Reserve Bank outlines vision for inclusive payments
As the Reserve Bank looks to digitalising payments, it also aims to the system more inclusive for all users. Governor Lesetja Kganyago, yesterday told delegates to the South African Reserve Bank’s Payments Conference 2026 that the institution aims to make the payments...
Call for unity to put SA youth into digital jobs
Digital jobs are a national priority, says Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, and delivering them will take government, business, funders, and education providers acting together. The minister was addressing delegates at the...
Four priorities for CHROs in 2027
In 2027, CHROs will look to deliver the growth and productivity that CEOs are seeking while minimising risks to the organisation, according to Gartner. Mark Whittle, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, shared how leading organizations are approaching workforce skills...
Agencies look to keep the sky dark and quiet
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Astronomical Union’s Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky (IAU CPS) have signed an agreement at the International Astronautical Congress to strengthen cooperation and develop technical solutions to...
AI is no longer a standalone investment theme
While information and communications technology (ICT) accounted for the bulk (62,7%) of all southern African venture capital (VC) deals in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning represented just 1,6% of deals as a standalone category. This figure,...
Etailers urged to act now to safeguard Black Friday payments
As peak trading approaches, payment processing failures at checkout continue to cost local e-commerce stores turnover. Data from payment provider Stitch shows that nearly one in four (25%) online card payment attempts in South Africa fails to complete. Capitec data...
Expert argues telecoms laws can’t restrict lawful gambling
Any attempt to restrict access to legally authorised gambling through telecommunications regulation, rather than gambling legislation, would raise serious legal concerns and could face a court challenge. This is according to Wayne Lurie, from Lurie Inc Attorneys, who...
Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance
Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...
Xiaomi poised to make its mark in SA
By Mark Davison – It may be a relative newcomer to the South African market and still not a household name, but under new South African country manager – Tianshi Lv – Xiaomi is dead set on changing that perception. At the launch last night of the Redmi Note 17 Series...
Africa urged to start executing on aviation potential
Africa must move decisively from ambition and talk to execution if aviation is to fulfil its potential as a catalyst for intra-African trade, tourism and economic growth. This was the warning from Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO Aaron Munetsi,...
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Gen Z knows AI better than other generations — and increasingly treats it as a friend
Gen Z uses artificial intelligence (AI) more actively than other generations. Almost half use AI every day or almost every day, while more than a quarter already interact with it as they would with a friend, according to new research* conducted by Kaspersky’s internal...
Telecoms uptime is as much a function of finance as it is engineering
Connectivity has become the lifeblood of modern businesses. When they’re connected, they can operate, and when they are down, they lose money. This means that for telecoms providers, uptime has become critical. By Elzette Cronje Jordaan, head of finance at Backspace...
How to avoid burnout when you’re looking for your next job
Looking for a new job is hard work that can take an enormous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you are searching because you feel stuck or undervalued in your current role or because you are unemployed, job seeking can be stressful, exhausting and...
Sovereign cloud: real control, or just the appearance of it?
As South African organisations weigh up sovereign cloud offerings, many are still equating sovereignty with a single decision: choosing a local data centre region. According to Nicolas Blank, chief technology officer of NBConsult, that assumption doesn't hold up to...
The foundation every AI strategy needs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business priorities across South Africa. Organisations are accelerating digital transformation, modernising applications and exploring new AI use cases, all while facing increasing pressure to do more with existing budgets and...
CX and fan engagement are finally converging
Fan engagement is undergoing a pivotal shift. In a year when billions of fans are glued to the biggest football stages on earth, too many brands are still treating them as anonymous audiences instead of active participants in the action. By Filip Filković, sales...
AI has improved execs’ work – but they don’t know how
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology confined to research laboratories or technology companies. Dr Shaheen Khan, senior academic and programme co-ordinator at Regent Business School) It has become an integral part of managerial...
When one click costs thousands
For most South Africans, digital banking has become second nature. We pay accounts from our phones, shop online, book holidays, transfer money to family and friends and invest through banking apps - all in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, criminals have become just...
What happens when your AI assistant learns your bad workplace habits?
An employee under pressure at a logistics firm finds a productivity boosting shortcut. Instead of manually parsing a 40-page supplier contract, they paste the confidential PDF into a public generative AI tool for a quick summary. It saves a couple of hours of reading....
How to assess whether your business is ready for AI
When business leaders ask me where to start with AI, I often find that the pressure to act has arrived before the plan, writes Charmé van der Westhuizen, new business development manager at IPT. They have seen what Microsoft 365 Copilot can do, employees are already...
Senior Software Implementation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Senior Software Implementation Engineer in Ballito, you will play a key role in building and...
C# (API) Developer – Hybrid (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is looking for a C# (API) Developer for a hybrid permanent role based in Somerset west or centurion.Responsibilities/tasks:Support and develop new integration functionality and components.Collaborate with business analysts and cross-functional teams to...
Senior Data & Business Analyst
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Senior Data & Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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Java Developer – Gauteng Sandton
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Technical Lead (Fixed Term Contract – National Health Learning System – Wits RHI)
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior .NET Full Stack Developer -Sandton – On-site – 6-12 Month Contract
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Technical Lead (Fixed Term Contract – National Health Learning System – Wits RHI) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior .NET Full Stack Developer -Sandton – On-site – 6-12 Month Contract – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A company specialising in bespoke software solutions and digital transformation is seeking a Senior .NET Full Stack Developer for a 6–12-month renewable contract, placed with a leading financial services organisation in Sandton. This fully on-site role...
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