Despite 32 years of freedom, millions of South Africans are still invisible
In 1994, South Africa made a promise: that no citizen would be excluded from services, opportunity, or dignity based on where they lived. In the month we celebrate Freedom Day, Geospatial data company AfriGIS is drawing attention to the solutions addressing gaps in...
Defensibility key in stablecoin adoption
As banks, financial institutions, telcos and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as foundational infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility has become paramount. This is according to Yellow...
Online safety for children still a top priority
Minors accessing harmful online content, particularly via social media, is a top Internet safety priority in South Africa and worldwide. That’s according to ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), on the eve of Safer Internet Day...
AI set to drive digital asset development
AI will help drive development of the digital assets sector and play a key role in its continuing growth. This is according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), which polled with institutional investors and wealth managers....
Vuma reaches 1m subscribers
From its beginnings as a grassroots project in the streets of Parkhurst, fibre to the home (FTTH) pioneer Vuma has officially passed the 1-million subscriber milestone. “Reaching one million subscribers is a major milestone for Vuma and a strong validation of our...
Digital squatting hits record levels
The practice of digital squatting - registering domains that mimic established brands - has reached record levels, creating serious risks for companies and consumers alike. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) handled 6 200 domain name...
How phishing threats evolved in 2025
A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass schemes. The...
ORTIA advances R14,5bn infrastructure programme
OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is making strong progress on its R14,5-billion five-year capital expenditure (capex) programme to modernises key infrastructure, boost operational reliability, and deliver a world-class experience for travellers. The current...
Job postings signal shift toward AI-driven finance
X, formerly known as Twitter, is strengthening its push into cryptocurrency by posting jobs for finance and crypto experts to improve how its AI systems understand and operate in financial markets. The move highlights the company’s intent to build deeper expertise in...
African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks
More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...
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What Directive 9 means for CASPs
With South Africa tightening its grip on crypto regulations, Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) must act now to avoid compliance failures, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks. As of April 30, 2025, Directive 9 will introduce stricter requirements for...
Solar-powered switches keep South Africans connected
Given the unreliability of South Africa’s energy grid, the demand for independent connectivity solutions has never been greater. DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has unveiled its latest solar-powered network switches, providing businesses, SMEs, and...
The high-tech prospects for human real estate agents
The real estate sector is experiencing a technological revolution, one that is helping agents. This trend is in spite of software platforms and new business models wanting to remove people from the value chain, a practice called disintermediation. Efforts to reduce...
Protect cardholder data with compliant PCI DSS service providers
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Key African innovation and technology trends for 2025
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Maximise datacentre uptime while minimising CO2 emissions
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African transport authorities could leverage network surveillance, digital solutions
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Sustainable IT Asset Disposal made simple
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An integrated approach to project management
UJ’s journey toward a unified project management approach began with the vision of Dr Mpoti Ralephata, chief operating officer, who sought to standardise project management practices across his domain within the university. This constitutes six departments, namely:...
Senior Software Developer (TypeScript / AWS / C#)
Job Description:We're modernizing into a vendor-independent platform covering the end-to-end customer journey.You'll build secure, observable, scalable services and clean front ends, contribute to architecture, and raise the engineering bar (standards, patterns,...
JAVA Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a JAVA Developer to join our client based in Sandton on a contract hybrid role.What you will be doing:Take full end-to-end...
Senior Software Developer (TypeScript / AWS / C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Description:We're modernizing into a vendor-independent platform covering the end-to-end customer journey.You'll build secure, observable, scalable services and clean front ends, contribute to architecture, and raise the engineering bar (standards, patterns,...
JAVA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a JAVA Developer to join our client based in Sandton on a contract hybrid role.What you will be doing:Take full end-to-end...
Security Engineer – Network & Cloud Security at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the financial space is seeking a high-calibre Security Engineer to strengthen and secure its enterprise network and cloud security landscape. This role is critical in protecting high-value financial systems within a highly regulated environment.Key...
Software Developer at SNG Grant Thornton
DescriptionJob PurposeTo design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable...
Security Engineer – Network & Cloud Security at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
Our client in the financial space is seeking a high-calibre Security Engineer to strengthen and secure its enterprise network and cloud security landscape. This role is critical in protecting high-value financial systems within a highly regulated environment.Key...
Software Developer at SNG Grant Thornton – Gauteng Midrand
DescriptionJob PurposeTo design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable...
Java Developer
Java Developer: Contribute to design discussions and decisions on application architecture and development, algorithm design, highly-available application services, and reliable APIs; Implementing continuous integration practice.Required Skills:Diploma/ Degree in...
Investment Business Analyst
Investment Business AnalystCape Town (hybrid/on-site)Market-related Come drive transformation in Investments and Asset Management with exposure to diverse clients, complex projects and end-to-end investment operations, all within a secure, permanent role. Is this...
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