As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
TikTok culls close to a million videos in SA
TikTok removed more than 920 000 videos in South Africa during the third quarter of 2025. This is according to TikTok’s Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which details how the videos were removes for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines. Of the...
SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods
South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...
Microsoft doubles down on AI spend
Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...
Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap
Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...
Key work changes in the AI era
To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...
Cassava Technologies inks strategic partnership with Stanlib
Pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic investment by Stanlib Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the rapid expansion of Africa Data Centres' footprint in South Africa. The strategic partnership will allow Africa Data Centres to...
xAI launches AI-generated encyclopedia
Elon Musk’s xAI has launched a new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, powered by the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) model. The free-to-use platform aims to compete with Wikipedia, which Musk has previously accused of being biased, and promoting left-leaning policies....
Datatec reports first-half growth
Datatec’s results for the first half of the 2026 financial year were boosted by continued margin expansion and a strong profit-growth trajectory in Westcon, driven by a growing recurring software and services mix. Over 70% of sales are now derived from software and...
Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture
Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...
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Who’s leading the cultural reset?
In the corporate jungle, there’s one beast that everyone’s trying to tame - company culture. It’s that elusive, invisible force that drives everything from employee engagement to bottom-line profits, writes Craig Raath, master reward specialist (SARA) and executive...
Tough choice for business travellers: privacy or enhanced safety?
Business travel has always involved managing risks, but recent trends have intensified the need for comprehensive data collection - and the challenges that come with it. According to International SOS, there was a 16% increase in security and medical alerts from...
Protect your personal information when gaming
Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and Danielle van der Watt, candidate attorney from Webber...
CRM, cloud, data, AI, trust are reshaping African business
Organisations across industries and sectors have prioritised and are fast-tracking digital transformation all through the African continent by leveraging emerging technologies to not only ensure continuity and resiliency, but to also encourage innovation and growth....
Critical signs your workforce needs an engagement boost
In an era where frontline workers are the backbone of countless industries, their engagement levels can significantly impact a company’s success. Yet many businesses overlook the telltale signs that their workforce is struggling with motivation and connection, writes...
Balance innovation with security in the cloud
Unlike the Montagues and the Capulets, innovation and security don’t have to be locked in a constant battle, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core services at Braintree. Security doesn’t like risks. Risks are the antithesis of a solid security posture which...
Compliance-as-a-Service could drive real business value
Although the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has been in effect for several years, many South African businesses are still grappling with compliance. The legislation's nuances and varying interpretations can complicate compliance efforts, particularly...
The strategic role of managed print services
In 2024, South African businesses are grappling with a slow economic growth, marked by a modest GDP growth expected to reach just 1,3% in 2024. The economic environment is further strained by prevailing uncertainty with the persistent energy crisis, infrastructure...
We need to address bias in insurance data
Addressing bias in insurance is a critical industry-wide priority, particularly given its profound impact on the underwriting process. By Josefin Rosén, trustworthy AI specialist at SAS’ Data Ethics Practice With industry experts predicting that discrimination will...
RMB Ventures celebrates green innovators
RMB Ventures has been the key sponsor of the 2024 GreenPitch Challenge since its inception in 2015, challenging early-stage green enterprises to pitch sustainable business ideas. This year, the final prizegiving event was help on 5 September and hosted by GreenCape....
C# .Net Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements 5-6 years expBSc/BTechC# .Net Core / .Net...
API Developer – Gauteng Edenburg
Job DescriptionThe API Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs that support Company's enterprise integration strategy. The role enables seamless communication between internal platforms, external...
X3 Senior Project Managers
Responsible for full lifecycle project managementensuring quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced media environment.2. Minimum RequirementsEducationRelevant Diploma or Degree in:Project ManagementMedia /...
Front-End Developer
Responsible for driving front-end development best practices and mentoring junior developersKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Development:Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using Angular and JavaScript.Implement responsive, accessible, and...
X3 Senior Project Managers – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsible for full lifecycle project managementensuring quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced media environment.2. Minimum RequirementsEducationRelevant Diploma or Degree in:Project ManagementMedia /...
Front-End Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Responsible for driving front-end development best practices and mentoring junior developersKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Development:Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using Angular and JavaScript.Implement responsive, accessible, and...
Clinical Data Analyst
Background:Our client in the Healthcare and Medical Industry has a position for a Clinical Data Analyst based in Johannesburg area.Requirements:Bsc Degree / Bsc Honours in Data Science or Health Informatics or Statistics or Computer Science or related fieldMasters...
Azure Data Engineer
Azure Data EngineerBuild enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern cloud data solutions in a high-growth environment.Johannesburg (Bryanston)- Hybrid Work- R700 000 to R1 400 000 CTC per annum About Our ClientOur client specialises in delivering advanced, cloud-based...
Clinical Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:Our client in the Healthcare and Medical Industry has a position for a Clinical Data Analyst based in Johannesburg area.Requirements:Bsc Degree / Bsc Honours in Data Science or Health Informatics or Statistics or Computer Science or related fieldMasters...
Azure Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Azure Data EngineerBuild enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern cloud data solutions in a high-growth environment.Johannesburg (Bryanston)- Hybrid Work- R700 000 to R1 400 000 CTC per annum About Our ClientOur client specialises in delivering advanced, cloud-based...
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