The real contribution SA’s top banks make to the fiscus
South African banks are among the most significant contributors to national revenue, reflecting not only corporate income tax, but also the wider network of employment, consumption, property, and regulatory taxes, according to PwC. In collaboration with The Banking...
We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...
Governments keen on AI for routine decision-making
At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner. “Government CIOs are under growing pressure to embed AI into decision-making capabilities rapidly and...
Manufacturing resilient despite financial strain
South Africa’s manufacturing industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy and despite its decline over the last few years it is still providing significant employment and supporting business activity. However, the sector now faces a critical juncture,...
SA biotech makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat
A local biotechnology firm says it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably following the successful industrial scale‑up of the molecule’s production process in CSIR bioreactors. Immobazyme, a South African start-up,...
Digital anxiety climbs as workers stay online after hours
A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According to the...
Bitcoin, gold tipped for significant gains
Bitcoin and gold are currently sending different signals as both build a case for gains, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His bullish predictions come as Bitcoin trades around $74 000 to $75 000 - near recent highs - while gold holds close to $5 000 an ounce...
Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing
Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...
Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform designed to boost South Africa as a global destination for international conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments and major cultural and...
Intel targets gamers with latest chips
Offering gamers and professionals new high-performance options, Intel has launched its latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors. Optimised for advanced gaming, streaming, content creation, and workstation use, the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series...
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Maximise AI value with cost-conscious innovation
AI holds immense potential to drive human progress, reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities for growth. By Marc Layne, sales director of Dell Technologies South Africa Yet for many businesses across South Africa, the path to AI adoption is paved with...
Annual job hopping makes for a grim cybersecurity season
Many South Africans will be switching jobs come January and February after year-end bonuses and some post-holiday reflection. By Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast SA And, while HR departments are geared up to contend with the expected...
Battery energy storage systems enable uptime at Nigerian industries
The most recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which caused widespread electricity outages across the country, underscored once again the disruptive energy issues that local industries face on a regular basis. By Gary Chomse, regional director for Central...
Integrated security platforms key to protecting modern cloud applications
Cloud-native applications have transformed the way businesses operate, enabling faster innovation, greater agility, and enhanced scalability. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at In2IT Technologies Yet, with this evolution comes an equally complex security...
Infrastructure boom, liability boom …
South Africa is entering an ambitious new phase of infrastructure investment, with the government having committed R1-trillion to development over the next three years and President Cyril Ramaphosa calling on the private sector to quadruple that figure to R4-trillion....
Automation, digitalisation, AI key drivers for modernising power grids
In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1,2-billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Stability is not their only concern, however; the drive...
Industry standards and regulations elevate SMS
In an age where true attention has become one of the scarcest commodities in customer engagement, the decades-old SMS channel continues to command exceptionally high open rates and high perceived importance. It’s largely thanks to tight regulations and industry...
Modern telcos should approach AI in BSS with caution and care
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic enabler across all industries, writes Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X. Whether it’s apps that suggest content based on user behaviour, systems that automatically optimise service performance, or dashboards...
Is your payroll system holding back global hiring?
Your developers are in India. Your designers log in from Estonia. Your project managers are based in South Africa. For many businesses, this isn’t an exception; it’s the new normal. Remote work and digital collaboration have made it possible to build teams anywhere...
By adding resilience, Unifrutti strengthens SA’s food supply chain
As an industry worth more than R53-billion annually, South Africa’s fresh-produce sector faces constant pressure to keep produce in peak condition from farm to shelf. From harvesting and packaging to cold-chain shipping and final delivery, each step must be executed...
Project Manager – Remote Remote
Our telecommunications client is looking for a proactive Project Manager with a minimum of 3 years of proven experience to manage end-to-end project delivery. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and...
Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The Mid-Level Full-Stack Software Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable software solutions that streamline and automate complex workflows. This role focuses on transforming manual, creative-driven processes into efficient,...
Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
One of our clients is seeking a Software Developer that will independently develop and maintain components of platforms and energy management solutions. This role requires taking ownership of features, contributing to design, and supporting junior developers. Key...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Kuils River
Contract role : Project Manager - Special Projects (SaaS) (Retail Financial Services) Location: Cape Town (Kuils River)Contract: 3-6 months We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic, high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in a retail financial...
Implementation Engineer (Quadient, Sefas, Exstream Dialogue, Python, Linux) (Remote_10am – 7pm)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeking the technical expertise of an Implementation Engineer (Quadient, Sefas, Exstream Dialogue, Python, Linux) (Remote 10 am – 7 pm). You will be part of a specialized group responsible...
Laravel Software Developer (Mid-Senior)
An opportunity exists for a skilled Laravel Software Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications. The role involves hands-on development, collaborating with design and UX teams, ensuring scalable architecture, and mentoring junior team...
Field Technician
Job Title: Field Technician - Johannesburg - Biometric Workforce ManagementSalary: R15,000 Basic + benefits, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this biometric workforce management leader is a smart career move today. You will install vital...
Java Engineer
This role involves designing and delivering cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs, owning features end-to-end from database schema and service layer to testing, deployment, and monitoring. You will contribute to system design and architecture discussions, raise the...
Test Analyst (Advanced) 3408
Job DescriptionExecute SRM Unit Testing, System Integration Testing and support with UAT to ensure that high quality testingstandards are always achievedIdentify and create well-described defects that ensure a quick resolution by the dev/func teamsVerify and close...
Implementation Engineer (Quadient, Sefas, Exstream Dialogue, Python, Linux) (Remote_10am – 7pm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeking the technical expertise of an Implementation Engineer (Quadient, Sefas, Exstream Dialogue, Python, Linux) (Remote 10 am – 7 pm). You will be part of a specialized group responsible...
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