FOMO creates perfect storm for World Cup merchandise scammers
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise is running low, while fans all over the world are scrambling to get their favourite player's shirt in time for the final matches. And this is creating a perfect storm for cyberscammers. “Attackers know that FOMO (fear of...
Large-scale campaign uses fake free software to deploy a RAT
A remote admin tool ScreenConnect is being distributed through fake websites designed to mimic the official pages of well-known software products. In total, researchers identified more than 90 domains spanning 10 languages, including English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese,...
Urgent intervention sought as cheap cable imports surge
The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on low-voltage cable imports from March 2024 to February 2026 indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year to 19,27-million kilograms. Average prices have fallen sharply from R161/kg to R129/kg...
AASA calls for jet fuel supply clarity
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with grave concern the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month (May 2026). An open letter from Aaron Munetsi, CEO of...
In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience
The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...
AI is going to force operational capability overhauls
Eighty percent of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...
SA businesses turn to quantum computing to navigate uncertainty
As economic volatility, climate risk, and geopolitical shifts continue to reshape the global business environment, South African organisations are under pressure to make critical decisions amid persistent uncertainty. New analysis from PwC highlights how quantum...
Capacity crunch, soaring fares hit corporate travel hard
FCM is urging South African corporate travel managers to act immediately to secure seats and lock in flexible fares, as the Middle East conflict triggers a severe capacity squeeze and unprecedented price volatility on key international and local routes. With more than...
Policy gaps leave companies vulnerable
Almost a quarter (23%) of professionals surveyed in South Africa consider cybersecurity rules in their company to be excessive or not fully appropriate. This is the headline finding from a Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled...
Meta replaces 10% of workers with AI
Meta is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to replace about 10% of its workers – up to 8 000 people. The company has also said it will close 6 000 open roles. This could be just the start of mass layoffs at Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as the...
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SA’s health data future must start in the districts
The dream of a single national health record has captured the imagination of policymakers and technology planners alike. Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa On paper, it sounds compelling: one complete digital file that follows a patient across...
Building future-ready central banks with responsible AI
The pace of change in today’s digital world has placed immense pressure on institutions to modernise, and central banks are no exception. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead for Accenture, Africa As the custodians of financial stability, these institutions are facing...
Code of Best Practice strengthens trust in research
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has publiched the Revised Code of Best Practice in Scholarly Journal Publishing, Editing, and Peer Review, a key milestone in advancing ethical, professional and trustworthy standards in scholarly publishing in South...
Hayo accelerates digital growth in Africa
Hayo has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone (Botswana), Monrovia (Liberia) and Lilongwe (Malawi). The strategic expansion is part of Hayo’s continued investment in emerging markets to support local digital economies with digital solutions,...
Ethiopia embraces first domestic credit card
Card technology firm SanuPay is partnering with digital payment software provider OpenWay to introduce Ethiopia’s first domestic credit card. Together with OpenWay and SantimPay, a licensed payment system operator, SanuPay plans to issue 4-million debit and prepaid...
(AI)rtisan of the future
In a world filled with opinions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s worth having your own view of the big picture of this latest technological revolution. By Juanita Vorster, independent business advisor My view is that we shouldn’t turn the...
Smart nano-grids shift electricity generation to point of consumption
The Netherlands - a global leader in energy transition - recently announced electricity rationing as its national grid buckles under the pressure of increased demand, electrification, and renewable integration. By Christo Nicholls, CEO of Utility Consulting Solutions...
Outdated payment systems hobble supply chains
Same-day deliveries and real-time tracking have transformed consumer expectations across the globe. But the real bottleneck in supply chains, particularly in Africa and other emerging markets, isn’t just about logistics; it’s the payment systems underpinning them. By...
Politics and corruption: can businesses survive without bribery?
South Africa continues to be a nation blighted by corruption. Last year it placed 82nd out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, showing no improvement on its 2023 ranking. In the past 13 years, local non-profit Corruption...
Africa’s telecommunications sector needs standardised regulations
Africa’s telecoms space is packed with opportunity but an outdated and fragmented regulatory landscape means that fast, affordable and borderless telephony is still out of reach. Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of Euphoria Telecom Two key barriers are...
Senior-Level Backend PHP Developer
Our client is looking for a Senior-Level Backend PHP Developer to join their engineering team. This role is suited to a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and technically strong developer with extensive PHP expertise and a passion for designing scalable,...
Senior-Level Backend PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Our client is looking for a Senior-Level Backend PHP Developer to join their engineering team. This role is suited to a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and technically strong developer with extensive PHP expertise and a passion for designing scalable,...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior UX Designer to design intuitive, scalable, and user-centric experiences for complex digital platforms and enterprise applications. This role requires a hands-on designer with strong experience simplifying complex workflows,...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior UX Designer to design intuitive, scalable, and user-centric experiences for complex digital platforms and enterprise applications. This role requires a hands-on designer with strong experience simplifying complex workflows,...
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Take the lead in driving successful project execution within a thriving electrical and construction environment! Is this you?You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction, skilled in managing projects from initiation...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager (Intermediate) to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid / CPT based Project Manager - IT Delivery & Agile EnvironmentsOverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Project...
Project Manager (Electrical / Construction) – Western Cape Epping Industrial
Take the lead in driving successful project execution within a thriving electrical and construction environment! Is this you?You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction, skilled in managing projects from initiation...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager (Intermediate) to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid / CPT based Project Manager - IT Delivery & Agile EnvironmentsOverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Project...
Senior Business Analyst
Experience: Certified BA with over 7 years of experience:Retail experienceOmni/Ecommerce experience (advantageous)SAP modules experience: SAP Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud (advantageous)Agile/Waterfall experienceWorked on multiple projects.Key tasks (not limited to):...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock
Experience: Certified BA with over 7 years of experience:Retail experienceOmni/Ecommerce experience (advantageous)SAP modules experience: SAP Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud (advantageous)Agile/Waterfall experienceWorked on multiple projects.Key tasks (not limited to):...
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