Budget 2026: Things have changed … even if it doesn’t feel like it
Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax hikes were withdrawn, personal income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation, and contribution limits for tax-efficient savings were increased. On the surface, it sounds stable. But according to Therese Grobler, head of...
Budget2026: VAT threshold increase welcomed
Lula has welcomed today’s National Budget Speech (25 February 2026) which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase from R1-million to R2,3-million, a reform for which the SME funder has consistently advocated. Lula made a...
New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions
Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...
Nvidia and Synopsys partner on engineering and design
Nvidia and Synopsys have expanded their strategic partnership to tackle design and engineering across industries. R&D teams, from the semiconductor industry to aerospace, automotive, industrial and beyond, face significant engineering challenges including...
South Africans spent big on Black Friday weekend
Peach Payments saw a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to 2024. “Over the four-day weekend we processed more than 2,69-million transactions, to a total value of more than R1,86-billion,” says Rahul Jain, CEO and cofounder...
SASE accelerates as enterprises prioritise unified networking, security
The shift from software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) to secure access service edge (SASE) is reshaping enterprise connectivity strategies. According to GlobalData, the shift is driven by hybrid work, cloud migration, and rising security challenges that demand...
Desktop overtakes mobile in share of Web traffic
Over the past three years, mobile phones have consistently accounted for over 60% of total web traffic, driven by faster mobile networks and a generation glued to their phones for everything, from news and shopping to entertainment. However, for the first time in...
PMI points to manufacturing fragility
The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...
Vehicle sales continue positive streak
Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...
Spacecoin satellites aim to build decentralised Internet in space
Space Telecommunications (STI), the entity behind the open-source satellite internet protocol Spacecoin, has launched three satellites aboard a rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The move is an advancement toward a permissionless, decentralised...
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Investing in innovation should be a CFO priority
With another challenging economic year behind us, chief financial officers (CFOs) today are balancing cost-cutting priorities with the need to remain forward-thinking. While many are cautious in their investment strategies due to ongoing economic pressures, holding...
The rise of autonomous data recovery
Escalating cyber threats and attacks constantly put businesses under pressure, increasingly prompting organisations to shift their mindsets towards ensuring continuous operations and thus avoiding downtime and revenue loss. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer...
From romance hoaxes to the Illuminati: how ‘Nigerian’ email scams have evolved
In 2024, Kaspersky researchers detected over 414 000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. These emails relied on messages that lured victims with enticing financial offers manipulating them into email exchanges which would ultimately be used to defraud them. The latest scams...
The future of payment integration
As we enter 2025, Freddie Prinsloo, chief innovation officer at Amplifin, offers insights on what trends to look out for in the payments sector. In recent years, payment solutions have evolved radically locally and internationally. With new technologies and systems...
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Series
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 14 Series in South Africa. The Redmi Note 14 Series introduces five devices: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro, Redmi Note 14 5G, and Redmi Note 14. Packed with advanced features such as AI-driven...
ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine industries worldwide, fintech companies are integrating AI-powered technologies to optimise lending, enhance customer experiences, and improve risk management. ProfitShare Partners (PSP) is embracing these global...
SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks
SAP has announced SAP Business Data Cloud, unifying all SAP and third-party data throughout an organisation and providing a trusted data foundation that harmonises data from organisations’ most mission-critical applications with data engineering and business analytics...
Kazang and TymeBank partner in informal market
Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within fintech Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with TymeBank, to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank customers...
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...
BI Tester – Gauteng Pretoria
To support business intelligence initiativesMinimum Qualifications and CertificationsDegree or diploma in computer science information systems statistics or mathematicsMinimum of five years experience in a BI Tester roleBusiness Intelligence or Data Testing related...
API/Network Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are looking for skilled Network / API Specialist professionals to join our growing team...
Systems Controller
System Controller (Food)Our client in the food safety industry is looking for a systems controller to join their team. Candidates must have training in HACCP and PRP within a food safety space. Must have a clear understanding of and converse in Afrikaans. Desired...
Junior Business Analyst
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects. Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs. Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Business Analyst acts as a crucial intermediary among stakeholders, project teams, and technology vendors. This role is essential for the successful creation, preparation, and implementation of Business Requirements Documents (BRS) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Systems Controller – Remote Remote
System Controller (Food)Our client in the food safety industry is looking for a systems controller to join their team. Candidates must have training in HACCP and PRP within a food safety space. Must have a clear understanding of and converse in Afrikaans. Desired...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects. Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs. Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Analyst acts as a crucial intermediary among stakeholders, project teams, and technology vendors. This role is essential for the successful creation, preparation, and implementation of Business Requirements Documents (BRS) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)...
Senior Infrastructure and Security Engineer at Takora
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a relevant tertiary IT qualification.Must have 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.Must have enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity experience.Experience in regulated or...
Senior Infrastructure and Security Engineer at Takora – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a relevant tertiary IT qualification.Must have 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.Must have enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity experience.Experience in regulated or...
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