AASA calls for jet fuel supply clarity
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with grave concern the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month (May 2026). An open letter from Aaron Munetsi, CEO of...
In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience
The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...
Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments
For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...
Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering
A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...
ISPA warns about online gambling
South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected....
Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure
Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...
Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime
A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...
What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses
Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...
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ERP owners turn payroll, HR into data-driven value creators
Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...
The DeepSeek effect: navigating AI’s new frontier
DeepSeek has emerged as a game-changer in artificial intelligence (AI), offering a robust platform redefining how businesses approach AI integration. By Harshwardhan Dixit, group product manager at In2IT Technologies. Founded in 2023, this AI solution has drawn...
Acer Africa offers ‘Eggstra Protection’
Acer Africa is excited to announce the launch of its "Eggstra Protection" campaign for South African customers From yesterday (8 April 2025) and running until 30 April 2025, Acer is providing a three-year extended warranty on selected laptops for just R199. "We...
Partnerships unlock capital for African agriculture
Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. By Jérôme van Innis, co-founder of Pumpkn.io Yet, despite its immense potential,...
Unlocking the ultimate customer service secret
My family and I regularly visit a restaurant where we are served by the same waiter. After a few visits, he noticed that two of us are left-handed and started putting our coffee cups down so that the handles are easily accessible for us. Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria...
The innovation illusion: are we truly driving change or just keeping up?
The term 'innovation' is frequently touted as the hallmark of success, writes Alex Russell, regional manager: SADC at Nutanix. Companies worldwide aspire to be seen as innovators, driving transformative changes that set them apart from competitors. However, a critical...
How deepfakes and disinformation threaten business
Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
Politically exposed clients the minefield Zondo flagged before the FATF
Accountable institutions face crippling penalties if their KYC screening fails to flag a client as a politically exposed person (PEP). As the nation fights to escape its greylisting, technology can identify PEPs without hoping they’ll be kindly forthcoming in...
Senior leaders must be on board to drive a successful ESOP
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) are a powerful way for businesses to engage staff, boost retention, and meet black economic empowerment (BEE) objectives. By Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt, directors of Transcend Capital Achieving ESOP success needs the full...
Your work friend just became your boss. Now what?
One day, you and your work ‘bestie’ are grabbing coffee and venting about office drama. The next, they’re sitting across from you in a leadership meeting, setting deadlines and reviewing your performance. Awkward? Maybe. Doable? Absolutely, writes Anja van Beek,...
Business Process and Systems Analyst (CH1208) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the FinTech space (Trade & Supply Chain Finance platform) is looking for a Business Process and Systems Analyst to join their team in Stellenbosch. The Business Process & Systems Analyst plays a critical role in documenting, assessing, and...
Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...
Network Specialist (DBN)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical Network Specialist to provide high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and high-level network performance analyses. Support functions extend from testing...
Scrum Master
The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....
Network Specialist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical Network Specialist to provide high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and high-level network performance analyses. Support functions extend from testing...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Midrand
The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1199
Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Interact with 1st and 3rd Level Support to troubleshoot issues.Ticket handling and dispatching within and across teams.Cluster...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 0029
Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Interact with 1st and 3rd Level Support to troubleshoot issues.Ticket handling and dispatching within and across teams.Cluster...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1199 – Gauteng Johannesburg
Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Interact with 1st and 3rd Level Support to troubleshoot issues.Ticket handling and dispatching within and across teams.Cluster...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 0029 – Gauteng Pretoria
Manage and resolve incident and service request tickets related to SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Interact with 1st and 3rd Level Support to troubleshoot issues.Ticket handling and dispatching within and across teams.Cluster...
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