They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth
New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....
SA business leaders double down on AI and hiring
South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...
UCT study explores galactic connection between infrared and radio light
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journal has shed fresh light on the classic connection between infrared and radio light in galaxies. Led by Malebo Moloko, a PhD candidate in Astronomy at UCT,...
Slight uptick for Purchasing Managers’ Index
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 2.7 points to 52.2 points in September 2025 and returned to expansionary territory for the second time in 2025. Encouragingly, the average PMI for 2025Q3 rose to 50.8 points compared to 45.4...
NTT Data acquires EXAH
NTT Data has acquired EXAH, a Salesforce consulting partner and AI implementation specialist. Salesforce plays a key role in NTT Data’s growth strategy, providing a unified view of customer data that enables personalized experiences and efficient service delivery....
AGOA uncertainty exposes fragility of trade flows
A resilient financial infrastructure for emerging markets is of fundamental importance, especially as the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) remains in doubt, and the impact of tariffs. This is according to James Booth, head of revenue...
CEO for new transmission company appointed
Monde Bala, formerly appointed as interim-CEO of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), has been confirmed in the role. Bala has served as group executive for Eskom Distribution since 2019, following a 27-year career at Eskom in various leadership...
New CEO for Microsoft SA
Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...
Hubble captures puzzling galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...
Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists
Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...
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AI can boost public service efficiency and effectiveness
South Africa's 2023 Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey reveals a troubling decline in public trust towards essential services such as transport and clinics, a stark contrast to the more favourable perceptions reported in 2019. By Junaid Kleinschmidt,...
Regtech, human expertise tighten up compliance
Tightening up anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) processes while keeping budgets under control is a significant challenge for every financial institution (FI) today. The right regulatory technology (regtech) can help FIs stay...
Virtual agents can help nail hyper-personalisation
Despite being the coal face of business-consumer contact, call centres have long struggled to offer personal customer experience. Virtual agents may finally solve the problem, combining powerful data and language processing models with adaptable personas to deliver a...
Human-operated ransomware an emerging cyber threat
Everyone's heard of ransomware attacks. Now human-operated ransomware (HOR) has emerged as a particularly insidious and sophisticated menace. By Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON Unlike automated ransomware attacks, which often rely on indiscriminate...
Partially occupied offices a risk for business owners
While several large companies have spearheaded a gradual return-to-work, the hybrid working model has remained sticky for many South Africans. The latest BrandMapp survey indicates that as of 2023, 54% of "mid-market-and-up" South Africans are either following the...
Know the difference between induction and onboarding
In the fast-paced realm of people management, "induction" and "onboarding" are frequently used interchangeably, yet each bears unique significance in shaping the employee experience. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership expert and executive coach First...
Dynamic pricing unlocks the value of cloud software licensing
While the technology sector sits at the forefront of innovation across every industry vertical in the modern digital economy, the legacy software licensing model lags the innovation curve and threatens to constrain value creation among business users without a more...
Malicious apps a hidden danger in your pocket
Cybercriminals are unleashing a fresh wave of malicious apps designed to steal your most sensitive information - and they're getting smarter by the day. "The landscape of mobile security is changing rapidly," warns William Petherbridge, manager of systems engineering...
Technology helps preserve the ancient art of animal tracking
Animal tracking is among the oldest forms of science in recorded history, its origins dating back tens of thousands of years. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South Africa Despite its importance to understanding the world around us, trackers...
CXG wins big with Nando’s
DSG (Digital Solutions Group), in partnership with Nando's, has been named Best CX Team of the Year in the Transformation category of this year's Customer Experience Africa awards. Brandon Meszaros, CEO of Customer Experience Group, a member of DSG, says,\: "Being...
RPA Business Analyst ( six months contract )
RPA Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAttending and engaging in RPA project meetings and reviews by contributing domain-specific knowledge and experience.Identify candidate business processes suited to Robotic Process Automation.Design, model and document RPA...
Senior RPA Developer
Key Responsibilities: Process Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts and process owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Design,...
Network Architect at Huawei
Understand Customer Requirements: Engage with customers to understand their unique requirements, business objectives, and technical environments. Provide tailored test scenarios, and deliver compelling POC results.End-to-End POC Execution: Plan, configure, and manage...
Senior RPA Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior RPA Developer — PretoriaAre you a seasoned RPA professional ready to take automation to the next level? SARS is seeking a Senior RPA Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated automation solutions that transform business...
RPA Business Analyst ( six months contract ) – Gauteng Pretoria
RPA Business AnalystJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAttending and engaging in RPA project meetings and reviews by contributing domain-specific knowledge and experience.Identify candidate business processes suited to Robotic Process Automation.Design, model and document RPA...
Senior RPA Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Key Responsibilities: Process Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts and process owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Design,...
Network Architect at Huawei – Gauteng Woodmead
Understand Customer Requirements: Engage with customers to understand their unique requirements, business objectives, and technical environments. Provide tailored test scenarios, and deliver compelling POC results.End-to-End POC Execution: Plan, configure, and manage...
Senior RPA Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Senior RPA Developer — PretoriaAre you a seasoned RPA professional ready to take automation to the next level? SARS is seeking a Senior RPA Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated automation solutions that transform business...
Head AI and Data Engineer
A leading Digital Intelligence & Big Data company is seeking an experienced Head AI and Data Engineer to take full ownership of their proprietary data platform and drive innovation across their AI and data infrastructure in Cape Town. This is an exciting...
Intermediate RPA Developer
Key Responsibilities:Process?Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.?Collaborate with business analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.?Develop, test, and deploy RPA...
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