Services, acquisitions drive Vodacom revenue growth
Vodacom reported a 11% in group revenue for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, to R43,9-billion. Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, comments: “During the third quarter, Vodacom Group made significant strategic progress, marked by two milestones that strengthen our...
Protect yourself against believable voice clones
A terrifying scam is spreading fast: criminals use AI to clone a loved one’s voice and call families with a fake emergency, like a kidnapping or accident, then pressure them to wire money immediately. A recently reported case where a mother received a call that...
Calling all young innovators …
Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and funding to grow their businesses with applications now open for an incubation programme that boosts innovative enterprises and job creation. The Orange Corners Designs...
Chinese automakers reshaping SA’s used car market
Once the underdogs of the automotive world, Chinese automakers have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with - giving many established players in South Africa’s car market cause for concern. New car sales for Chinese brands have skyrocketed, and the same...
Cable cuts result in Azure network latency
Microsoft Azure users might experience delays due to cable cuts in the Red Sea. Microsoft states that, starting yesterday (6 September 2025), network traffic traversing through the Middle East may experience increased latency due to undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea....
Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire
Billionaire Elon Musk could soon become a trillionaire. A new pay package being proposed by the Tesla board could make boost its CEO’s net worth – already an impressive $400-billion – to over $1-trillion. There is a caveat, though: the payday depend on Tesla meeting...
Chandra observes a star’s inner conflict before it explodes
The inside of a star turned on itself before it spectacularly exploded, according to a new study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Today, this shattered star, known as the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, is one of the best-known, well-studied objects in the sky....
Consumers distrust AI-powered search results
A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...
AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits
A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...
Vumacam takes to the skies
Vumacam is partnering with Drone Force to step up crime prevention and monitoring in South Africa. Drone Force deploys CAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) housed in docking stations that enable remote operation. These “drone-in-a-box” solutions can launch,...
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What to expect from retail tech in 2024
Once upon a time (literally like last week) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop. Welcomed by a bot that offered personalised suggestions based on previous purchases - a hassle free push to make their experience "more than". Drawn into the clothing...
Data management can give Kenyan businesses an edge
Since data is considered to be the new oil, good data management is key for businesses operating in Kenya as it enables improved organisational agility, better and faster decision making and quicker problem-solving based on accurate, up-to-date information. By Saul...
Joburg building fires highlight need for proactive safety planning
The most recent incident of a fire breaking out in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD) on 3 February highlights the importance of the rational design of performance-based fire-safety systems for residential buildings in particular. This is word from ASP...
SA fintech develops AI-powered fintech apps
South African fintech consultancy firm Elenjical Solutions (ES) has developed three proof-of-concept AI apps focusing on using proprietary information for rapid information retrieval, code generation, and simplified interfacing with complex systems. The machine...
Say hello to your new personal companion
As Africa gears up to be the second-fastest growing region in the world, the continent's expansion promises heightened innovation and a transformative shift in business practices and technology utilisation. By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP in Southern Africa The ways in...
Participate in the digital payments revolution without fear
Digital technology is reshaping our lives - especially the ways we handle financial transactions, writes Dalene Deale, growth consultant at Halo Dot. Both consumers and merchants have options, and should exercise them, to fully engage in the digital economy without...
Can you afford business travel in 2024?
Business travel will reach an all-time high in 2024 with corporate budgets needing to increase by at least 20% according to a new Corporate Traveller white paper, "2024: The Year SME Travel Comes of Age". Bonnie Smith, GM of Corporate Traveller, says business travel...
Job search in the age of AI
The job search process has undergone a significant transformation over the past year, with the rapid advancement of AI and online recruitment tools. In 2024, job seekers are faced with a new set of challenges and opportunities that require a proactive and strategic...
Video-based learning a game-changer for matriculants
South Africa stands at a crossroads where the aspirations of many matriculants clash with the formidable reality of their financial constraints. By Tebogo Moleta, MD and founder at Think Tank The nation grapples with a critical challenge - the dream of further...
Esquire boosts fulfilment to empower SME stores
Esquire has announced its evolution into a comprehensive fulfillment company, aiming to support and elevate small to medium-sized online stores. Already well-known for supplying IT and digital products, consumer home goods, toys, DIY products, and stationery, Esquire...
Software Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Scrum Master / Agile Coach – Gauteng Johannesburg North
If you thrive on building self-sustaining, high-performing teams that adapt to change and deliver customer value, this hybrid role offers meaningful scope, visibility, and growth—making it a high-impact next step in your career.Join a growing healthtech company in a...
Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer
A professional and established managed IT solutions partner, operating in the Sandton business hub, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer to join its core technical operations team. We deliver comprehensive, end-to-end IT...
Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...
Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A professional and established managed IT solutions partner, operating in the Sandton business hub, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer to join its core technical operations team. We deliver comprehensive, end-to-end IT...
Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...
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We're looking for a results-driven, highly organised Operations-minded Project Manager withstrong exposure to Sales and Marketing. This person is not a traditional Marketing or SalesManager, but rather a strategic executor - someone who can plan, coordinate, and...
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We're looking for a results-driven, highly organised Operations-minded Project Manager withstrong exposure to Sales and Marketing. This person is not a traditional Marketing or SalesManager, but rather a strategic executor - someone who can plan, coordinate, and...
Business Analyst (Senior) 3332 – Gauteng Pretoria
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