Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

SA motorists turning to on-demand mechanics

Mirroring a global trend, South African motorists are increasingly bypassing traditional workshop queues and towing costs in favour of on-demand mechanics - with local digital platform Michanic reporting 40% growth in registered users over the past six months. The...

IBM uses AI to give fans The Masters experience of their lives

Golf fans around the world tuning into this year’s Masters are in for a treat – IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced new and enhanced digital fan features for the 90th edition of one of golf’s most iconic events. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the...

Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025

South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...

Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding

Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...

Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year

In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...

Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity

Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...

Job losses to AI not yet mainstream

While there is  widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...

Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud

Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...

AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets

AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...

Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...

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Quick fixes versus long-term gains

Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be...

We need to make AI work for workers

Just as generative AI continues to open opportunities for businesses in Africa to change customer experiences and increase revenue, the benefits for workforce strategies and employees can be significant. By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice-president/Africa executive...

Securing Africa’s AI sovereignty

Africa needs to take control of its AI sovereignty by actively shaping global AI frameworks and adopting ethical AI solutions that are tailored to the continent's needs, according to Dr Mark Nasila speaking at last week’s SingularityU South Africa Summit 2024. In a...

Applications for Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2025 open

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has opened applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). The initiative supports South Africa’s goal of achieving a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient society through creating quality...

Young Saffers lead with homegrown environmental tech solutions

Young South Africans who accepted the PachiPanda Challenge have shown that amongst all the dire predictions and reports regarding the climate crisis, by combining technology with passion for the environment, there is still hope for our climate future. Proving that...

Peach Payments makes innovative tech startups list

CB Insights has named South Africa digital payments service provider Peach Payments to its seventh annual Fintech 100, showcasing the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world. “The 2024 Fintech 100 winners are high-momentum companies shaping the...

Westcon-Comstor boosts profitability

Westcon-Comstor has announced an increase in profitability, alongside strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to a software, services and subscription-based recurring revenue model.  Posting its first-half results for the six months to 31...

Nutanix hosts first Cloud Day in Lagos

Nutanix has successfully held its first-ever Nutanix Cloud Day in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to driving digital transformation in West, East, and Central Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and...

New CTO for Obscure Technologies

Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Philip Francis as chief technology officer. Francis brings 15 years of experience in the IT industry to the role having gained expertise in  networking, infrastructure and securing the enterprise. “Philip has a...

System Administrator – Gauteng Primrose

Configure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within branches and multiple data centres.Key Performance Areas-Plan and set up systems' infrastructure-Maintain high availability of systems' infrastructure-Maintain continuous...

Data Scientist (Senior) 3407

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...

Test Analyst

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science5+ years' experience in test...

Data Scientist (Senior) 3407 – Gauteng Pretoria

Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.Be able to facilitate...

Test Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science5+ years' experience in test...

Back End Java Developer

About the Role We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus...

Back End Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus...

C# .Net Developer

A South African-based boutique software development house that specializes in building enterprise business systems and custom web applications is seeking a versatile Intermediate-Senior Developer to join their remote South African team. You will play a key role in...

Scrum Master at Reverside

Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...

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