Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

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 hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future

Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0  a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...

Rise in salary payments for 2025

There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...

15% growth for renewable energy

The global renewable energy market size is expected to reach $4,86-trillion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14,9% from 2025 to 2033. Numerous governments across the world have framed various...

Report reveals hidden realities of family caregiving for the elderly

A new report released by the Family Caregiving Programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the lived realities of family caregiving for older persons in South Africa – a form of care often assumed, under-resourced and profoundly undervalued in...

Cloudflare lets site owners manage AI crawlers

Cloudflare has introduced new tools that let web site owners control whether AI bots are allowed to access their content for model training.     First, customers can let Cloudflare create and manage a robots.txt file, creating the appropriate entries to let crawlers...

Say goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death

Users around the world know and dread seeing what is universally known as the Windows Blue Screen of Death. But it may soon be a thing of the past. Announcing new Windows resiliency features, Micsosoft says the familiar blue screen will be replaced with this...

Remote work drives up workplace isolation

For many of us, work involves a sea of video calls, shared docs and emoji reactions. It’s efficient but also strangely quiet. The rise of remote and hybrid work has brought flexibility, but it's also ushered in a quieter threat: workplace isolation. In South Africa,...

These are the top strategic trends in software engineering

Gartner has announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices. “AI-enabled tools and...

SA’s car sales continue to increase

Despite fuel price increases hitting South Africans’ mobility budgets, they aren’t being deterred from buying new cars. According to data from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, June’s new vehicle market grew for the ninth consecutive month to 47 294 vehicles,...

Denmark to grant citizens copyright over their own features

As artificial intelligence (AI) makes deepfakes easier to create – and more believable – Denmark plans to give citizens property rights over their own features and voices. If it’s passed, the law would give people some protection from digital identity theft. If people...

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Embracing SSE can strengthen the business network

The network infrastructure ecosystem has grown in complexity since the normalisation of hybrid work. A distributed workforce has put pressure on security and technology teams to rethink how to safeguard company data and systems from compromise. By Warren Gordon,...

Tips for young people to find their way out of unemployment

The month of June gave rise to a raft of activities celebrating the country's youth. It was also a stark reminder of the plight of young people when it comes to the burden of unemployment. "But that doesn't mean there isn't hope," says Larisha Naidoo, head of Anglo...

Employers urged to collaborate in building a skills pipeline

The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) presents a promising foundation for building a skilled workforce in South Africa. However, a vital question remains: how can employers ensure a steady pipeline of talent with the necessary skills, and what...

Data backup administrators the unsung IT heroes

In every organisation, there exists a group of unsung heroes: the data backup administrator. Their responsibility is paramount - safeguarding the company's data. Yet, their significance often remains unnoticed until calamity strikes. By Hemant Harie, group chief...

Prevent cyberattacks by ensuring staff are aware

Over the past few years, cybersecurity has gone from being a niche concern to something people think about on a day-to-day basis. By Suraj Tiwari, global head of information security at VFS Global Data misuse and breaches at major international organisations have cut...

Keep your debit and credit card out of a criminal’s digital wallet

There is an increase in phishing and smishing attempts aimed at loading debit and credit cards on to criminals' digital wallets. Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which people are duped into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, passwords, PINs,...

Core business areas where AI can drive revenue

According to the United Nations, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute up to $15,7-trillion to the global economy by 2030 - of which $1,2-trillion could be generated by Africa. By Andrew Bourne, regional head: Africa at Zoho With the potential...

Don’t write the telephone call’s obituary just yet

In a world where you can wish your mom on her birthday, hail a ride and chat to your bank without ever having to make a phone call, it may seem, on the surface, that voice calls are dead. By Warren Hawkings, MD of Euphoria Telecom And while we may never have to make a...

PayJustNow adds Superbalist to retail base

Superbalist has expanded its payment options through a new partnership with Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider PayJustNow. "A growing number of South African customers across the income spectrum are seeking better online shopping experiences, greater convenience and...

MTN Foundation aims to equip unemployed youth

MTN Foundation has invested R14-million to equip 900 unemployed young South Africans with marketable digital skills. Statistics indicate that of the 10-million young people aged between 15 and 35 years in South Africa, 45,5% are unemployed. Only 2,5-million were in...

Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing a Business Analyst (LISP) to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / Contract / Hybrid INVESTMENT AND POLICY ADMINISTRATION PLATFORMPROGRAMMEBusiness Analyst - LISP JOB SUMMARYWe are...

Data Analyst – Bryanston

The Data Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining business intelligence (BI) solutions, focusing on Power BI dashboards and SQL server data management. The role involves transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to support...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing a Business Analyst (LISP) to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / Contract / Hybrid INVESTMENT AND POLICY ADMINISTRATION PLATFORMPROGRAMMEBusiness Analyst - LISP JOB SUMMARYWe are...

Data Analyst – Bryanston – Gauteng Bryanston

The Data Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining business intelligence (BI) solutions, focusing on Power BI dashboards and SQL server data management. The role involves transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to support...

Software Developer C#.NET

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Back End Developer – 3200

?? Junior Node.js Developer (AWS Serverless)We're looking for a Junior Node.js Developer with hands-on experience in AWS serverless technologies to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building production-ready applications, working in...

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