Is pay transparency the next big shift for employers?
More than one in three (34%) South African business leaders believe pay transparency will become standard practice in as little as three years, according to new research by global talent solutions partner, Robert Walters. While 70% believe internal pay disputes will...
Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Public Health has provided new insights into the long-term health consequences and mortality experience of former asbestos miners in South Africa. Published in the American...
‘Random acts of AI’ are costing companies millions
Across South Africa, boardrooms are buzzing with conversations about artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital transformation. By Dewald Lindeque, business development director at Moyo Budgets are being approved. Pilots are being launched. Vendors are...
KPMG honours Ignatius Sehoole
KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa has formally marked the conclusion of Ignatius Sehoole’s tenure as CEO KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa. A farewell celebration was hosted on Thursday, 19 February 2026, in Johannesburg, bringing together senior leaders from...
Car guard becomes first informal worker to hit 1 000 digital tips
LegendTags has announced what it believes to be a landmark milestone in cashless tipping: Beltrand, a car park attendant on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, has become the first worker on the Paytip.me platform to receive over 1 000 successful digital tip transactions....
Africa closes the gap as cloud adoption accelerates
Over the past decade, cloud has evolved from a flexible infrastructure backbone to a driver of innovation. And cloud maturity across Africa has accelerated dramatically - most organisations have moved beyond basic adoption to strategic optimisation, closing the gap...
AI investments in telecoms boost networks and automation
AI is accelerating the telecommunications industry’s transformation, becoming the backbone of autonomous networks and AI-native wireless infrastructure. At the same time, the technology is unlocking new business and revenue opportunities, as telecom operators...
SA’s cargo risks rise as hijackings surge
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing an estimated 9% to 10% to GDP, moving billions of tonnes of freight annually and employing more than one million people. By Natalie Cooper, senior marine and aviation broker at...
Perseverance can autonomously pinpoint its location on Mars
Imagine you’re all alone, driving along in a rocky, unforgiving desert with no roads, no map, no GPS, and no more than one phone call a day for someone to inform you exactly where you are. There is no GPS at the Red Planet, but a new technology called Mars Global...
NASA flies with laminar flow scaled wing design
NASA has completed the first flight test of a scale-model wing designed to improve laminar flow, reducing drag and lowering fuel costs for future commercial aircraft. The flight took place on 29 January at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...
More News Today
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...
Economic uncertainty drives increased risk of fraud
During periods of economic uncertainty - whether caused by tariffs, geopolitical events, or other market disruptions - the risk of fraud typically increases, as is common in any volatile financial environment. Malicious actors may look for ways to exploit the...
What SA’s tougher carbon tax means for high-emission industries
The South African government’s ‘carrot and stick’ approach to carbon emissions is going to feature more stick and less carrot in the coming years, as the incentives become less generous and the deterrents more onerous. In other words, the tax-free carbon allowance is...
The state of data protection laws in Africa
Data protection is no longer a niche concern; it’s a fundamental part of the digital age. With businesses, governments, and individuals increasingly relying on digital platforms, the issue of personal data security has never been more critical. By Oluwakemi Ola,...
Decoding Parkinson’s with AI and the cloud
When the British surgeon James Parkinson first described “shaking palsy” in 1817, he did so by looking at the way patients’ bodies moved. Two centuries on, most specialists seeking to diagnose Parkinson’s Disease still do the same. They rely on physical symptoms to...
Growing data centre industry paves the way for AI-powered enterprises
Data centre infrastructure in South Africa has enjoyed a significant boost thanks to continued investments by hyperscalers and the increasing need for AI-ready infrastructure. By Johan Robinson, EMEA AI platform leader at Red Hat Case in point, Microsoft plans to...
Millennials and Gen Zs are redefining financial literacy
Financial literacy is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by Millennials (age 29-44) and Gen Zs (age 13-28), who are rewriting the norms of money management. Unlike previous generations, which relied on financial advisers, banks and formal education, younger...
SA security teams could face a ticking time bomb
Legacy technology has long been the backbone of many organisations in South Africa. However, it also serves as a ticking time bomb for security risks if not addressed properly. By Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Trend Micro Middle East and Africa As we...
Lenovo debuts data storage solutions
Lenovo has announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimised storage...
Automation Engineer Manufacturing at PRIVATE
Purpose: Responsible for the execution and oversees of contracts relating to the control, instrumentation, PLC and SCADA portion. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSDEGREE IN AUTOMATION ENGINEERING +5 yrs hands on automation engineering experience, of which at least 2 yrs...
Senior Software Engineer – CPT (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our Client offers innovative professional services to international citizens. They create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of their clients. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to...
Automation Engineer Manufacturing at PRIVATE – Gauteng Randburg
Purpose: Responsible for the execution and oversees of contracts relating to the control, instrumentation, PLC and SCADA portion. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSDEGREE IN AUTOMATION ENGINEERING +5 yrs hands on automation engineering experience, of which at least 2 yrs...
Senior Software Engineer – CPT (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our Client offers innovative professional services to international citizens. They create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of their clients. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to...
Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division. You will be responsible...
Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead, direct, and coordinate high-impact projects within our organization. This is not just a role for a task manager; we are looking for a strategic operator who can apply robust governance structures and modern...
Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division. You will be responsible...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead, direct, and coordinate high-impact projects within our organization. This is not just a role for a task manager; we are looking for a strategic operator who can apply robust governance structures and modern...
System Engineer
To work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated supportinginfrastructure and operational...
System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
To work as part of a team executing the systems engineering on projects covering design, development, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of complicated systems, elements, subsystems and associated supportinginfrastructure and operational...
View more career listings on our Careers Section