Gauteng report delays expose flaws in edtech systems
The recent disruption to the South African Schools Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS), which has delayed the printing and issuing of learner report cards across Gauteng, has exposed the fragility of critical digital infrastructure in the education sector....
Vodacom and Amazon in SA first
In a first-of-its-kind deal for the country, Vodacom South Africa has partnered with Amazon South Africa to offer customers expanded benefits through Amazon Prime - an all-in-one membership programme that provides members with a combination of unlimited free delivery,...
The critical gaps in early cancer diagnosis across southern Africa
A major study led by researchers at UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences has revealed significant gaps in the readiness of health facilities throughout southern Africa to detect and diagnose cancer early – and highlights urgent opportunities to strengthen health systems...
Global costs rise as trade and financial fragmentation spread
Geoeconomic fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of $213-billion to $307-billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Driven by geopolitical tensions, economic security concerns and shifting trade relationships across major...
MTN and Dangote are Africa’s most admired brands
African brands have rebounded to a 15% share of the Top 100 Brand Africa/Africa’s Best Brands rankings – recovering from a historic low of 11% last year – with MTN and Dangote leading the continent’s pack. Brand Africa’s 16th annual ranking list is considered to be...
Climate hazards deepen health risks across Africa
Climate-related hazards are impacting community health and healthcare provision across the African continent resulting in increased vulnerability and reduced capacity to withstand further impacts, according to a new UCT study. The paper by UCT’s Elzarie Theron and Dr...
TikTok removed more than 1m SA videos in Q4 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 1 127 931 videos for violating its Community Guidelines in South Africa - with 99,9% of them proactively removed before anyone reported them, and 98,4% taken down within 24 hours of posting. This is according to the...
Salesforce accelerates SA’s Agentic AI journey at Johannesburg leg of Agentforce World Tour
Salesforce has marked a significant moment for South Africa's technology sector at its annual World Tour event at the Kyalami International Convention Centre in Johannesburg, unveiling a series of announcements designed to accelerate the country's transition to what...
SA retail benefits from benign inflation
South African consumers spent more than R173,6-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first quarter of 2026, according to NielsenIQ’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis. Sales value increased 6,5%...
Young South Africans turn to top-ups between paydays
New analysis by Paymenow reveals that many young employed South Africans are using early access to their wages to bridge cashflow gaps for everyday essentials between paydays. More than half of active users on the Paymenow’s earned-wage access (EWA) and financial...
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Consumer Rights Day: Why human-centric cybersecurity is essential
South African businesses have become masters of the "customer journey." We invest heavily in frictionless interfaces, hyper-personalised marketing, and lightning-fast delivery. We’ve successfully put the consumer at the heart of our digital universe, but as we...
POPIA Health Information Regulations cross the finish line
The Information Regulator has published the final Regulations relating to the Processing of Data Subjects’ Health Information by Certain Responsible Parties under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This follows the publication of the draft...
Datacentrix adds new ISO certifications
Datacentrix has added new ISO certifications alongside the recertification of existing international standards. Datacentrix operates in accordance with globally recognised management standards, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental...
The future of work is about stability, not insecurity
For years, the gig economy has been framed as the opposite of stability – flexible, fast-moving, but fragmented. Defined, the gig economy is the prevalence of short-term, flexible, and freelance contracts rather than permanent, full-time employment. But that narrative...
The role of mentorship as a strategy in SA’s inclusive leadership landscape
In South Africa, mentorship is more than a developmental tool. It is increasingly understood as a bridge to equity, resilience and long-term leadership sustainability. By Natasha Naidoo: director: industrial adhesives at Henkel South Africa Across a majority of...
Print is dead, long live print
Every few years, someone declares that print is dead, until print proves them wrong. By Barry Hasleham, key account manager at Altron Document Solutions The question worth asking is not whether it will survive, but why it keeps defying the forecast, what that means...
What Davos taught SA about local value
At Davos, the contrast between Donald Trump’s economic nationalism and Mark Carney’s climate-first globalism could not be more pronounced, writes Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings. One was speaking the language of borders, tariffs, and domestic industry. The other...
MDR helps SA businesses stay ahead of attackers
At the start of 2024, a Hong Kong finance worker at a multinational firm joined what appeared to be a routine video call with senior leadership. The call included people who looked and sounded like the company's UK-based CFO and other executives, but they were...
Why AI won’t replace human judgment in credit risk and hiring
Over the coming year, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly redefining both the credit and hiring sectors in South Africa, reshaping how opportunity is created and accessed. Research published in the SA Journal of Human Resource Management shows that more than...
Why digital trust matters for African SMEs
For years, security for SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa meant metal grilles and alarm systems. Today, the most significant risks are invisible and growing faster than most businesses realise, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. Artificial...
Junior IT Technician (Durban) 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 Technician (Durban)Duties &...
Senior Business Analyst
Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
Senior Business Analyst (Banking & Credit)Contract Opportunity | Financial Services EnvironmentRole PurposeWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a dynamic financial services environment. This role requires an accomplished Business...
Junior IT Technician (Durban) 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 Technician (Durban)Duties &...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Some people analyse businesses. Others help transform them. If you're the person who can spot inefficiencies before they appear on a report, translate operational challenges into practical solutions and bridge the gap between systems and strategy, this opportunity is...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
Senior Business Analyst (Banking & Credit)Contract Opportunity | Financial Services EnvironmentRole PurposeWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a dynamic financial services environment. This role requires an accomplished Business...
Business Systems Manager
A privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa that supplies a massive range of car parts, tools, and accessories to DIY car owners, independent mechanics, and trade professionals, is seeking a Business Systems Manager oversees the...
Senior Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible to lead advanced security operations, investigations, and incident response activities. You will Act as escalation point for complex incidents and drives root cause...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Spearhead the industrialization of new AI technologies and concepts by supporting the business with the implementation of AI pilot use cases. The goal is to enable teams to scale these technologies and concepts across their functional areas.As a Senior Full Stack...
Business Systems Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
A privately owned automotive parts retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa that supplies a massive range of car parts, tools, and accessories to DIY car owners, independent mechanics, and trade professionals, is seeking a Business Systems Manager oversees the...
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