Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

Most brands will use agentic AI in one-to-one interactions by 2028

By 2028, 60% of brands will use agentic AI to facilitate streamlined one-to-one interactions, according to Gartner. This transformation in marketing strategy will shift traditional channel-based approaches and usher in a new era of personalized, autonomous engagement....

How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis

South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. By Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of The Water Institute of Southern Africa, and Dr Dr Ashton...

Crypto scammers target victims via Google Forms

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a...

MetroFibre opens Steeledale store

MetroFibre has opened its fifth Fibre Experience store in Steeledale, South of Johannesburg, marking another milestone in it bid to make high-speed fibre connectivity accessible to underserved communities. The new Steeledale store opened on 25 July 2025 joins...

Sophos and Phishield debut cybersecurity, insurance partnership

Sophos has entered into an exclusive partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, where the partnership offers an integrated cyber protection (from Sophos) and insurance solution (from Phishield) to businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. The...

How to deliver growth as executive confidence dips

Executive leaders are tempered in their optimism about economic growth and their own organisation’s top-line growth, with the Gartner Executive Confidence Barometer totaling just49.8 out of 100 in the second quarter of 2025. Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a...

Intel streamlines operations as it sets a new course

Intel aims to reduce its global workforce by about 15% by the end of this year, through workforce reductions and attrition. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, says the goal is to end up with about 75 000 employees. A large portion of the workforce reductions have already taken...

What the future holds for batteries, AI, hydrogen

The future of energy could be increasingly streamlined, sustainable, and efficient, with battery developments and the integration of machine learning. Li-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells are some of the most promising up-and-coming technologies responsible for...

Smart tech supports wildlife and ecosystems

As we mark World Nature Conservation Day today (28 July), AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of environmental protection. What makes this shift particularly compelling is the crossover between sectors. Technologies originally developed to monitor industrial risks in...

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FICO, LigaData partner in Africa

Global analytics software provider FICO has announced a partnership with LigaData to bring decision management and optimisation tools to telecommunications firms in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. LigaData and FICO will offer hybrid-cloud and SaaS...

Customer touchpoints add insurance personalisation

The evolution of consumer expectations in the insurance industry is reshaping the traditional insurer-customer dynamic. Annalie Terblanche, chief operating officer at SilverBridge Customers are no longer satisfied with a one-size-fits-all approach; they are looking...

How should African companies approach fintech?

Whether you realise it or not, there's a good chance your company is using a financial technology (fintech) product. And even if by some slim chance it isn't, chances are it will be in the near future. That's as true in Africa as it is anywhere else in the world. In...

Navigate the complex landscape of sustainability

It's no longer a surprise to hear organisations pushing their ESG credentials, particularly around sustainability. It's become part of the corporate lexicon and so it should. In the aftermath of Cop26, keeping a 1,- degree increase in global warming within reach has...

Prevent conversations sucking up time and productivity

"Hey Steve, it's Thandi from Sales again. I wanted to follow up on that order I sent through last week. How close are we to fulfilling it? The client's starting to ask questions again." If you've worked in an office job for long enough, chances are you're familiar...

Business sector needs to get its compliance ducks in a row

South Africa is in a race against time to fix its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations so that the period spent on the Financial Action Task Force's dreaded "greylist" is as limited as possible. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) -...

Backup alone is no longer enough

Data is everywhere, and the size and scale of data that now resides outside of a company's data centre and/or private cloud is massive. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa This includes critical data that organisations rely on for day-to-day...

Vertiv debuts partner programme for Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – Vertiv Africa has launched its new partner programme, tailored for the African market. Speaking at the company’s first Africa PowerUp webinar series, Vertiv Africa MD Wojtek Piorko says the company’s Africa for Africa programme is expected to...

Are you getting maximum value from your software?

Many organisations spend significant amounts on software that is designed to boost productivity and help employees to be more efficient in their day-to-day jobs. However, without appropriate training on the software, these benefits can often be eroded. By Raeford...

Telematics protect trucks against expanding risks

South Africa's road freight transport sector currently accounts for about 85% of all goods transported in the country, and is growing rapidly each year. To ensure that goods are delivered safely, promptly, and affordably - all without interfering with traffic - it is...

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Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical operational support, including standby high priority support on rotation.Develop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Review code of team members to...

Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 1590 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical operational support, including standby high priority support on rotation.Develop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Review code of team members to...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a data visionary ready to blend cutting-edge machine learning with the fast-paced world of alcohol distribution? Our client — a leader in the industry — is revolutionizing how data powers product recommendations, customer insights, and operational...

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Android Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Android Developer (Senior Level) I'm assisting my client in finding an experienced Android Developer to join their innovative technology team. In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge Android applications that form part of a globally recognised...

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