Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility
When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...
Is AI making employees less able?
Although AI has provided an immense boost to workforce productivity, 50% of employees say they rely too much on the technology, and 30% feel they can’t function without it. More concerning still, 39% feel their overreliance on AI tools is eroding their skills and...
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...
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...
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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...
Lipaworld offers stablecoin-powered finance to informal economy
As stablecoins gain global traction for their role in transforming cross-border payments, venture-backed fintech platform Lipaworld has entered the South African market to support freelancers, immigrants, and informal businesses with faster, safer alternatives to...
Take a human-centred approach to AI in higher education
As artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates, disrupting and redefining the very near future of work, it must also transform education. After all, education is only fit for purpose if it effectively prepares young people for the world of work – and that is soon going...
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...
Web3 Accountant – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
IT Service Manager at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt
Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
IT Service Manager at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt – Gauteng Ivory Park
Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...
Learning Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client is seeking an experienced Learning Solutions Architect to join their Learning & Development team in a unique, hands-on role focused on operational excellence and capability development.About the RoleReporting to the Head of Learning & Development,...
Learning Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is seeking an experienced Learning Solutions Architect to join their Learning & Development team in a unique, hands-on role focused on operational excellence and capability development.About the RoleReporting to the Head of Learning & Development,...
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...
Enterprise Delivery Systems Architect at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Brackenfell
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,...
Junior Business & Systems Analyst – Onsite – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
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,...
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