Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue
South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...
Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market
The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...
Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...
Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
Low growth seen as a top risk
The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...
SONA: Infrastructure key for growth
Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...
Climate co-operation could deliver stability
Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...
Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health
With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include: ...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments
For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...
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Huawei ICT Academy Instructor Summit 2024 accelerates 4IR skills
Huawei welcomed instructors from some of South Africa's top tertiary institutions, leaders from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as well as its own executives to the company's Johannesburg campus for the Huawei ICT Academy Instructors' Summit...
What the new Living Wage really means for low earners
Recently, Professor Ines Meyer from the University of Cape Town announced a monthly income of R15 000 net as the Living Wage figure for 2024 to the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). The amount is calculated against the self-reported quality of life of...
Innovation doesn’t have to be collateral damage to FI legacy system budgets
Technology investment has continued apace and, according to Gartner, IT spending in the banking and investment services market is forecast to increase by 8,7% in 2024 and is expected to reach $1-trillion by 2028. But even with all this money being thrown at IT, many...
Embrace the DevSecOps advantage
Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development...
Vodacom Business, Unisa launch Anani Call Centre
Vodacom Business, in partnership with Anani Technologies and Unisa, has launched a call centre designed to respond to the country's severe unemployment crisis. Through this partnership, much-needed jobs are being created, uplifting families and communities while...
SAP, business leaders seek innovation in East Africa
Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met last week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa's economic development and growth. Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: Emerging Africa at SAP, noted that organisations...
Private 5G will be a gamechanger for automation and industry
Local companies are set to embrace the future of operational efficiency, safety and productivity. Vox has announced their role in the introduction of private 5G into the South African market, amidst a global private 5G network market which is expected to grow in value...
Proptech uses AI to provide a competitive advantage
While the property industry globally has traditionally been a laggard when it comes to the use of technology, focusing more attention on assets such as physical buildings rather than technology, this has rapidly changed. A growing number of businesses are now...
Shorten the disciplinary carousel to benefit employees and employers
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) in South Africa goes to great lengths to provide employees and employers with a structure they can use to address matters around conduct and discipline. By Dumisani Ndiweni, partner at Webber Wentzel However, since the LRA and Commission...
Qlik appoints Tejas Mehta as SVP, GM for Middle East and Africa
Qlik has announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as senior vice-president and GM: Middle East and Africa. "We are thrilled to welcome Tejas Mehta to the Qlik team," says Gareth Vincent, senior vice-president of sales: EMEA at Qlik. "His leadership and vision will be...
Scrum Master
Job Description:The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. He/She will spend much of their time helping team members communicate, coordinate and cooperate; generally assisting the...
Test Analyst at Reverside
Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organizations to provide skilled professionals who drive innovation,...
Senior Sitecore CMS Developer at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with clients across industries to design, develop, and maintain bespoke digital experiences using...
Senior Project Manager (12-Month Contract) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Build regulator-grade integrations at the heart of a next-generation digital bank. Is this you? You're a detail-driven integration specialist who thrives in complex, regulated environments. You take pride in building deterministic, auditable systems where financial...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Description:The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. He/She will spend much of their time helping team members communicate, coordinate and cooperate; generally assisting the...
Test Analyst at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town
Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organizations to provide skilled professionals who drive innovation,...
Senior Sitecore CMS Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with clients across industries to design, develop, and maintain bespoke digital experiences using...
Test Analyst
My client based in Tygervalley is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years of relevant software testing experience across manual and automated testing...
Senior Information Security Engineer
Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...
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