Budget 2026: Payments reform, crypto regulation signal maturing cross-border frameworks
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2026 Budget today (25 February), the message was clear: fiscal credibility and structural reform remain central to South Africa’s growth strategy. For businesses operating across borders, three announcements stand out,...
Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences
South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...
The year in SA Search
Google has released its 2025 Year in Search for South Africa, showing what people in the country tried to understand, fix, follow and debate over the past year. The report tracks the fastest-rising searches, offering a clear sense of the stories, questions and moments...
Smartphone sales for 2025 on track for 1,5% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1,5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,25-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is an increase from 1% growth in prior forecast, primarily...
Shoppers used Black Friday 2025 to plan, not splurge
South Africans did not treat Black Friday as a spending free-for-all this year. Instead, they shopped with far more discipline, using flexible payment tools to manage cash flow and time purchases more deliberately. This is according to payments platform, PayJustNow,...
GenAI and its role in education
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) has shared early insights from its emerging research into how staff and students develop the literacies needed to use generative AI (GenAI) ethically, critically and...
Uncertainty shapes the pace of risk preparedness
There has been a continuous and rapid increase and convergence of risks and threats, according to International SOS. The organisation has released its 10th annual Risk Outlook report, providing critical insights into the evolving and emerging security and health risk...
Societal and technological threats on the rise
While G20 Business leaders remain concerned about the potential impact of economic downturn and inflation in the near-term, the risks associated with insufficient public services and social protections, lack of economic opportunity and misinformation and...
Vodacom embeds sign language in the workplace
Vodacom South Africa has embedded South African Sign Language (SASL) in the workplace. “Recognised as South Africa's 12th official language in 2023, SASL is now being integrated across Vodacom's digital platforms, employee training programmes, and everyday business...
Syntech shines in Customer Care
Syntech Distribution has cemented its position as South Africa’s favourite distributor when it comes to caring for its reseller partners. For an impressive fourth time, Syntech has scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year award by a comfortable margin. The...
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Huawei among SA’s top employers for eighth year
Huawei South Africa’s position as a top employer, as certified by the Top Employers Institute for the eighth year running in 2025, reflects the company’s substantial impact on the local employment landscape. This sustained recognition highlights Huawei's deep...
Rethinking the opportunities to grow digital commerce in consumer goods
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, marked by unprecedented growth across sales channels and a shift in the dynamics between manufacturers and consumers. By Setjhaba Molloyi, MD, and Lauren Samaai, senior manager in...
Future-proof African business with cloud-based security
Legacy cybersecurity systems – once recognized as the cornerstone of business infrastructure – are putting African companies at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks, which could end up costing more than just money. These on-premises solutions have been identified as...
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...
Obsidian looks back on 30 years
As Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025. From its early roots in Linux to its evolution into Atlassian solutions, SaaS, and Edge Computing, Obsidian has consistently driven innovation and provided...
Plentify wins EEP Africa’s 2024 Project of the Year award
Home energy management company, Plentify, has been awarded the EEP Africa Project of the Year 2024 for its innovative technology and impact in addressing Africa’s energy challenges. This prestigious award highlights Plentify’s pioneering approach to optimising energy...
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...
Senior SAP Technical Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) will play a key role in the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Work Zone solutions supporting HR Shared Service Centers across multiple countries.The product landscape covers personnel master data management,...
Senior Gemstone Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Gemstone Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, test,...
RPA Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an RPA Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a hybrid 12-months contract.What you will be...
Senior Full Stack Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Java & Platform Engineering) to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a...
RPA Analyst – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an RPA Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a hybrid 12-months contract.What you will be...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Java & Platform Engineering) to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a...
Full stack C# Developer
Seeking a Full stack C# Developer responsible for developing high-quality applications and designing and implementing testable and scalable code. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related fieldProven production experience...
Technical Administrator
Our client, a well known medical company based in Midrand is looking for a Technical Administrator. Admin experience working with Field Service Technicians is essential.The Technical Administrator will be responsible for processing all admin for the Technical...
Full stack C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Seeking a Full stack C# Developer responsible for developing high-quality applications and designing and implementing testable and scalable code. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related fieldProven production experience...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand
Our client, a well known medical company based in Midrand is looking for a Technical Administrator. Admin experience working with Field Service Technicians is essential.The Technical Administrator will be responsible for processing all admin for the Technical...
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