Recycled plastic can still harbour toxins in kids’ toys
Some children’s products sold in South Africa may contain traces of toxic chemicals that were banned globally years ago, a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Heliyon journal has found. The study – Legacy brominated flame retardants in children's...
GitHub Actions workflows house potential security issues
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has conducted a major review of the GitHub Actions workflows within top-starred repositories. Leveraging newly introduced Kaspersky Container Security capability, the researchers have discovered 8 repositories with...
AI forces workforce transformation in services
Eighty-five percent of customer service and support leaders are expanding human agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volume and shifts work toward higher-value tasks, according to a survey by Gartner. Just 31% have implemented, or are planning, frontline...
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...
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The psychology of pay: Why employees stay or leave
In a country where economic uncertainty, inequality, and unemployment are daily realities, it is assumed that primarily money is what keeps South Africans in their jobs. But this is no longer the full picture. By Deon Smit, master reward specialist and SARA Exco...
Digital wallets open the doors to a whole new paradigm
Describing the payments environment as “dynamic and fast-moving” would border on cliche and be an understatement. By Paul Wenborn, business development manager at Ecentric Sweeping comments such as these must come from a place of deep market knowledge and confidence....
AI helps to beat the heat in the data centre
Data centres are the foundation of our digital world, powering everything from cloud computing to AI. But this immense capability comes at a cost - substantial energy consumption, much of it tied to cooling systems. As demand for computing grows, so too does the...
Bridging the skills gap means reimagining education
As the world hurtles toward a more digital, automated and interconnected future, the question that should be on our minds as a nation is - “Are graduates being adequately prepared with the right skills to survive and thrive, now and in the future?” According to the...
SA rewires its future through PPPs
On 4 April 2025, the South Africa Transmission Infrastructure Investment Forum brought together key decision makers, including Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, alongside industry leaders, financiers, and developers. The forum laid the...
Backup has evolved, but has your strategy?
With cyber threats rising and compliance standards tightening, South African organisations are under growing pressure to revisit their data protection strategies. According to Obsidian Systems, an supplier of open-source solutions and global SaaS backup HYCU, the era...
Infobip brings voice calling to WhatsApp Business users
Infobip has launched WhatsApp Business Calling, a new feature that enables businesses to make and receive voice calls via their WhatsApp Business numbers. The feature allows businesses to receive and initiate voice calls globally, using WhatsApp’s native interface so...
How to prevent network outages
Network outages pose significant challenges for businesses, disrupting productivity, revenue streams and customer confidence. Kaspersky’s global research shows that the majority of companies (71%) need between one and five hours to restore operations after an outage,...
Syspro welcomes new ISVs
Syspro has announced that it has added two new companies as official Syspro Independent Software Vendor (ISV) referral partners for the EMEA region. Geo Rep, a South African-based provider of field sales management software, and Cranswick, which is focused on the...
Qlik adds cloud analytics
Qlik has announced the availability of Qlik Cloud Analytics in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy AI agent and tool solutions, including Qlik Answers, the generative AI...
Python Developer at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Senior Analyst Developer About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Senior Analyst...
Python Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Senior Analyst Developer About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Senior Analyst...
Graduate Software Engineer (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:ARE you a Top calibre Graduate Developer with a relevant university degree? Then a leading Multinational Corporation in the Skincare industry wants you to join its Development team where you will help contribute to the ongoing build of a web-based ERP...
Graduate Software Engineer (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:ARE you a Top calibre Graduate Developer with a relevant university degree? Then a leading Multinational Corporation in the Skincare industry wants you to join its Development team where you will help contribute to the ongoing build of a web-based ERP...
Web Developer (Front-End Focus) (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Web Developer to join our dynamic technology team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building responsive, high-performance user interfaces and enjoys working across both modern and legacy front-end...
Web Developer (Front-End Focus) (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Web Developer to join our dynamic technology team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building responsive, high-performance user interfaces and enjoys working across both modern and legacy front-end...
DevOps/System Administrators at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewWe are seeking experienced DevOps / System Administrators to support enterprise infrastructure, application server environments, and CI/CD pipelines within a fast-paced, production-critical environment. The role focuses on Linux administration, JBoss...
DevOps/System Administrators at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewWe are seeking experienced DevOps / System Administrators to support enterprise infrastructure, application server environments, and CI/CD pipelines within a fast-paced, production-critical environment. The role focuses on Linux administration, JBoss...
Project Manager
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 4 - 7 years' experience in Project Management within IT environmentsStrong knowledge of Agile delivery...
Finance System Analyst at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with finance departments and other stakeholders to gather and understand the business requirements, Create user stories and acceptance criteria Analyse and document detailed specifications for modifications,...
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