Longer-term vehicle financing takes off
Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...
The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls
As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...
Economic pressures moderate take-home pay
Despite the upward salary momentum, the sharp reversal in global and South African growth prospects weighs on confidence and could negatively affect employment and earnings. The average nominal take-home pay slipped in March 2025, as intensifying economic headwinds -...
MICT SETA, ChipLab partner to build AI semiconductor workforce
ChipLab, Africa’s first full-stack chip design company, and the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering large-scale semiconductor education and...
Younger investors reshape market trends
The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, including South Africa, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – compared to 9% of Gen X...
AI startup speeds disease research
About 15% of the world’s population — more than 1-billion people — are affected by neurological disorders, from commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to hundreds of lesser-known, rare conditions. BrainStorm Therapeutics, a San Diego-based startup,...
Cost-to-serve model to key for supply chain leaders
To clarify true supply chain costs and profitability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should adopt a six-step cost-to-serve (CTS) model, according to Gartner. This model helps allocate indirect and overhead costs based on the complexity of supporting each...
Investing in the future with girls in ICT
As the world marks Girls in ICT Day on 24 April, attention turns once again to the critical question: are we doing enough to ensure that girls are not only included in the digital future, but leading it? As a woman in tech and a director at women-led company Bizmod...
Warp Development buys Xibon AI
Warp Development, a South African software development consultancy specialising in custom software, e-commerce platforms, and system integrations, has acquired AI company Xibon AI. Headquartered in Cape Town with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Adelaide, Australia,...
SAP signs up cloud hyperscalers
SAP has strengthened its enterprise cloud ecosystem through partnerships with major cloud hyperscalers including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and recently Google Cloud. Nazia Pillay, ad-interim MD of SAP Southern Africa, says African enterprises now have...
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Addressing skills shortages in the supply chain industry
The logistics sector is undergoing monumental change, both from a technological and global standpoint. While the advent of artificial intelligence is set to prove a major disruptor, a new set of dynamics in terms of the world's economy and environmental conditions is...
How can African operators leverage 5G to accelerate their home broadband rollouts?
By Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Broadband Officer, MTN Nigeria - There is no doubt that Africa has made immense strides when it extending internet access to more people. In fact, between 2015 and 2022 the number of internet users on the continent doubled. As important...
How payment technology has created opportunities
It doesn't matter whether a company is a small to medium-sized enterprise or a large corporation, or where it's based, we are all now operating in a global economy. Irrespective of the size of an enterprise, its location or what its product offering is, with the right...
Redefining security in the age of cyberthreats
Cybercrime remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the modern business. In September 2023 there were seventy-one incidents and 3 808 687 191 compromised records. Globally, the total number of breached records for 2023 is currently sitting at more than...
Growing demand for skilled IT professionals
South Africa's tech industry is thriving thanks to technology advancements and the adoption of digital solutions by businesses. By Amy Scriven, recruitment manager at EQPlus This has led to an increased demand for skilled professionals in software development, data...
Rethinking security: Why on-premise is no longer enough
Traditional companies often cling to on-premise infrastructure, believing it to be the safest solution. However, recent evidence suggests that the paradigm is shifting, with cloud-based security solutions proving to be more robust and adaptive. Argantic CEO Garry...
Consent puts the customer in control
In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer. For those companies who handle consumer data,...
Salesforce, AWS expand partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Salesforce have announced a significant expansion of their long standing, global strategic partnership, deepening product integrations across data and artificial intelligence (AI), and for the first time offering select Salesforce...
NEC is Cisco’s Mass Scale Infrastructure Partner of the Year for EMEA
NEC has been recognised as Cisco's Mass Scale Infrastructure Partner of the Year for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The award is a testament to the success of NEC's expanding partnership with Cisco. Projects that accelerated the deployment of...
GoMetro secures £9m funding
Fleet management company GoMetro has announced the successful completion of a £9-million Series A funding round. The round was led by new investor Zenobē, with significant participation by FutureGrowth Asset Managers. Following-on in the Series A round were existing...
Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a Global Leader in the Motor Industry as a Software Engineer (Advanced)!Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working on mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge IT environment? Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead two high-performance teams—one focused on Cloud for Customer (call-center technology) and the other on Digital Marketing.The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and capable of ensuring...
IT DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank
Job Title: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (Terraform & IaC) We are looking for a true Azure expert to join our elite team. This is not a junior role. We are seeking a seasoned engineer who can lead the charge in building and managing complex Azure environments using...
Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client provides cutting edge, cloud-based solutions to major banks, retailers, insurers and telcos, allowing them to process payments with ease. You will work with industry-leading experts and be involved in solving everyday payment problems that...
Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a Global Leader in the Motor Industry as a Software Engineer (Advanced)!Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working on mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge IT environment? Our client in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly skilled...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead two high-performance teams—one focused on Cloud for Customer (call-center technology) and the other on Digital Marketing.The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and capable of ensuring...
DevOps Engineer – 1273
?? Java DevOps EngineerLocation: Pretoria | Type: Contract We're looking for a DevOps-savvy Java developer who thrives on building, deploying, and optimising enterprise-grade systems in a fast-paced, Agile environment.?? Must-Have Skills:? DevOps expertise with CI/CD...
Software Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:This award winning software company has offices in the US, UK and South Africa. You will join a talented team of curious, creative and driven individuals who are dedicated to empowering organisations to overcome various business challenges using their...
Software Engineer (Back End) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Back-End Software Engineer to join our agile product development team. You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and operating robust, scalable backend systems for business-critical applications running 24/7 in...
Business Analyst
My client based in Sandton (Gauteng) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Engage with representatives across all 10 specialist entities to build relationships and gather informationFacilitate...
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