Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
Data growth drives Telkom revenues
Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...
Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...
The effects of cyber risk on SMBs
As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...
Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging
Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...
Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when, and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and...
All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...
Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...
Master Power Technologies achieves European certification
Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...
It’s a wrap: Africa Tech Festival 2025
Cape Town hosted the 2025 Africa Tech Festival this week. Kathy Gibson attended to find out what the continent can look forward to in the coming months. AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the...
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Digital economy to bring enhanced benefits in 2025
The world of mobile connectivity is not just evolving, it's promising a future that ensures the industry will not stagnate but continue to drive enhanced experiences. By Divyesh Joshi, chief strategy and transformation officer at MTN SA From the first SMS in the early...
Smartphone industry to thrive in 2025 as 5G and AI drive demand
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Key payments trends to watch in 2025
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Impact sourcing is an important bridge to a career in the BPO industry
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Predications on the evolution of digital wallets in SA
As South Africa's fintech landscape continues to mature, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for digital-wallet adoption and innovation. Beyond traditional banking alternatives, digital wallets are emerging as sophisticated financial-management tools that address...
Adopting human-centric security
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AI is the spark igniting a new era
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Kyocera’s 2024 journey sets the stage for a dynamic 2025
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) concludes a transformative year marked by growing regional performance, strategic initiatives, and a renewed focus on growth. “Despite a challenging economic environment, KDZA has demonstrated resilience by expanding our...
Fitness apps could pose privacy risks
Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user, with some selling it on to others, such...
Harness AI to combat financial crimes
Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the scale of financial crime today is unprecedented. Fortunately,...
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Our client is on the lookout for a talented and innovative Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This exciting hybrid position offers the perfect blend of flexibility and collaboration in a vibrant work environment. Key Requirements 5+ years'...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...
Project Manager (Study Coordinator – Wits RHI)
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
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