Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff
Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...
Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic
After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...
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 the cybersecurity landscape in 2024
As widely reported last year, South Africa received the most cybersecurity threats on the continent by far - 230-million compared to second-placed Morocco's 71-million in 2022. Virodh Sunderlall, product manager at Tarsus On Demand, says South Africa is particularly...
Could automating debt conversations help businesses bolster their bottom lines?
There is no escaping the fact that South Africa has a severe and deep-seated debt problem. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva The average household spent nearly 62% of its income on servicing debt in 2022. While that's slightly down from the 66,1% they spent in...
AI readiness, adoption, integration key for 2024
Technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and predictions about coming trends are always a topic of debate - what's real, what's hype. By Liz Centoni , executive vice-president, chief strategy officer and GM: applications at Cisco While there's always a...
Protect your business from power outages
As we enter the new year, one safe prediction is that power outages will continue to be one of the major challenges that South African businesses need to navigate. By Chris Kruger, MD of Nashua Kopano But businesses are not only contending with near-daily load...
2024 trends for African telcos
Africa's vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy customer base. By Louis Avenant, senior project manager at Itemate Solutions Industry projections...
Business communication trends for 2024
Moving to the cloud is essential. Businesses that don't move to the cloud can, to some degree, add complicated layers to their legacy systems in an effort to keep up with the times, but eventually, they will be forced to make the move. By David Meintjes, CEO of...
Sharenting and security concerns
Sharing that cute photo of your kid's first day at school may have harmless intentions, but there are downsides to sharing too much information about your little ones online. This is according to Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, who says: "It may be...
Fintech trends for 2024
Financial technology, or fintech, is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the landscape of the booming industry, according to Nigel Green of deVere Group. "2024 promises to be a dynamic and...
Moving from GEO to LEO could transform enterprise connectivity
Theo Van Zyl, Head of Wireless at Vox talks satellites and connectivity and the value of speed when reimagining enterprise connectivity. Latency is a keyword for connectivity, especially within organisations that demand high-speed, highly available solutions that meet...
BlueInvest Africa 2024 calls for African entrepreneurs
BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...
Business Analyst NH – Gauteng Johannesburg
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...
Technical Business Analyst (1-Year Fixed-term Contract) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for delivering robust data and reporting solutions to support the global regulatory obligations under EMIR and MiFIR/MiFID of a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a Technical Business Analyst. You will perform detailed...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in cloud-driven, high-performance environments. You'll be part of a dynamic global tech team working on large-scale integration and streaming platforms that power real-time business...
Technical Business Analyst (1-Year Fixed-term Contract) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for delivering robust data and reporting solutions to support the global regulatory obligations under EMIR and MiFIR/MiFID of a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a Technical Business Analyst. You will perform detailed...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in cloud-driven, high-performance environments. You'll be part of a dynamic global tech team working on large-scale integration and streaming platforms that power real-time business...
Project Manager (Health & Medicine)
Project Manager (Health & Medicine) About the Company We are a well-established, specialist South African provider in the Health and Medicine sector, operating since 1995. We focus on delivering compliant and comprehensive solutions in Occupational Health,...
Software Developer
The Software Developer will play a key role in documenting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions that support the company's telecommunications systems and services. Key Requirements Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science,...
Project Manager (Health & Medicine) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Project Manager (Health & Medicine) About the Company We are a well-established, specialist South African provider in the Health and Medicine sector, operating since 1995. We focus on delivering compliant and comprehensive solutions in Occupational Health,...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Software Developer will play a key role in documenting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions that support the company's telecommunications systems and services. Key Requirements Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science,...
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