AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

China raises cloud spending

Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure services spending reached $14,7-billion in Q4 2025, up 26% year-on-year, according to new research by Omdia. This marked a continued acceleration from the previous quarter and the third consecutive quarter of growth above 20%....

Nvidia launches unified AI model

AI agent systems today juggle separate models for vision, speech and language — losing time and context as they pass data from one model to the other. Nvidia has launched Nvidia Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, an open multimodal model that brings these capabilities together...

MTN to buy out tower operator

In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...

These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

AI, resilience, growth key for financial services CEOa

Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is the headline finding from KPMG’s...

Stablecoins make their way into everyday use

A new global study reveals that stablecoins are no longer niche, but are becoming a practical, everyday form of money being used around the world for everything from getting paid to buying goods and services. BVNK’s Stablecoin Utility Report, which surveyed over 4 600...

Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms

The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...

As business closures ease, debt recovery falters

In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...

TikTok culls close to a million videos in SA

TikTok removed more than 920 000 videos in South Africa during the third quarter of 2025. This is according to TikTok’s Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which details how the videos were removes for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines. Of the...

BluEnergy granted energy trading licence

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited has announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to...

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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

Check Point Software Technologies and breach containment company Illumio have announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero Trust posture. The integration between the Check Point Infinity and Illumio Platforms...

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...

Senior Hybrid Azure Cloud Engineer (Hybrid work) KZN (TB)

Main job functions: Recruiting an expert who thrives in dynamic, hybrid cloud environments. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of implementing and monitoring cloud- native business applications running on orchestrated container platforms in hybrid cloud...

Data Warehouse Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...

Business Process Analyst at GEMS

IntroductionThe position of Business Process Analyst is vacant. The Business Process Analyst will report directly to the Business Process Manager and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer Division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office in...

Data Warehouse Analyst – 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 Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...

Business Process Analyst at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria

IntroductionThe position of Business Process Analyst is vacant. The Business Process Analyst will report directly to the Business Process Manager and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer Division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office in...

Senior Hybrid Azure Cloud Engineer (Hybrid work) Cape Town (TB)

Main job functions: Recruiting an expert who thrives in dynamic, hybrid cloud environments. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of implementing and monitoring cloud- native business applications running on orchestrated container platforms in hybrid cloud...

Senior Data Warehouse 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 Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...

Senior Software Engineer

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field,...

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