persistent barriers to growth for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMEs). By Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners These businesses are often hailed as...

What every business needs to know about SA’s payment legislation

Managing payroll isn’t just about paying salaries – it’s a legal minefield that can cost your business dearly if you get it wrong. With strict regulations and ever-changing compliance requirements, even a small mistake can lead to hefty fines and penalties. That’s why...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

An established software development company specializing in custom, all-in-one, and bespoke business software solutions, is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will lead the technical lifecycle of their solutions. You will be responsible for guiding development...

SNR Systems Analyst at QE Services – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant IT Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in systems analysis...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Boksburg

To design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data infrastructure that ensures secure, real time access to operational and supply chain dataJOB OUTPUTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSDesign, build, and maintain ELT pipelinesPipeline success rate (% jobs completed...

Data Engineer / BI Analyst Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled BI Analyst-Developer to join our data and analytics team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and hands-on experience across multiple areas of Business Intelligence and cloud-based data solutions. This role...

Data Scientist (Senior) 3371

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...

Senior QA Automation Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A company that provides specialized consulting, metallurgical engineering, and digital solutions to the global mining industry is seeking a QA Automation Engineer who will be the strategic owner of the automated testing lifecycle. You will design and maintain...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

An opportunity exists for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure across diverse application environments. The role requires hands-on expertise in Azure services, automation, containerization,...

Web & Mobile Developer (C#, Xamarin, Maui, DevExpress) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly talented and self-driven Web & Mobile Developer is wanted by a provider of seamless Logistics & Supply Chain solutions to join its Joburg team. You will participate in Mobile, ASP.NET, MVC, C# and SQL Development. Applicants will require a...

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