Employees under the lash as financial stress grows
There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...
Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...
Global security spend to top $300bn in 2026
Global security spending is projected to reach $308-billion in 2026 and $430-billion by 2029, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide. The global security market is forecast to grow 11,8% in...
Three pillars to get value from AI
Only one out of every five data and analytic (D&A) or AI leaders are concerned that uncertain costs will limit AI value, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 353 D&A and AI leaders from November through December 2025 found that this has led to only 44% of...
Who owns an AI’s copyright?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the way that it can be used is evolving at a rapid rate. Many South African businesses, including startups and SMME's, already use AI tools, whether for process automation, increasing efficiency, or obtaining data-driven insights. By...
5G expansion drives growth in MEA smartphones
Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) rose 5% YoY in Q4 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Monitor, marking the region’s third consecutive quarter of expansion. The upward trajectory was underpinned by technological evolution,...
SMEs bear the brunt of SA’s late payment negligence
National Treasury’s latest payment data points to a worsening late payment crisis across national and provincial government departments, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of current payment terms for South African small and medium-sized enterprises...
Global cyber attacks remain near record highs
Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2 086 cyber attacks per week in February – a 9,6% increase on the corresponding month last year – according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Threat Intelligence insight. Of the four African countries included in the...
Warning on watching Oscar-nominated movies
With the Oscars taking place this Sunday (15 March), fans can still try to watch the “Best Picture” nominees before the awards ceremony – but a leading cybersecurity expert warns that you could be wide open to forgery attacks. Surfshark findings have found that only...
The importance of air cargo in trade and AI
The International Air Transport Association’s latest report reveals air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty – it enabled the frontloading of $157-billion US imports in Q1 of 2025;...
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RebelUp platform supports vulnerable women
South Africa is considered to be the rape capital of the world, with one woman being raped every three hours. The statistics are horrific and Gender-Based-Violence (GBV) is a widespread and common occurrence in South Africa. According to the South African Family...
Adams & Adams launches AI legal service
Law firm Adams & Adams has launched the SMARTAI IP Portal, a digital platform and advisory service designed to help businesses understand, assess, and address the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). “As AI transforms industries at an unprecedented pace,...
Business Partners launches new Basadi-Women Growth Fund
The GEM SA Special Report: Women’s Entrepreneurship in South Africa Report (2024) reveals a concerning trend: the rate of women entrepreneurs exiting their businesses is higher than those starting and running businesses. The key driver of this attrition is access to...
Core’s Microsoft Surface Reseller Program Empowers South African Businesses
Core’s Microsoft Surface Reseller Program, is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower South African resellers to deliver Microsoft Surface hardware, accessories, and warranties to businesses across South Africa. In collaboration with Microsoft, the program...
SA must invest and innovate in education to close the divide
As artificial intelligence (AI) reaches into the everyday personal and professional lives of South Africans, the country’s education system is at a crossroad, as the immense potential of the technology is overshadowed by barriers like spotty internet, power outages,...
Integrity360 expands in Africa with Redshift acquisition
Integrity360 has acquired Johannesburg-based cyber security services company Redshift, bringing the group’s resources in South Africa to a team of over 230 employees serving the needs of customers across Africa. Integrity360’s operations in Johannesburg and Cape Town...
AI-driven Liquid G expands Google Cloud access in Africa
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the launch of its AI-powered Google Cloud distribution programme. Known as Liquid G, the programme is designed to accelerate cloud adoption and growth for African resellers and enterprises. Delivered through...
Synthesis partners with Umbrella
Synthesis Software Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with multi-cloud finops platform provider Umbrella. Umbrella provides an AI-enabled finops platform designed to help businesses gain full visibility into their cloud spend, optimise usage and drive...
Plentify closes oversubscribed Series A
South African electrotech company Plentify, that uses AI-fueled hardware and software to connect home appliances to cheaper, cleaner energy, has raised an oversubscribed Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to date to nearly $15-million. The round...
Qlik adds Open Lakehouse features
Qlik has announced new capabilities in Qlik Open Lakehouse that bring streaming ingestion and real-time transformations to its managed, Apache Iceberg–based lakehouse. With these additions, teams can ingest high-volume events from Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, and...
IT Coordinator
A South African company that provides comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding services, including air, sea, and road freight, custom brokerage, and warehousing, is seeking an IT Coordinator who will ensure the seamless operation of the Shared Services Centre...
Data Analyst
The Data Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, automated data analytics and reporting solutions. The role spans the full analytics development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement across...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 2167
Solution design involving all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA).Design solutions that are scalable, catering for requirements for various international markets (80% standard and 20% customizable), with functionality encapsulated in API's that can be integrated...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1808
Job DescriptionAnalyse a process from start to finish.Defining and implementing test plans.Planning and effort estimation for test case execution.Collaborate with other test analysts, developers and stakeholders.Collaborate with external vendors.Act as a point of...
IT Coordinator – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A South African company that provides comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding services, including air, sea, and road freight, custom brokerage, and warehousing, is seeking an IT Coordinator who will ensure the seamless operation of the Shared Services Centre...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Data Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, automated data analytics and reporting solutions. The role spans the full analytics development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement across...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 2167 – Gauteng Pretoria
Solution design involving all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA).Design solutions that are scalable, catering for requirements for various international markets (80% standard and 20% customizable), with functionality encapsulated in API's that can be integrated...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1808 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionAnalyse a process from start to finish.Defining and implementing test plans.Planning and effort estimation for test case execution.Collaborate with other test analysts, developers and stakeholders.Collaborate with external vendors.Act as a point of...
Flavour Developer(NPD Specialist)
We are seeking a talented and experienced Flavour Developer(NPD Specialist) to join a dynamic R&D team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in flavour development and product formulation, contributing to innovative new product launches and...
Java Technical Lead
One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...
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