Blockchain venture funding gains traction in Africa
Africa's blockchain industry is entering a new phase of economic relevance. This is according to the fifth edition of the CV VC African Blockchain Report, published in association with Absa Group. Blockchain accounts for 5,3% of all African funding Pan-African led...
Corporate redefinition demands versatile C-suite leaders
Rapid market change, technological disruption, and economic pressures are causing South African companies to no longer be content with incremental improvements to their core operations. To unlock new avenues for growth, businesses are increasingly diversifying by...
Cybercriminals are already targeting the World Cup
Starting tomorrow (June 11), the FIFA World Cup 2026 will unite fans, teams, sponsors, broadcasters, hospitality providers, and businesses in one of the world’s largest sporting events. It also presents a significant opportunity for cybercriminals. Major international...
SMEs shift from survival to disciplined growth in 2026
South African SMEs are entering a new phase of measured optimism, balancing improving local conditions with ongoing global uncertainty. This is according to Lula’s latest SME Pulse Report, which points to improving affordability and operating conditions, alongside a...
Gamblers say they’re in control. The data suggests otherwise
A new national study conducted by local research technology company Yazi has revealed concerning insights into the realities of online gambling in South Africa, uncovering a pattern of financial sacrifice, informal borrowing and loss-chasing behaviour that often sits...
Early mental health support remains out of reach for men
As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...
Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?
The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...
What Anthropic learned mapping a year’s worth of AI-enabled cyberthreats
As AI transforms the nature of and methods behind cyberattacks, how well do the techniques and frameworks used by the security community hold up? In a new report, Anthropics’s Frontier Red Team seeks to answer that question. “We examined 832 accounts that were banned...
AI in the boardroom: The personal liability of the board
Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection, according to a leading legal consultancy. “The King V Code, the Companies Act and common law all...
The hidden human cost of online gambling in SA
Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling. Yet a new national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the industry's rapid growth: widespread financial sacrifice, informal...
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SA’s transformation problem isn’t technology. It’s change capability
South African organisations are investing heavily in transformation. ERP modernisation, digital platforms, automation programmes and new operating models are reshaping how businesses operate. Yet despite this surge in investment, many organisations are struggling to...
Building the data foundation for AI that actually listens
What are the many AI voice bots that are about to start helping companies with customer engagement actually going to say? For all the hype and buzzwords around AI, what really counts is everything behind the voice, writes Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. There’s a...
Check Point to integrate AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud
Check Point Software Technologies will serve as a launch partner with Google Cloud to integrate Check Point's AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. The integration combines centralised agent control with contextual intelligence and...
Southern Sun deploys HPE SD-WAN, wired and wireless networks
The Southern Sun hospitality groups has modernised its network infrastructure with the HPE self-driving network. Built on an AI-native, cloud-native network architecture with integral security, the intelligent network delivers a wireless experiences to guest and...
Insurance as an innovation enabler: why progress needs a safety net
Companies and individuals at the cutting edge of technology and advancement should not view insurance as an afterthought or grudge purchase, but rather as one of the most powerful enablers of innovation in the modern economy. This is the message from iTOO special...
Man in the middle – the silent threat hiding in encrypted traffic
For most South Africans, the padlock in a browser bar feels like a seal of trust. It’s a comforting sign that says, “Your connection is secure”. But in the digital age, that confidence can be dangerously misplaced, writes Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at...
How to confront SA’s procurement fraud crisis
In a November 2025 report, procurement fraud was experienced by 56 percent of African respondents, dwarfing cyberfraud at 23%. This is according to “Combatting fraud in a perfect storm”, published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). By...
Fighting fraud with intelligence
In its 2024 Annual Report, the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) warned that fraud and organised crime costs South African insurers up billions if not actively disrupted. The actual true cost of fraud echoed by the ICB extends far beyond financial losses, it impacts...
SARS diesel rebate overhaul: Data is now a priority
As the South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolls out the biggest change to the diesel refund system in 25 years, local primary producers are facing a major shift in how they claim diesel rebates. From 1 April 2026, on-land primary sectors - including farming,...
Realising Tanzania and Uganda’s digital workforce transformation
Tanzania and Uganda are at an important stage in their economic development, where infrastructure investment and digital transformation are beginning to converge. By Josiah Habwe, GM: Tanzania and Uganda at Schneider Electric Both countries are expanding...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
If you are a Senior software Developer looking for a new challenge, this could be for you! Our client is looking for a developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting automated meter reading (AMR) and energy management systems...
Specialist Developer
Join a high-performing software development team within a financial services environment, where you will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. This role involves full lifecycle development, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with...
Specialist Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a high-performing software development team within a financial services environment, where you will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. This role involves full lifecycle development, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with...
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB
ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...
DevOps Engineer
Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...
PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER (FTC) JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ROLE OVERVIEW We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer (Workplace Productivity) on behalf of our client - a leading financial services organisation with a significant presence across South Africa and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior...
DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance cloud-native software delivery environments within a high-performing engineering culture. The role focuses on CI/CD automation, infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and ensuring reliable deployment across...
Jnr Kit Controller – Cape Town
Leading medical equipment supplier is looking for a Junior Kit Controller. Stock control experience in the medical / healthcare industry is essential. This position is based in Cape Town.Areas of ResponsibilityPreparation Territory and Procedural KitsDelivery and...
Junior Data Analyst (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider seeks a Junior Data Analyst who enjoys working with real-world operational data and engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems. Your core role will entail helping turn operational, commercial, and performance...
Jnr Kit Controller – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
Leading medical equipment supplier is looking for a Junior Kit Controller. Stock control experience in the medical / healthcare industry is essential. This position is based in Cape Town.Areas of ResponsibilityPreparation Territory and Procedural KitsDelivery and...
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