The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

Drought could impact three-quarters of the world by 2050

The poorest and the most vulnerable are generally those that suffer the most from water scarcity. This is the word from University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Djiby Thiam, director of the Water and Production Economics Research Unit at the Faculty of Commerce,...

Warning: the AI trade is fracturing fast

AI investors should follow three priorities for the rest of 2026, as sharp swings are exposing which parts of the AI trade are built on real demand and which are not. Nigel Green, MD of deVere Group points out that this year’s AI rally is splintering sharply, with...

Nvidia debuts deskside AI computer

Nvidia today announced Nvidia DGX Station for Windows, a powerful deskside AI supercomputer designed to build, run and connect always-on AI agents to Windows applications and workflows, capable of running frontier AI models of up to 1 trillion parameters locally....

Nvidia releases open source agent tools and skills for physical AI

Nvidia yesterday announced a major collection of open source physical AI skills and tools that help developers turn complex robotics, autonomous vehicle (AV), vision AI and industrial digital twin workflows into agent-executable tasks — reducing the costs, time and...

Sophos sets up SA entity

Sophos has set up Sophos South Africa, a local legal entity designed to strengthen Sophos’ operations in South Africa and support the company’s continued growth across sub-Saharan Africa. Local organisations are facing a more complex threat landscape driven by...

Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Africa’s growth holds firm amid global turbulence

Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4,2% in 2026, moderating slightly from 4,4% in 2025, before rebounding to 4,4% in 2027. The findings of the 2026 African Economic Outlook from the African Development Bank Group underscore the continent's continued...

Consumers want AI to help with shopping, not make purchase decisions

As brands race to invest in agentic commerce, consumer willingness to let artificial intelligence (AI) make purchase decisions topped out at 11% across lower-stakes categories, such as personal care and household supplies, according to Gartner. The findings suggest...

IBM and Red Hat commit $5bn to redefine open source in the AI era

IBM and Red Hat have announced Project Lightwell, a $5-billion commitment backed by new frontier AI capabilities and a global force of more than 20 000 engineers to help enterprises secure open source software. Together, these investments establish a new model for...

Cost-of-living squeeze deepens

South African households are entering a more constrained financial period, as the modest momentum seen at the end of 2025 comes under pressure from rising living costs. According to TransUnion’s latest insights, increases in fuel prices, renewed food inflation, and...

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CIMA launches Business Resilience Toolkit

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched a Business Resilience Toolkit designed to support finance professionals and business leaders in building resilience amid economic uncertainty and challenging conditions. The most recent Small...

SOEW achieves zero-second grid-to-zero-backup power switch

JSE-listed cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has completed a solar installation it says marks seamless switching from grid to backup power in zero seconds. Developed in partnership with GreenSun, a renewable energy supplier, the system enhances...

Xero simplifies tax compliance, helps manage cash flow

Xero has unveiled a suite of product innovations in South Africa that introduce greater automation, AI enhancements, and new mobile capabilities for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. The updates will streamline the tax filing process and enable small...

Security as code: A pragmatic approach to DevSecOps

In the race to digital, security has often been the afterthought that creates bottlenecks and vulnerabilities. As the DevSecOps market grows at 13,2% annually towards a projected $45,93-billion valuation, organisations are recognising that traditional security...

Flood raises $3,5m to digitise offline commerce

Flood has raised as further $2,5-million in seed funding to expand its operations. The funds, backed by CRE.vc and leading angel investors, follow a successful $1-million round in July 2024, and will be used to accelerate market entry and expand Flood’s partnerships...

CGI Africa is Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is proud to announce that CGI (Controlgear Instramac) has officially been recognised as a Certified Alliance Partner for the Mining, Minerals, and Metals...

Chris Smith to lead RIB Software MEA and APAC regions

RIB Software has appointed Chris Smith as its new senior vice-president for the Middle East, Africa (MEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Smith previously served as chief revenue officer, board member and shareholder at Medius. Earlier roles include senior leadership...

Datacentrix unveils KZN hub

Datacentrix has opened its new office environment in Westville, Durban. Centrally located for improved accessibility, the new office will better serve Datacentrix’s KwaZulu-Natal clients and partners. Designed with both collaboration and comfort in mind, the space...

DMARC becomes non-negotiable for SA businesses

Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) is becoming non-negotiable for South African businesses as major global email providers move to tighten authentication requirements. This is according to Jones Mayekiso, technical solutions...

NTT Data strengthens Microsoft Cloud partnership

NTT Data has announced its NTT Data business unit for Microsoft Cloud to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven enterprise cloud transformation. “Our global expanded collaboration with Microsoft reflects a shared commitment to helping clients tackle today’s complex...

Technical Lead – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

TECHNICAL LEAD Location: Pietermaritzburg, KZNPlease note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application!NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: Heavy automotive industry experience...

Junior IT Assistant

Do you want to grow your IT skills and experience with a successful team? Job Title: IT Support SpecialistLocation: Irene, PretoriaSalary: R20K – R25K Negotiable depending on experienceAbout The clientOur client has become a successful national leader in sustainable...

Junior IT Assistant – Gauteng Gauteng

Do you want to grow your IT skills and experience with a successful team? Job Title: IT Support SpecialistLocation: Irene, PretoriaSalary: R20K – R25K Negotiable depending on experienceAbout The clientOur client has become a successful national leader in sustainable...

Service Desk Analyst

Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing professional, responsive first and second-line IT support to partners, fee earners and business services staff across the offices.Required:Relevant...

Full Stack Developer (React)

Are you a Full Stack Developer with strong React and .NET core experience, based in Durban? Do you want to be part of an organisation that sees the value in their true assets - their people. Join a team of like-minded devs and be rewarded with challenging work and a...

Full Stack Developer (React) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Rocks

Are you a Full Stack Developer with strong React and .NET core experience, based in Durban? Do you want to be part of an organisation that sees the value in their true assets - their people. Join a team of like-minded devs and be rewarded with challenging work and a...

Senior Systems Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a one-year contract vacancy for a Senior Systems Developer. This is a hybrid rolebased at Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-NatalDivision: Autolab, South African Sugar AssociationAutolab, a division of the South African Sugar...

Web3 Accountant

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

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