Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Beware scams linked to Booking.com breach

Following reports that Booking.com suffered a data breach exposing customer booking details, a cybersecurity expert warns this type of incident could significantly increase highly convincing travel scams. According to NordVPN’s Adrianus Warmenhoven, even limited data...

What you need to know about the SA’s draft AI policy

The publication of the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on 10 April 2026 signifies a transition from AI as a technical novelty to AI as a national strategic imperative. For business leaders, this policy acts as a strategic compass,...

Financial strategies to help CFOs achieve efficient growth

Amid ongoing economic volatility, and rising cost pressures, chief financial officers (CFOs) should evaluate four financial strategies to drive efficient growth. A Gartner analysis of more than 1 500 companies across the S&P 500, S&P 400, and S&P 600 has...

Nvidia launches open, accelerated weather models and tools

AI weather and climate prediction is more accessible than ever for scientists, startups, developers, enterprises and government agencies worldwide. At the American Meteorological Society’s Annual Meeting, Nvidia this week unveiled a new Nvidia Earth-2 family of open...

Food insecurity on the increase in SA

FoodForward SA (FFSA) has released its flagship State of Household Food Insecurity in South Africa Report 2026, exposing the scale and severity of food insecurity in households that already rely on local community kitchens for food support. The report is the result of...

Partnership aims to secure privacy for online comms

Spacecoin has announced a partnership with the Midnight Foundation to explore the development of a private peer-to-peer messaging application built on decentralised satellite infrastructure and enhanced with zero-knowledge proof technology. The collaboration will...

Microsoft partners with SABC Plus to widen reach for AI skills

Microsoft South Africa and SABC have announced plans to bring accessible AI fluency and digital skills learning directly to millions of South Africans through the national broadcaster’s digital platform. Announced at the 2026 Microsoft AI Tour Johannesburg, this...

Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026

Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...

Protecting personal data the foundation of trust in an AI-driven world

Yesterday (28 January) was World Data Privacy Day and organisations around the world should have paused to reflect on how personal information is collected, stored, and protected. That's the view of Ian Janse van Rensburg, head of security engineering: Africa at Check...

Smart clothing market to hit $38,94bn by 2033

The global smart clothing market size is expected to reach $38,94-billion in 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2026 to 2033. Usage of smart clothing in sports and athletics is on the rise, striving to elevate performance, mitigate injuries, and...

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Vertiv debuts high-density heat rejection system

Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler, in support of air and liquid cooling applications for AI (artificial intelligence) and HPC (high-performance computing). This global solution supports diverse climate conditions for hybrid-cooled or liquid-cooled...

Alice & Bob ‘squeeze’ cat qubits to improve error correction

Alice & Bob, a frontrunner in the race for fault-tolerant quantum computing, has announced a significant advancement in cat qubit technology to reduce errors in quantum computers. Cat qubits are a relatively recent innovation in superconducting qubit designs that...

Junkichi Yoshida is new president and CEO of Epson

Epson has announced the appointment of Junkichi Yoshida as its new president and CEO, succeeding Yasunori Ogawa, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. The leadership change comes as Epson enters the final year of its current strategic vision, Epson...

NEC XON gets Palo Alto Networks Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation

NEC XON has become a Palo Alto Networks Cortex  XMDR Select Specialisation partner. NEC XON joins a select group of channel partners who have earned this distinction through operational capabilities and fulfilment of business requirements and completion of technical,...

Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat OpenShift

Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.18, with new features and capabilities designed to streamline operations and security across IT environments, delivering greater consistency to all applications, from cloud-native and AI-enabled to...

AI and AI-agents move the cybersecurity goalposts

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is a gamechanger in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime. While businesses leverage AI to enhance defences, cybercriminals are weaponising AI to make these attacks more scalable and...

Discovering digital: The realistic value of DX

Worldwide spending on digital transformation (DX) has accelerated with more than 90% of companies worldwide having adopted cloud technology in 2023 – the highest adoption rate for any emergent technology at the time. According to McKinsey & Company, approximately...

Mastercard extends partnership with Youth Employment

Mastercard is extending its collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES), a private-sector led youth employment initiative, for the third consecutive year. YES plays a crucial role in equipping young people with essential skills for the workplace, quality...

VFS Global adds AI-powered chatbot

VFS Global has recently launched a new generative AI (GenAI)-powered chatbot providing customer support for travellers to the UK. The AI-Powered Chatbot not only utilises advanced GenAI technology to offer human-like, conversational support, but does so through both...

Intermediate Data Analyst

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Analyst for an on-site role at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client in the Insurance Industry requires an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end technology initiatives within a regulated insurance environment, ensuring the successful delivery of complex software development projects....

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0907 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

Data Analysts – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Detail-Oriented Administration: Highly focused on accuracy and administrative tasks. The primary focus of the role will be to gather, clean, and interpret club data to support our clients business insights and decision-making. Tech-Savvy: Strong computer literacy and...

Intermediate Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Analyst for an on-site role at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis...

Senior C# Developer

an award-winning IT company with over 17 years of experience specializing in custom software development, mobile app creation, and web development, is seeking a high-caliber Senior C# Developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. You will be responsible for...

Agile Master (Senior) 0572

Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-Products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 1781

Lead and manage the SAP EWM operations team (+20 DevOps engineers), ensuring effective day-to-day Incident resolution, support and continuous improvement of warehouse processes.Planning, organising and participate in 24/7 support related activities.Plan, coordinate...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the Role:Join a dynamic IT team responsible for developing and supporting innovative logistics and automation solutions. The team focuses on integrating autonomous transport systems, robotics applications, and process innovations to improve efficiency in...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Centurion

an award-winning IT company with over 17 years of experience specializing in custom software development, mobile app creation, and web development, is seeking a high-caliber Senior C# Developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. You will be responsible for...

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