South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

How to combat disinformation attacks

By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...

WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging

Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...

Musk threatens Apple lawsuit

Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...

Checkers trials smart trolleys

Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...

Southern African private equity bouncing back

Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...

Longer-term vehicle financing takes off

Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...

The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls

As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...

Himla Soodyall recognised with AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Himla Soodyall, executive officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has been awarded the prestigious AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to science, leadership, and the advancement of research in...

US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel

The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...

Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP

A researcher at the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded a R9,6-million (CA$740 300) grant to explore how intellectual property (IP) law and policy can be harnessed to support inclusive, sustainable and development-driven AI innovation across Africa. Professor...

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Axiz signs up Hitachi Vantara

Axiz has announced a strategic alliance with Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi. Through the collaboration, Hitachi Vantara’s partners and customers will gain improved access to sustainable, advanced...

Make Black Friday smarter and safer with digital wallets

As South African consumers gear up for another exciting Black Friday shopping season, leading digital wallet provider SOLmate highlights why embracing digital payments can transform your shopping experience this year. The shift towards digital payments is already...

Fibre network partnership drives jobs, empowerment

Frogfoot RISE, a provider of prepaid, uncapped internet access in underserved communities, has partnered with African Fibre Infrastructure Solutions (AFIS) to simplify the fibre installation process and build local capacity in order to create meaningful employment...

Demand for high-voltage power backup surges

Businesses across sectors are facing increasing pressure to rethink their approach to power, either by facing disruptive power cuts caused by crumbling infrastructure or by the need to save on costs, particularly in high electricity usage industries. As a result,...

Harnessing AI to enhance value creation

Finance and accounting professionals can play a crucial role championing the adoption of AI across their organisations, writes Andrew Harding FCMA, CGMA, chief executive: management accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified...

Kaspersky delivers enhanced NDR functionality, licensing support

As organisations face an increasing number of complex threats, APTs, and targeted attacks, Kaspersky has updated its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). The upgraded platform now provides customers with a Network Detection and Response (NDR) functionality and...

Ask these questions to avoid overspending on Black Friday

The month of sales is here and while we’re being strongly convinced to part ways with hard-earned cash over great specials and discounts, it’s equally important for us to exercise caution and self-discipline when managing money over this period to ensure we don’t...

Mistakes that leave you open to attack

In 2023, South Africa saw a 22% increase in cyberattacks, with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) bearing the brunt of the damage. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations and consumers must remain vigilant. Even small oversights in cybersecurity best...

Ecobank Partners with Nium on cross-border payments

Nium has announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational to enable cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32-million customers. Nium’s real-time payments infrastructure will be integrated into Ecobank’s existing banking operations, letting...

Junior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Junior Data Analyst Hybrid based in JHB Key Requirements 3 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]BAUData SupportBI/ETL FunctionsAzure Data FactorySQL/ Relational databaseAzure EcosystemITIL FrameworkShould you meet the requirements for...

IT Project Manager

We're hiring on behalf of our client, who is seeking the services of an experienced IT Project Manager on a contract basis to lead critical IT initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Project Manager to take full ownership of...

Enterprise Infrastructure Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Tech Revolution as an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect!Location: Randfontein (Hybrid – Work Hard, Play Smart!)Travel: Pack your bags – some travel is part of the adventure!Work Vibes: Hybrid – the best of both worlds! Are You Ready to Shape the Future of...

IT Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're hiring on behalf of our client, who is seeking the services of an experienced IT Project Manager on a contract basis to lead critical IT initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Project Manager to take full ownership of...

Senior Data Engineer

Define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurvIdentify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating modelInterpret and implement industry process standards and frameworks (e.g., APQC, Togaf)Analysis, design, development of...

ICT Technician Network Administrator

As the ICT Technician: Networks (LAN), you'll be the go-to expert for maintaining and optimising our Local Area Network infrastructure. From configuring network devices to resolving connectivity issues, your role is critical in ensuring our internal systems run...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria West

Define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurvIdentify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating modelInterpret and implement industry process standards and frameworks (e.g., APQC, Togaf)Analysis, design, development of...

ICT Technician Network Administrator – Gauteng Parktown

As the ICT Technician: Networks (LAN), you'll be the go-to expert for maintaining and optimising our Local Area Network infrastructure. From configuring network devices to resolving connectivity issues, your role is critical in ensuring our internal systems run...

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