As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Global trade is growing, but fragility rises

Global trade grew by $2,5-trillion in 2025, increasing by about 7,5% to a record of $35-trillion, according to the latest edition of the Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Trade in goods drove most of the...

Air cargo saw demand start to rise

Global air cargo demand was up in February, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11,2% compared to February 2025 levels (which saw 11,6% for international operations)....

Nvidia and Emerald AI pioneer flexible AI factories as grid assets

Nvidia and Emerald AI are working with AES, Constellation, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, Nscale Energy & Power and Vistra to power and advance a new class of AI factories that connect to the grid faster, generate valuable AI tokens and intelligence, and operate as...

Check Point looks to safeguard AI throughout the stack

Cybersecurity experts, Check Point Software, have released the AI Factory Security Architecture Blueprint – what it says is a comprehensive, vendor-tested reference architecture for securing private AI infrastructure from the hardware layer to the application layer....

Siseko Ngxola to head up Ericsson SA

Ericsson has appointed Siseko Ngxola as the head of its operations in South Africa. Ngxola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications sector having held various pivotal roles across different countries and industry segments. His career...

The Middle East oil crisis is SA’s EV wake-up call 

International oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel during the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and South Africa is bracing for what economists warn will be the highest single-month fuel price increase in the country’s history. “With early projections from...

Customers’ data exposed in Liberty breach

Liberty has warned customers about a data breach that has exposed some personal information. Customers today received an SMS reading: “Liberty recently detected unauthorised access to your personal information. “Your policies and investments remain secure and our...

Climate imbalance reaches dangerous levels

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned today (23 March 2026). Hot on the heels of a scorching...

AI demand, geopolitics are reshaping energy markets

The global energy landscape is being reshaped by geopolitics and competing priorities of affordability, reliability, competitiveness and decarbonisation. And, as the war the Middle East evolves, it could cause unprecedented volatility in energy markets. Look Forward:...

Acquiring and developing AI and digital talent is a top CFO challenge

Harnessing rapidly evolving AI technologies while keeping enterprises and their staff on track amidst a turbulent, high-change environment are the biggest chief financial officer (CFO) challenges in the next six months, according to Gartner. “CFOs are having to manage...

More News Today

Real estate businesses need to digitise or get left behind

Property technology (proptech) has disrupted real estate by digitising processes and enhancing data-driven decisions, forcing a traditionally slow industry to evolve towards greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Michael Lenz, CEO, TransBridj, says that...

Building SA’s next chapter through sustainable infrastructure

As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, moving...

What business travellers need in 2026 – and how to make it happen

Business travel in 2025 had its challenges – and a level of complexity that's following us into the new year. For Mummy Mafojane, GM of FCM South Africa, it's why business travellers are now craving simplicity above all else. “After years of uncertainty, geopolitical...

Ozow and RelyComply join forces

RelyComply has partnered with Ozow to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants. South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments now an integral part of everyday life. However,...

Shadow IT: The cost of technology that can’t keep up

A KPMG survey of more than 48 000 employees found 58% intentionally use AI at work, and a third do so weekly. In software and IT, 97% of developers now rely on generative AI (GenAI) tools for coding, documentation and testing (arXiv). While the returns are faster...

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...

Senior Developer (.Net)

If you want autonomy, variety, and the kind of work that actually makes it into production, this is the seat. Build real-world systems at a multi-disciplinary tech partner in Menlyn, Pretoria.PurposeLead development, architecture, and delivery of business-critical...

NOC Engineer/Systems Admin (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:MONITOR, maintain, and support the network, compute infrastructure, and critical systems as the next NOC Engineer/Systems Admin wanted by a provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions. The role ensures high availability, optimal performance, and rapid...

Senior BI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client, a leader in the Telecommunications / BPO sector, Durban, is looking to fill the position of Senior BI Analyst. Purpose of the Role:To lead reporting, dashboarding, and performance analysis across telecoms products and campaigns. Key Responsibilities:...

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...

Java Technical Lead – Western Cape Cape Town Region

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

Senior Developer (.Net) – Gauteng Pretoria

If you want autonomy, variety, and the kind of work that actually makes it into production, this is the seat. Build real-world systems at a multi-disciplinary tech partner in Menlyn, Pretoria.PurposeLead development, architecture, and delivery of business-critical...

Power System Consultant

If you understand grid code, we should talk Is this you? You're a qualified Electrical or Mechatronic Engineer with experience in power system studies. You understand grid impact and compliance studies, network planning, and power quality assessments. You're...

Project Manager

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

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

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...

View more career listings on our Careers Section