MTN to buy out tower operator
In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...
These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...
Business leaders seek closer Africa-Europe ties
The 12th annual CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa brought together more than 150 leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders on 20 to 21 November 2025 to address Africa’s central role in the global future, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Organised by The...
GenAI blind spots CIOs need to address
Gartner has identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and unintended consequences of generative AI (GenAI) adoption – and warned that CIOs must proactively address these hidden challenges to ensure GenAI value realisation and avoid AI project...
Stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms
Kaspersky has issued a warning to South African users about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 27 000 phishing scams imitating...
Young graduate builds hiring engine
As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...
Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock
Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...
Fraud still rising as digital crime evolves
As the world marks International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November, 2025), Forvis Mazars South Africa warns that despite more sophisticated compliance systems, occupational fraud and corruption in sub-Saharan Africa remain at alarmingly high levels - and are...
First pan-African quantum challenge launched
The Africa Quantum Consortium (AQC) has launched Hack the Horizon: the Pan-African Quantum Challenge, an initiative designed to assemble and activate the continent’s sovereign quantum ecosystem. Registration for the continent-wide challenge, which unites Africa’s top...
SA’s business liquidations skyrocket
South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...
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Closing SA’s education gaps with AI
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A new leadership approach is needed for change
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Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa
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Human-centred design thinking will drive business growth in 2025
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FPG and Nutanix transform Nigeria’s cloud landscape
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Bridging certificates could be a lifeline to further study
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Leverage AI, tech to strengthen supply chain resilience
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Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Information Systems, or a related fieldBusiness Analysis certification...
Technical Business Analyst -EvdB – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsibilities:Elicit and translate business requirements from stakeholders to clear technical requirements which can be measured and tested as well as ensuring that all new requirements are aligned with product strategy. Translate business requirements into clearly...
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - React (Next.js) & Java Join a Global Engineering Group Building High-Impact, Scalable Software Remote (South Africa) | Flexible Hours (EU-Aligned) | Market Related Salary About Our Client Our client is a global software...
Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment or MLOps) (CPT Hybrid or Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced FinTech company seeks a passionate Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps focus) to power instant lending decisions - no humans in the loop. Its models drive credit risk, portfolio management, and lifecycle decisioning with the biggest challenge...
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer – React (Next.js) & Java – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - React (Next.js) & Java Join a Global Engineering Group Building High-Impact, Scalable Software Remote (South Africa) | Flexible Hours (EU-Aligned) | Market Related Salary About Our Client Our client is a global software...
Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment or MLOps) (CPT Hybrid or Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced FinTech company seeks a passionate Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps focus) to power instant lending decisions - no humans in the loop. Its models drive credit risk, portfolio management, and lifecycle decisioning with the biggest challenge...
Junior SAP SAC/BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Junior SAP SAC / BW Consultant with 2–3 years of hands-on experience to join our growing consulting team. The successful candidate will support the design, development, and delivery of analytics and reporting solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud...
Senior Frontend Software Engineer – React.js / Next.js
Senior Frontend Software Engineer - [URL Removed] / [URL Removed] Join a fast-paced, collaborative tech environment building modern, scalable web applications Remote (South Africa) | Market-related salary | Flexible working hours About Our Client Our client is a...
Business Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Business Analyst (Telephony / Contact Centre) to join them on an independent contract basisBusiness Analyst We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong telephony and contact centre exposure...
Junior SAP SAC/BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Junior SAP SAC / BW Consultant with 2–3 years of hands-on experience to join our growing consulting team. The successful candidate will support the design, development, and delivery of analytics and reporting solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud...
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