Has SA turned a corner in new-vehicle sales?
As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market - even as several...
If it sounds too good to be true … it is!
It started with a bright pink advert on social media: “Limited offer! Get yours today!”. Sam clicked through, paid via a QR code, and watched happily as the tracker showed his “shipment” moving. Then the parcel never arrived. His messages went unanswered and the...
Why most South Africans can’t afford a home
Only one formal house exists per 3,3 families who earn less than R26 000 a month – this accounts for more than 80% of South African households – and the trend is worsening, according to Lightstone. In its June 2025 Property Newsletter, the automotive and property...
VALR pioneers xStocks in SA
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has launched xStocks on its platform enabling customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading US-listed equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR says...
ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal
The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...
AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...
Paycorp invests in global fintech
Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...
Restraint defines consumer behaviour in May
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...
AI fuels push to enhance IT skills
African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...
SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps
Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...
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Direct Carrier Billing gains a foothold
Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, have released the 2023 edition of the DCB Index, offering a detailed analysis of the Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) market's progression and potential in the...
Embracing the needs of disabled employees adds productivity
Employers that acknowledge and accommodate talented and industrious employees with disabilities will find it pays off handsomely. Not only does it make a wider pool of talent available for recruitment, it also supports employee productivity and retention....
Parallel Wireless debuts 5G standalone Open RAN software stack
Parallel Wireless has announced the general availability of its hardware-agnostic 5G Standalone (SA) software stack. The full standalone solution allows operators, private networks, and public safety networks to deploy their RAN infrastructure across various processor...
Guardz raises $18m to empower MSPs, secure and insure SMEs
Guardz, the cybersecurity company securing and insuring small businesses, has raised an $18-million Series A round led by Glilot+, the early growth fund of Glilot Capital Partners. Guardz's existing investors Hanaco Ventures, iAngels, and GKFF Ventures participated in...
Embrace next-generation surveillance for safer cities
With the South African government highlighting the importance of building smart cities by integrating advanced technologies to make them more resilient and liveable, the role of next-generation network video and surveillance technologies cannot be ignored. Slade...
How businesses can stay cybersafe this holiday season
It's that time of the year, brimming with vacations, gifts, shopping, and get-togethers. It's also a very opportune time for cybercriminals. We drop our guards the most during the holidays, providing plenty of opportunities for criminals to strike. You can expect many...
Energising Africa’s potential key to prosperity, sustainability
A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the world's largest energy market....
MTN SA launches Skills Academy
MTN South Africa has launched the MTN Skills Academy, a platform aiming to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age. Providing a range of courses and training programmes in areas such as coding, web development, digital...
Entersekt acquires Modirum 3-D Secure
Entersekt has acquired the Modirum 3-D Secure software business from digital payment security provider Modirum, for an undisclosed sum. Modirum is a leader in enabling authenticated, card-not-present payments with a history dating back 25 years. Modirum's cloud-based...
Vertiv acquisition boosts liquid cooling portfolio
Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd, a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling technology and certain assets, including...
Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role PurposeThe Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's applications and platforms. This role involves performing security assessments, implementing robust security controls, and...
Junior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the RoleThe Junior Cloud Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based systems under the guidance of senior engineers. This role involves assisting in the deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of cloud environments to...
Junior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the RoleJunior Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of smaller projects or specific project components under the guidance of senior project management staff. The role ensures that projects are executed according to defined...
IT Systems Manager – Remote Remote
Overall, Purpose of the Job Purpose Statement This role, like all others in the group, must prioritise “making every guest a returning and referring guest”.Directs the implementation of appropriate and effective technology solutions in a cost-effective way to meet the...
UI UX Designer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
UI/UX Designer / Front-End Developer Bring creativity and code together to craft seamless digital experiences.Durban (Office-Based) | R35,000 to R45,000 per month | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a growing software development company creating innovative...
Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role PurposeThe Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's applications and platforms. This role involves performing security assessments, implementing robust security controls, and...
Junior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Purpose of the RoleThe Junior Cloud Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based systems under the guidance of senior engineers. This role involves assisting in the deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of cloud environments to...
Junior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Full Stack Web Developer at IT Career Switch
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Junior Software Developer
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