Inflation expectations cause for optimism
The Bureau of Economic Research at Stellenbosch University has released its third-quarter survey on inflation expectations and, writes Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services, it was quite encouraging. First, the overall survey results showed unchanged...
Building more agile and productive organisations
More flexible ways of working could unlock billions of rands in productivity gains by helping businesses attract and retain talent, and protect critical knowledge, according to new economic modelling from Arup and International Workplace Group (IWG). As businesses...
IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...
How the IT industry is dealing with RAMageddon
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – There’s a new buzzword in the IT industry: RAMageddon. It refers to the current dire shortages and skyrocketing prices of computer memory. “We live in a paradoxical time,” says Wayne Coetzer, consumer business director:...
African businesses poised to lead in agentic AI
Africa skipped fixed line telephony for mobile and skipped branch banking for mobile money. Now, Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange says a Agentic AI could be the next technology the continent leapfrogs into rather than...
Food loss begins long before the household bin
South Africa’s food-loss challenge does not begin only when a household discards groceries or a restaurant clears a plate. It often begins much earlier, in production, processing, warehouses, and distribution networks, where suitable stock can lose value before it...
Coalition calls for rethink on new crypto regulations
A new taskforce representing regulated crypto platforms and members of the public, is trying to get National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank to reconsider their proposed draft regulations. Catastrophe (Crypto Asset Taskforce for Advancing Sound,...
Kaspersky reveals how the worst cyber incidents hit SMBs
In its latest global survey of SMBs, Kaspersky has highlighted the motives of threat actors, warned about the damaging consequences of cyberattacks, and underscored the growing need for advanced and purpose-built protection. According to a poll of IT and IT security...
Crypto market cap rises after milestone August rally
Total cryptocurrency market capitalisation rose 17,6% to $2,7-trillion in August driven by the strongest ETF month of 2026, according to Binance Research’s Monthly Market Insights, September 2026. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $3,52-billion, a step change from July's...
SMEs urged to capitalise on domestic tourism opportunities
This Tourism Month (September), and as South Africans explore destinations closer to home, new opportunities for businesses that can anticipate and meet the changing expectations of local travellers abound. While international arrivals remain an important contributor...
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SA’s critical infrastructure is running on unpatched systems. Attackers know that
In April 2025, attackers took remote control of a dam in Western Norway and opened a valve for four hours. Nobody died. But the message landed: the gap between a cyberattack on operational technology and physical, economic consequences isn't theoretical anymore. It's...
SA’s digital future depends on cyber resilience
South Africa's data centre sector is expanding rapidly. New investment is creating opportunities for economic growth, digital innovation and regional connectivity, while positioning the country as a strategic hub for Africa's digital economy. By Kgomotso Lebele,...
Trust has become the new attack surface
Attackers aren’t breaking in; they’re being invited, and the invitations are being written by the business, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. The easiest way to install malware on a business network is to...
Women build small businesses with big intelligence
Accessible AI is giving women entrepreneurs greater commercial decision-making power, writes Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei South Africa. Women know shrinkflation when they see it. Your favourite perfume suddenly comes in a smaller bottle, even...
SA’s tertiary education capacity crisis grows
As South Africa's matric learners prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many are already looking towards taking further steps in their academic journey. Yet for thousands of qualifying high school graduates a significant challenge may be securing a place at a...
Telkom Business partners with OneOffice
South Africa has around 3-million small-, medium- and micro enterprises (SMMEs), which collectively employ 13,4-million people. Many still lack affordable, secure and easy-to-manage digital tools. They need the same core capabilities as larger companies, without...
SANSA launches high school design competition for national space mascot
South Africa has never had a formal symbol to represent its national space programme. That is about to change, with the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) launching a competition inviting high school learners to design the country's first official space...
Africa is missing out on the MVNO opportunity
According to a 2025 report from the GSMA, the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business model boosts access, diversifies services and fosters greater competition. The same report found that there were over 2000 MVNOs operating across nearly 100 markets around...
Your AI governance policy should survive your next model change
The model migration is ready for approval. By Shayimamba Conco, security evangelist: Africa at Check Point Software Technologies Tests show better performance and lower costs. The application will serve the same users, process the same data, and support the same...
The growing scourge of payment fraud in SA
Payment fraud is a critical and growing crisis in South Africa. It is costing billions of Rands annually and showing massive spikes in digital banking and mobile app fraud. Criminals are increasingly utilising advanced social engineering, AI deepfakes, and...
Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | AGRICULTURE & OPERATIONSThe OpportunityA well-established agricultural organisation is seeking a Systems Administrator to join its team in the Langkloof region. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and solutions-driven...
Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape – Eastern Cape Langkloof
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | AGRICULTURE & OPERATIONSThe OpportunityA well-established agricultural organisation is seeking a Systems Administrator to join its team in the Langkloof region. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and solutions-driven...
Senior BI Developers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a Senior BI Developer who loves turning complex data into powerful business solutions?We're looking for experienced Senior BI Developers to join a growing team and take ownership of the Full Development Lifecycle (FDLC) from understanding business requirements...
Senior BI Developers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a Senior BI Developer who loves turning complex data into powerful business solutions?We're looking for experienced Senior BI Developers to join a growing team and take ownership of the Full Development Lifecycle (FDLC) from understanding business requirements...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
Project Manager (Demand Generation – Marketing Communication – Wits RHI)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Junior-Intermediate Software Developer (C#.Net, Angular, MS SQL) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Intermediate Software Developer (C#.Net, Angular, MS SQL) is wanted by a Service Provider in the Healthcare industry to join its team. You will help deliver an exciting development project roadmap which enables the...
Project Manager (Demand Generation – Marketing Communication – Wits RHI) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Junior-Intermediate Software Developer (C#.Net, Angular, MS SQL) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Pinelands
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Intermediate Software Developer (C#.Net, Angular, MS SQL) is wanted by a Service Provider in the Healthcare industry to join its team. You will help deliver an exciting development project roadmap which enables the...
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