Altron issues trading update as profits improve
Altron has issued a voluntary operational update, alerting shareholders that it expects significantly improved revenue for the full 2026 financial year (FY2026). According to the statement, continuing operations delivered low double-digit EBITDA growth year-to-date,...
AI scare trade continues to rattle investors
The AI scare trade that has hit logistics, software, and wealth management among other sectors in the last few weeks, should not be ignored by investors and consumers, warns deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Software and payments shares plunged on Monday after Citrini...
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...
‘Permacrisis’ puts telecoms, data centres under financial pressure
There has been a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures, according to BDO Global’ 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk...
Private sector the engine for Africa’s long-term transformation
With its youthful population and abundant mineral and energy resources, Africa is brimming over with opportunities. But the continent will only realise its full potential if the private sector takes a leading role in addressing the roadblocks to growth and investment....
Criminals turn banks’ security systems against them
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds. According to authentication specialists, two particularly concerning modes of attack have emerged:...
Kaspersky found half a million malicious files every day in 2025
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500 000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally – there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year
In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...
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Ecobank expands gender-financing offer
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The future of cybersecurity resilience relies on recruiting more women
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Women need to stay strong to overcome financial barriers
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Huawei among SA’s top employers for eighth year
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Rethinking the opportunities to grow digital commerce in consumer goods
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Future-proof African business with cloud-based security
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Kaspersky, Smart Africa forge strategic partnership
In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity capabilities...
Google Cloud launches cybersecurity trainings in SA
Cybersecurity is a growing and crucial issue for African nations. Nearly 90% of organizations said they experienced at least one security breach in the past year, according to a 2024 study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Of those...
Vertiv, Tecogen partner on data centre cooling
Vertiv and Tecogen have announced a collaboration that enables Vertiv to offer Tecogen’s advanced natural gas-powered chiller technology to data centres worldwide, addressing power constraints and facilitating the deployment of AI at scale. As the power required for...
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Full Stack Software Engineer (Next.js./React.js & Node) (CPT – UK Work Hours) – Western Cape Cape Town
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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...
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