Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers
Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...
Fraudsters plumb the depths of airline complaints with new scam
A delayed flight. Missing luggage. A refund that never arrived. For frustrated customers, social media has become a direct route to customer support. They tag the company, explain the problem, and wait for a response. However, threat actors are watching those same...
Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools
The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...
A once-off view of your attack surface is no longer enough
South African organisations are trying to secure environments that change by the hour, while AI is reducing the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Arctic Wolf’s Andre den Hond and Jason Oehley explain why security teams need to know what they have...
Microsoft sets out humanist AI code
Microsoft has added its voice to calls for responsible AI that remains under human control. On Monday (14 September 2026), the company made its draft Humanist AI Code of Conduct public, setting out behavioural boundaries for its in-house Microsoft AI (MAI) models. The...
Kenya court blocks Vodacom’s purchase of Safaricom shares
The High Court of Kenya has blocked Vodacom’s acquisition of a further 20% share in Safaricom. Vodacom had agreed to buy 15% of Safaricom from the government of Kenya and 5% from Vodafone International Holdings via Vodafone Kenya. This was greenlighted on 26 June...
Branch refresh and expanding AI security drive SASE market
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3,5-billion in 2Q 2026 and extended its run of growth above 20% year-over-year to a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell’Oro Group. Underneath the headline, however, the composition of growth changed...
Commercial momentum set to drive climate
The World Economic Forum's Chief Sustainability Officers Outlook, published today, finds a global transition showing clear signs of progress backed by commercial and technological momentum - despite significant drag from geopolitical fragmentation and marked scrutiny...
Used-car market growing despite pressure on buyers
Used-car sales increased by 8% during the first half of 2026 with 195 455 vehicles changing hands – and with a 9% increase in total value of R82,38-billion, according to AutoTrader’s Mid-Year Car Industry Report. The report draws on activity across more than 20...
Family IT support essential for older generations
Younger family members and friends are playing a critical role in helping elderly people navigate the digital world - from installing apps to managing online banking and privacy settings – according to a new Kaspersky report. Focused on the Middle East, Turkiye and...
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The business case doesn’t end at go-live
A migration, modernisation programme or new application may be delivered on time and still fail to produce its expected return. The difference is usually made in the months and years after launch, writes Byron Phillips, head of managed operations at Synthesis. Go-live...
SA’s fibre market enters its next chapter: what happens after the rollout race?
The South African fibre landscape is currently dominated by noise, from the arrival of LEO satellites to infrastructure operators launching their own retail ISPs. Trevor van Zyl, CEO of Octotel, says the focus must shift from simply laying cable to solving complex,...
Security monitoring should not cost more the harder you look
Security maturity in the mid-market over the next few years will be decided as much by pricing models as by technology. By Christo Coetzer, founder and MD of BlueVision Technologies. The most important question a growing business can put to a prospective security...
AI raises the bar for digital literacy
Most professionals today know how to send an email, navigate a basic spreadsheet, put together a presentation or make a video call without thinking twice. By Michelle Dobson, head of brand at Pnet Even young people joining the workforce have grown up with smartphones...
Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing
A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...
Buying AI was the easy part. The work begins with adoption
Something is happening in the South African market that doesn't always surface in the enthusiasm around AI. Customers are investing. Pilots are running. Licences are in place. And 12 months later, the question is why it hasn't delivered. It is not the technology,...
Removing friction from the customer experience can also remove security
Cyber criminals often approach financial fraud by targeting the exact grey area where business and customer incentives can struggle to align: the point of transaction. It’s here that customers want instant and seamless, but businesses need to secure and verify. By...
AI is strengthening African health supply chains
Artificial intelligence (AI) is strengthening African health supply chains and has the potential to have an even greater impact on driving improvements and saving lives. This is according to a new report launched at the recent 2026 SAPICS Conference. Developed with...
AI becomes a bigger business cost – but what is the return?
For many organisations, AI adoption started small, through proof of concepts and small-scale trials, rather than full-scale rollout. By Junaid Kleinschmidt, intelligence lead for Accenture, South Africa Teams tested chatbots, employees began using generative AI tools,...
Human oversight the real safeguard as AI content rules come into effect
Since 2 August 2026, companies deploying generative AI systems to publish AI-generated or manipulated text that’s used to inform the public on matters of public interest have been subject to the EU AI Act’s Article 50 transparency requirements. Such text must be...
Service Desk Analyst (Windows 7, ITSM, HEAT) (KZN Onsite)
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Our client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology environment. This intermediate-to-senior opportunity is ideal for a technically versatile professional with strong cloud, CI/CD, infrastructure automation and operational support...
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Native iOS Developer
Our client is looking for an experienced Native iOS Developer to take ownership of high-quality mobile features from concept through to production. This opportunity is suited to a technically strong developer who is passionate about Swift, modern iOS development,...
SAP BW Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a SAP BW Developer to join our team based in Cape Town. This is an initial 12-month ongoing contract, onsite. Be part of building a future fit, centralised Data & Analytics division to support better decision making, scale self-service analytics and...
Native iOS Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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We are seeking a SAP BW Developer to join our team based in Cape Town. This is an initial 12-month ongoing contract, onsite. Be part of building a future fit, centralised Data & Analytics division to support better decision making, scale self-service analytics and...
Java Developer – Full Stack Engineer
Our client is seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong full-stack capabilities to contribute to the development of modern enterprise applications. This permanent opportunity is suited to a developer who enjoys working across backend services, frontend development...
Java Developer – Full Stack Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong full-stack capabilities to contribute to the development of modern enterprise applications. This permanent opportunity is suited to a developer who enjoys working across backend services, frontend development...
Audit Professional at MSP
If you are passionate about Audit and are tired of working with trainees, then this is the role for you! Our client is urgently seeking an Audit professional to join their team on-site in Benoni. Requirements Completed BCom & CTA degreeCompleted SAICA...
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