Reading outcomes for SA children in crisis
The 2030 Reading Panel’s 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point – but some progress is being made. Released today, and drawing on nationally representative data on foundational reading skills across all South...
January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...
Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation
The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...
AASA tears a strip off the ATNS over air traffic control
In a scathing – some would say well-justified – statement, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines and determine effective solutions for...
Nvidia and Uber look to make the world robotaxi-ready
Nvidia is partnering with Uber to scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform, and Nvidia Drive...
What the SCA really said about online gambling
South Africa’s online betting industry has been thrown into needless panic by headlines proclaiming that online gambling is banned, writes Wayne Lurie, director of Lurie Inc Attorneys and CEO of SAROGA. The recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd...
Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health
New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...
Salaries rise for sixth straight month
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. This steady increase aligns with the gradual improvement in economic activity...
Stolen card prices surge on the dark web
Prices for stolen payment cards on dark web marketplaces have risen in most countries, according to new research from NordVPN and, while the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
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...
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Interlink the supply chain with blockchain technology
Blockchain technology goes by many names; game-changer, disruptive, futuristic and impenetrable. Names all well-deserved and valid, writes y Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric. Initially associated with cryptocurrency, blockchain...
Turn data into insights with AI
Data is the raw material of the generative AI age. At Dell Technologies, we understand that any successful GenAI model needs accurate data in its foundation to produce relevant output. Just as chemists work to turn basic elements into something new, organisations are...
SA is having silent tech waste crisis
South Africans might not realise it, but we are sitting on value when it comes to our old electronics. And by discarding unwanted technology, we are part of a silent e-waste crisis affecting our country and the world, writes Colin Williamson, CEO of Regener8 Group....
Leverage AI for resilience in data security
As the digital world races forward, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become crucial tools for organisations to safeguard their data. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault The reality is that bad actors are leveraging the...
Intelligent dispatching can save businesses money
In the months leading up to August, more than 750 South African businesses closed their doors and went into liquidation. While that represents a decrease in closures from the same period last year, it illustrates how fragile business can be, particularly in an economy...
Look out for matric warning signs
With matric final exams only weeks away, it's natural to feel the pressure, regardless of your level of preparation. For most students, the next few weeks will be filled with revision, mostly dotting the i's and crossing the t's as they prepare to write the final...
The rise of hybrid cooling in African AI and HPC
The future of IT thermal management is here - and it's a hybrid of air and liquid cooling technologies, writes Jonathan Duncan, technical director for Africa at Vertiv. Enterprises across the globe are adopting high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial...
Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT
Despite the mining industry's operational technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...
How AI can support a growing digital infrastructure
South Africa's need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres, writes Sienna Cana, global enterprise segment marketing manager at Axis...
Sage Intacct expands African footprint
Sage has launched Sage Intacct in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini. Sage Intacct helps to empower financial teams from repetitive tasks, with key features and benefits including: * Making Informed Decisions: Finance teams will gain clear insights into their financial...
Energy Project Manager – Remote Remote
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy would like to enhance their project management and project controls capability, offering clients comprehensive support alongside our technical owner's engineering services.They are looking for a project manager with broad,...
Senior Data Scientist – Remote Remote
Role Summary:The Senior Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal...
Technical Engineer (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE consultation support for installations while performing electronic & mechanical repairs to products as the next Technical Engineer sought to join the team of a leading manufacturer and distributor of printing, packaging and communication...
Data Analyst
Role Summary:The Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal candidate...
Technical Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE consultation support for installations while performing electronic & mechanical repairs to products as the next Technical Engineer sought to join the team of a leading manufacturer and distributor of printing, packaging and communication...
Data Analyst – Remote Remote
Role Summary:The Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal candidate...
Mobile App Developer
Position Overview:Our client is seeking a highly motivated App Developer to join their R&D department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing Flutter-based applications for multiple platforms. Your contributions will be essential in...
Data Scientist
Data ScientistQualification & ExperienceMinimumBachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.Proven experience with machine learning,...
Mobile App Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Position Overview:Our client is seeking a highly motivated App Developer to join their R&D department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing Flutter-based applications for multiple platforms. Your contributions will be essential in...
Data Scientist – Remote Remote
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