Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

Consumer confidence nosedives on higher fuel prices

The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) reading is the lowest since the first quarter of 2025 (-20) when the Finance Minister tabled his (aborted) proposal to hike VAT by two percentage points in the February 2025 budget speech. This time around, it is the...

Overestimating GenAI will see mainframe exit projects fail

More than 70% of mainframe exit projects initiated in 2026 will fail to produce the intended benefits due to an overestimation of generative AI (GenAI) tooling capabilities, according to Gartner. “There is a widening gap between the marketing promise of GenAI and its...

May’s economic activity drops

The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc alongside wholesale cash demand, showed a significant decline in May 2026, as rising costs and global tensions take a toll on households and businesses. “The...

Access to capital a persistent barrier for SA’s young entrepreneurs

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen as reflected in Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The data shows that 258 000 South Africans under the age of 34 lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the growing...

Banking leaders see AI agents as greatest threat

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the fraud landscape, and South African banking leaders appear among the most concerned globally. In a new survey of 1 440 fraud management, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk and compliance leaders across 25...

OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX face the real test after IPOs

OpenAI has joined AI rivals Anthropic and SpaceX in filing for an initial public offering (IPO) to tap public markets to pursue ambitious plans, having confidentially filed paperwork for a US stock market listing. But the real challenges will start after the cash is...

SME confidence rebounds

Nearly half (46,5%) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surveyed in the latest SME Confidence Index by Business Partners Limited indicated that seasonal trading had no significant impact on their business performance, with a further 8,1% reporting a negative...

NASA marches toward Artemis III mission in 2027

NASA has announced the four prime crew members and a backup for the Artemis III test flight. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole in 2028....

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...

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The invisible workforce: why household apps have their own digital IDs

Most people understand what it means to protect a human identity because the dangers of someone impersonating you online or stealing and cloning your card are immediately obvious. By Richard Ford, Group chief technology officer of Integrity360 Today, organisations...

Agentic AI is here and the CIO must lead the shift

For the past few years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated boardroom conversations. It drafted documents, summarised data and helped employees move faster. But the next wave of AI is already reshaping enterprise strategy in a far more profound way....

Huawei’s Girls in ICT Day connects young women to tech careers

Huawei South Africa's annual Girls in ICT Day gave young women practical skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and digital entrepreneurship. The day also celebrated their role in the digital economy, not only as future participants but as young...

Inwi scales cooling performance with Vertiv

Following the successful deployment of thermal management solutions at its Marrakech and Settat data centres, leading Moroccan telecommunications provider Inwi has once again called on Vertiv. The deployment this time was to support expansion at its Technopolis Rabat...

Cloud adoption is accelerating – but so are hidden security risks

As organisations continue to move critical systems and data into the cloud at pace, many are discovering that migration alone does not reduce risk – it simply changes where that risk lives. According to Dariel, the real challenge lies in managing the complexity,...

Key talent trends defining the future of global business services

Global capability centres (GCCs) have evolved far beyond their origins as cost-efficiency engines, writes Shobana Maikoo, head of TransUnion GCC Africa. Today, they are strategic hubs driving digital transformation, advanced analytics and risk management for...

Career-focused education bridges the gap

One of the most important expectations placed on higher education today is that it prepares students for successful careers. While intellectual development remains central to the mission of universities, students increasingly seek - rightly so - educational...

Balancing AI and human rights in the modern workplace

Last month (March), South Africa observed Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. By Maureen Phiri, director at Oxyon People Solutions At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is...

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...

Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Networking Managed Services Engineer (L3) is a seasoned engineering role, responsible for providing a managed service to clients by proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems.Through pre-emptive service incident and resolution...

Senior Data Analyst (Power BI) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE data-led decision-making, focusing on delivering strategic insight, improving data maturity, and influencing key business outcomes as the next Senior Data Analyst sought by a thriving Managed Service Provider. You will translate complex data into...

Senior Data Analyst (Power BI) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE data-led decision-making, focusing on delivering strategic insight, improving data maturity, and influencing key business outcomes as the next Senior Data Analyst sought by a thriving Managed Service Provider. You will translate complex data into...

Junior Project Manager

Purpose of the Job:Responsible for planning, organising, and managing project scope and phases in alignment with the project mandate.Required Qualifications:- Project Management certification.- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field.- 2+ years of...

Systems Engineer (Solaris)

Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer with strong experience in UNIX and Solaris environments and enterprise file transfer technologies? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in stable, business-critical systems within...

Junior Project Manager – Remote Remote

Purpose of the Job:Responsible for planning, organising, and managing project scope and phases in alignment with the project mandate.Required Qualifications:- Project Management certification.- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field.- 2+ years of...

Systems Engineer (Solaris) – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a seasoned Systems Engineer with strong experience in UNIX and Solaris environments and enterprise file transfer technologies? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in stable, business-critical systems within...

IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks)

The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance standards...

Business Analyst (CH1202)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

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