Salaries fall as inflation and economic pressures intensify
South Africa’s salary earners came under renewed pressure in April 2026 as weakening earnings growth, rising inflation and growing economic uncertainty weighed on household finances. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average...
AI adoption creates critical cloud security gaps
There is a growing disconnect between rapid AI adoption and security readiness. This is the headline finding from Check Point Software Technologies’ 2026 Cloud Security Report: Enter the AI Era. The report reveals a critical shift from the cloud "blind spots" of 2025...
AI, emerging tech can shape smarter, resilient, sustainable cities
As urbanisation accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organisations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Economic activity moderates amid rising fuel pressures
Reflecting mounting economic pressure, the PayInc Economic Index declined in April 2026, signalling the impact of the fuel price adjustments on households and businesses. The index tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, together with a...
SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide
South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...
Unemployment stats reflect market pressures
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2026, released yesterday by Stats SA, points to an unemployment rate now standing at 32,7%. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG, points out that employment, like GDP, tends to fluctuate seasonally, so some...
Company culture drives performance in SA business
Nearly half (49%) of an organisation’s ability to execute and innovate is driven by culture - positioning it not as a “soft” business factor, but as one of the most measurable drivers of performance. New research from The Human Edge identifies four cultural...
Local e-commerce starting to shift from pricing to trusts
South Africa’s e-commerce sector has entered a decisive new phase with growth no longer driven by aggressive pricing and scale alone, but by operational efficiency, customer trust, and precise market positioning. This is according to the newly released South Africa...
National infrastructure failure is now a core business risk
From floods in the Capes and KZN to Joburg water shortages, South Africa’s infrastructure breakdown is no longer just environmental – it is an existential business continuity crisis. Infrastructure failures including unreliable electricity, transport breakdowns, and...
No moths predicted in crypto wallets
The global crypto wallet market is predicted to reach $100,77-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 26,6% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Crypto wallets help users store their private keys securely and use them while carrying out any...
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Cloud without AI is just expensive storage
When the world was introduced to “the cloud revolution”, businesses were promised agility, scalability, and efficiency. As a result, companies migrated workloads, modernised infrastructure, and spent millions in the process, writes Richard Vester, chief executive:...
AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software
When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for...
The year customer service failed
When efficiency outweighs empathy, customer experience suffers, writes Nic Laschinger, technology director of Euphoria Telecom. 2026 may be remembered as the year the customer experience experiment went too far. Not because technology failed us, but because we failed...
Mobile money tap-to-pay launches with Vodacom Tanzania
Paymentology has powered the launch of Africa’s first mobile-money tap-to-pay feature with Vodacom Tanzania and M-Pesa Africa, launching Africa’s first mobile-money tap-to-pay feature on the M-Pesa SuperApp. The new capability allows M-Pesa customers to make...
SA-founded Parent Sense chosen for global healthtech fellowship
Parent Sense, the parenting technology platform founded by South African parenting expert Meg Faure, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Innovation Hub Fellowship at the Thrive Centre at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Faure and Parent Sense chief...
Avaya Nexus a mission-critical voice platform for highly regulated industries
Avaya has announced Avaya Nexus, built for always-on reliability, high-fidelity voice clarity, and hardened security for organisations in mission-critical environments where voice communications downtime is not an option. Avaya Nexus is designed to meet stringent...
Agentary, my dear Watson
By Barry Buck - Organised crime has better AI adoption than your bank. I wish that were a joke. Anthropic recently disclosed that hackers weaponised Claude to breach at least 17 organisations – including government bodies – using what they called “vibe hacking". The...
Check Point accelerates secure AI data centre with Nvidia DSX Air
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the integration of its AI Factory Firewall and comprehensive AI security stack with Nvidia DSX Air, a cloud-based simulation and validation platform. The collaboration allows organisations to pre-validate security-aware...
Vertiv brings converged physical infrastructure to Nvidia AI factories
Vertiv announced its role in advancing converged physical infrastructure designs for the Nvidia Vera Rubin DSX AI factory reference design and the Nvidia Omniverse DSX Blueprint. As AI factories scale in density, complexity, and power demand, operators are under...
Ask your telecoms provider these 10 things before you sign up
The criteria for choosing a communication partner have shifted. While the pressure of loadshedding has eased, businesses are now navigating a new set of infrastructure challenges - from water scarcity and freight bottlenecks to a surge in sophisticated, AI-driven...
BI Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is currently looking for a highly motivated BI Manager to join their team. Purpose:The BI Manager is responsible for optimising call centre performance by integrating dialling systems with data analytics. They maximise agent productivity, improve contact...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
Data Scientist / AI Developer Cape Town | Contract Opportunity We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist / AI Developer to join a high-performing retail technology environment focused on cutting-edge AI and LLM-driven solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
Data Scientist / AI Developer Cape Town | Contract Opportunity We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist / AI Developer to join a high-performing retail technology environment focused on cutting-edge AI and LLM-driven solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-...
Enterprise Architect (Mining Transformation Programme) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to operate at executive level within the client's Transformation Office Programme. The successful candidate will serve as the central Enterprise Architect responsible for ensuring architectural...
IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...
Software Quality Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining automated test assets that ensure the quality, reliability and stability of software solutions.The role focuses on using the bank's automation frameworks, pre-defined testing...
Software Quality Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining automated test assets that ensure the quality, reliability and stability of software solutions.The role focuses on using the bank's automation frameworks, pre-defined testing...
Data Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to...
Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to...
AI Analyst
We are seeking an AI Analyst to support the development, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions across the business. The role focuses on analyzing data, evaluating AI model performance, and translating AI outputs into actionable business...
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