SA startups join Google accelerator
Two South African technology startups - Loop and Vambo AI - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 2 600 applications, they are part of a final pan-African group of 15...
Research reveals where SA’s fight against stunting is falling short
South Africa has one of the highest rates of stunting among upper-middle income countries globally, with little change in the last three decades despite government’s efforts to tackle poverty and expand access to social grants. More than a quarter of children under...
Low growth seen as a top risk
The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...
SONA: Infrastructure key for growth
Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...
Climate co-operation could deliver stability
Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...
Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments
For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...
Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering
A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...
ISPA warns about online gambling
South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected....
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The vital role of trade agreements for SA’s economic growth
Trade agreements are one of the essential pillars supporting South Africa's economic strategy, shaping market access, investment flows, and international competitiveness. By Sipho Mhaga, customs and excise specialist at SNG Grant Thornton While global discourse on...
Check Point and Illumio accelerate Zero Trust adoption
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Jobs Boost shows success of outcomes-based model
The latest quarterly report on the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund shows the effectiveness of outcomes-based financing approaches. By the end of March, 5 442 excluded young people had been enrolled into programmes and more than 3 070 had been placed into quality jobs across...
The end of traditional CX – and the rise of consumer dictatorship
For years, companies have invested heavily in traditional customer experience (CX), believing that seamless interactions, intuitive digital journeys, and personalised service would lead to loyalty. By Dheeraj Gowrie, executive: assurance at Frogfoot Networks...
Coding Foundation brings tech economy to rural SA
Youth unemployment sits at a staggering 46,6%, but a new, non-profit initiative aims to train 10 000 rural youths to become coders with secured remote jobs after graduation - all within five years. The Africa Inspired Foundation (AIF) is launching a programme that is...
Global payroll system key to international expansion
Growth is a key goal for any business. This typically starts with expanding nationally by opening new locations, reaching more customers and increasing revenue. The next step is to take on the global market, tapping into a much larger audience and creating new...
Stronger relationships drive procurement excellence in Africa
Procurement is increasingly recognised as one of Africa’s most powerful economic levers. Public procurement accounts for an average of 17% of GDP across African countries, making it a key driver of infrastructure delivery, public service provision, and national...
Deepfakes and disinformation threaten business
Recenlty, at a typical South African braai, I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated — yet passionately defending a piece of propaganda that had already been widely debunked. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and...
How the new world of work impacts business stakeholders
The South African workplace, like many others across the globe, has experienced significant changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Dr Chris Blair, group director of 21st Century These changes, while transformative and in some cases beneficial, have also...
POS could revolutionise SA’s auto industry
The South African automotive sector was lauded as one of the champions of the country’s economy, with the president announcing a variety of investment plans, industrialisation programmes and local production expansion. While larger operators are ahead of the curve...
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QA Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandown
12 month fixed term contract.Exp. 5-10 yrs in test automation.Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the...
WordPress Developer
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WordPress Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Low Code Developer – Western Cape West Coast
An opportunity exists for a motivated Low Code Developer to design, develop, and maintain operational business applications using low-code platforms. The role involves building full-stack solutions, integrating systems, implementing CI/CD practices, and collaborating...
Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
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