Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

African airlines see increase in passenger demand

During November 2025 African airlines were the stand-out performer for passenger demand, with an 11,2% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity for the region’s carriers was up 8,5% year-on-year, and the load factor (the average percentage of available seats that...

Silver hits record high, could rise more

Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...

Southern African private equity bouncing back

Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...

Longer-term vehicle financing takes off

Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...

The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls

As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...

Himla Soodyall recognised with AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Himla Soodyall, executive officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has been awarded the prestigious AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to science, leadership, and the advancement of research in...

US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel

The US government has officially taken a stake in Intel, making an effective $8,9-billion investment in the company’s common stock. The government’s equity stake will be funded by the remaining $5,7-billion in grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel...

Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP

A researcher at the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded a R9,6-million (CA$740 300) grant to explore how intellectual property (IP) law and policy can be harnessed to support inclusive, sustainable and development-driven AI innovation across Africa. Professor...

5G adoption, high-end demand drive MEA smartphones

Smartphone sales in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025, the region’s second straight quarter of growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. The increase was supported by Eid al-Adha sales and...

Maximising impact as a CSCO

Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...

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Andries Zietsman takes up new TransUnion post

Information and insights company TransUnion Africa has promoted Andries (Dries) Zietsman to chief revenue officer. "Over the last five years, Dries has created exceptional partnerships and delivered tangible economic value to our customers across many of our key...

Should HR call the shots on business travel?

Business travel is a make-or-break issue for employees. A dream trip can inspire loyalty; a crammed business calendar of red-eye flights might send talent packing. But companies can flip the script by letting HR steer their travel programmes. The result? Happier, more...

IT, is that you?

More than $460-billion. That's the combined revenue of IT outsourcing across the key segments of administration, application, web hosting, SaaS and adjacent services in 2023. This vast, sprawling market designed to lift and shift the burdens from organisational...

Are identity platforms the solution to deepfakes?

Detecting deepfakes or training vigilance has a limited impact on fighting deepfake fraud. But identity platforms can help future-proof us against this threat, writes Daniel Robus, chief revenue officer at Contactable. In early January, an employee at an undisclosed...

Why AI matters in robotic technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking force in a plethora of sectors, including transportation, healthcare, finance, and agriculture. In the realm of robotics, AI is redefining the landscape, as well as human-machine interaction. Andrew...

Solar power and IoT enable efficient, independent homes

Following a successful year for solar panel installations on South African homes in 2023, the blending of technology with solar energy is changing how we view home efficiency and self-reliance. This is the word from Versofy Solar co-founder and CEO Ross Mains-Sheard,...

AI breathes new life into DR

What are the key considerations for organisations wanting to bed down robust and resilient disaster recovery in the age of artificial intelligence, asks Ellouise Langeveld, senior specialist: solutions at Altron Karabina. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the...

Ramp up defences to combat rising cyberthreats

The rise of cyberattacks using old tricks and proven methods is expected to continue. Criminal organisations are relentlessly seeking access to your systems, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in your environment and disrupt your supply chain. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO...

How retailers can survive despite low growth

With the International Monetary Fund forecasting that South African GDP will grow only 1% this year against a backdrop of load shedding and logistics disruptions, retailers will need to focus on diversification into new sectors as well as expanding market share at the...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

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Running business critical services in cloud environments in accordance with the agreed hours of operation within a shift model.Usage of automation tools to monitor and observe software reliability in the supported environment.Handing of incidents and changes in...

SAP Functional Consultant – 1398

Experienced SAP Functional Consultant with SAP WM/EWM Module Configuration and Test Automation experience and good understanding of IDOC and RFC's processing required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP ECC/R3SAP S4/HANASAP EWMSAP WMUnderstand business...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2515 – Gauteng Pretoria

Running business critical services in cloud environments in accordance with the agreed hours of operation within a shift model.Usage of automation tools to monitor and observe software reliability in the supported environment.Handing of incidents and changes in...

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Experienced SAP Functional Consultant with SAP WM/EWM Module Configuration and Test Automation experience and good understanding of IDOC and RFC's processing required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP ECC/R3SAP S4/HANASAP EWMSAP WMUnderstand business...

Business Analyst – 1897

Senior Business Analyst with Python, AWS CDK, Angular, MongoDB and Jenkins experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.Understand and interpret Business requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and successful...

Agile Master (Expert) 0749

Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance.Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations.Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level.Guides the team on the use...

Full Stack Developer – 2515

Full Stack Developer with ITIL Certification and sound knowledge in Java / JavaScript / Python / C# / Kotlin and Microservices Architectures required for a reputable global company based in GautengIntegration Platforms / Streaming PlatformExperience with Continuous...

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An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...

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An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...

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