Positive PMI movement, but geopolitical impact still to come
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March 2026 rose by 1.6 points to 49.0 in March, from 47.4 in February. While the improvement is encouraging, the headline index remained below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the...
Employees under the lash as financial stress grows
There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...
Watch out for these festive season scams
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...
Key AI insights we gained in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...
CIMA finds that uncertainty, poor preparedness impact AI adoption
There’s a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and...
Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase
Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...
SMEs under relentless cyberattack
Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...
Data centre sales drive Ethernet switch growth
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,7-billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), a 35,2% year-over-year (YoY) increase, fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to...
Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...
These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race
As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...
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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...
Transform your payroll from burden to asset
Managing payroll is often seen as one of the more tedious and time-consuming tasks in running a business. It's not just about ensuring employees are paid on time – it's also about compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements and handling the complexities of...
The path to cloud best practice in 2025
There is little arguing about the fact that cloud technology has reshaped the business landscape in South Africa. Cloud adoption, migration, and modernisation have become commonplace as organisations across industry sectors look to optimise their environments to...
A few core levers could unlock Africa’s potential
There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind about the untapped potential on this continent. It is abundantly clear that there are large underserved populations in Africa yet to be empowered to unlock their potential. This is where fintech has been a game-changer on the...
New IT risk standard in force for SA Financial Sector
A hallmark of this era of rapid technological advancement and digitalisation of financial services is the ever-increasing reliance on third-party software suppliers. It’s a complex dependency that has expanded the threat landscape of South African banks, asset...
Senior Systems Analyst – REMOTE (CH1201) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client in the retail software industry is looking for Senior Systems Analyst to join their team.The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for structuring, governing, and operationalising the organisation's Code Management System across all projects.This role...
Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Kramerville
Company SummaryA leading JSE-listed financial services company is expanding its Group Data Science Team, a world-class division that partners across digital, clinical, wellness, and behavioural domains. The team collaborates globally and leverages modern big-data...
Business Data Analyst
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly...
Payment Integration Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
Remote role.We are seeking a Technical Payments Integration Analyst to conduct a short-term discovery and feasibility assessment for a payments solution that is being built.The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and documenting the technical...
SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 2314
Lead design, configuration and implementation of SAP Work Zone spaces, pages, cards and content structures to meet business requirements.Work closely with enterprise architects to define integration approaches between Work Zone and SAP back-end systems (S/4HANA,...
Business Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly...
Payment Integration Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg
Remote role.We are seeking a Technical Payments Integration Analyst to conduct a short-term discovery and feasibility assessment for a payments solution that is being built.The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and documenting the technical...
SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 2314 – Gauteng Pretoria
Lead design, configuration and implementation of SAP Work Zone spaces, pages, cards and content structures to meet business requirements.Work closely with enterprise architects to define integration approaches between Work Zone and SAP back-end systems (S/4HANA,...
Agile Master (Expert) 0364
Coach and support multiple feature teams and their Scrum Masters/Product Owners to ensure consistent Agile practices and delivery outcomes.Drive continuous improvement of team and organisational Agile maturity through assessments, coaching and practical...
Project Manager
Our client specializes in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate. Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are...
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