AI, cloud, security top job vacancies
The global job market experienced a positive shift in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with job postings growing by 6,4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), a sign of potential early stabilisation as companies cautiously resumed hiring following year-end slowdowns. These are...
IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritize aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long‑term benefits it delivers,”...
Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more
Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...
Investors embrace AI for investment information
AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...
SA family businesses outperform global peers
In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...
New blueprint needed for future growth
As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and...
TrendAI invests in Africa’s sovereign digital infrastructure
TrendAI has announced a substantial enhancement and expansion of its Data Centre Services portfolio, aimed at enabling data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and secure digital transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes as organisations...
AI had doomed SaaS pricing before February’s crash
AI has already split the SaaS market in two, and six years of pricing data from 65 major tools shows exactly where the line is. Tools teams can now replicate internally have stalled or dropped in price since 2020. Categories they cannot replicate have raised prices...
Standard Bank chief says SA can hit 4% growth
South Africa could lift its medium-term growth rate to between 3% to 4% if the state sustains the faster execution of structural reforms now underway, Standard Bank’s CEO told delegates at Semafor World Economy in Washington, arguing that the biggest remaining...
Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise
The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...
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The next era of digital growth must include mother tongue access
For millions of people, the digital world still begins with a quiet translation. They speak one language at home, think in it, play in it, then switch to another to search, type, learn or use everyday apps without friction. By Vanashree Govender, senior PR manager:...
How do you know if you’re choosing the right TV size?
When it comes to buying a new television, bigger often feels better. But according to leading global consumer electronics brand TCL South Africa, understanding what “TV inches” actually measure could be the difference between creating the perfect home cinema...
Homechoice takes a digital leap in customer engagement
Homechoice is one of South Africa’s established retail and financial services brands, trusted by customers for over 40 years. Known for homeware, electronics, fashion, furniture, and flexible credit solutions, the business plays a crucial role in delivering...
The paradox of late adoption: Africa’s cloud-native revolution
Across much of the world, digital transformation has been a slow and staged journey. By Sarthak Rohal, senior vice-president at In2IT Technologies Enterprises moved cautiously from on-premises servers to virtualisation and, only later, to the cloud. Africa’s path,...
HR and ICT leaders must rethink ‘future-ready’ talent
As artificial intelligence (AI), automation and data-driven systems reshape business models across industries, HR and ICT leaders are facing a defining question: what does truly future-ready talent look like? While technical expertise in AI, cybersecurity, data...
Strengthening self-management skills will help students thrive
Technology is the quintessential modern dilemma: while we enthusiastically embrace the positive ways it has transformed our lives, both parents and educators share concerns about its influence on young people. By Louise Hendey, MD: sub-Saharan Africa at Cambridge...
Vertiv industrialises AI deployment with digitally-orchestrated infrastructure
Vertiv has announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a higher fidelity Digital Twin platform. This technology-first approach accelerates the deployment of its Vertiv OneCore integrated modular...
Payments in 2026: The shifts that will define SA’s digital economy
South Africa’s business scene is characterised by exciting possibilities. Favourable economic conditions are signalling the potential that local enterprises possess. For many, it’s a chance to take stock, align themselves with current conditions, and capitalise on new...
Why managers are quietly checking out
Imagine being asked to run a marathon, coach a team, and build the track you’re running on, all at the same time. Sounds exhausting, right? For countless middle managers, this is not a hypothetical scenario; it is their daily reality, writes Anja van Beek, talent...
Red Hat AI Enterprise delivers a unified platform
Red Hat has announced Red Hat AI Enterprise, an integrated AI platform for deploying and managing AI models, agents and applications across the hybrid cloud. It joins the Red Hat AI portfolio which includes Red Hat AI Inference Server, Red Hat OpenShift AI and Red Hat...
Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source) – Gauteng Midrand
Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...
Senior Software Developer
Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...
AI Specialist
Telecoms are preferred.Architect and implement scalable data and AI solutions aligned with Telco-specific challenges and opportunities.Provide technical direction and mentorship in building out the DMA (Data Management & Analytics) team.Lead the evaluation and...
AI Specialist – Gauteng Centurion
Telecoms are preferred.Architect and implement scalable data and AI solutions aligned with Telco-specific challenges and opportunities.Provide technical direction and mentorship in building out the DMA (Data Management & Analytics) team.Lead the evaluation and...
Junior Backend Software Developer (C# / SQL) – In Office (Durbanville, Cape Town)
ENVIRONMENT:A growing software development company specialising in system integration within global Video Management Systems (VMS) is expanding its team. The environment is focused on building and maintaining integrations between access control systems, fire panels,...
Junior Backend Software Developer (C# / SQL) – In Office (Durbanville, Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A growing software development company specialising in system integration within global Video Management Systems (VMS) is expanding its team. The environment is focused on building and maintaining integrations between access control systems, fire panels,...
Senior Solutions Architect
Our client, a fast-growing enterprise technology and AI software company, is currently seeking a highly technical Senior Solutions Architect to join their team based in Hazelwood, Pretoria. The successful candidate will serve as the senior technical authority for...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Hazelwood
Our client, a fast-growing enterprise technology and AI software company, is currently seeking a highly technical Senior Solutions Architect to join their team based in Hazelwood, Pretoria. The successful candidate will serve as the senior technical authority for...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands
IntroductionThe purpose of this position is to collate data through various platforms and provide analytics to drive allocated Brand strategy. Duties & ResponsibilitiesDATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: Explore and organise data into meaningful business insights Data...
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