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...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Discovery reverses attempt to claw back funds

More than 16 000 Discovery Health customers are breathing a sigh of relief this morning after the medical scheme decided it would halt attempts to claw back funds erroneously paid out due to a system error. Discovery Health last night (Sunday 11 January 2026) announ...

Africa records big increase in air cargo

During November 2025, African airlines experiences a 15,6% year-on-year increase in the demand for air cargo, making it the strongest-growing region in the world. The continent’s airlines saw an 18,1% capacity increase year-on-year. a cargo load factor (the percentage...

MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise

South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...

AI makes abuse videos more realistic

Full “feature-length” AI films of child sexual abuse may now be “inevitable” unless urgent action is taken, experts warn, as rapidly improving technology means AI video is now “indistinguishable” from genuine imagery. New data, published on Friday (11 July 2025) by...

Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value

Cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27% drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk. This is among the findings from Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, which builds on its 2023 finding...

Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?

Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...

How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners

With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...

Lillian Barnard takes new regional role

Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...

AARTO jumps to December 2025

After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...

Old Mutual warns about WhatsApp investment scam

Old Mutual has issued a warning about a sophisticated investment scam circulating on social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. The scam falsely uses the company’s logo as well as names and images of real employees, including senior executives and the Old...

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Banking operations reimagined

Forces of change are reshaping banking. The last time the banking industry experienced steeply rising rates off a shallow base was in 2005. Over the past 18 years, low rates have had the effect of a Big Bang, shattering the fundamental equation of banking (deposits...

Digital immunity the next goal for cybersecurity

Amid rapid change and evolution of cyberrisk, traditional approaches to cybersecurity and cyber resilience are no longer enough to protect organisations. By Gary Jardim, sales and marketing manager at Triple4 Global A new model is emerging, in which organisations...

Digital engagement puts patients at the heart of healthcare

"Digital engagement can significantly enhance person centred patient care, helping to overcome the challenges and complexities that so many people experience when seeking healthcare. The Netcare app will further support our digitally integrated person centred patient...

SA solution recognised by Gartner

Specialist software engineering company MIP Holdings, which focuses on creating and delivering bespoke solutions for financial services organisations, has been featured in Gartner's latest Market Guide for Life Policy Admin Systems, EMEA. The company's locally-built...

Datacentrix is first local Rubrik Elite level partner

Datacentrix has achieved Elite level partner status with Zero Trust Data Security company Rubrik - becoming the first and only partner to reach this category in South Africa. According to Shawn Marx, business unit manager: converged solutions at Datacentrix, the...

NoPBX enables app-based switchboard creation

The latest version of the South African-developed NoPBX app now enables a 100% smartphone app-based PBX sign-up experience. "For the first time, corporates and SMEs alike can create their own cellular-based hosted switchboard using just a smartphone app. No web-based...

Handling a crisis must be part of a modern leader’s skillset

Modern leaders face unprecedented challenges. In an environment of widespread global political instability, with a backdrop of new ways of working, changing customer expectations and broad economic uncertainty, leaders today are being tested on many fronts. By Peter...

Embedded finance in the age of e-commerce

The African online e-commerce market has grown rapidly in recent years and is estimated to be worth approximately $40-billion - a figure that will likely increase by 66% by 2027. Consumers value the convenience, time savings, and discounts online shopping can provide,...

What is needed for lasting organisational change

If organisations want to compete and thrive in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape - change is not only inevitable but essential. Change strategies are crucial in various scenarios, including when an organisation suffers from market disruptions,...

Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for an experienced Java Developer to help design, build, and scale modern software solutions. You'll work with a collaborative engineering team, applying solid object-oriented principles and best practices to deliver clean, reliable code that runs at...

BI/Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTechSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the...

Project Manager (Construction) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...

FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst Kickstart Your FP&A Career in a Global, Multi-Currency Business Growth Opportunity as a Senior Analyst Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote) | R45000 - R55000 p/m | UK Hours About Our Client Our client is a global research and advisory...

Intermediate .NET Developer

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 4+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

FP&A Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

FP&A Analyst Kickstart Your FP&A Career in a Global, Multi-Currency Business Growth Opportunity as a Senior Analyst Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote) | R45000 - R55000 p/m | UK Hours About Our Client Our client is a global research and advisory...

Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 4+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Senior Microsoft Engineer

Lead cutting-edge Microsoft infrastructure projects across hybrid environments!Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and natural problem-solver with a passion for stability, security, and automation. You thrive in complex environments and enjoy collaborating across...

Senior Functional Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Functional Analyst to support the optimization, configuration, and delivery of IT systems across our retail business. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and...

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