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...

Quantum tech drives better accuracy, security

Quantifying the smallest phenomena or enabling the securest of communications is possible with developments in quantum technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Quantum Technologies Research Reports and Subscriptions is home to the latest research into quantum sensors,...

SMEs urged to set realistic growth goals in a weaker economy

In last month’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is on the cusp of achieving rapid economic growth. While this would be a welcome development, this is a promise business owners have heard many times before. Despite...

Business leaders believe AI can accelerate climate goals

Business leaders have voiced support for artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to accelerate, rather than hinder, climate progress. KPMG surveyed than 1 200 senior executives from major companies spanning a variety of industries across 20 countries for the report:...

Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession

Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...

SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali

Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...

Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth

The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...

Global IT spend set to surge

The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...

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Open payments could be a catalyst for African innovation

Africa has never been a laggard when it comes to finding solutions to its very unique challenges. Briana Marbury, president and CEO of Interledger As anyone living here will tell you, innovation blooms in the harshest environments. An enabling regulatory environment...

SA is likely to stay greylisted in 2025

South Africa is making progress towards tightening lax Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) controls towards the end of exiting the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) greylist. However, it seems unlikely that the government, banks, and...

Multi-pronged resilience reduces risk

Protecting the organisation from cyber-risk goes beyond the digital walls surrounding it – companies need a multi-pronged approach to ensure resilience and reduce risk, explains Richard Frost, head of consulting at Armata Cyber Security. The International Monetary...

Moyo partners with Dell Technologies on AI in agriculture

Dgital business consultancy Moyo has partnered with Dell Technologies to introduce an autonomous drone that uses AI to detect potato leaf disease. The new solution developed using the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia and Precision AI-ready workstations can support South...

Measuring, monitoring drive better mental healthcare outcomes

In a society where mental health challenges are on the rise, the need to manage mental health and well-being has never been greater. But it’s critical that mental health treatment outcomes be measurable – to ensure that they drive positive improvements in patients’...

Security-focused observability offers peace of mind

Robust security is a blend of tools and best practice approaches designed to optimise observability and improve response times across IT infrastructure and applications, writes Marchant Laauwen, chief technologist at DR Insight. Security-focused observability gives...

How to keep your kids safe while gaming online

As the digital world transforms how we have fun, young people across South Africa are diving headfirst into the gaming scene. With more and more children getting their hands on smartphones, the country is buzzing with new virtual adventures. But, while this growth is...

DCC to distribute Hexnode in SA, SADC

DCC Technologies has been appointed an official distributor for Hexnode, a supplier of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) technology and enterprise software division of Mitsogo. The partnership will bring Hexnode's UEM solutions to DCC Technologies' channel partners...

Rising cyberattacks drive the need for better data protection

Recent cyberattacks on various organisations, including South African government departments, are a stark reminder that cybercriminals increasingly target public and private sector organisations. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault This...

Credit Facilitator (Team Lead)

Career Opportunity: Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) Job Title: Credit Facilitator Location: Johannesburg North (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-time Reports To: Credit Manager Salary: Up to R32,000 CTC (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Are you a seasoned Credit...

SQL Developer

SQL DeveloperBuild and optimise high-performance data systems for large-scale retail and distribution environmentsRemote | Open to candidates outside South Africa | Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a technology company delivering...

Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Career Opportunity: Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) Job Title: Credit Facilitator Location: Johannesburg North (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-time Reports To: Credit Manager Salary: Up to R32,000 CTC (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Are you a seasoned Credit...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

SQL DeveloperBuild and optimise high-performance data systems for large-scale retail and distribution environmentsRemote | Open to candidates outside South Africa | Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a technology company delivering...

Microsoft Power BI Developer & Support

Microsoft Power BI Developer & Support Join a data-driven team supporting global clients through impactful Power BI development. Remote (South Africa) | R30 000 - R44 000 | UK business hours (Monday to Friday) About Our Client Our client is a specialist data...

Mid-Level Project Manager

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Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)

Purpose:Develop and maintain our data storage platforms and specialised data pipelines to support the company's Technology Operations. Operational Delivery:Development and maintenance of LakeHouse environments.Development of data engineering and data analysis...

Mid-Level Project Manager – Remote Remote

?? We're Hiring:Mid-level IT Project Manager – Mining Industry Digital Transformation - 12 month contractAre you ready to lead the future of mining through technology? We are seeking a Mid-Level IT Project Manager with deep industry expertise to drive medium-scale...

Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) – Gauteng Randburg

Purpose:Develop and maintain our data storage platforms and specialised data pipelines to support the company's Technology Operations. Operational Delivery:Development and maintenance of LakeHouse environments.Development of data engineering and data analysis...

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