Growth holds steady, but global pressure slows momentum
South Africa’s economy remains on a recovery path in 2026 but rising global pressures and cost dynamics are slowing momentum and reshaping the outlook for the months ahead. PwC’s latest mid-year economic update shows that while domestic conditions have improved...
Tech drives down baggage mishandling rates by 23%
SITA’s latest Baggage IT Insights Report shows mishandled baggage rates have fallen below pre-pandemic rates even as passenger volumes hit record highs – tumbling 23% - and a clear indication that digital transformation efforts are taking hold. The bigger story,...
AI had doomed SaaS pricing before February’s crash
AI has already split the SaaS market in two, and six years of pricing data from 65 major tools shows exactly where the line is. Tools teams can now replicate internally have stalled or dropped in price since 2020. Categories they cannot replicate have raised prices...
Standard Bank chief says SA can hit 4% growth
South Africa could lift its medium-term growth rate to between 3% to 4% if the state sustains the faster execution of structural reforms now underway, Standard Bank’s CEO told delegates at Semafor World Economy in Washington, arguing that the biggest remaining...
Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise
The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...
Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...
ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub
UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...
Free SA cautions against overregulating AI
Free SA has made an initial submission to Parliament opposing elements of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy that risk burdening innovation with excessive bureaucracy, compliance costs and expanded state control. While the draft policy correctly recognises the...
AI is taking an interest in your fitness routine
On average, each January sees a 23% increase in fitness search interest - and April brings the second climb of 13% as people prepare for summer. However, a new study from Surfshark reveals that the digital fitness boom comes with a hidden cost: popular apps collect...
Developing countries launch first-ever borrowers’ platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...
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MTN invests R480m into KZN network
MTN South Africa has announced a R480-million investment into KwaZulu-Natal, expanding and modernising its network infrastructure, with a strong focus on improving access in underserved areas. The project includes: Construction of 25 new sites Modernisation of 90...
Trend Micro to deliver secure infrastructure at scale
Trend Micro will deliver a suite of co-developed, pre-approved OEM appliance offerings in collaboration with Dell Technologies and Nvidia to support secure, AI-powered infrastructure solutions that scale with the needs of global enterprises. Kevin Simzer, chief...
Arbor Cloud DDoS protection ranked Platinum
NetScout, a leading provider of enterprise performance management, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity and DDoS protection solutions, has earned top honours in the 2025 Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) PRISM report on distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)...
Black holes and lost data: ERP doesn’t have to be chaos
ERP projects fail, often very publicly and dramatically. The Spar R1,6-billion SAP write-off remains a stark reminder of what can happen when an implementation goes wrong. That roll-out resulted in disrupted supply chains, operational issues and a substantial loss in...
Fedhasa welcomes SA’s online visa system
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating advanced “selfie-based” biometric technology, will go live this...
SA payments on the brink of a new era
In just a few years, South Africa’s payments landscape has undergone a profound transformation. Driven by rapid technological advancement, evolving consumer behaviour, regulatory momentum, and the digital acceleration sparked by the pandemic, payments are no longer...
Unlock innovation with seamless hybrid integration
In the IT industry, hybrid computing has become a game-changer, combining the advantages of various computational models to solve challenging issues with previously unheard-of efficiency. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT...
How to outsmart AI scammers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. And, as much as it’s changing the world in cool ways like music, art, gaming and technological advancements, scammers are using it too, to attempt to defraud you “Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, and scams aren’t...
In safety-critical industries, real-time communication is a life-saving tool
In South Africa’s most labour-intensive and safety-critical industries – mining, security, and manufacturing – workplace safety is often only as strong as the speed and clarity of communication. In environments where risks escalate in seconds, real-time communication...
Securing SA’s AI future: why cybersecurity must lead the way
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the engine room of South Africa’s economic future, writes Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa. Across sectors, from banking and insurance to healthcare and retail, AI systems are transforming how decisions...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus, including incident handling and resolution Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure Develop and manage containerized applications...
Senior Backend Developer (Node.JS, JavaScript, Typescript, Express.js, Mongo DB)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing, implementing and testing software components and applications, as well as maintaining and developing existing applications. The...
Test Automation Engineer (UI & API Focused)/ Specialist QA Engineer
We are seeking an exceptional QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and own robust test automation strategies across our enterprise UI and API ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who bridges the gap between complex technical engineering...
Senior Backend Developer (Node.JS, JavaScript, Typescript, Express.js, Mongo DB) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing, implementing and testing software components and applications, as well as maintaining and developing existing applications. The...
Test Automation Engineer (UI & API Focused)/ Specialist QA Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
We are seeking an exceptional QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and own robust test automation strategies across our enterprise UI and API ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who bridges the gap between complex technical engineering...
Technical Test Analyst (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A self-driven & strong Technical Test Analyst is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services based in the Northern Suburbs. You core role will be to contribute to the Technical Testing function (Manual and...
Project Manager – Nigeria
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Nigeria. Key Requirements: +10 years experience within construction specialising in earthworksNational Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher from a reputable South African Tertiary...
Technical Test Analyst (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A self-driven & strong Technical Test Analyst is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services based in the Northern Suburbs. You core role will be to contribute to the Technical Testing function (Manual and...
Project Manager – Nigeria – Remote Remote
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Nigeria. Key Requirements: +10 years experience within construction specialising in earthworksNational Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher from a reputable South African Tertiary...
Software Engineering Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Software Engineering Manager – Lead High-Performing Engineering TeamsWe are looking for an exceptional Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams building scalable, reliable, and modern software solutions.This is...
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