US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future

Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...

Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value

AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...

SMEs aspire to sustainability, but obstacles abound

Sage’s SME Sustainable Finance Stocktake: Turning Ambition into Action report reveals record levels of sustainability ambition among small businesses, but warns that slow progress on finance and reporting risks is leaving millions behind and putting global net-zero...

Trade can power climate ambition

Trade can be a powerful policy to achieving the Paris Agreement, the 2015 global accord under which all nations pledged to limit warming to well below 2 °C, pursue efforts to 1.5 °C, and submit updated national climate plans every five years. This is according to the...

Teraco, NAPAfrica accelerate the continent’s digital transformation

Teraco has introduced a new API for its Africa Cloud Exchange (ACX) enabling partners to automate cloud connectivity and enhance hybrid and multi-cloud performance across Africa. At the same time, NAPAfrica has reached a major milestone of 6Tbps of traffic and 680...

Cassava doubles down on AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – Cassava is using the first batch of 12 000 Nvidia GPUs it has secured to build the first of five African AI factories in Cape Town. This week, the group has also been appointed as Africa’s first preferred Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), adding to...

SARB becomes 50% shareholder in PayInc

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has subscribed to a 50% shareholding in PayInc, previously known as BankservAfrica. Concurrently, Capitec and Investec have subscribed as direct shareholders of PayInc.  In a related transaction, Access Bank, African Bank,...

Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa

As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...

What’s needed to develop AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...

The broadband imperative for Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is standing at a critical crossroads as broadband and artificial intelligence (AI) offer an opportunity for economic growth, while presenting significant challenges in recognising this potential. This is the word from Dr Sunil Piyarlall,...

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Vodacom Southern Gauteng invests R660m

Vodacom Southern Gauteng is investing over R660 million in network infrastructure this financial year. The investment will accelerate the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies across key urban and peri-urban areas, enhance network capacity to meet growing data demand, and...

CIMA launches 2025 Cybersecurity Tool 

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched the latest version of its CGMA Cybersecurity Tool, designed to help finance professionals tackle the growing threat of cyberattacks through robust risk management, response, and remediation...

Move to digital banking deepens the digital divide

South Africa’s major banks are closing physical branches and ATMs at an unprecedented rate. By Ettienne Mostert, business development and partnerships manager at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, University of Cape Town Standard Bank, for example, has reduced its branch...

When likes become a liability …

The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without...

Inside SA’s passport reforms

South African business travellers have long faced barriers when venturing abroad – from increased visa requirements to frustrating delays. For the country’s SMEs, these challenges can be more than just an administrative hurdle; they can represent missed opportunities,...

Young professionals are rewriting career paths

The once coveted corner office is losing its shine for many young South African professionals. A growing number of professionals under 35 are choosing flexible contracts and freelance opportunities over traditional corporate careers. Jessica Tandy, Bizmod cofounder...

Clean up fronting before an empowerment levy can work

An empowerment levy could simplify compliance and unlock transformation funding - but only if credibility and enforcement come first. By Bruce Hunt, MD of Transcend Capital and Transcend Corporate Advisory A new private-sector proposal has reignited debate about how...

Hayo launches eSIM platform

Hayo has launched an end-to-end eSIM solution to help mobile network operators (MNOs) transition from legacy SIM infrastructure to an eSIM-first model. The platform can be white-labelled by MNOs to streamline onboarding, simplify customer experiences, enable the rapid...

Qlik Predict adds no-code predictive intelligence

Qlik has announced the rapid adoption of Qlik Predict, as enterprises turn to real-time, explainable forecasting to drive smarter, faster decisions at scale. Built for enterprise-grade reliability and governance, Qlik Predict transforms how organisations leverage...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join an advanced IT innovation hub that builds global-grade solutions for complex enterprise landscapes. We work across SAP, Java, Cloud, DevOps, and modern engineering stacks, delivering high-impact digital products that drive real business transformation.If you...

Tech Lead: JavaScript Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Tech Lead: Javascript to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a contract role.The Tech Lead: Javascript is...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 1435 – Gauteng Pretoria

Analyse and solve SAP Module issues.Conduct SAP Module process configuration.Update and maintain all SAP Module functional documentation.Integration between other SAP and non-SAP Solutions.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Cloud ALMSAP Module...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

The Mobile Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering,...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer

The Back-End Developer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5-7 years'...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

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Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

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