Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

Acer celebrates 50th birthday with big discounts

To celebrate a half-century of global innovation, Acer South Africa is turning its 50th birthday into a win for its customers. During August, the official Acer Store will host an anniversary event featuring daily half-price deals, interactive prizes, and a grand...

SAP outlines autonomous enterprise vision

Kathy Gibson reports from SAP Connect – Word on the street is that agentic artificial intelligence (AI) heralds the end of the ERP era. Not so, says Nazia Pillay, MD: southern Africa at SAP. "ERP is no longer just a system of record," she tells delegates to SAP...

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...

Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge

The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...

Africa urged to up refining amid energy disruptions

Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar as global supply disruptions brought about by the Gulf war highlight a need for a strategic re-thinking of African energy systems. With over 600-million people living without access to electricity, 900-million people...

CEOs convert disruption into competitive advantage

An already complex workforce transformation is accelerating – with AI adoption reshaping talent strategies and fueling a surge in deal-making as companies try to adapt to a rapidly evolving economic landscape. This is according to the latest Oliver Wyman Forum’s CEO...

95% of SMEs hit by browser attacks – are you next?

With small businesses now depending on an average of 36 applications running in it - from business banking and customer management to AI tools - the browser has quietly become both the primary workplace and the most overlooked security boundary in business, with 95%...

Cyberthreats continue to accelerate

Organisations worldwide experienced an average of 1 995 cyberattacks per week, according to the Check Point Global Threat Intelligence insights for March this year. Ransomware remained one of the most disruptive threats in March, with 672 publicly reported attacks led...

Steady decline in high-severity cybersecurity incidents

In its latest research - Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report - Kaspersky Security Services specialists say there has been a noticeable decline in the percentage of high-severity incidents over the past few years. While 2021 recorded the highest proportion at...

Nedbank, Mastercard partner on digital payments

Nedbank and Mastercard partner on digital payments across Southern Africa Nedbank and Mastercard have a 10-year commercial agreement to bring enhanced digital payment experiences to customers and businesses across southern Africa. The agreement spans South Africa,...

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Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio

Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has announced the acquisition of stakes in three renewable energy plants. The deal, initially funded with debt and equity, will see the fund gaining a 10% holding in each of the Linde and Kalkbult solar...

Kaspersky extends targeted attack protection

Kaspersky has announced a major update to its Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA). With the launch of KATA 7.0, organisations can now benefit from enhanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) capabilities with deeper network visibility, internal threats detection...

A blueprint for sustainable organisational growth

As organisations enter the new year, many are refreshing strategies and refining goals amidst a rapidly changing landscape. By Vanisha Balgobind, talent and organisation lead for Accenture, Africa About 80% of companies consider change part of their long-term vision...

Broad-based ownership could mitigate impact of US aid cuts

Like most people, I was shocked by US President Trump’s unexpected cut in foreign aid, writes Shaun Smit, director at Transcend Capital. I knew South Africa would be affected but was curious about just how far this could go. I was surprised to find out that a massive...

Kyocera earns global recognition for eco-conscious innovation

Kyocera Document Solutions has gained two major achievements that demonstrate its commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. The company won the prestigious WORLDSTAR 2025 Global Packaging Award for its groundbreaking product packaging design for...

C-suite must adapt to new regulatory accountability  

The C-suite has long left data resilience and cybersecurity in the hands of security and IT teams, writes Rick Vanover, vice-president of product strategy at Veeam. It’s been a case of ‘leave it to the experts’, and for a long time, that made sense. But as...

Digital BPOs could unlock AI-driven efficiency

As organisations grow, the pressure to maintain the service levels that led to their growth increases. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva Delivering effective customer service at scale requires specialist skills – skills that are not core to many companies. As a...

From parliament to the public: The domino effect of social media hacks

The recent compromise of one of the South African Parliament's Youtube accounts, to promote a fraudulent "$Ramaphosa" cryptocurrency token, underscores the insidious nature of scammers impersonating trusted figures or institutions and abusing their public currency:...

Mastercard strengthens collaboration with Paymentology

Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with global issuer processor Paymentology to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. The collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities...

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Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...

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Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with development teams and stakeholders to analyse, document, and improve business processes. This role involves requirements gathering, solution design support, and ensuring alignment between business needs...

Software Engineer: Back-End III – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End III Our Approach We are more than just a financial services provider. Our mission is to simplify banking and help clients take control of their financial lives. We focus on delivering accessible, affordable solutions through...

Database Developer

Our client is looking for a Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain in-house database systems and support related data management products. This role involves full-cycle database development, from design and implementation to testing and ongoing support....

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1563

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Database Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain in-house database systems and support related data management products. This role involves full-cycle database development, from design and implementation to testing and ongoing support....

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1563 – Gauteng Pretoria

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer

Seeking a Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of full-stack development experienceStrong Python (Django) and Angular skillsProven ability to...

Full Stack Developer (Entry) 1428

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