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...

Another day, another rogue AI attack. This time from Meta

Meta has confirmed that its Muse Spark 1.1 AI model breached an external company's internal systems during cybersecurity testing. According to the company, independent testing company Irregular caused a misconfiguration that gave one of its AI models Internet access...

Air cargo demand up amid Middle East disruptions

International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for April 2026 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4% compared to April 2025 levels. However, capacity, measured in available cargo...

Intel Arc G-Series sets handheld PC gaming standard

Intel has introduced Intel Arc G-Series processors, a new family of products designed for next-generation handheld gaming systems. Launching with Intel Arc G3 and Intel Arc G3 Extreme processors running on Windows 11, the series builds on the architecture of Intel...

OECD launches streamlined Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched version 2.0 of the Hiroshima AI Process voluntary reporting framework. As the only global framework for companies to report on their efforts to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, the...

Nvidia Vera CPU packs a punch

The shift to agentic AI creates a new CPU requirement for the AI factory: fast cores, massive memory bandwidth and the ability to sustain high performance when all cores are active. Initial benchmark results published by Phoronix  show that the Nvidia Vera CPU is...

Pick ‘n Pay customer data compromised

An early version of Pick n Pay’s on-demand app was been breach, with customer information compromised. Records from 2022 in the app previously known as Bottles and later as Pick n Pay asap! were leaked. The data includes names, contact details and birth dates,...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

Cybersecurity jobs booming – so why aren’t graduates being hired?

South Africa’s cybersecurity sector is facing a growing paradox: demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, yet many graduates are struggling to secure employment. According to experts from the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

Is a global hidden hiring bias locking out black graduates?

In corporate graduate recruitment worldwide, candidates are often assessed not only on competence, but also on their relatability – and a new UCT co-led study theorises relatability as a racialised cultural-affective filter that covertly sustains inequality. The new...

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Vodacom Eastern Cape boosts network to fight crime

Vodacom Eastern Cape is accelerating connectivity to serve the needs of local communities through a targeted series of network upgrades in the Addo region and along the R335, which connects Nelson Mandela Bay to KwaNojoli (Somerset East). Prompted by a surge in truck...

Blockchain fintech empowers African businesses

Blockchain-based fintech Shiga Digital has launched its new Android and iOS apps, expanding access to its end-to-end digital finance platform for businesses and individuals across the continent. Shiga Digital makes it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to...

Travel fintech TurnStay raises $2m for Africa expansion

South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2-million (over R34-million) in a seed round led by First Circle Capital, with participation from leading US and African VCs including  TLCom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC and Equitable...

IZI Group acquires G4S Cash Solutions SA

IZI Africa has completed its acquisition of G4S Cash Solutions (SA), following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition brings together two well-established operators with expertise in secure cash logistics, cash centre operations, and...

Stop filling roles and start solving problems

Hiring should not be a default reaction, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet for many businesses, it still is. Someone leaves, a new deal lands, or delivery falls behind, and the immediate reflex is to post a job. But that approach often misses what the...

DFA levels up its fibre network

DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project and has begun installing new services and migrating existing customer services on to the upgraded infrastructure from July 2025. The upgrade, which started in...

Could Africa lead an AI governance revolution?

As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates faster than global governance structures can keep up, Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, is calling on Africa’s tech leaders to seize a historic opportunity: to shape the ethical future of AI - not just for the continent,...

Africa can start advancing AI on its own terms

The global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, projected to generate $15,7-trillion in economic value, marks one of the most profound shifts of our time. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Yet, nearly 70% of these gains are expected to accrue to China and...

Vodacom invests R620m in rural Mpumalanga

Vodacom Mpumalanga is spending R620-million on its network this financial year, focused on expanding network infrastructure, driving access to connectivity, particularly in deep rural communities and township areas. Combined with a R400-million investment in the...

Platform aims to strengthen integrity, equity in carbon markets

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has announced a series of initiatives to elevate Africa’s role in global carbon markets and ensure they deliver both climate and development benefits for the continent. The announcements were made at a high-level...

Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join their team at their Bryanston officeDutiesDetermine standards and procedures for change and implementation requests.Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to ensure alignment...

Cloud Engineer

R Qualifications Proven experience provisioning and managing Azure cloud resources in production environments. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and SSIS. Mandatory experience with Git for version control. Mandatory experience with Python...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

R Qualifications Proven experience provisioning and managing Azure cloud resources in production environments. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and SSIS. Mandatory experience with Git for version control. Mandatory experience with Python...

Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect at Datonomy Solutions

Enterprise Delivery Systems ArchitectRole PurposeThe Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect will be responsible for leading the architectural design, governance, and migration strategy for the organosation's enterprise delivery ecosystem, with a strong focus on...

Junior Business & Systems Analyst – Onsite – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Junior Business and Systems Analyst to join their newly formalised Bus & Sys Ops department. Your mission: be the frontline resource for system stability, process integrity, and data accuracy across their core applications (ERP, CRM,...

Java Developer

Are you a skilled Java Developer ready to build scalable, high-performance systems using modern architecture? Join a forward-thinking team where Event-Driven Architecture and Domain-Driven Design are at the core of innovation.Join a dynamic organisation focused on...

Java Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Are you a skilled Java Developer ready to build scalable, high-performance systems using modern architecture? Join a forward-thinking team where Event-Driven Architecture and Domain-Driven Design are at the core of innovation.Join a dynamic organisation focused on...

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

A leading Durban-based software development consultancy is looking for a Senior .NET Developer / Technical Lead to join a high-performing team delivering innovative digital solutions for local and international clientsThis is an opportunity to work on complex...

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