Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Portable consumer electronics in for 13% growth

The global portable consumer electronics market size is anticipated to reach $760,99-billion by 2033 and is anticipated to expand at a compointd annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Recent...

Deepfake-related fraud racks up $1bn in 2025

According to cybersecurity experts at Surfshark, 2025 experienced a massive surge in deepfake-related fraud losses. The numbers climbed over $1,1-billion, tripling from $360-million in 2024, and marking a staggering ninefold increase from the $128-million total...

Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation

The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...

AASA tears a strip off the ATNS over air traffic control

In a scathing – some would say well-justified – statement, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines and determine effective solutions for...

Nvidia and Uber look to make the world robotaxi-ready

Nvidia is partnering with Uber to scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform, and Nvidia Drive...

What the SCA really said about online gambling

South Africa’s online betting industry has been thrown into needless panic by headlines proclaiming that online gambling is banned, writes Wayne Lurie, director of Lurie Inc Attorneys and CEO of SAROGA. The recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd...

Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health

New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...

Salaries rise for sixth straight month

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. This steady increase aligns with the gradual improvement in economic activity...

Stolen card prices surge on the dark web

Prices for stolen payment cards on dark web marketplaces have risen in most countries, according to new research from NordVPN and, while the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...

SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods

South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...

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Tetra Pak, Cycliq debut recycled polyAl-based E-pallet

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak and Cycliq, a South African plastics injection moulding company specialising in high-quality plastic pallet solutions, have launched Africa’s first locally-manufactured E-pallet. The solution could reduce...

SAMA uses AI to make healthcare more accessible

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in bridging the access gap in healthcare for millions of underserved South Africans. In a two-day event titled “Roundtable on AI for...

Green Digital Infrastructure Empowers an Intelligent Africa

To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. Fan Shixing, Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept., delivered this...

Stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday

South African shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. In 2023, an estimated 90,60million people worldwide shopped online on Black Friday, with South Africa’s BankservAfrica...

The anatomy of winning CX as peak shopping season looms

Personalisation and humanisation have emerged as the two fundamental pillars that underpin a successful customer experience (CX) strategy. By Olatayo L-Ajai, regional manager for West Africa at Infobip As retailers strive to create memorable and engaging experiences...

The new AI reality: playing the long game drives value

Qlik understands that embracing AI is essential for businesses to thrive, writes James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer, Qlik. Much like the transformative impact of the internet, AI promises to reshape industries in ways we can’t fully anticipate yet. While most...

How to defend against AI-enabled attackers

AI benefits our society at large in numerous ways, but cybercriminals are using this new technology for nefarious purposes. From gathering data more efficiently to using large language models to craft phishing communications, experienced and novice threat actors are...

Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls

A newly released study projects that South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors will generate an additional R88-billion for the economy during the Black Friday “month” of November. Research by the Bureau of Market Research suggests that retailers alone will...

What’s under the PBX hood? 

Cloud-based telephony built on a carrier grade platform that simplifies voice? What does that even mean, and how can businesses find the right solution, asks Natalie van der Merwe, head of telephony at Vox. The cloud PBX market is expected to reach $71,75-billion by...

Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...

Senior Business Analyst

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist

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...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

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...

Intermediate Software Engineer (TypeScript, Angular, Node) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AI-powered Market Research Platform is looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer who enjoys taking full ownership of a project, from the first idea to a live production feature. You should be someone who is excited to build new services,...

Junior Programmer

Junior ProgrammerKick-start your automation programming career in a hands-on engineering environment.Cape Town | Salary: R12 000 to R14 000 per month About Our ClientThis specialised engineering and machinery design company focuses on delivering automated machines,...

Senior Full Stack Web developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Business Analyst (6 month contract)

Our client is seeking the services of an experienced Business Analyst to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing applications and produce detailed documentation on the current ("as-is") business and technical environment. The consultant will work closely with...

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