US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

E-commerce growth, improving economy bode well Black Friday

With consumers increasingly embracing online shopping, widespread Black Friday e-commerce promotions are likely to fuel another strong sales year. Although shoppers are likely to remain cautious in their spending, improving economic conditions and other key factors...

Value to top volume this Black November

With Black Friday once again over the payday period, shoppers are expected to focus on value rather than volume, with consumer behaviour remaining cautious over the period. South African consumers remain under significant financial pressure despite lower inflation and...

A new era of connectivity for Africa

The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...

Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership

Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...

Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI

Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...

Nvidia reports record revenue

Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...

Southern Africa faces ongoing DDoS attack onslaught

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60% jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last six months of 2024. This is according to NetScout’s latest global threat...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

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African programme wins learning award

Imagine Worldwide Tablet-Based Foundational Learning Programme from Imagine Worldwide in Africa has won the inaugural Global EdTech Prize in the Non-Profits category. Founded this year by T4 Education, with the support of Owl Ventures, the Global EdTech Prize...

Super Money SA launches bank-backed rand stablecoin

Super Money SA has launched ZAR Supercoin, a new stablecoin for South Africa and the wider African market. Licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and backed by rand reserves held in segregated accounts at Absa Group, ZAR Supercoin allows users to...

Rethinking data to power public sector AI

Across South Africa, public sector agencies are actively testing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Early pilots are already delivering tangible benefits, with some organisations reporting notable time...

Can resourcing be an agility driver?

South Africa’s talent paradox is sharper than ever, writes Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp. On the one hand, employers are struggling to fill mission-critical positions. In 2023, despite unemployment of 45,5% in the 15-34 age group, there were...

NEC XON powers Alcap’s energy drive

NEC XON has successfully commissioned two commercial-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems in Gauteng for the Alcap Group. The installations - a 202,6kWp system at Podium at Menlyn and a 212,3kWp system at Cambridge Commercial Park - were completed early in 2025 following a...

Cassava partners with Entanglement

Cassava Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Entanglement, a US provider of next-generation computing and AI, to fast-track advanced digital solutions in high-growth markets in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership combines Cassava’s...

Mastercard and FNB launch Globba for cross-border payments

Mastercard, in collaboration with FNB, today announced the launch of Globba™, a next-generation cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move that simplifies and secures how South Africans send money abroad. Available through the FNB and RMB Private...

Laser Light Africa signs up with Digital Parks Africa

Digital Parks Africa (DPA) and Laser Light Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a sovereign edge and network aggregation node. The facility will be located within DPA’s flagship Tier III carrier-neutral data centre campus in Samrand,...

Software Developer – RPA – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

A leading company based in Durban is seeking a Software Developer with experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This role is well-suited to an individual who enjoys a balance between development and automation, rather than full-time coding. The ideal candidate...

Mid-Level Software Developer

If you are an academic powerhouse and is looking to join fast-growing team of developers in a fast-paced mission led environment, take a closer look! You will earn in US dollars while working in a flexible hybrid model based in the heart of Cape Town.The Company:A...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3392

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

Java Developer – Sapiens

Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...

Mid-Level Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

If you are an academic powerhouse and is looking to join fast-growing team of developers in a fast-paced mission led environment, take a closer look! You will earn in US dollars while working in a flexible hybrid model based in the heart of Cape Town.The Company:A...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3392 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

Java Developer – Sapiens – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...

Mid-level PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-level PHP Developer with creative problem-solving ability is wanted to join the team of a cutting-edge FinTech company. Your core role will be to architect, develop and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality,...

IT Project Administrator at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the delivery of strategic initiatives across the Millennium and SQ environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating logistics, onboarding, stakeholder engagement,...

Senior Mobile Developer – iOS & Android

We are seeking a Senior Mobile Developer with strong expertise in iOS, Android, and React Native. This senior role combines hands-on development, architecture design, and mentorship, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative mobile applications. Key...

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