AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

SMBs still in the early stages of AI maturity

Nearly 70% of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) still remain in the experimental or opportunistic stages of artificial intelligence (AI) maturity, despite growing investment and widespread use of AI tools. This is one of the findings from a new global...

Cisco Networking Academy hits 600 000 graduates

Cisco yesterday celebrated the graduation of 600 000 South African students from its Cisco Networking Academy. Smangele Nkosi, country manager of Cisco SA, explains that 63 000 students pass through the programme that is affiliated to schools, universities and...

Pick ‘n Pay customer data compromised

An early version of Pick n Pay’s on-demand app was been breach, with customer information compromised. Records from 2022 in the app previously known as Bottles and later as Pick n Pay asap! were leaked. The data includes names, contact details and birth dates,...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

Cybersecurity jobs booming – so why aren’t graduates being hired?

South Africa’s cybersecurity sector is facing a growing paradox: demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, yet many graduates are struggling to secure employment. According to experts from the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

Is a global hidden hiring bias locking out black graduates?

In corporate graduate recruitment worldwide, candidates are often assessed not only on competence, but also on their relatability – and a new UCT co-led study theorises relatability as a racialised cultural-affective filter that covertly sustains inequality. The new...

Market for enterprise AI coding agents enters new phase

The market for enterprise AI coding agents has entered a new phase of expansion and competitive realignment, according to Gartner, which says this shift is driven by frontier model providers moving up the stack, more agentic workflows, expansion across the software...

Local expertise puts AI to work in East Africa

By Kathy Gibson – East African companies are seizing on the myriad benefits that artificial intelligence (AI) has to offer – but it’s vital that they do so in a considered manner that achieves their productivity goals while safeguarding their corporate systems. With...

Omnisient named as an African startup to watch

Bloomberg has named South African-founded fintech Omnisient one of its African Startups to Watch in 2026, recognising the company’s work in helping banks and insurers assess people who are excluded from affordable financial services because they lack traditional...

Wall Street has found AI’s new choke point

SK Hynix and Micron crossing the $1-trillion valuation mark shows Wall Street has already moved into the next phase of the AI trade - and many investors are still positioned for the last one – according to a leading global financial advisory. deVere Group CEO, Nigel...

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Infobip completes RCS implementation for Bob Group

Infobip has completed what it believes to be South Africa’s first live Rich Communication Services (RCS) implementation, for Bob Group’s Ship Logic platform. The partnership aims to allow for richer, more secure, and cost-efficient interactions between merchants,...

First Capital Bank Botswana works with PayInc for cross-border payments

The Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) Cross-border Payments Scheme, operated by PayInc, is being used in collaboration with First Capital Bank (FCB) Botswana, to activate payments into Botswana. With the Botswana corridor now live, this partnership is...

Western Union expands digital remittance access with Sasai Fintech

Western Union and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, have announced the launch of a new international money transfer mobile app tailored for South Africa’s consumers. The app is designed to meet the fast-evolving needs of an increasingly connected and...

Huawei targets industry challenges at Cloud Summit

The Huawei Cloud Summit, themed "Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI", took place in Barcelona alongside Mobile World Congress. At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled its Industry AI Foundry, introduced the next-generation hybrid cloud offering Huawei...

Spinnaker Support and ARC launch software support business

Spinnaker Support, which provides third-party software support for enterprise Oracle, SAP and VMware, has entered the South African market in partnership with African Rainbow Capital (ARC). Teko Majoki, MD of Spinnaker South Africa, comments: “We are delighted to...

Elekta appoints Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as SA partner

Elekta has appointed Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as its strategic partner in South Africa under a multi-year agreement. The appointment introduces a strengthened local operating model designed to enhance technical support, clinical engagement and commercial...

AI: Why adaptability beats talent

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from experimental tool to economic force. The most dangerous myth parents and executives still believe is that talent guarantees success. It does not, not anymore, writes Semone Peacock, director of Logiscool Ruimsig. The...

CAR launches high-quality digitisation project

With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an entire ministry of the Central African Republic was fully digitized for the first time – both in terms of internal processes and cooperation with external partners. The platform was developed on behalf of the...

Next Gen Infraco switches on Ghana’s 5G backbone

Ghana’s wholesale 4G and 5G operator Next Gen Infraco (NGIC)has commenced full commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital development agenda. NGIC has received formal confirmation from the National Communications Authority (NCA)...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst Lead to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science,...

Actuarial Data Analyst – Gauteng Primrose

Job summary:Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events,...

System Analyst

The Systems Analyst is responsible for analysing, designing, configuring, and supporting enterprise systems within a complex IT landscape. The role bridges business requirements and technical implementation by translating operational needs into system specifications,...

Actuarial Data Analyst

Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events, such as...

System Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Systems Analyst is responsible for analysing, designing, configuring, and supporting enterprise systems within a complex IT landscape. The role bridges business requirements and technical implementation by translating operational needs into system specifications,...

Actuarial Data Analyst – Gauteng Primrose

Assess the financial impact of potential risks using statistics, financial theories and mathematics. Estimate probabilities of the success of certain business decisions, forecast trends, projecting the probability and costs of potential negative events, such as...

Business Systems Analyst

Our client is looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join their team at their Bryanston officeDutiesDetermine standards and procedures for change and implementation requests.Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to ensure alignment...

Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join their team at their Bryanston officeDutiesDetermine standards and procedures for change and implementation requests.Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to ensure alignment...

Cloud Engineer

R Qualifications Proven experience provisioning and managing Azure cloud resources in production environments. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and SSIS. Mandatory experience with Git for version control. Mandatory experience with Python...

Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

R Qualifications Proven experience provisioning and managing Azure cloud resources in production environments. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and SSIS. Mandatory experience with Git for version control. Mandatory experience with Python...

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