Local insurance industry resilient, but risks are evolving
South Africa's insurance industry delivered strong financial results in 2025, supported by solid capital positions, improved profitability across key segments, and favourable investment conditions, says KPMG. However, its latest South African Insurance Industry Survey...
Climate risks are SA’s next economic challenge
For much of the past two years, economists, policymakers, and businesses have focused on familiar risks: inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and slowing global growth, writes Aroni Chaudhuri, chief Africa economist at Coface. Yet one of the more...
King Air appeal tests Cape Town rules for hyperscale data centres
The suspended rezoning of land at King Air Industria for a proposed hyperscale data centre precinct has become a test of what evidence Cape Town should require before granting development rights to resource-intensive digital infrastructure. The outcome could shape how...
SA companies turn to digital tools for supply chain relief
Nine in 10 South African businesses say digital tools are helping them respond faster to supply chain disruption as more companies turn to technology to navigate an increasingly complex trading environment, according to Standard Chartered’s 2026 Future of Trade...
Channelwise Awards 2026: voting is open
Voting is open for the Channelwise Awards 2026, where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have established themselves as the most prestigious and sought-after accolade in...
SA drops to 87th in global economic freedom ranking
South Africa ranks 87th out of 165 countries and territories in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report (EFW), released today by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. The latest ranking reflects a further decline...
AMD reaches for the stars with new processors
AMD has started sampling with early access customers of the AMD Versal AI Core XQRVC1902 adaptive SoC in an enhanced space-grade package – designed to support space missions for 15 years – and which will be Class Y qualified for the highest level of reliability...
Huawei and Qualcomm seal patent licence agreement
Huawei and Qualcomm have agreed on a multi-year, broad patent licence agreement that includes cross licences to the companies’ patent portfolios across a range of technology fields - including 5G, compute, AI, and networking - together with Qualcomm’s purchase of...
Top five actions CISOs should be taking now
Gartner has identified five actions that chief information security officers (CISOs) should take by the end of 2026 to combat accelerating technological disruption. “AI-augmented cyberattacks, AI safety debates, and emerging quantum computing risks create persistent...
Finalists selected for this year’s Google for Startups Accelerator
After whitling down 1 057 applications, Google has announced the 15 startups selected for its third cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa. The programme offers local founders a three-month period of equity-free funding, Google's AI tools, and...
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Telecoms uptime is as much a function of finance as it is engineering
Connectivity has become the lifeblood of modern businesses. When they’re connected, they can operate, and when they are down, they lose money. This means that for telecoms providers, uptime has become critical. By Elzette Cronje Jordaan, head of finance at Backspace...
How to avoid burnout when you’re looking for your next job
Looking for a new job is hard work that can take an enormous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you are searching because you feel stuck or undervalued in your current role or because you are unemployed, job seeking can be stressful, exhausting and...
Sovereign cloud: real control, or just the appearance of it?
As South African organisations weigh up sovereign cloud offerings, many are still equating sovereignty with a single decision: choosing a local data centre region. According to Nicolas Blank, chief technology officer of NBConsult, that assumption doesn't hold up to...
The foundation every AI strategy needs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business priorities across South Africa. Organisations are accelerating digital transformation, modernising applications and exploring new AI use cases, all while facing increasing pressure to do more with existing budgets and...
CX and fan engagement are finally converging
Fan engagement is undergoing a pivotal shift. In a year when billions of fans are glued to the biggest football stages on earth, too many brands are still treating them as anonymous audiences instead of active participants in the action. By Filip Filković, sales...
AI has improved execs’ work – but they don’t know how
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology confined to research laboratories or technology companies. Dr Shaheen Khan, senior academic and programme co-ordinator at Regent Business School) It has become an integral part of managerial...
When one click costs thousands
For most South Africans, digital banking has become second nature. We pay accounts from our phones, shop online, book holidays, transfer money to family and friends and invest through banking apps - all in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, criminals have become just...
What happens when your AI assistant learns your bad workplace habits?
An employee under pressure at a logistics firm finds a productivity boosting shortcut. Instead of manually parsing a 40-page supplier contract, they paste the confidential PDF into a public generative AI tool for a quick summary. It saves a couple of hours of reading....
How to assess whether your business is ready for AI
When business leaders ask me where to start with AI, I often find that the pressure to act has arrived before the plan, writes Charmé van der Westhuizen, new business development manager at IPT. They have seen what Microsoft 365 Copilot can do, employees are already...
AWS, Learn Fresh, NBA Africa team up on maths education
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a commitment of AWS AI and cloud technology to support the growth of NBA Math Hoops, a basketball-based educational program that empowers youth ages 8-14 to develop foundational maths and social-emotional skills. AWS will...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
About the roleAs a Data Analyst, you will be supporting the LTSA team and Localization team, working with Engineering, Parts, ITR, Commercial and Sales to consolidate data on list of parts to be priced. Generate various dashboards for easy reporting. Building a...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking intermediate & Senior Data Scientist's to develop and improve analytical models that support retail pricing, forecasting and operational decisions. The role will focus on four areas: anomaly detection, price elasticity, forecasting caps and forecast...
Project Manager IT at QES
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Full Stack Web Developer – Hybrid at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
Our client, market leader in the South African Roadside Assistance Services, is currently recruiting a hybrid position for a Full Stack Web Developer.Department: Information TechnologyReports To: Chief Information OfficerLocation: Johannesburg (hybrid)Job Grade...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
Project Manager - Business Intelligence & Data Analytics(Independent Contract) Cape Town based4 Days in officeIndependent Contract Role OverviewMy client, based in Woodstock, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within...
Full Stack Web Developer – Hybrid at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client, market leader in the South African Roadside Assistance Services, is currently recruiting a hybrid position for a Full Stack Web Developer.Department: Information TechnologyReports To: Chief Information OfficerLocation: Johannesburg (hybrid)Job Grade...
IT Project Manager
Project Manager - Security, Network & Infrastructure (Independent Contract) Cape Town based4 Days in officeIndependent Contract Role OverviewMy client, based in Woodstock, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within the...
IT Project Manager – Western Cape Woodstock
Project Manager - Security, Network & Infrastructure (Independent Contract) Cape Town based4 Days in officeIndependent Contract Role OverviewMy client, based in Woodstock, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within the...
Senior Support Engineer
Our client is an established IT services and managed solutions provider focused on helping businesses maintain secure, stable and reliable technology environments. They work closely with clients to support their IT infrastructure, resolve complex technical challenges...
Senior Support Engineer – Western Cape Bellville
Our client is an established IT services and managed solutions provider focused on helping businesses maintain secure, stable and reliable technology environments. They work closely with clients to support their IT infrastructure, resolve complex technical challenges...
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