Do SA products meet global safety standards?
Global trade is becoming more enforcement-driven as regulatory regimes tighten across major markets. In the European Union, market surveillance authorities continue to remove unsafe or non-compliant products through the Safety Gate system, which recorded thousands of...
Women need a shift from access to influence in the ICT pipeline
As the world marks International Girls in ICT Day tomorrow (23 April), the conversation is shifting - it’s no longer enough to focus on access; the real question is who gets to lead. While progress is often celebrated, the numbers tell a different story. Globally,...
Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise
The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...
Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...
ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub
UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...
Free SA cautions against overregulating AI
Free SA has made an initial submission to Parliament opposing elements of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy that risk burdening innovation with excessive bureaucracy, compliance costs and expanded state control. While the draft policy correctly recognises the...
AI is taking an interest in your fitness routine
On average, each January sees a 23% increase in fitness search interest - and April brings the second climb of 13% as people prepare for summer. However, a new study from Surfshark reveals that the digital fitness boom comes with a hidden cost: popular apps collect...
Developing countries launch first-ever borrowers’ platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...
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...
Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge
The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...
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Africa’s opportunity amid global tech layoffs
From Silicon Valley to Europe’s boardrooms, tech executives are trimming headcount again. In contrast, across Africa, employers and governments face the dilemma of a digital skills shortage, writes Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of Technology Information...
HR key to an AI-ready organisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) can create enormous advantages for organisations and has become an important competitive consideration. But during 2025, AI hype started showing cracks as many companies reported failed pilots and underwhelming results. Yet, the...
Rethinking antivirus in a modern security landscape
Antivirus has come a long way since its early signature-based roots, but even the most advanced versions cannot keep up with the speed and complexity of current cyber threats. By Ivaan Captieux, security consultant at Galix Attacks now bypass traditional controls...
Rethinking power for Africa’s data centres
Africa’s digital economy is scaling faster than its power systems. By Mourad Younis, cloud and services provider segment leader at Schneider Electric, Middle East & Africa Cloud regions, artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, fintech, health platforms and...
SA’s transmission network faces copper cable quality dilemma
South Africa's cable industry has the capacity and expertise to support grid optimisation, but only if it is protected against substandard imports that are already undermining the safety and performance of industrial, domestic and renewable energy installations. Andre...
Organisations will finally operationalise AI in 2026
This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, chief innovation officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who says businesses will move beyond experimentation...
Cloud without AI is just expensive storage
When the world was introduced to “the cloud revolution”, businesses were promised agility, scalability, and efficiency. As a result, companies migrated workloads, modernised infrastructure, and spent millions in the process, writes Richard Vester, chief executive:...
AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software
When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for...
The year customer service failed
When efficiency outweighs empathy, customer experience suffers, writes Nic Laschinger, technology director of Euphoria Telecom. 2026 may be remembered as the year the customer experience experiment went too far. Not because technology failed us, but because we failed...
Mobile money tap-to-pay launches with Vodacom Tanzania
Paymentology has powered the launch of Africa’s first mobile-money tap-to-pay feature with Vodacom Tanzania and M-Pesa Africa, launching Africa’s first mobile-money tap-to-pay feature on the M-Pesa SuperApp. The new capability allows M-Pesa customers to make...
Group IT Risk & Technical Lead – Gauteng Centurion
A compnay that provides cloud-based, mobile-first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership....
Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
The purpose of the role is to perform testing activities of a relatively complex nature, in order to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs, develops and administers a series of intricate tests and evaluations that identify any...
Informatica Developer – Remote Remote
Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Informatica Developer - Sandton.Salary: R65,000 to R95,000 + negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis role drives data integrity for client software and digital transformations. You will build data...
SAP Project Manager
We're on the lookout for a seasoned Project Manager who knows their way around SAP implementations in the mining industry. If you have 10+ years of experience, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love turning complex projects into success stories, this could be the...
Senior Computer Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the global design and implementation of scalable and fault tolerant infrastructure systems that support engineering and operational needs.Contribute to the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of distributed storage and...
Senior Integration Developer (NH)
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to...
Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Tech Lead – Java – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...
Senior Business Analyst (CH1161) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Build independent, composable micro frontend modules that integrate into a governed portal shell using runtime composition. Build domain-aligned, event-driven backend capabilities that support deterministic decisioning, versioning, and replay...
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