Defensibility key in stablecoin adoption
As banks, financial institutions, telcos and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as foundational infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility has become paramount. This is according to Yellow...
AI success hinges on bigger investments
Organisations that report successful AI initiatives invest up to four times more (as a percentage of revenue) in foundational areas such as data quality, governance, AI-ready people and change management compared to those that experience poor outcomes from AI,...
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 Proposed tax hikes were withdrawn, personal income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation, and contribution limits for tax-efficient savings were increased.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...
Budget 2026: Overhaul of Skills Development Levy and SETAs welcomed
Pnet has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s commitment to reforming South Africa's national skills ecosystem in today’s Budget Speech. By Paul Byrne, head of data insights and customer success It was refreshing to hear his acknowledgement that the Skills...
Budget 2026: Payments reform, crypto regulation signal maturing cross-border frameworks
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2026 Budget today (25 February), the message was clear: fiscal credibility and structural reform remain central to South Africa’s growth strategy. For businesses operating across borders, three announcements stand out,...
Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences
South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...
AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics
There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...
Identity attacks in the spotlight
A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...
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Achieve greater ROI in your data centre with AI
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AI’s growing influence in safeguarding banks and customers
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Navigating SA’s national payment system regulatory framework
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Can IT save the planet (and your bottom line)?
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Solar’s second act begins
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Outdated systems are a hacker’s dream
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Communication needs practice, not just tools
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How hybrid work positively impacts people, profits and planet
As businesses across the globe adapt to new operational strategies, South African companies are increasingly turning to hybrid work to provide flexibility and efficiency. Hybrid working - a flexible model that combines in-office and remote work, enabling employees to...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
JOB DESCRIPTION Customer, Platforms and Insights TFG's mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of...
Systems Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Ensuring delivered systems meet stakeholder needs through executing requirements engineering by defining, analysing and managing requirements, establishing and maintaining traceability and developing system and sub-system design-to...
Systems Engineer – Western Cape University of the Western Cape
Key Responsibilities: Ensuring delivered systems meet stakeholder needs through executing requirements engineering by defining, analysing and managing requirements, establishing and maintaining traceability and developing system and sub-system design-to...
Specialist CX and UX Designer
Shape, design, and guide customer and user experience strategies to solve complex problems, by creating a seamless user experience.Combine design thinking with technical skills to build intuitive user centered products.Create impactful user experiences.Drive user...
Specialist CX and UX Designer – Gauteng Pretoria
Shape, design, and guide customer and user experience strategies to solve complex problems, by creating a seamless user experience.Combine design thinking with technical skills to build intuitive user centered products.Create impactful user experiences.Drive user...
System Engineer
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 6+ years relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years relevant experienceM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 1+ years relevant...
System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 6+ years relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years relevant experienceM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 1+ years relevant...
Systems Engineer
Job Title: Systems Engineer - RivoniaSalary: R40,000 – R50,000 Basic, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this premier managed IT provider is an incredibly smart career move today. You will confidently guide growing businesses with secure cloud...
Systems Engineer – Remote Remote
Job Title: Systems Engineer - RivoniaSalary: R40,000 – R50,000 Basic, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this premier managed IT provider is an incredibly smart career move today. You will confidently guide growing businesses with secure cloud...
Principal Audio Systems Architect & DSP Expert
A leading advanced audio technology company focused on next-generation acoustic innovation is looking for an experienced Principal Audio Systems Architect & DSP Expert with strong experience in active noise cancellation (ANC), digital signal processing, spatial...
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