Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Cisco debuts Sovereign Critical Infrastructure

Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The portfolio spans Cisco’s core product lines including networking, security, compute, collaboration, network management, AI and...

IMF outlook masks rising FX risk for SMEs

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, pointing to a fragile and uneven global recovery, fintech company Verto warns that South African SMEs trading internationally are facing a growing and often underestimated threat:...

Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession

Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...

SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali

Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...

Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth

The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...

Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail

A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...

Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...

NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...

Global IT spend set to surge

The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...

Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up

Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...

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Debunking payroll and HR outsourcing myths

Increased efficiency, risk mitigation, access to specialist expertise and the latest technology - the benefits of payroll and HR outsourcing are undeniable. But while the burgeoning demands on these departments have prompted many businesses to outsource their payroll...

Telcos grapple with revenue challenges

5G is a game-changer, promising unprecedented speed, reliability and connectivity. By 2030, projections suggest that nearly half of all mobile connections worldwide will be powered by 5G networks. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, one crucial challenge...

How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market

South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just in the earliest phases of digital transformation and SME retailers will need to be agile...

How to spot social media job scams

As social media becomes more intertwined with our daily routines, sly cybercriminals are using it to trick people with fake job offers. What are these social-media recruitment scams, and how can you spot the red flags? With over 32% of South Africans struggling to...

Pinnacle adds new AI-focused strategy

Pinnacle is launching a new AI-focused services division, aimed to help businesses navigate the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and unlock the opportunities that AI can deliver. Pinnacle CEO Tim Humphreys-Davies explains: "AI is the topic on everyone's...

African Development Bank and Intel to train millions in AI

The African Development Bank and Intel are partnering to equip 3-million Africans, including 30 000 government officials, with AI skills. The deal will help create a critical mass of Africans proficient in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills to accelerate growth...

Tech boosts health and safety in mining construction projects

Maintaining exceptional health and safety (H&S) standards is integral to the ongoing success of any project in the mining, construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) industries. However, the time and expenses involved can be...

Current trends in cyber-attacks

Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm as the pace of cyber-attacks speeds up, with threat actors moving swiftly from infiltration to exploitation, seeking rapid financial gains. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has made coordinated attacks easier, as specialised...

Gen Z redefines the future of inclusive office design

Optimising office environments for multi-generational teams has been a part of workplace dynamics for decades. Yet the rise of Generation Z in the workplace has increased the importance of accommodating different values and work styles as this radically different...

Azure DevOps Engineer

An opportunity exists for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure across diverse application environments. The role requires hands-on expertise in Azure services, automation, containerization,...

Senior QA Automation Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A company that provides specialized consulting, metallurgical engineering, and digital solutions to the global mining industry is seeking a QA Automation Engineer who will be the strategic owner of the automated testing lifecycle. You will design and maintain...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

An opportunity exists for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure across diverse application environments. The role requires hands-on expertise in Azure services, automation, containerization,...

C# .Net Developer

A South African-based boutique software development house that specializes in building enterprise business systems and custom web applications is seeking a versatile Intermediate-Senior Developer to join their remote South African team. You will play a key role in...

Scrum Master at Reverside

Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...

C# .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A South African-based boutique software development house that specializes in building enterprise business systems and custom web applications is seeking a versatile Intermediate-Senior Developer to join their remote South African team. You will play a key role in...

Scrum Master at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...

Technical Consultant/L2 Support Engineer

Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R35 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy solving real IT problems and seeing the impact of your work, this role is for you. You'll join a Managed IT Services team supporting clients...

Back-End Developer (Advanced) 2323

Data Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize incoming data pipelines that integrate with the MDBB SAP System, ensuring data accuracy and reliability through technologies such as Kafka and other input methods.Application Development: Develop and enhance applications...

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