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...

Step out for Flip Flop Day 2026

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and...

Frogfoot expands its KZN footprint with Mitsol acquisition

Frogfoot has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal with the acquisition of fibre assets that were built and operated by Mitsol. The transition brings another 19 000 homes on to the Frogfoot network. “Mitsol is a meaningful acquisition for us,” says Richard Henn,...

Amazon to shed 14 000 jobs

As it invests more in robotics and automation, Amazon is streamlining its workforce and shedding about 14 000 jobs. Writing to employees, Beth Galetti, senior vice-president of people experience and technology at Amazon, explains that the company recognises importance...

OpenAI restructures to for-profit organisation

ChatGPT developer OpenAI is shifting its business model to become a for-profit company. The move will allow it raise additional funding. In a blog post, Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board of directors, says OpenAI has completed its recapitalization and simplified...

Kenya again tops DDoS threat list in East Africa

Kenya is once more the East African country with the most distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025 - ranked third overall on the continent behind South Africa and Morocco – according to NetScout’s latest threat intelligence report....

Google adds AI skilling support

Google has announced $2,85-million (R49-million) funding through Google.org to support AI skills development, education, online safety and cybersecurity in South Africa. The funding builds on Google’s AI skilling work announced earlier this year and focuses on...

Microsoft SA and GIZ launch Ikamva Digital skills initiative

Microsoft South Africa, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched Ikamva Digital, a transformative digital learning platform designed to empower South African youth and educators with the skills needed to...

AI deployments drive significant productivity gains

A new study from IBM reveals that enterprises across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are already reporting significant productivity gains from using AI, with many expecting returns on their investments (ROI) within the next year. However, the findings...

King V will refine technology governance, not reinvent it

As the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) prepares to launch King V at the end of October, it is expected that the new code will strengthen rather than radically reshape corporate governance in South Africa. “From a technology governance perspective, I...

Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement

Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...

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GenAI reshapes retail by enhancing omnichannel CX

South African retail and e-commerce businesses are stepping up their game by weaving generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into their omnichannel strategies to meet evolving customer expectations. Customers here tend to favour brands that deliver a smooth...

Spatial computing and AI: where no man has sustainably gone before

Some will argue that we now live in a sci-fi world where we dream of electric sheep and today’s technology – unlike HAL – can provide us with the answers we seek. To the realist it might seem a bit implausible, but when you start using terms like “spatial computing...

Powering modern data centres for sustainability

South Africa’s continued expansion of data centre capacity is a clear testament to the exponential growth in data generated by an increasingly digitised economy. Driven by intelligent systems, data centres are also energy hungry, more so than traditional computer...

Accelerating zero trust adoption

As South African businesses navigate an increasingly connected digital landscape, securing networks from evolving threats has become essential. Cyber-attacks are more sophisticated and target a greater range of devices, from personal mobile phones to industrial IoT...

MTN MoMo and EcoCash team up to offer effortless direct cash transfers

For thousands of Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa, being able to share the cash fruits of their labour with loved ones at home is now easier than ever, thanks to the recently forged partnership between MTN MoMo and EcoCash, Zimbabwe's largest mobile...

The 24/7 Black Friday: manage the extended shopping season

The evolution of 24/7 Black Friday specials from a single-day shopping event to a month-long retail phenomenon reflects changing consumer behaviours and strategic adaptations by retailers and logistics companies. This transformation is particularly evident in South...

GitHub and Microsoft announce GenAI for Youth Programme

GitHub and Microsoft have announced the new GenAI for Youth initiative, in collaboration with Goodwall and Yoma. GenAI for Youth is about making AI both accessible and transformative, opening doors for young people to understand and use AI as a tool for creation,...

Mobile wallets are on the rise – but consolidation is coming 

Digital wallets are emerging as a transformative force, poised to reshape the way businesses interact with their customers. These digital payment platforms are not only streamlining transactions but also unlocking a wealth of opportunities for organisations looking to...

Pioneering the future requires innovation and sustainability

The blueprint for the future lies in the merging of innovation with sustainability. This is according to Heidie-Mari Middel, production team leader at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, who adds: “Kyocera's impactful innovations exemplify this blend perfectly,...

Insurers’ obligations around cybersecurity and outsourcing

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Prudential Authority (PA) have announced that Joint Standard 1 of 2024 (Outsourcing by Insurers) and Joint Standard 2 of 2024 (Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements), will be effective on 1 December 2024 and...

Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer

Role OverviewThe Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and stability of a cloud-hosted data platform built primarily on Microsoft Azure, with plans to expand into additional cloud environments. This role focuses...

Junior Data Analyst

A retail and online sports betting and gaming operator is seeking a Junior Data Analyst, who will collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate actionable business insights, to join their team in Cape Town.Responsibilities:Performing statistical analysis and data...

Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role OverviewThe Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and stability of a cloud-hosted data platform built primarily on Microsoft Azure, with plans to expand into additional cloud environments. This role focuses...

Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

A retail and online sports betting and gaming operator is seeking a Junior Data Analyst, who will collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate actionable business insights, to join their team in Cape Town.Responsibilities:Performing statistical analysis and data...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Experienced Cloud Engineer

Experienced Cloud EngineerSupport scalable infrastructure for modern applicationsRemote | Salary Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a tech-forward organisation focused on delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. They value autonomy,...

D365 F&O Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Developer to join our team and lead the technical design, development, and optimization of a customized D365 F&O environment. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in X++, extension-based...

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