How will your career withstand the impact of AI?
New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...
Economic activity dips in September as fuel prices threaten outlook
South Africa’s economy showed early signs of a modest quarterly recovery, despite a monthly decline in economic activity in September 2026, according to the latest PayInc Economic Index. However, rising fuel prices driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East...
CHRO confidence remains positive, but inches down
CHRO Confidence among US chief human resource officers (CHROs) remained positive in Q3, but continued to edge down from its record high earlier this year, according to the latest survey by The Conference Board. The CHRO Confidence Index declined to 56 in Q3 from 58 in...
SA hits 1,5m domains
The ZA Registry Consortium (ZARC) has reached a milestone of 1,5-million domain registrations across South Africa’s commercial .ZA second-level domains. The milestone, spanning the .co.za, .org.za, .net.za and .web.za namespaces, reflects decades of sustained growth...
US taskforce aims to regulate renamed AI
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new taskforce focused on artificial intelligence (AI) – which he has renamed as Super Intelligence. The new taskforce will be led by Jay Clayton, the director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. Other members of the team...
Agentic AI boosts cloud opportunities for telcos
Telcos searching to expand sales avenues are discovering evolving channel opportunities in cloud marketplaces which align with their AI strategies to streamline delivery of network services to enterprises, according to GlobalData. Factors ranging from agentic...
Two-thirds of organisations lack mature 24/7 security operations
There is a widening gap between security ambition and operational readiness as organisations face increasingly sophisticated and AI-enabled threats, according to a new report from Logicalis - Closing the Security Maturity Gap. Despite significant investment in...
Almost one-fifth of retailers suffer permanent data loss from cyberattacks
A shocking 87% of retailers faced cyber incidents over the past 12 months, according to a new global study from Kaspersky, which gives insight into the risks and challenges the industry faces – and suggests ways to address them. Retail is moving into an AI‑driven and...
Risk reporting takes a new turn
Enterprise risk management (ERM) teams should make greater use of AI-generated risk insights, according to Gartner. They should also work to incrementally quantify and improve the timeliness of risk insights to make them more actionable and keep pace with today’s...
Global economic and geopolitical shifts could strengthen Africa’s strategic position
The global economy is entering a period in which geopolitical fragmentation, energy security, technology investment, and changing trade relationships are increasingly intertwined, creating both new risks and strategic opportunities for African economies, according to...
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Why great banking apps no longer win customers
For many years, digital banking was defined by one question: does your bank have an app? Today, that question has largely been answered. Every major South African bank offers a capable mobile banking platform, digital payments, self-service functionality and online...
Africa is training the female tech talent it needs, then losing half of them
Here's a statistic that happily surprises people: Africa has the world's largest proportion of women graduating in STEM fields, coming in at 47% according to UNESCO. But the less encouraging follow-up statistic is that despite producing the graduates, only about...
Autonomous AI agents will drive the next productivity surge
Prompt‑driven AI cannot deliver the reliability, scale or governance that modern enterprises need. Productivity gains have plateaued, operational risks are rising, and global competitors are already moving into a new phase of AI maturity built around autonomous...
Verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence
Bank impersonation fraud has become South Africa’s most prolific financial threat, thriving in the grey zone between trust and technology. By Brighton Chidoma, senior customer growth executive at Infobip According to the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS),...
Access to a real-time rail isn’t the same as delivering one
Connecting to a real-time payment rail is the straightforward part. Delivering an experience that genuinely feels instant is where the real work - and the competitive advantage - lies, writes Derick Truscott, chief financial officer at Hyphen. There is plenty of...
Banks don’t need faster AI. They need more accountable decisions
Financial leaders are now being asked to fund artificial intelligence (AI), govern it, and explain the value it creates. That is not a simple technology question. In banking, it is becoming a test of leadership. By Michel Ghorayeb, MD of SAS UAE AI is starting to...
Future skills will determine SA’s economic competitiveness
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...
Resilient businesses treat AI as an enabler, not a strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate discourse in the boardroom, but chasing innovation without resilience is a strategic blind spot. By Derek Street, head of sales and marketing at Data Management Professionals AI is not a replacement for sound judgement – it...
Payment security starts with design, not the audit
While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...
Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career
It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....
Senior Ref and Master Data Specialist
Data is one of the organisation's most valuable assets. We are seeking an experienced Senior Reference & Master Data Specialist to drive the management, governance, quality, and integrity of enterprise reference and master data.In this pivotal role, you will...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Drive enterprise-wide data transformation. Lead complex technology delivery. Make an impact.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact Enterprise Data, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance and Cloud initiatives within a complex...
Senior Ref and Master Data Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Data is one of the organisation's most valuable assets. We are seeking an experienced Senior Reference & Master Data Specialist to drive the management, governance, quality, and integrity of enterprise reference and master data.In this pivotal role, you will...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Drive enterprise-wide data transformation. Lead complex technology delivery. Make an impact.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact Enterprise Data, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance and Cloud initiatives within a complex...
Senior Java Backend Developer – Stellenbosch, Hybrid, (6-12-month contract
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They assist organisations in transitioning from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based...
Senior Java Backend Developer – Stellenbosch, Hybrid, (6-12-month contract – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They assist organisations in transitioning from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based...
SQL / C# Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
SQL / C# SPECIALISTTurn Data Into Intelligence. Build Integrations That Keep Business Moving.Location: Montague Gardens, Cape TownEmployment Type: PermanentWork Arrangement: On-siteReporting to: BI ManagerYOUR NEXT BIG MOVEAre you a SQL and C# Specialist who enjoys...
SQL / C# Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
SQL / C# SPECIALISTTurn Data Into Intelligence. Build Integrations That Keep Business Moving.Location: Montague Gardens, Cape TownEmployment Type: PermanentWork Arrangement: On-siteReporting to: BI ManagerYOUR NEXT BIG MOVEAre you a SQL and C# Specialist who enjoys...
Mid – Senior OutSystems Developer – Centurion, Hybrid
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Verification Agency a seeking a talented and experienced Mid to Senior OutSystems Developer to join their growing development team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about low-code development, solution architecture, and delivering...
Senior Kotlin/Android Developer (React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript. ) (6-12 month contract) Hybri
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They help organisations transition from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based environments...
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