Strongest start to new vehicle sales in 13 years
New vehicle sales in South Africa continued their strong start in 2026, with naamsa reporting 209 838 units sold in the first four months, 12,5% higher than the same period in 2025 (186 599 units) and the strongest January-April performance since 2013 (217 296 units)....
New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps
The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...
Calls for intervention as cable crackdown halted
South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), the JSE-listed manufacturer of compliant low-voltage electrical cables, has expressed deep concern over the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) decision to halt its programme aimed at restricting substandard imports. This follows...
Visual prompt injection vulnerability bypasses AI guardrails
DeepKeep has discovered a new class of visual prompt injection vulnerability. Dubbed “InkJect” - a nod to the hidden “ink” within images used to inject malicious instructions – it affects leading visual language models (VLMs), including OpenAI's GPT-5.2, GPT-5.4 Mini...
June saw PMI decline
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 3.5 points to 47.3 in June, returning below the neutral 50-point mark after remaining in expansionary territory during April and May. The decline reflects softer demand conditions across the manufacturing sector, although easing...
Social enterprise wins innovation award
A South African social enterprise is showing that artificial intelligence (AI) can transform how society understands and solves complex social challenges. Khulisa Social Solutions has been named Best Social Impact Organisation 2026 – South Africa and received the...
Entrepreneurial intentions are up – but so are business failures
The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, with almost one in five adults now intending to launch a venture within three years. Early-stage activity has also surged, from 11,1% to 14,7%. But fewer of those businesses...
Executive shakeout at Tarsus
After little more than a year at the helm, Emile Burger, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned. Emmanouil Revmatas, who joined the distributor as GM in October last year, has been appointed as interim CEO. Burger, who was previously CFO of Tarsus, succeeded channel...
Google unveils new African investments
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every level of the economy, we need to guard against letting the digital divide extend to becoming the AI divide. That’s the word from James Manyika, senior...
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...
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Uhuru Marketplace opens in SA
Uhuru Marketplace is a peer-to-peer AI-powered marketplace designed to reduce the barrier to entry for South Africans selling second-hand tools and services to the local market. The platform provides a professional, easily personalised, AI-embedded marketplace to...
Leadership appointments at SoftwareOne
SoftwareOne has announced a strengthened leadership team for South Africa and the broader African region as the company integrates Crayon into the global SoftwareOne brand. The Crayon acquisition took place in July 2025, with the unified SoftwareOne brand announced in...
It is not the cyber breach that costs you, but what happens next
In South Africa, cybersecurity breaches have become routine. The country ranks in the top 20 globally for cybercrime, with human error still behind the vast majority of incidents. By Andy Robb, technical officer at Duxbury Networking The financial impact is equally...
Data in action: what SA can learn from integrated ecosystems
Across South Africa, many citizens are already familiar with seamless, data-driven experiences, often through services in the private sector. In these environments, data is used to support more connected and responsive interactions, shaping how services are delivered...
Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world
The South African government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...
Cyber defences must be ready for planned digital IDs
South Africa is on the cusp of a digital revolution that promises to end the era of ‘the system is down’. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently gazetted draft regulations for a...
When convenience becomes a backdoor: the hidden risk in your SaaS stack
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms and third-party applications form the backbone of productivity in any organisation. By: CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies From finance and HR to marketing and operations, organisations...
Technology is advancing. Customer experience is standing still
In the years since I founded the Consumer Psychology Lab, I have sat with hundreds of leadership teams who are genuinely frustrated. By Liezel Jonkheid, founder and director of Consumer Psychology Lab They have invested significantly in what they believe is ‘customer...
Adapting to the new fraud reality
Digital fraud incidents are growing at an alarming rate, and traditional risk management solutions are no longer enough for financial services organisations to stay one step ahead of financial criminals. For that reason, financial institutions globally are moving...
The future of AI healthcare lies in a solid infrastructure backbone
In most walks of life, AI’s presence can already be felt. In healthcare, the benefits are, quite frankly, mindboggling; AI-powered platforms are unlocking new levels of efficiency and precision across medical practices. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure...
Senior Business Analyst – 6 Months Contract
To define and document business processes and software requirements for technology initiatives and business information systemsJOB DESCRIPTION Business management Conducting stakeholder analysis, plan business analysis activities, communication, and requirements...
Clinical Application Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client, a well known medical company is looking for a Clinical Application Specialist for Transfusion Cellular Technology to join their team in KZN.This role is instrumental in providing expert clinical application support and ensuring the successful adoption and...
IT Systems Administrator (Gansbaai Onsite) – Western Cape Gans Bay
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Ecotourism Company seeks a strong technical all-rounder to fill a hands-on role as an IT Systems Administrator where you will support and maintain technology systems, infrastructure and electronic equipment across multiple business entities. The...
Senior Business Analyst – 6 Months Contract – Gauteng Sandton
To define and document business processes and software requirements for technology initiatives and business information systemsJOB DESCRIPTION Business management Conducting stakeholder analysis, plan business analysis activities, communication, and requirements...
Power BI Developer remote ( own hardware and fibre connectivity) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Our client is currently seeking an experienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial...
Client Data Analyst (Fund Operations) (Contract) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in the Project Delivery team, supporting the implementation of key change initiatives across Africa Unit Trust fund ranges of an innovative Investment Management Firm seeking a Client Data Analyst to fill a 10-Month Contract. Joining the...
Microsoft Specialist – Durbanville (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A South African company operating in the energy, oil, and gas sector is seeking an experienced Microsoft Specialist to take ownership of the administration, governance, and ongoing optimisation of their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The role...
Power BI Developer remote ( own hardware and fibre connectivity) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position.Our client is currently seeking an experienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial...
Client Data Analyst (Fund Operations) (Contract) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in the Project Delivery team, supporting the implementation of key change initiatives across Africa Unit Trust fund ranges of an innovative Investment Management Firm seeking a Client Data Analyst to fill a 10-Month Contract. Joining the...
Microsoft Specialist – Durbanville (CPT) – Western Cape Durbanville
ENVIRONMENT:A South African company operating in the energy, oil, and gas sector is seeking an experienced Microsoft Specialist to take ownership of the administration, governance, and ongoing optimisation of their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The role...
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