Microsoft equips non-profits with AI skills
Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of the AI for Non-profits Signature Credential as part of Microsoft Elevate, unveiled at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026 in South Africa. The new credential is designed to equip non-profit professionals with...
Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International
Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16-million investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, it has made significant progress. As a small business development...
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...
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, and will pass the reins to John Ternus, currently senior vice-president of hardware engineering, in September 2026. Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors, in which role he will assist with certain...
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Modernising banking and insurance for Africa’s digital economy
The future of digital banking and insurance in Africa is being shaped by forces that are transforming how people access, use and trust financial services. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and CMT lead for Accenture, South Africa A growing mobile-first population...
Why service desks are becoming business risk points
Most South African organisations rely on IT to keep operations moving. Systems must be available, devices must work, and connectivity must be reliable. Gerrit Pienaar, regional manager at IPT Yet in many businesses, IT service management still operates as a reactive...
Machine learning is unlocking credit in SA
Access to credit is a foundational enabler of economic opportunity, yet it remains out of reach for over a billion adults globally. By Francois Grobler, chief: decision analytics at Experian Africa In South Africa, the challenge is particularly sharp. More than 85% of...
Where virtualisation will take Africa’s telecommunications sector
Telecommunications has always been one of Africa’s most pioneering sectors. Though some countries may be more mature than others in terms of infrastructure and resources, the continent leads thanks to its pace of innovation. By Chris Mulder, senior solutions...
60-day rule means debit order disputes are simpler
From 13 April 2026, debit orders in South Africa will be disputable for up to 60 days – where the underlying service rules allow it. By Pieter Brand, head of product at Hyphen Both the South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority have...
Costs, timelines and stumbling blocks: What it takes to build an SOC
For most organisations planning to build a Security Operations Center (SOC), the question is no longer whether to invest, but what it will take to make it operational. The findings of Kaspersky’s global study reveal that behind seemingly similar plans, companies face...
Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care
Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. By Kerissa Varma, chief security advisor: Africa at Microsoft Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven...
How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing AI
AI commentary often falls into two extremes: The highly technical forecasts on one end, and lightweight takes on the latest viral demo on the other. But most people live in the space between – using AI daily while struggling to understand why it behaves the way it...
The perfect storm in African fintech
Africa is building one of the fastest-growing instant payment ecosystems in the world. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply and Mladen Čolić, head of fintech at TransUnion But while transaction speeds now move in seconds, fraud detection frameworks still operate in...
What investing in AI infrastructure means for the future of tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central driver of today’s digital economy. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies Behind the impressive breakthroughs in generative AI, natural language processing, and...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...
Software Engineer: Back-End III – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End III Our Approach We are more than just a financial services provider. Our mission is to simplify banking and help clients take control of their financial lives. We focus on delivering accessible, affordable solutions through...
Database Developer
Our client is looking for a Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain in-house database systems and support related data management products. This role involves full-cycle database development, from design and implementation to testing and ongoing support....
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1563
Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...
Database Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain in-house database systems and support related data management products. This role involves full-cycle database development, from design and implementation to testing and ongoing support....
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1563 – Gauteng Pretoria
Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...
Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer
Seeking a Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of full-stack development experienceStrong Python (Django) and Angular skillsProven ability to...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1428
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software components across the AI product stack.Implement clean, efficient, and well-tested code following team best practices.Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product stakeholders to build user-friendly...
Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of full-stack development experienceStrong Python (Django) and Angular skillsProven ability to...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1428 – Gauteng Pretoria
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software components across the AI product stack.Implement clean, efficient, and well-tested code following team best practices.Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product stakeholders to build user-friendly...
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