Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Finance AI technologies to watch

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...

Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal

OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...

Despite challenges, economy shows resilience

August 2025 showed a fourth month of consecutive economic gains, a clear sign of economic resilience amid persistent headwinds. This is the headline finding from the PayInc Economic Index, launched today by PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica. With a refreshed...

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...

Forces that will reshape corporate finance

In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...

Stalled career growth drives top talent to quit

There’s a talent crisis building inside organisations. While employment statistics point to a cooling labour market, data from Workday’s new iteration of its Global Workforce Report shows a different kind of pressure building inside companies: a continued exodus of...

The path to growth and efficiency for African banks

Leading banks are reshaping their operations to deliver sustainable growth and cost efficiency. This is according to a new KPMG report, “Banking Transformation: The New Agenda”. Drawing on a global survey of 228 banking leaders, it outlines practical strategies for...

Online voting for AFRINIC board opens today

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), reminds members of AFRINIC (The African Network Information Centre) that online voting for the organisation’s new board opens today and urges them to vote for specific, worthy candidates....

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Are there educational benefits to video games?

From problem-solving to strategic thinking, games are helping learners hone crucial skills that translate directly to success. The connection is clear between video gaming and future careers in technology, design, and broadcasting - and educators are finding ways to...

2nd LiFe batteries could position SA in the circular economy

As the country tries to settle into a multiparty government for the first time since 1994, with many still uneasily grateful for a prolonged respite from load shedding, the City of Johannesburg recently announced that it would be implementing load reduction to protect...

Mastering SARS auto-assessments for tax season

With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) having announced the parameters of the auto-assessment for this year, there has been a flood of headlines with substantially the same message: this process offers numerous benefits, but it also requires due diligence from...

Keys to chief AI officer success

It is no surprise that businesses and governments around the world are racing to keep pace on AI as it quickly becomes table-stakes technology. Organisations are strategising how they can accelerate and coordinate their adoption of the latest and greatest technology....

International acclaim for SA healthcare system

The electronic medical records system CareOn, pioneered in South Africa by Netcare, has won the Digital Innovation Award at the seventh annual International Quality Awards held in London. The awards, spanning eight categories, highlight the achievements of exceptional...

Cyberattacks on third parties raise risks for financial services

Over the past few years, there has been an exponential surge of cyberattacks globally. New technologies, a proliferation of threat actors, greater sophistication and innovation skills invested in the cyber-underworld are all converging with the radical expansion of...

Phish, smish and pay: The high cost of security failure

Organisations want solutions that mitigate the growing security threat and elevate their security posture. They need a layered and intelligent approach to security capable of withstanding the threats. And there are a significant number of threats. In 2023, more than...

Inq enables Mimecase peering

Inq is providing Mimecast with the services needed to peer at NAPAfrica in Teraco Isando, enabling reliable routing and the free exchange of traffic with Africa's largest Internet exchange community. Inq connects more than 1 200 of the continent's largest corporations...

J2 Software is first global accredited Mimecast partner

Cybersecurity firm J2 Software has been awarded the Mimecast EMEA Customer Excellence of the Year Award - and is the first Mimecast Professional Services Authorised Partner worldwide. This recognition follows its previous accolade as South Africa's MSP Partner of the...

Support Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort

We're looking for a highly capable Services Technician to join our IT support team. In this role, you'll deliver 2nd Level Application and Technical Support to clients both onsite and remotely. You'll take ownership of end-user incidents and requests—resolving issues...

Microsoft Developer at Niraah Solutions

MS SQL Server Developer Company: Niraah SolutionsLocation: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)Type: Full-time / Contract | Level: Mid-SeniorDomain: Banking / Financial Services About the role We're hiring an on-prem MS SQL Server Developer to build high-quality...

Junior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of Tier 3 systems engineering experience to join our enterprise infrastructure team. This role is suited for a technically adept professional with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure...

Full Stack Java Developer

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a dynamic Software Engineer who thrives on solving real business problems through technology. In this role, you'll design, build, and support critical software solutions that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation across the organisation....

Microsoft Developer at Niraah Solutions – Gauteng Randburg

MS SQL Server Developer Company: Niraah SolutionsLocation: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)Type: Full-time / Contract | Level: Mid-SeniorDomain: Banking / Financial Services About the role We're hiring an on-prem MS SQL Server Developer to build high-quality...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...

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