Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Anthropic files lawsuits against the Pentagon

Anthropic has sued the US Department of Defense, challenging the Pentagon’s decision to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk. The company has filed two lawsuits, accusing the Pentagon of using the designation to punish the company on ideological grounds....

Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal

OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...

Despite challenges, economy shows resilience

August 2025 showed a fourth month of consecutive economic gains, a clear sign of economic resilience amid persistent headwinds. This is the headline finding from the PayInc Economic Index, launched today by PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica. With a refreshed...

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...

Forces that will reshape corporate finance

In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...

Stalled career growth drives top talent to quit

There’s a talent crisis building inside organisations. While employment statistics point to a cooling labour market, data from Workday’s new iteration of its Global Workforce Report shows a different kind of pressure building inside companies: a continued exodus of...

The path to growth and efficiency for African banks

Leading banks are reshaping their operations to deliver sustainable growth and cost efficiency. This is according to a new KPMG report, “Banking Transformation: The New Agenda”. Drawing on a global survey of 228 banking leaders, it outlines practical strategies for...

Online voting for AFRINIC board opens today

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), reminds members of AFRINIC (The African Network Information Centre) that online voting for the organisation’s new board opens today and urges them to vote for specific, worthy candidates....

Verto calls for SA to diversify payment systems

With the possibility thaf South Africa could be removed from the SWIFT payment system, at least one cross-border payment solutions provider believes the country needs to diversify if financial infrastructure. The remarks come amid growing geopolitical tensions and...

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Navigate quantum uncertainty in the payments industry

The need for organisations to protect themselves against quantum threats to cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important as quantum-computing technology advances. Quantum computers have the potential to break many of the encryption techniques currently used to...

AI-empowered accountants could elevate the industry

Generative AI has the power to revolutionise the accounting industry, elevate the role of accountants by automating repetitive workflows and improve employee experiences. However, with countless headlines calling out the threat posed by AI to job security, the thought...

Perks of being an IT contractor

The rise of IT contracting offers many benefits, writes Casper van Eck, HR director at EQPlus. The field of IT is rapidly evolving, and with companies embracing digital transformation, the demand for exceptional IT professionals continues to grow. While traditionally,...

The role of HR in digital implementation and change management

For meaningful digital transformation or change management initiatives to bear fruit within organisations, human resources (HR) experts need to anchor these programmes. With the major shifts that companies are going through because of fourth industrial revolution...

Strengthen supplier management processes against fraud

Chief financial officers (CFOs) not only have a serious fiduciary duty to themselves as individuals, but they also have a responsibility to their employer to ensure that every step of every financial process is in order and above board. By Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure...

Protect your financial assets from unknown online threats

Cybercriminals are a formidable and pervasive threat that continues to loom over online banking and consumer bank accounts. These malicious actors employ a myriad of sophisticated techniques, such as hacking, phishing, spamming, card theft, online fraud, vishing, and...

Undersea cable incidents highlight need for network resilience

In light of recent disruptions involving undersea Internet cables, the importance of these cables for South Africa and the entire continent cannot be overstated. Bertrandt Delport, country host at BT South Africa Acting as the continent's digital arteries, they...

Simple measures to substantially improve our roads

As the country continues to navigate the challenges of road accidents, the strain of heavier and higher quantities of vehicles, and the need to reduce abnormal loads on roads, many sustainable solutions are being developed to meet longstanding issues. "The...

CMC Networks partners with Inmanta Connect

Inmanta has signed a new deal with CMC Networks, enabling CMC Networks to offer next-generation connectivity in a fully automated way to its customers across Africa. By leveraging Inmanta Connect's advanced network orchestration capabilities, CMC Networks continues to...

Root accelerates expansion plans after Invenfin investment

South Africa-based Invenfin, has made a further investment of $1,5-million in Root Platform, the low-code, API-first, end-to-end insurance technology platform provider. Root, which was founded in 2016 in South Africa, offers a low-code platform that powers modern...

Senior Mobile Developer

The Mobile Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering,...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join an advanced IT innovation hub that builds global-grade solutions for complex enterprise landscapes. We work across SAP, Java, Cloud, DevOps, and modern engineering stacks, delivering high-impact digital products that drive real business transformation.If you...

Tech Lead: JavaScript Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Tech Lead: Javascript to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a contract role.The Tech Lead: Javascript is...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 1435 – Gauteng Pretoria

Analyse and solve SAP Module issues.Conduct SAP Module process configuration.Update and maintain all SAP Module functional documentation.Integration between other SAP and non-SAP Solutions.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Cloud ALMSAP Module...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

The Mobile Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering,...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

Network Security Engineer (2 year contract)

Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

Back-End Developer / .NET Engineer

The Back-End Developer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5-7 years'...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

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