Budget 2026: Overhaul of Skills Development Levy and SETAs welcomed
Pnet has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s commitment to reforming South Africa's national skills ecosystem in today’s Budget Speech. By Paul Byrne, head of data insights and customer success It was refreshing to hear his acknowledgement that the Skills...
Budget 2026: Payments reform, crypto regulation signal maturing cross-border frameworks
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2026 Budget today (25 February), the message was clear: fiscal credibility and structural reform remain central to South Africa’s growth strategy. For businesses operating across borders, three announcements stand out,...
EU’s Chat Control threatens the most secure messaging apps
Security specialists Surfshark say that its study of popular messaging apps reveals 90% of them use end-to-end encryption. But while some messaging apps are highly committed to user privacy, their efforts might not be sustainable in the long-run. Surfshark says the...
Unlocking the potential of biodegradable circuit boards
Looking to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineers from the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials are collaborating to develop more environmentally friendly, biodegradable boards for use in wireless...
Limpopo’s ambitious project to tackle e-waste
Discarded electronic devices and appliances are now the fastest growing waste stream in the world and, recognising International e-Waste Day today (14 October), Limpopo province will be reinforcing the message of safe disposal and recycling with its E-Waste for Youth...
Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger
Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption: 60 of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems - child hunger - and emerged with breakthrough, tech-powered ideas that...
World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...
Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation
The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...
Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth
Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...
Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads
South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...
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Robust data governance should form part of your PoPIA compliance, ESG strategy
Often, the first thing that comes to mind on mention of the acronym ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is reducing carbon footprint, and generally, implementing sustainable energy solutions along with this. By Mohammed Sayed, service delivery manager at DMP SA...
Outsourcing can reduce small business payroll risks
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Innovations driving next-gen data security
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Long-term energy solutions drive mining resilience
According to the Boston Consulting Group, mining organisations planning for uncertainty and complexity are those that tend to find profit within them. By Johan Helberg, head of mining at Aggreko, Africa, Middle East, and Asia The research firm underscored the...
iKhokha expands retail presence
Fintech iKhokha has opened its eighth retail store, where their point-of-sale devices are sold and where merchants can access support, networking opportunities and other business enhancement tools. Since launching in 2012, iKhokha has developed a deep understanding...
MIP sponsors robotics team
Fintech solutions provider MIP Holdings has sponsored a South African team in the First Lego League (FLL) Challenge. An international competition organised by US company First and Lego, the FLL Challenge allows school children to build a robot which competes against...
Paratus signs BSO as first Express Route customer
Pan-African telecommunications provider Paratus Group has signed BSO as its first customer for the recently launched Paratus Express Route, proving what is claimed to be the fastest connectivity between Johannesburg and Europe, with a latency of 123 milliseconds....
Exclusive Networks Africa opens Nigeria office
Exclusive Networks Africa has official opened its new office in Lagos, Nigeria. This new development signifies the company's steadfast commitment to investing in the region and bolstering its presence in West Africa, says Anton Jacobsz, MD of Exclusive Networks...
Kenya’s evolving credit landscape highlights drive for financial inclusion
Kenya's economic landscape showcased remarkable resilience in the latter part of 2023, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth coming in at 5,9% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 4,3% in the corresponding quarter of 2022. Against this backdrop, TransUnion...
Hitachi Vantara, Veeam in global strategic alliance
Hitachi Vantara has announced a strategic partnership with Veeam Software, to deliver advanced cyber resiliency and data protection solutions to customers. These solutions integrate Hitachi Vantara's infrastructure portfolio with Veeam's software to safeguard...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
IT Systems Developer (Software Developer/Full Stack Developer)
Background:Exciting career opportunity for a Software Developer to develop and maintain backend servicesMinimum Requirements:Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Development, or equivalent experience preferredIn the absence of a qualification...
MI & Reporting Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a MI & Reporting Analyst to join our team based in Sandton, Onsite. The MI Data & Reporting Analyst will play a key role in producing high-quality management information to support performance, operational decision-making, and strategic...
Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international client has redefined the approach to addressing client security needs by reshaping support strategies, tapping into existing client technologies, optimising or complementing their current resources, all while aligning seamlessly with...
DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be...
Data Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Business Analyst (Healthcare) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
IT Systems Developer (Software Developer/Full Stack Developer) – Gauteng Primrose
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MI & Reporting Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
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Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our international client has redefined the approach to addressing client security needs by reshaping support strategies, tapping into existing client technologies, optimising or complementing their current resources, all while aligning seamlessly with...
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