20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

AI-driven, hyperconnected tech reshapes supply chains

Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner. Advances in AI technologies are enabling chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to drive business value, strengthen resilience, and reimagine operating models, as...

Ungoverned AI agents, deepfakes now a critical threat

Autonomous AI tools are expanding the corporate attack surface faster than security teams can implement guardrails, according to new research by KnowBe4. The security specialists’ latest report – From Agentic Risk to Human Wins: Building a Culture of Security in the...

Beyond the gap: How girls are leading the AI revolution

Every year on the fourth Thursday of April, the world pauses to recognise something urgent and hopeful: the untapped potential of girls in technology. By Sega Tiro, executive: commercial and growth at ASI Connect This year, International Girls in ICT Day falls on 23...

Defining the future-ready CFO

Rapid shifts in AI, geopolitics and workforce dynamics require CFOs to invest time cultivating seven future‑ready behaviours, says Gartner. “A constellation of macro trends is upending traditional approaches to value creation,” says Emily Riley, vice-president analyst...

Cisco debuts Sovereign Critical Infrastructure

Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The portfolio spans Cisco’s core product lines including networking, security, compute, collaboration, network management, AI and...

IMF outlook masks rising FX risk for SMEs

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, pointing to a fragile and uneven global recovery, fintech company Verto warns that South African SMEs trading internationally are facing a growing and often underestimated threat:...

SA startups join Google accelerator

Two South African technology startups - Loop and Vambo AI - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 2 600 applications, they are part of a final pan-African group of 15...

Research reveals where SA’s fight against stunting is falling short

South Africa has one of the highest rates of stunting among upper-middle income countries globally, with little change in the last three decades despite government’s efforts to tackle poverty and expand access to social grants. More than a quarter of children under...

Liquid Intelligent Technologies draws outsized demand for $300m bond

In a test of institutional appetite for African credit, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has closed a $660-million debt financing round, including a $300-million Eurobond that was oversubscribed 2,5-times - a result that signifies a meaningful vote of confidence in the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

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Is password-based security ending?

The password is no longer a fortress in and of itself. In a landscape where attackers effortlessly bypass traditional defences, passwords have become more of a revolving door to a greater security fortress – one that needs to be built on resilience, not strength. By...

SA’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough

South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. By Justin Mackenzie, MD of VO Connect With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are...

Axiz partners with Kaspersky

Axiz has announced that, effective immediately, it will distribute Kaspersky’s complete portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services to partners and customers across South Africa and the broader SADC (Southern African Development Community) region. “Our goal is...

JSE Investor Services continues to deliver share plan solutions

Optio Incentives, a Nordic fintech specialising in employee equity and incentive programmes, has acquired the share plan software platform from Investec Wealth & Investment International, a division of Investec Group. The transaction supports Optio’s global...

Building the infrastructure for Kenya’s digital leap

Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But to fully make use of these opportunities, the country must address the infrastructure demands driving tomorrow’s digital...

The future of customer experience is human-centric

Despite the digital revolution, customers still crave something profoundly human: empathy, understanding and connection.  As AI becomes more embedded in customer service the challenge is not only technological – it’s emotional. Anne-Marie Pretorius, MD of Bizmod,...

Peach Payments launches enterprise POS terminal

Peach Payments has launched its point of sale (POS) device, the Digit Pro, to South African mid-size and enterprise customers. Digit Pro is a portable terminal that facilitates multiple payment methods through a customisable checkout flow. Rahul Jain, CEO of Peach...

Hayo NMR helps emerging markets boost digital tax revenues

Hayo has launched its National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform to help governments in emerging markets to regulate imports and ensure a controlled entry process for mobile devices. The solution identifies and addresses illegal imports, facilitating tax enforcement and...

Specno launches AI-driven R&D acceleration suite

Specno has launched its AI-powered Research and Development acceleration suite, which will help companies to fast-track R&D to speed up and reduce the cost of product development across sectors. “The world is already witnessing the impact of AI-driven R&D in...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic team and drive business transformation through effective requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and solution delivery.Role PurposeThe successful candidate will enable business change by...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic team and drive business transformation through effective requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and solution delivery.Role PurposeThe successful candidate will enable business change by...

Senior Application Engineer (Python Django FastAPI)

Join a high-performing technology environment where modern engineering practices, cloud innovation, and impactful delivery come together in a highly collaborative team. Role OverviewIf you enjoy proper backend engineering, this is the kind of role where you'll...

IT Administrator

The IT Administrator will play a key role in maintaining the company's IT networks, servers and security systems in collaboration with the outsourced IT vendor, providing 3rd line network support, and assisting with continuous IT improvementAreas of responsibility...

IT Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town

The IT Administrator will play a key role in maintaining the company's IT networks, servers and security systems in collaboration with the outsourced IT vendor, providing 3rd line network support, and assisting with continuous IT improvementAreas of responsibility...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...

System Analyst (Data)

The System Analyst (Data) will support the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) Renewal Programme by contributing to early-phase analysis, documentation, and planning activities required to progress complex, data-intensive initiatives in a structured and governed...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...

System Analyst (Data) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The System Analyst (Data) will support the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) Renewal Programme by contributing to early-phase analysis, documentation, and planning activities required to progress complex, data-intensive initiatives in a structured and governed...

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