Cyber resilience counts on contractors’ security
More than two-thirds of companies are willing to invest in the security of their contractors and suppliers to guarantee invulnerability to cyberattacks, while a further quarter is already doing that. This is according to a global Kaspersky study, which signals that...
What’s needed to increase women’s incomes
Five critical, interconnected domains drive income growth for low-income women micro-entrepreneurs. This is the main finding the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program by BFA Global, a two-year collaboration with 11 enterprises in Kenya...
Mustek anticipates improved earnings
Mustek's shareholders have been informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...
Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...
New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...
Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...
Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
Low growth seen as a top risk
The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...
SONA: Infrastructure key for growth
Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...
Climate co-operation could deliver stability
Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...
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ADG is Google’s 2025 Cloud Partner of the Year for Africa
Accelera Digital Group (ADG) has been named a 2025 Google Cloud's Partner of the Year for Africa, recognising its contributions to cloud innovation, service excellence, and customer impact across the continent. The award was presented to Cliff De Wit, ADG CUI, at the...
Building stronger communities through partnership
No matter where in the world a company is based, it exists within its community, and the success of one is by some measure linked to the success of the other. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa Nowhere is this truer than in the business process outsourcing (BPO...
Why networks need to do more in 2025
In today’s fast-changing digital environment, connectivity is no longer just about keeping devices online, writes Riaan van Staden, senior network engineer at Duxbury. Think of it as a way to enable people, operations, and innovation in ways that were unimaginable...
Blockchain, smart contracts set to be a gamechanger for agriculture
Blockchain is enabling quicker, less costly transactions that offer enhanced transparency, traceability, and security. Its applications are virtually limitless, and its use is increasing across a wide variety of functions as diverse as cryptocurrency, supply chain...
Transformative shifts ahead for cloud computing
The cloud computing market in South Africa has experienced substantial growth, driven by both the public and private sectors as organizations seek to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. By Dean Wolson, GM: infrastructure solutions group at...
Empathetic leadership creates a culture of psychological safety
Leaders set the tone for workplace culture. They influence performance, productivity, and profitability, and they shape the environment in which employees either thrive or disengage. By Humsha Ramgobin, group chief human resources officer at Mediclinic According to a...
Deepfakes the new digital threat
Imagine waking up to a video of the President announcing a national emergency that never happened. Or a CEO admitting to fraud. In today’s digital world, deepfakes make such scenarios increasingly possible, with terrifying implications for South Africa’s democracy,...
Gen Z, Millennials redefine career growth and rewards
In the workplace, the traditional notions of career growth and promotions are being reshaped by the ambitions of Generation Z (born 1997 to 2012) and Millennials (born 1981 to 1996). These younger professionals are shifting the focus from tenure-based progression to...
How kids can safeguard themselves against online scammers
Over 95% of children in South Africa regularly access the internet but less than half are taught about online safety. We teach our children how to tie their shoes, cross the road, and ride a bicycle – all things we were taught as children. Today’s toddlers and teens,...
African BFSIs can build trust in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to banking and financial services institutions (BFSIs) across Africa, fostering consumer trust in AI-driven systems is critical to ensure long-term success. Fortunately, BFSIs can balance innovation with ethical AI...
Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...
Business Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside, an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives...
Senior BI Developer
You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
Data Solutions Architect (MS Fabric & Databricks) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
Job Title: Data Solutions Architect (Microsoft Fabric & Databricks)Area: Gauteng, CT or DurbanHybrid/ RemoteSalary - R75k - R85k Dep on Exp.Role OverviewOur client is seeking a highly skilled Data Solutions Architect to design and guide the delivery of modern...
Senior BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
Data Solutions Architect (MS Fabric & Databricks) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Data Solutions Architect (Microsoft Fabric & Databricks)Area: Gauteng, CT or DurbanHybrid/ RemoteSalary - R75k - R85k Dep on Exp.Role OverviewOur client is seeking a highly skilled Data Solutions Architect to design and guide the delivery of modern...
Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead)
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership...
Web Developer
WEB DEVELOPERLocation: Pretoria, GautengNON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: - BCom Degree.- Minimum 5 years' experience.- Front-end and Back-end experience is essential.ROLE OVERVIEW: The Web Developer will build and maintain secure, high-performance web platforms using PHP,...
Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead) – Gauteng Midrand
A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership...
Web Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
WEB DEVELOPERLocation: Pretoria, GautengNON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: - BCom Degree.- Minimum 5 years' experience.- Front-end and Back-end experience is essential.ROLE OVERVIEW: The Web Developer will build and maintain secure, high-performance web platforms using PHP,...
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