Affordability reshapes SA vehicle demand
South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but demand is evolving. Rising affordability pressures, higher fuel costs, the growth of Chinese brands and shifting powertrain preferences are reshaping the automotive landscape....
African entrepreneurs wow Amazon
Nine companies from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Cameroon have been selected for Amazon’s fourth AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator – the largest representation of any continent. The Accelerator brings together a global community of social...
Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering
A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...
ISPA warns about online gambling
South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected....
Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure
Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...
Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime
A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...
What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses
Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...
Online life continues to be risky
Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...
Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...
Global coalition tackles AI nudification tools
A growing global coalition, currently number more than 107 major organisations, has united to fight AI nudification tools. The group, which includes Safe Online, Child Helpline International, Offlimits, the National Centre for Missing & Exploited, We Protect,...
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If you’re kidnapped, what happens to financial losses
According to media reports there has been a significant increase in kidnappings in South Africa, where criminal syndicates have targeted South African entrepreneurs. The banking division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) has received some complaints...
The role of leadership in transforming healthcare
South Africa's healthcare sector, a sophisticated and ever-changing industry, is central to the health and prosperity of our communities. Its effective operation, however, hinges on the strength and direction of its leadership. By Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO of Metropolitan...
Leverage cloud PBX for business growth
Organisations should consider cloud private branch exchange (PBX) environments to enable a more integrated and secure communication infrastructure. This is especially important at a time when a distributed workforce needs to operate effectively regardless of...
How to use in-flight WiFi safely
The threat of malicious WiFi hotspots that intercept user data is nothing new, but fake WiFi incidents have recently reached new heights. In a case from Australia, for example, a passenger was arrested for setting up fake WiFi hotspots at the airport and on board the...
Sophos launches dedicated customer success team
Sophos is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts who support customers throughout their post-sales experience with ongoing security resources and alerts,...
Could automation be an answer to SA’s infrastructure woes?
With South Africa's newly-minted and somewhat "cosmopolitan" cabinet at the dawn of its term of office, all the country's eyes are on its leadership to see if it will bring about the many changes sorely needed across so many areas. Although the pause in load shedding...
Can local ecommerce sites match up to global giants?
It is the question everyone has been asking since Amazon.co.za officially went live in South Africa earlier this year: Can homegrown ecommerce businesses compete against global juggernauts? As described by World Wide Worx in its "Online Retail in South Africa 2024"...
Winning the illegal dumping battle
South Africa's high level of industrialisation directly correlates with its high waste generation. We currently generate around 122 000 million tonnes of waste per annum. According to the World Bank, South Africa produces 54 425 tonnes of waste per a day, which is the...
AI could elevate accounting to new levels
Imagine an era where accountants use AI not just for routine tasks but to gain deeper insights into financial narratives, allow more strategic thinking, and fuel business growth. That future is closer than you think, writes Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of...
SA businesses should get proactive about network security
Digital transformation can result in companies' IT infrastructure becoming more expensive and complex, as business digitalisation encompasses all departments, functions, users and endpoints. By Gert Janzen, product manager at Seacom This puts pressure on enterprises'...
Senior Full Stack Web developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...
Senior Back-End Developer (C# and .NET) 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 global clients across industries to create innovative and scalable technology solutions.We are...
Senior Back end Engineer– Java
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Senior Front-End Developer – Apps & Portals at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We design and deliver cutting-edge applications and portals that provide seamless, multi-channel user...
Senior Back end Engineer– Java – Gauteng Arcadia
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Systems Configuration Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Position overviewThe System Configuration Analyst is a crucial role responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity and alignment of the Sonata RDA system configuration with its business processes and requirements.This role consults with business stakeholders...
Application Support Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The focus would be to support the GIP applications with supports from other teams, and in line...
Senior Front-End Developer – Apps & Portals 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 design and deliver cutting-edge applications and portals that provide seamless, multi-channel user...
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