Applications open for Orange Social Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa
Applications have opened for the 16th edition of the Orange Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa (OSVP), a flagship initiative dedicated to promoting high-impact entrepreneurial innovation. Until 10 May 2026, entrepreneurs from all 17 countries where Orange...
Interest rates on hold, but consumers are under pressure
Following yesterday’s decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the latest data from TransUnion points to a consumer environment that remains fragile, with many households continuing to navigate mounting financial pressure. While...
Trends shaping SA’s food security
South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond. These...
Global energy outages on the rise
As extreme weather events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods intensify around the world, already stressed energy grids are struggling to keep up, leading to a growing number of power outages globally. The energy comparison experts at iSelect have compiled the...
Nvidia’s H200 exports to China could reshape AI investment
The decision by the Trump administration to allow Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...
Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...
Financial sector came under sustained attack in 2026
The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector. According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a...
Call for Science Oscars nominations
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) calls for nominations for the 28th NSTF-South32 Awards. The awards focus on science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa. The NSTF’s theme for 2026 is ‘Healthy Aging’ in recognition of the...
Rebound in tech jobs signals industry growth
Demand for technology professionals in South Africa has bounced back strongly in the second half of 2025, suggesting that the technology sector is turning a corner. Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for November 2025 shows meaningful signs of recovery for the IT sector...
Fibre-led broadband key for SA’s fixed communications
Fixed communication services revenue in South Africa is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4,1% during 2025-2030. Broadband, led by fiber-optic (FTTH/B) and accelerating fibre rollouts, will be the primary growth engine, while fixed wireless...
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2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund winners revealed
Xero has announced the 28 small business and non-profit winners of the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund, each winning a share of a R8-million global prize pool. The winners represent a diverse group of organisations committed to driving meaningful change and...
Beware the implications of CIPC non-compliance
South Africa’s business owners face serious consequences for not complying with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) requirements. More than 650 000 companies were deregistered last year mostly due to missed annual returns, according to the CIPC’s...
Epson high-capacity ink tank printers pass 100m in sales
Cumulative global sales of Epson’s high-capacity ink tank printers have surpassed 100-million units. The company launched its first high-capacity ink tank inkjet printer in October 2010 in Indonesia, and they are now sold in about 170 countries and regions.. Epson’s...
Healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex disease burdens
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is pioneering transformative healthcare solutions across the Global South through its innovative Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK). Developed by UCT’s Knowledge Translation Unit (KTU), PACK is a powerful clinical decision support...
How to succeed at e-commerce in township economies
Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence earlier this year indicated that township trade brings in about R200-billion annually. This is a staggering figure considering that high unemployment rates, poverty and crime blight South Africa’s townships....
The business case for automating customer due diligence, FICA compliance
Automation has been labelled as a way to tighten up the corners, without cutting them. An apt description, it’s all about using technologies to up productivity, boost efficiency, reduce errors and save businesses a lot of time without having to make any sacrifices...
SMEs need supply chain skills to survive
The success of small businesses - which are the backbone of South Africa’s economy - is being jeopardised by a lack of resources, skills and support in the critical area of supply chain management, according to supply chain industry body SAPICS. “Small, medium and...
Security tips for always-on cyber awareness
As the global technology community looks forward to Black Friday and the festive season, there is no better time to protect yourself and your business against the increasingly sophisticated threats to your data. Jaco Oosthuizen category head for the mobility division...
Your rights and obligations under the Cybercrimes Act
Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals. By Karl Blom, partner, Mieke Vlok, senior associate and Inge...
Regulatory programmes are more than compliance
Nothing gets the perfectly scripted eye-roll like the words “regulatory compliance” in a business environment. These regulated and government-mandated programmes are often seen as a burden—a tick-the-box exercise required to avoid hefty fines or, worse, the loss of...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
The role involves offering project management services to company program managers and management for Engineering, Technology Research, and Development initiatives aimed at facilitating the construction of the major Radio Astronomy facilities. This includes leading...
Senior Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Woodstock
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the organizations database environments, with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle MySQL platforms. The role ensures optimal performance,...
Solution Architect (Applications/Data) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Wanted: Architecture Rockstar – Level Up the Mining Game!Yo, Pretoria crew (and beyond) – are you the kind of wizard who turns chaotic data rivers into crystal-clear, gold-plated insights?We're hunting for a Solution Architect – Applications & Data who's ready to...
Senior Gemstone Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a Senior Gemstone Developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building high-performance systems, and shaping enterprise-grade platforms? Our client in the financial services sector is looking for a seasoned specialist to play a critical role in the...
Solution Architect (Applications/Data) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Wanted: Architecture Rockstar – Level Up the Mining Game!Yo, Pretoria crew (and beyond) – are you the kind of wizard who turns chaotic data rivers into crystal-clear, gold-plated insights?We're hunting for a Solution Architect – Applications & Data who's ready to...
Senior Gemstone Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a Senior Gemstone Developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building high-performance systems, and shaping enterprise-grade platforms? Our client in the financial services sector is looking for a seasoned specialist to play a critical role in the...
Intermediate Data Engineer (LW)
Design, develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes on Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, SQL, Python/Scala/SQL notebooks).Architect scalable data models and data vault/ dimensional schemas to support reporting, BI, and advanced...
Senior Software Developer
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Software Developer.Qualification:B.Sc or B.Tech (Eng) (NQF 7) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 13+ years relevant experience,B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) (NQF 8) in Computer Engineering,...
Intermediate Data Engineer (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes on Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, SQL, Python/Scala/SQL notebooks).Architect scalable data models and data vault/ dimensional schemas to support reporting, BI, and advanced...
Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Software Developer.Qualification:B.Sc or B.Tech (Eng) (NQF 7) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 13+ years relevant experience,B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) (NQF 8) in Computer Engineering,...
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