Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Deadline looms for mobile network operators’ zero-rating obligations

The clock is ticking for South Africa's major mobile network operators to fulfil their legal obligation of zero-rating information and services that carry social value. Companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C have been given until 15 January 2027 to make the digital...

How do South Africans spend their commute?

A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that, while South Africans travel in different ways, they also spend their commuting time differently. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 2 198 commuters and 100...

Nvidia Isaac GR00T is a reference for academic research

Nvidia has announced the Nvidia Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, the first open humanoid robot reference design built on Nvidia Jetson Thor and the Nvidia Isaac GR00T open development platform. The reference design helps democratize frontier humanoid robotics...

NVIDIA launches open frontier foundation model for physical AI

  NVIDIA this week launched NVIDIA Cosmos 3, an open world foundation model for physical AI built on a mixture-of-transformers architecture that combines vision reasoning, world generation and action prediction in a single system. Cosmos 3 is the world’s first...

MTN partners with Wakanda to support spaza shops

MTN South Africa has partnered with Wakanda through the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME) initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which aims to empower township entrepreneurs through practical digital solutions,...

SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Cybersecurity hiring stalls as IT leaders face corporate pushback

The cybersecurity skills gap challenges persist in a high-stakes landscape where cybercriminals weaponise AI and IT professionals lack the profiency to use AI defensively, according to Fortinet’s 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. The latest study reveals...

SA’s democracy can’t be taken for granted

As South Africa marks 30 years of constitutional democracy, leading legal scholars and public intellectuals have warned that the country’s democratic future will depend not only on the strength of the Constitution, but on accountable leadership, active citizenship,...

Structural shifts redefine how African markets work

The era of expansion-led growth in Africa is over, with the continent’s business leadership class pivoting from growth narrative to institutional proof, according to the latest IndustryTrends Report from TheBoardroom Africa. The report brings together insights from 30...

SA scale-ups grow faster than the broader economy

While South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by around 1% this year amid persistent unemployment, constrained investment conditions and uncertain geopolitics, a group of locally founded high-growth companies is expanding at more than 40 times that rate, creating...

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Digital intelligence a catalyst for African growth

Africa’s transformation story is often centred around infrastructure. Cables, towers, devices, datacentres. However, transformation doesn’t start with hardware; it starts with people, with connections and insights on platforms designed to help companies understand...

How to make your business more (fun)dable

In today’s retail landscape, the most fundable businesses are the ones with diversified revenue streams, clear operational visibility, and a proven appetite for growth. By Brent Downard, head of credit at Merchant Capital Running a successful retail business in a...

Key benefits of AI for women in business

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various aspects of our lives, from simplifying daily tasks to driving innovations in various sectors. For women running businesses, AI offers an array of tools and opportunities that can level the playing...

The irreplaceable role of human strategy in legal practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming legal workflows – from accelerating research to streamlining contract analysis and enhancing e-discovery. But, while these tools offer speed and pattern recognition, legal professionals caution that they...

Why SA tech companies should pay attention to an AI lawsuit

A recent landmark ruling by a California court has delivered legal clarity on a defining question in the era of generative AI: can large language models (LLMs) be trained on copyrighted works without the rights holder’s consent? By Kate Beretta, partner, and Ashleigh...

Quantum computing a double-edged sword for the digital age

Quantum computing is poised to redefine the boundaries of data security, offering groundbreaking solutions while threatening modern encryption’s foundations. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. For third-party IT...

The psychology of pay: Why employees stay or leave

In a country where economic uncertainty, inequality, and unemployment are daily realities, it is assumed that primarily money is what keeps South Africans in their jobs. But this is no longer the full picture. By Deon Smit, master reward specialist and SARA Exco...

Digital wallets open the doors to a whole new paradigm

Describing the payments environment as “dynamic and fast-moving” would border on cliche and be an understatement. By Paul Wenborn, business development manager at Ecentric Sweeping comments such as these must come from a place of deep market knowledge and confidence....

AI helps to beat the heat in the data centre

Data centres are the foundation of our digital world, powering everything from cloud computing to AI. But this immense capability comes at a cost - substantial energy consumption, much of it tied to cooling systems. As demand for computing grows, so too does the...

Bridging the skills gap means reimagining education

As the world hurtles toward a more digital, automated and interconnected future, the question that should be on our minds as a nation is - “Are graduates being adequately prepared with the right skills to survive and thrive, now and in the future?” According to the...

Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB)

What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...

Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB) – Western Cape Cape Town

What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...

Software Developer

Software Developer (Banking Sector)Job Summary: Responsible for translating detailed technical designs into high-quality code and system configurations. The role includes developing, testing, and maintaining banking applications while providing mentorship and...

Software Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Software Developer (Banking Sector)Job Summary: Responsible for translating detailed technical designs into high-quality code and system configurations. The role includes developing, testing, and maintaining banking applications while providing mentorship and...

C# Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer to join their software engineering team. This role is suited to a technically strong, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven software development professional with hands-on experience in C# development, RESTful API...

Senior Frontend – Full Stack Software Engineer

About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer (10+ years experience) to lead the architecture and delivery of scalable, high-performance Vue.js applications. You'll own frontend strategy, drive best practices, and collaborate closely with backend teams...

C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer to join their software engineering team. This role is suited to a technically strong, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven software development professional with hands-on experience in C# development, RESTful API...

Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web and mobile technologies. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of solutions, and continuously evolves their...

Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web and mobile technologies. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of solutions, and continuously evolves their...

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