It now takes companies longer to turn cash spent into cash collected
It now takes a company 67 days to turn a unit of cash spent on operations into cash collected from sales, according to Allianz Trade’s annual Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) & Cash Collection Cycle (CCC) report. The report, which focuses on how long it takes...
SA the most future-ready economy on the continent
South Africa is the most future-ready economy in Africa, according to a new study by digital entertainment platform JB.com, which mapped 50 African countries to discover which are the best positioned for a modern digital economy. The study looked at nine pillars that...
IBM chairman addresses disappointing Q2 results
IBM has warned investors that its upcoming second quarter results will disappoint. In an open letter to investors, IBM chairman, president and CEO Arvind Krishna wrote revenue is expected to be $17,2-billion, up 1%, with software revenue up 5%, consulting revenue flat...
GABI looks for ‘unstoppable Africans’
The search is on for “Unstoppable Africans” as the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) opens nominations for a new community-led campaign to recognise and celebrate entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers whose ideas, leadership, and actions are driving...
Procurement excellence takes centre stage
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has announced the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards which recognise outstanding innovation, leadership, and impact across the profession. The awards, which...
Prediction markets, tokenised equities, cross-market investing reshape market activity
Prediction market sports volume has grown roughly 200x over the past two years, with monthly sports volume now exceeding $20-billion. This is one of the headline findings from a Binance Research market insight examining prediction market expansion, tokenised equity...
SA’s SMEs need relief from ever-rising compliance costs
A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has spotlighted South Africa’s business environment - and warned that regulatory complexity and administrative inefficiencies are constraining business growth and limiting job creation. For small and...
Geoengineering alone won’t save Africa from deadly heat
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) – a technology designed to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight into space – could substantially reduce Africa’s soaring temperatures. But it...
Affordability still the cornerstone of SA ridesharing
Affordability remains the defining factor in how South Africans move around their cities, with new Bolt data revealing that more than nine in 10 rides across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are booked through the platform's most affordable categories. Despite...
Channel partners act to offset hardware volatility as project risks rise
Almost nine in 10 channel partners (87%) are taking steps to protect customers and keep projects on track amid hardware pricing volatility and memory shortages, according to new research from Westcon-Comstor. From a survey of its global Tech Xpert Community, the...
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King Price cuts claims turnaround times with AI
AI is no longer a future-facing concept in insurance. Increasingly, it is becoming a practical business tool that helps insurers make better decisions, respond more quickly, and protect the integrity of the claims process. At King Price Insurance, enterprise AI (EAI)...
Westcon-Comstor, BeyondTrust in Africa-wide collaboration
Westcon-Comstor has announced a pan-African distribution agreement with BeyondTrust, which provides privilege-centric identity security. Building on an established partnership in Asia-Pacific, the collaboration sees Westcon-Comstor become BeyondTrust’s first dedicated...
Agentic AI platform targets R1,2bn gap in missed chronic patient care
South African health technology company Healthbridge has launched a beta version of Practice Agent, an AI-powered platform designed to help medical practices identify chronic patients who have fallen out of care and reconnect them to funded consultations, tests, and...
AI, healthcare, public sector procurement under the spotlight
Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference. Now in its 48th year, this event is more important than ever in a supply chain...
Weak indigent register governance imperils municipal finances
As municipalities face mounting financial pressure and rising demand for Free Basic Services, Munsoft is calling for stronger governance of indigent registers to ensure municipal support reaches households that genuinely qualify while protecting the long-term...
Five generations, one workplace: Leading without losing your mind
For the first time in history, Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Zs are all clocking in together. Each carrying entirely different assumptions about work, authority, communication styles and even loyalty. By Leonie Stanley, operations...
Simplicity is the best defence in the AI era
Security leaders know their world is changing fast. They are trying to stay oriented while the ground keeps shifting beneath them, and AI is accelerating the pace. By Alexander Värä, director: global security business at SoftwareOne What once took an attacker days or...
How can we secure the foundation of digital education for Gen Alpha?
If the future of South Africa is shaped by the opportunities we create for young people today, then the promise of a digital education and the opportunities it provides is one of our most important and urgent endeavours. So too is the digital security of Gen Alpha’s...
AI literacy is the new workplace imperative
For years, the dominant assumption was that AI belonged to a narrow class of technical specialists such as data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers responsible for developing and managing AI systems. That assumption is increasingly...
Data and AI are unlocking SA’s next mineral frontier
South Africa’s mining industry has long been defined by what lies beneath the surface – vast mineral wealth that has shaped the country’s economy for more than a century. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead for Accenture, South Africa But as ore bodies become deeper,...
IT Auditor (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the successful design and implementation of specialised IT audits, aligned with the IT Audit Plan as the next IT Auditor sought by a dynamic Security Solutions provider in Centurion. You will focus on evaluating the adequacy and...
Senior Network Engineer (CCIE) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE & solve common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting, and innovative thinking as the next Senior Network Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will provide advanced Cisco...
Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Java Engineer with strong Data Engineering. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data retention,...
Mobile Developer (iOS Specialist) – JHB/Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking highly experienced and skilled Intermediate iOS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...
Systems Controller – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
Provide 1st line support for the hospital system users at all times,Maintain and manage all IT Systems and IT/BI Equipment on site and ensure all IT equipment and cabling complies with LHC standards,Monitoring of main network and cabinet to ensure WAN/LAN network is...
IT Auditor (JHB) – Gauteng Randburg
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for the successful design and implementation of specialised IT audits, aligned with the IT Audit Plan as the next IT Auditor sought by a dynamic Security Solutions provider in Centurion. You will focus on evaluating the adequacy and...
Senior Network Engineer (CCIE) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE & solve common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting, and innovative thinking as the next Senior Network Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will provide advanced Cisco...
Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Java Engineer with strong Data Engineering. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data retention,...
Mobile Developer (iOS Specialist) – JHB/Centurion – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking highly experienced and skilled Intermediate iOS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...
Senior Business Intelligence Developer (AI & Data Engineering)
A company that provides a fintech ecosystem that bridges the gap between cash and digital economies, allowing unbanked or underbanked consumers to safely transact online without needing a bank account, is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to lead the...
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