Petrol pain drives South Africans towards hybrid vehicles
Rising fuel costs are pushing more South Africans to consider hybrid vehicles instead of fully electric cars, according to Yazi’s March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study, which found that consumers are prioritising cost savings, flexibility, and energy...
Africa’s developer boom highlights gender gap and opportunity
Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, according to new analysis from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has...
Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs
HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to make sure the...
Seasonal shopping a rich hunting ground for phishers
Kaspersky reports that in 2025, cybercriminals continued to use seasonal shopping periods to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions aimed at collecting personal and payment information. Gaming platforms also remained a prominent target throughout the...
Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...
The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...
Net salaries remain unchanged in October
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of around 2,1-million South African earners, moved sideways in October 2025, but remained higher year-on-year, signalling stronger spending ahead of the busy year-end shopping period....
Energy, water, skills could hobble data centres in the AI age
The global acceleration of artificial intelligence continues to reshape investment flows, digital infrastructure and economic growth. According to a new global analysis by Coface, data centres - the backbone of AI development are expanding at an unprecedented pace,...
Lower interest rates provide household relief
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the second quarter of 2025 were released today, confirming some relief for households during the first half of the year. Although the AFHRI showed a healthy year-on-year improvement of 2.3%, the...
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CRM, cloud, data, AI, trust are reshaping African business
Organisations across industries and sectors have prioritised and are fast-tracking digital transformation all through the African continent by leveraging emerging technologies to not only ensure continuity and resiliency, but to also encourage innovation and growth....
Critical signs your workforce needs an engagement boost
In an era where frontline workers are the backbone of countless industries, their engagement levels can significantly impact a company’s success. Yet many businesses overlook the telltale signs that their workforce is struggling with motivation and connection, writes...
Balance innovation with security in the cloud
Unlike the Montagues and the Capulets, innovation and security don’t have to be locked in a constant battle, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core services at Braintree. Security doesn’t like risks. Risks are the antithesis of a solid security posture which...
Compliance-as-a-Service could drive real business value
Although the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has been in effect for several years, many South African businesses are still grappling with compliance. The legislation's nuances and varying interpretations can complicate compliance efforts, particularly...
The strategic role of managed print services
In 2024, South African businesses are grappling with a slow economic growth, marked by a modest GDP growth expected to reach just 1,3% in 2024. The economic environment is further strained by prevailing uncertainty with the persistent energy crisis, infrastructure...
We need to address bias in insurance data
Addressing bias in insurance is a critical industry-wide priority, particularly given its profound impact on the underwriting process. By Josefin Rosén, trustworthy AI specialist at SAS’ Data Ethics Practice With industry experts predicting that discrimination will...
RMB Ventures celebrates green innovators
RMB Ventures has been the key sponsor of the 2024 GreenPitch Challenge since its inception in 2015, challenging early-stage green enterprises to pitch sustainable business ideas. This year, the final prizegiving event was help on 5 September and hosted by GreenCape....
How AI is transforming telecoms
As businesses increasingly adopt edge computing for real-time processing and decision-making, the ability to run AI at the edge is becoming imperative. With decades of experience in AI development and deployment, Dell Technologies is ideally positioned to reshape how...
Acer Africa, Syntech Distribution in strategic partnership
Acer Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Syntech Distribution. The partnership aims to expand Acer’s reach through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, particularly for Google Chromebooks. Acer works closely with its education...
JSE celebrates SME Rise
Recognising the crucial role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in driving South Africa's economic growth, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) held an event to celebrate the success and evolution of its SME Rise initiative and strategic collaborations that...
Microsoft Power BI Developer & Support – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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 – 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...
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning EngineerBuild and deploy scalable machine learning solutions in a cloud-native environmentJohannesburg (Hybrid) | R60 000 - R70 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a data-focused organisation developing advanced machine learning solutions at...
Senior Business Analyst
Job Objectives:Capture the As-Is landscape of the current processes.Capturing To-Be process.Gap analysis.Impact assessments.Context diagrams.System Interaction diagrams.Conduct research, design, and other exploration activities.Estimating the size and complexity of...
Information Security Manager
The Information Security Manager will lead our client's cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing Microsoft security capabilities, integrating firewall technologies, overseeing the Cyber Security...
Machine Learning Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Machine Learning EngineerBuild and deploy scalable machine learning solutions in a cloud-native environmentJohannesburg (Hybrid) | R60 000 - R70 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a data-focused organisation developing advanced machine learning solutions at...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Objectives:Capture the As-Is landscape of the current processes.Capturing To-Be process.Gap analysis.Impact assessments.Context diagrams.System Interaction diagrams.Conduct research, design, and other exploration activities.Estimating the size and complexity of...
Information Security Manager – Remote Remote
The Information Security Manager will lead our client's cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing Microsoft security capabilities, integrating firewall technologies, overseeing the Cyber Security...
Scrum Master
Job Description:The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. He/She will spend much of their time helping team members communicate, coordinate and cooperate; generally assisting the...
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