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...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Will 2026’s budget keep its holding pattern?

Many of the fiscal pressures that defined 2025's Budget Speech will return when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 Budget Speech. By Ania Strydom, payroll compliance research manager at Deel Local Payroll South Africa continues with a careful...

Peer-led initiative aims to train youth in digital skills

Non-profit tech academy WeThinkCode_ has partnered with the IDC Social Employment Fund (IDC-SEF) to launch a community-driven digital skills programme to equip 44 000 youth with the tools to enter the digital economy. WeThinkCode_ students will deliver digital...

GenAI and its role in education

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) has shared early insights from its emerging research into how staff and students develop the literacies needed to use generative AI (GenAI) ethically, critically and...

Uncertainty shapes the pace of risk preparedness

There has been a continuous and rapid increase and convergence of risks and threats, according to International SOS. The organisation has released its 10th annual Risk Outlook report, providing critical insights into the evolving and emerging security and health risk...

Societal and technological threats on the rise

While G20 Business leaders remain concerned about the potential impact of economic downturn and inflation in the near-term, the risks associated with insufficient public services and social protections, lack of economic opportunity and misinformation and...

Vodacom embeds sign language in the workplace

Vodacom South Africa has embedded South African Sign Language (SASL) in the workplace. “Recognised as South Africa's 12th official language in 2023, SASL is now being integrated across Vodacom's digital platforms, employee training programmes, and everyday business...

Syntech shines in Customer Care

Syntech Distribution has cemented its position as South Africa’s favourite distributor when it comes to caring for its reseller partners. For an impressive fourth time, Syntech has scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year award by a comfortable margin. The...

These are the top vendors for 2025

The votes are in, and South African resellers have named their favourite vendors for 2025. The 13th annual Channelwise Awards survey attracted a record 2 828 voters, who named their favourite vendors in 10 categories, as follows:   Infrastructure Hardware...

Youthful emerging economies lead in AI adoption

Kathy Gibson reports - Established countries have traditionally led in technology adoption – but emerging economies are seizing the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to leapfrog their global counterparts to use AI to drive real innovation. Guy...

African workforce is ready for AI and career reinvention

African companies embracing rapid workforce reinvention, accelerating digital adoption, and fostering a strong culture of continuous learning. This is according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 which engaged 49 843 workers worldwide and 1 753...

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How to build a data-centric enterprise

During this decade, data has become an important tool in enterprise decision-making, especially as it sets the stage for realising AI-enabled applications and infrastructure, writes Dominika Oliver, senior GM: software engineering at Red Hat. The push to become more...

Hiding in plain sight: The stealthy attack chain of PDF files

Over 400-billion PDFs were opened last year, and 16-billion documents were edited in Adobe Acrobat. Over 87% of organisations use PDFs as a standard file format for business communication, making them ideal vehicles for attackers to hide malicious code. Cybercriminals...

ERP owners turn payroll, 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...

The DeepSeek effect: navigating AI’s new frontier

DeepSeek has emerged as a game-changer in artificial intelligence (AI), offering a robust platform redefining how businesses approach AI integration. By Harshwardhan Dixit, group product manager at In2IT Technologies. Founded in 2023, this AI solution has drawn...

Acer Africa offers ‘Eggstra Protection’

Acer Africa is excited to announce the launch of its "Eggstra Protection" campaign for South African customers From yesterday (8 April 2025) and running until 30 April 2025, Acer is providing a three-year extended warranty on selected laptops for just R199. "We...

Partnerships unlock capital for African agriculture

Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. By Jérôme van Innis, co-founder of Pumpkn.io Yet, despite its immense potential,...

Unlocking the ultimate customer service secret

My family and I regularly visit a restaurant where we are served by the same waiter. After a few visits, he noticed that two of us are left-handed and started putting our coffee cups down so that the handles are easily accessible for us. Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria...

How deepfakes and disinformation threaten business

Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...

DevOps & Automation Engineer

Help build a pioneering digital bank - shape the future of data platforms withcutting-edge tech. Is this you?You're a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with a passion forautomation and modern infrastructure. Communicating clearly comes naturally toyou-whether...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Cape Town Travel Tech company that focuses on the global supply and revenue optimisation of travel ancillary products and services is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to take ownership of- and optimise their entire data engineering function. As the...

Project Manager – Gauteng Randjespark

We are seeking a senior, delivery-focused Project Manager with a proven track record in insurance or financial services. This role is designed for a high-calibre professional who thrives in regulated environments, takes full ownership, and delivers results at...

DevOps & Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Help build a pioneering digital bank - shape the future of data platforms withcutting-edge tech. Is this you?You're a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with a passion forautomation and modern infrastructure. Communicating clearly comes naturally toyou-whether...

BI Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A Cape Town Travel Tech company that focuses on the global supply and revenue optimisation of travel ancillary products and services is looking for a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to lead the development and management of the group's BI and...

Senior C# / .NET Developers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Calling all full-stack developers who live and breathe C# and can tame the wildest of Blazor components! We're on the hunt for not one, but two Senior Developers to join a high-impact project that's set to disrupt the scene in all the right ways.You'll be hands-on in...

BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Cape Town Travel Tech company that focuses on the global supply and revenue optimisation of travel ancillary products and services is looking for a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to lead the development and management of the group's BI and...

Senior Infrastructure and Security Engineer at Takora

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a relevant tertiary IT qualification.Must have 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.Must have enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity experience.Experience in regulated or...

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