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...
Bonus time and winter boost BNPL use
A large percentage of South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases take place in February and March, when many companies pay out annual bonuses. Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, spokesperson at Payflex, explains: “We find that responsible consumers use large parts of...
Countdown to ZANOG@iWeek2026
With scarcely two months to go until ZANOG@iWeek2026 kicks off in April, ISPA reminds delegates there is no cost to register. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and an event partner with ZANOG (the South African Network...
AI is fueling biometric fraud in southern Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly reduced the cost, while increasing the scalability and quality of deepfake fraud. In addition, as identity becomes part of the fabric of many essential applications, fraudsters increasingly attack the online ID capture pipeline...
Power, cooling, AI demands push SA’s data centres to breaking point
As South Africa’s digital economy accelerates, traditional data centre infrastructure is increasingly seen as insufficient to meet the demands of AI growth, data sovereignty, and sustainability. Local market data shows rapid infrastructure growth, but rising energy...
Global recruiters set their sights on SA skills
International companies are increasingly looking to South Africa for new skilled employees. Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for February, including an analysis of trends in international...
Economic tailwinds boost FMCG retail
South African consumers spent nearly R683,3-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during 2025. This represents year-over-year value growth of 5,7%, with unit sales increasing by 6,7%, according to the State of the...
Google adds African languages to AI tools
Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages in addition to English. The newly supported languages are Afrikaans (South Africa), Akan (Ghana), Amharic (Ethiopia), Hausa (Nigeria), Kinyarwanda (Rwanda), Afaan Oromoo...
Vodacom kicks of 2026 UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator
Vodacom has launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially-viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “This...
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Unlock stronger security with continuous Attack Surface Management
Every organisation today operates in a complex, interconnected digital environment that extends far beyond its traditional perimeter. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix Cloud workloads, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications,...
Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2026
It came as a surprise that this is the 10th time that we’ve looked at the technology trends that we think will affect the security sector in the coming year. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Communications; Matt Thulin, director of AI and analytics...
How bank accounts expose payroll fraud
Payroll fraud creates considerable losses for South African companies and taxpayers. The Public Servant Association revealed that ghost employees are costing the public purse nearly R4-billion. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimated that payroll...
Companies rise or fall on how well they renew their leaders
Leadership renewal has become one of the defining governance issues of this decade. By Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin, partners at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and members of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice In a climate defined by...
Unlocking the next frontier of logistics
The logistics sector is entering a defining era where digitalisation is essential for survival, not just a competitive edge. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa at In2IT Technologies As global supply chains grow more complex, unpredictable, and...
Hybrid, human, high-tech: The new blueprint for higher education
What if the future of tertiary education is no longer defined by campuses, lectures, and traditional qualifications - but by how quickly institutions can reinvent learning itself. With global education spending expected to exceed $10 trillion in the next decade, the...
Integration simplifies payroll and HR challenges in complex industries
In industries with dispersed workforces, payroll and HR management can quickly become a complex minefield. Constantly changing schedules, varied pay structures and legislative compliance all make it increasingly difficult to maintain consistency. And, when systems on...
Critical infrastructure cyber lessons from 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, South Africa’s industrial operators are reflecting on a year of profound change – and concerns. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet A significant and oh-so-welcome development was the end of systemic...
Trends shaping the future of intelligent communication
Communication technology continues to evolve, and South African businesses are facing a transformative shift in how they connect with customers and collaborate internally. By Filip Filković, sales director: Africa at Infobip This is largely driven by rapid...
Cyber-insurance claim rejections on the rise
South African businesses are facing growing risk of cyber-insurance claim rejections due to misrepresented security controls, poor governance practices and outdated approaches to cybersecurity assurance. This mirrors a disturbing global trend. The Cyber Insurance and...
Junior IT Security Engineer 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 Security EngineerDuties &...
Junior IT Security Engineer at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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 Security EngineerDuties &...
Full Stack Developer
Leading investment management company seeks a skilled Full Stack Developer to join the specialist IT division to work on specialised in house development.We seek an experienced candidate with a completed BSc Honours and minimum 5 years relevant full stack development...
Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote
Leading investment management company seeks a skilled Full Stack Developer to join the specialist IT division to work on specialised in house development.We seek an experienced candidate with a completed BSc Honours and minimum 5 years relevant full stack development...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Customer, Platforms and Insights TFG's mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
JOB DESCRIPTION Customer, Platforms and Insights TFG's mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of...
Systems Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Ensuring delivered systems meet stakeholder needs through executing requirements engineering by defining, analysing and managing requirements, establishing and maintaining traceability and developing system and sub-system design-to...
Systems Engineer – Western Cape University of the Western Cape
Key Responsibilities: Ensuring delivered systems meet stakeholder needs through executing requirements engineering by defining, analysing and managing requirements, establishing and maintaining traceability and developing system and sub-system design-to...
Specialist CX and UX Designer
Shape, design, and guide customer and user experience strategies to solve complex problems, by creating a seamless user experience.Combine design thinking with technical skills to build intuitive user centered products.Create impactful user experiences.Drive user...
Specialist CX and UX Designer – Gauteng Pretoria
Shape, design, and guide customer and user experience strategies to solve complex problems, by creating a seamless user experience.Combine design thinking with technical skills to build intuitive user centered products.Create impactful user experiences.Drive user...
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