A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Mixed outlook for July PMI

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined marginally from 47.3 to 46.8 in July, signalling another month of contraction. However, the headline decline arguably overstates the weakness in manufacturing conditions. Domestic demand improved,...

Telkom reports revenue, subscriber growth

Telkom SA has reported improvements in revenue and subscribers for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026. Group data revenue increased by 8,8% to R6 922 million, contributing 62,4% to total revenue, driven by an 11,4% rise in mobile data revenue, and a 4% growth in...

AASA calls for jet fuel supply clarity

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with grave concern the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month (May 2026). An open letter from Aaron Munetsi, CEO of...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

AI is going to force operational capability overhauls

Eighty percent of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...

SA businesses turn to quantum computing to navigate uncertainty

As economic volatility, climate risk, and geopolitical shifts continue to reshape the global business environment, South African organisations are under pressure to make critical decisions amid persistent uncertainty. New analysis from PwC highlights how quantum...

Capacity crunch, soaring fares hit corporate travel hard

FCM is urging South African corporate travel managers to act immediately to secure seats and lock in flexible fares, as the Middle East conflict triggers a severe capacity squeeze and unprecedented price volatility on key international and local routes. With more than...

Policy gaps leave companies vulnerable

Almost a quarter (23%) of professionals surveyed in South Africa consider cybersecurity rules in their company to be excessive or not fully appropriate. This is the headline finding from a Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled...

Meta replaces 10% of workers with AI

Meta is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to replace about 10% of its workers – up to 8 000 people. The company has also said it will close 6 000 open roles. This could be just the start of mass layoffs at Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as the...

How SA has changed the way it searches

The simple search is history. We’ve stopped talking to our computers like robots and started treating them like mentors. Google’s latest search trends for March and April 2026 reveals that South Africans have shifted from typing loose keyword fragments to engaging in...

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IBC Solar buys into Solarworld

IBC Solar, a full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is expanding its presence in Africa through the acquisition of Solarworld Africa. IBC Solar and Solarworld Africa have had a business relationship since 2022. Now, IBC Solar is undertaking a majority...

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:...

Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source)

Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...

Business Systems Support at PnP – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...

Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source) – Gauteng Midrand

Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...

Senior Software Developer

Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...

AI Specialist

Telecoms are preferred.Architect and implement scalable data and AI solutions aligned with Telco-specific challenges and opportunities.Provide technical direction and mentorship in building out the DMA (Data Management & Analytics) team.Lead the evaluation and...

AI Specialist – Gauteng Centurion

Telecoms are preferred.Architect and implement scalable data and AI solutions aligned with Telco-specific challenges and opportunities.Provide technical direction and mentorship in building out the DMA (Data Management & Analytics) team.Lead the evaluation and...

Group IT Risk & Technical Lead – Gauteng Centurion

A compnay that provides cloud-based, mobile-first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership....

Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

The purpose of the role is to perform testing activities of a relatively complex nature, in order to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs, develops and administers a series of intricate tests and evaluations that identify any...

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