CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth

Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...

Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...

Trump administration make AI a priority

US president Donald Trump has signed three new executive orders aimed at strenthening the US’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The executive orders come hours after the government released a National AI Action Plan that details strategies to...

Meat prices push grocery bills up

Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6,6% year-on-year and 2,2% month-on-month in June 2025. This is according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial. The foot and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreak...

New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...

Leadership shake-up at Rain

Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...

New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children

In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...

Luno debuts tokenised US stocks

Luno has launched international tokenised stocks and ETFs, which will be available for South Africans in early August 2025. Through Luno, South Africans will have easy access to more than 60 of the world's most valuable US-listed companies and indices, without needing...

Hybrid working boosts productivity

Businesses that empower employees to use local workspaces and offices as part of their hybrid working approach could boost productivity by 11% over the next five years. This is according to new global research from International Workplace Group (IWG) and Arup. This...

Developing countries urged to add more value

The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...

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New CASP licenses highlight need for clarity

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently approved the licence applications of 63 more crypto asset service providers (CASPs). They are therefore now authorised to act as financial services providers. This brings the total number of approved...

Tech innovation essential to meeting customer needs

Like every industry, the short-term insurance industry has undergone significant tech transformation over the past decade. This change is largely driven by technological advancements, which have redefined and enhanced customer experiences, streamlined operations, and...

Demand for digital infrastructure for data centres is rising

New technological trends such as AI-generated content, quantum computing, and 5G expansion are driving an insatiable demand for new data centres worldwide. In South Africa, this demand is particularly pronounced as the country positions itself as a critical hub for...

Navigating SA’s financial regulations

Stringent regulatory compliance is a key driver of financial inclusion and competitive advantage. By upholding strict standards, brokerages build trust, attract clients, and stand out in a crowded market, writes Dany Mawas, CEO of Finalto South Africa. In an era where...

Retool the workforce for 4IR

We're almost a decade into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This phase of digitisation is characterised by rapid technological advancements and disruptive trends such as increased data and connectivity, advanced analytics, human-machine interaction, and...

Vertiv ready for Kenyan telco, data centre partnerships

Telecommunications and data centre providers around the world, and especially in Africa, face increasing challenges in meeting the demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapidly changing technology landscape, which is impacting their infrastructure and...

AI integral to future of software development jobs

Employers must innovate on developer employee experience to retain talent, writes Insaaf Daniels, human capital director at redPanda Software. One can barely read anything relating to technology in 2024 that does not refer to artificial intelligence (AI). This is not...

Reliable delivery key to good customer experience

Providing a reliable and trustworthy delivery solution is the key to ensuring an exceptional customer experience. When customers can count on timely and accurate deliveries, their confidence in your business grows, leading to increased satisfaction and long-term...

AI is transforming financial services

The financial services sector is taking its first tentative steps on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) with the technology predicted to change everything from the way financial institutions detect fraud to the way they serve customers. By Dean Wolson, GM...

IT Support Technician – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking an ambitious IT Support Technician to provide essential desktop support and assist the IT Department. The role focuses on maintaining a 48-hour closure time for Helpdesk tickets, resolving issues such as folder access...

Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...

Enterprise Java Developer

Shape the backbone of enterprise systems - design APIs that scale with the future. Is this you? You're a seasoned Java developer with a passion for clean code, collaboration, and scalable systems. You enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring junior developers, and...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB.This is an initial contract of 12-months- hybrid.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI CertifiedBanking experienceAgile certified & experiencedSafe certified & experiencedJHB...

IT Support Technician – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking an ambitious IT Support Technician to provide essential desktop support and assist the IT Department. The role focuses on maintaining a 48-hour closure time for Helpdesk tickets, resolving issues such as folder access...

Enterprise Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Shape the backbone of enterprise systems - design APIs that scale with the future. Is this you? You're a seasoned Java developer with a passion for clean code, collaboration, and scalable systems. You enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring junior developers, and...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB.This is an initial contract of 12-months- hybrid.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI CertifiedBanking experienceAgile certified & experiencedSafe certified & experiencedJHB...

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