Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI
A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...
Customer service leaders under pressure to implement AI
Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to a survey by Gartner. Ninety-one percent of service and support leaders surveyed reported pressure from executive leadership to implement AI – marking a sharp...
$150m facility takes aim at African decarbonisation
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and the FirstRand group have announced a $150-million financing facility to accelerate Transition Finance projects across Africa. Transition Finance plays a vital...
Cell C debuts on the JSE
Cell C Holdings Limited today listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker CCD. The listing closed at R26.50 per share, valuing the business at approximately R9-billion with 340-million ordinary shares in issue. The offer included 102-million sale...
Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs
HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to make sure the...
Seasonal shopping a rich hunting ground for phishers
Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throughout the...
Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...
The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...
Net salaries remain unchanged in October
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of around 2,1-million South African earners, moved sideways in October 2025, but remained higher year-on-year, signalling stronger spending ahead of the busy year-end shopping period....
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The rise of autonomous data recovery
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From romance hoaxes to the Illuminati: how ‘Nigerian’ email scams have evolved
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The future of payment integration
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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Series
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ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends
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SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks
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Kazang and TymeBank partner in informal market
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Negotiating the logistics of change in South Africa
Rapidly evolving customer expectations are putting the logistics and transport sector under pressure to enhance customer engagement by focusing on providing real-time updates and rapid responses across multiple channels. By Pia Knežević, squad lead for mid-market at...
Integration is the key to smarter surveillance
Security threats are evolving and businesses in South Africa can no longer rely on standalone surveillance systems, writes Leandro da Cunha, surveillance business unit lead at Duxbury Networking. According to recent market projections, the local security industry is...
Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Midrand
An IT company specializing in digital transformation to help businesses modernize, improve efficiency, and leverage data for growth, are seeking a seasoned Senior Integration Developer to architect, develop, and maintain complex software integrations. You will ensure...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate willprimarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications...
.NET C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Education and experience: Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science/Information Systems or an equivalent qualification5-8 years' experience within an application development and support environment5-8 years' experience with Microsoft .Net C# web development.5-8...
Technical Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
Well-established company based on the West Rand seeks a Technical Project Manager to join their team!Requirements SummaryTechnically minded with a hands-on, site-based project management approachExperience in the grain, structural, mechanical, electrical, or rigging...
Data Scientist
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Lead Software Developer
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
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Technical Assistant at AdcorpBlu
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Data Scientist – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
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Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
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