Stokvels’ use of technology does not erode its traditions
Technology, so often blamed for eroding culture, can be a powerful tool for cultural survival when communities control it on their own terms, according to a new University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD study in Information Systems. Authored by Pitso Tsibolane, a senior...
Lawyers must shape AI, not simply adopt it
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for the legal profession - it is fast becoming an everyday tool for lawyers, compliance officers and regulators, forcing organisations to decide not whether to adopt it, but how to use it responsibly while...
Cable imports are up – but prices have collapsed
South Africa imported 32 943 tonnes of electrical cable in the year to June 2026, up from 23 091 tonnes two years earlier, a 43% surge - but customs value barely moved. The average landed price fell from R156 636 a tonne to R112 086 a tonne, a drop of 28%. This is a...
NASA rocket peers into radio-disrupting clouds
High above Earth, thin veils of metallic haze drift through the edge of space. Known as sporadic E layers, these high-altitude “clouds” form from the vaporized dust of burnt-up meteors, earning their name from the unpredictable way they emerge and then dissipate. Now,...
Mastercard and Flowcart secure social commerce card payments in East Africa
Mastercard has entered a strategic collaboration with Flowcart to embed secure, seamless card payments directly within social and conversational commerce journeys. Initially launching in Kenya, the collaboration will expand across East Africa and into key high-growth...
Visa helps banks stop A2A fraud
Visa has launched an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights that help banks stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts. The expanded solution introduces a new unified fraud score - Visa’s first in-market...
iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio
iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...
LG wins big at IFA
LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...
DStv updates its packages
MultiChoice is introducing its most significant product update in 15 years, giving users more options from 17 September. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment and sport they love,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice....
Data literacy is no longer just an IT skill
South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12,4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. By Nancy Madiba, head of department: information systems and databases at...
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Where to draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable business tool. From summarising information and identifying patterns to accelerating research, AI has transformed the way organisations gather intelligence on prospective clients. By Ramon Pillay, head of sales...
SMB resilience the new competitive advantage in the AI era
In the fast-paced world of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity has traditionally been viewed as a defensive necessity - a cost of doing business focused on keeping threats at bay and meeting regulatory obligations such as the Protection of Personal...
Green energy emerges as the only long-term hedge
Fears around global energy supplies have resurfaced following renewed hostilities in the Middle East and Russia's suspension of seaborne diesel exports. By Retief Ferreira, chief commercial officer at Energy Exchange of South Africa (EXSA) While petrol will also be...
RelyComply integrates LSEG World-Check On Demand
RelyComply has announced a partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate World-Check On Demand into its financial crime compliance platform, helping global financial institutions strengthen screening, due diligence and ongoing monitoring workflows. World-Check...
SA doesn’t have an AI problem. It has a data problem
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the boardroom conversation of the decade. Across South Africa, organisations are investing in generative AI, copilots, predictive analytics and intelligent automation, driven by the promise of increased productivity, faster...
Africa’s mining, oil and gas companies need a holistic cyber security strategy
Africa’s mining, oil and gas sector is becoming one of the continent’s most attractive targets for cyber criminals. By Ignus De Villiers, managing executive: cyber security at Liquid C2 As operations become automated, connected, and data-driven, cyberattacks are no...
The agentic enterprise will reward AI readiness – and widen the cracks
Handing a Formula 1 race car to a novice driver does not increase their chances of winning the Grand Prix. In fact, it might well make them dangerous. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa That is the paradox facing South African businesses as they move beyond...
The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till
There are three questions that preoccupy South Africa’s retailers in 2026. How do you get customers through the door, how do you keep them there, and how do you persuade them to spend? By Dieter Oelofse, POS systems architect at Ecentric Payment Systems, and Shaun...
Consumers haven’t outgrown loyalty. They’ve outgrown how loyalty is delivered
Our phones have made everyday life easier, but loyalty programmes have some catching up to do, writes Byron Rode, founder and CEO of (my)cards. Think back to life before smartphones. We carried cash and bank cards in our wallets, printed boarding passes before heading...
From intelligent to autonomous: what southern African firms need to get right next
Over the past decade, Southern African organisations have become measurably more digital. By Nazia Pillay, MD for southern Africa at SAP Cloud adoption has accelerated. Core systems have modernised. Data, once scattered across departments and spreadsheets, has moved...
Scrum Master (Extreme Programming / XP) – Gauteng Sandton
Role SummaryThe Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader and agile coach for one or more cross-functional software development teams, with deep expertise in combining Scrum ceremonies with Extreme Programming (XP) engineering practices. Unlike a standard Scrum Master,...
Front-end Developer 2 (Angular, TypeScript, NgRx, RxJS) (Hybrid – Clayville, Gauteng) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:The Front-end Developer 2 is responsible for the front-end development of sciORIAN™, a cloud-based Service & Application Solution platform that enhances our client's existing products and services. In collaboration with both internal and external...
ABAP Developer
Great ABAP code is only half the job. Build SAP OMS solutions that perform reliably when the business needs them most. Is this you? You're an analytical, detail-focused ABAP Developer who takes pride in clean code and solving technical problems properly. Comfortable...
Senior ML Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Build, deploy, scale and support machine learning, AI and GenAI solutions in production. The role focuses on operationalising models, developing AI applications and agents, and creating the platforms and services required to deliver business value at...
ABAP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Great ABAP code is only half the job. Build SAP OMS solutions that perform reliably when the business needs them most. Is this you? You're an analytical, detail-focused ABAP Developer who takes pride in clean code and solving technical problems properly. Comfortable...
Senior ML Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Build, deploy, scale and support machine learning, AI and GenAI solutions in production. The role focuses on operationalising models, developing AI applications and agents, and creating the platforms and services required to deliver business value at...
Java Developer (Contract role)
Are you a talented Java Developer looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and technology-driven environment?Our client is looking for a skilled Java Developer to join their development team and contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of...
Scrum Master at QES
Scrum MasterLocation: Cape Town Work Model: Hybrid Contract: 12-Month Independent ContractRole Overview A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a strategic AI and Data Migration project within its Project Delivery...
Java Developer (Contract role) – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a talented Java Developer looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and technology-driven environment?Our client is looking for a skilled Java Developer to join their development team and contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of...
Scrum Master at QES – Western Cape Bellville
Scrum MasterLocation: Cape Town Work Model: Hybrid Contract: 12-Month Independent ContractRole Overview A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a strategic AI and Data Migration project within its Project Delivery...
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