Reading outcomes for SA children in crisis
The 2030 Reading Panel’s 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point – but some progress is being made. Released today, and drawing on nationally representative data on foundational reading skills across all South...
January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...
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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Financial wellness boosts workplace productivity
Earned wage access (EWA) offers a number of benefits from for both employers and employees. A set of independent reports, prepared by impact-measurement specialists 60 Decibels in December 2024 and based on telephonic interviews with both users and key stakeholders at...
Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx
Salesforce has announced Agentforce 2dx, the newest version of its digital labour platform for bringing trusted, autonomous AI agents into the flow of work. In this release, Agentforce expands beyond the reactive, user-initiated world of chat interfaces and allows...
UK aims to deepen energy trade, investment in Africa
Trade relations between the UK and Africa are gaining momentum. Last month, UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties and create opportunities for businesses on both sides. The UK...
Buying security products won’t make your business safer
Cyberattacks have graduated from “possible” to “probable”, according to a major South African insurer. Businesses must act to reduce cyber risks, which many are doing by spending on new security services. However, this approach often becomes reactive, creating more...
Network International, Airtel advance strategic rollout plan
Network International, an enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), is partnering with mobile money platform Airtel Money to roll out digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled...
Payments are driving SA’s digital future
The digital payment revolution is here and is transforming commerce, accelerating trade and driving economic inclusion at an unprecedented pace. By Ben Janse van Rensburg, CIO at BankservAfrica What once seemed futuristic is now at the heart of our daily life....
Trend Micro debuts proactive cybersecurity AI
Trend Micro has launched an AI agent designed to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Trend Cybertron is believed to be the industry’s first specialised cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to drive proactive security outcomes. Using precise...
Pushkar Gokhale is MTN SA’s new chief wholesale officer
MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective 1 August 2025. Pushkar joins MTN from Openserve, where he currently serves as the chief digital and strategy officer. He has held various executive leadership roles in diverse...
NEC XON achieves Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner status
NEC XON has been awarded Diamond Partner status by Palo Alto Networks, achieving five specialisations that reinforce its leadership in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. The company is now one of only three Diamond Partners in Africa and the only one with five...
Automated payroll a the solution to stress-free paydays
Payroll processing may not be the most glamorous part of running a business, but without it a company simply cannot function. Whether your team consists of one employee or a global workforce of thousands, accurate and reliable payroll is what keeps a business running...
Senior Software Engineer – Data Science (CH1148) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software systems. The client's Data Science team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer based in PTA for a hybrid position. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BTechSwiftJavaKotlinAndroid SDKReact NativeUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address...
Senior Java Developer
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong background in the telecommunications domain to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and the Spring Framework, with a proven ability to...
Senior Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong background in the telecommunications domain to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and the Spring Framework, with a proven ability to...
Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...
Technical BA – Fraud & Risk
Technical BA – Fraud & RiskKey ResponsibilitiesConducted holistic analysis of required risk and fraud solutions including source systems and integration requirementsManaged implementation of new risk and fraud detection features and functionalitiesCollaborated...
Solution Architect (Merchandise & Marketing)
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and governing technology architectures within a defined portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio...
Technical BA – Fraud & Risk – Western Cape Cape Town
Technical BA – Fraud & RiskKey ResponsibilitiesConducted holistic analysis of required risk and fraud solutions including source systems and integration requirementsManaged implementation of new risk and fraud detection features and functionalitiesCollaborated...
Solution Architect (Merchandise & Marketing) – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and governing technology architectures within a defined portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio...
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