As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Finance AI technologies to watch

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...

Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal

OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...

Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years

To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans.   Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...

Public sector pay gap puts cybersecurity at risk

A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardizing national security by hindering the public sector's ability to attract and retain top talent. Naoris Protocol analysis shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be...

SA claws its way up the digital wellbeing rankings

Surfshark’s Digital Qality of Life Index (DQL) 2024 ranks South Africa 66th in the world – six places better than last year. The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on five core pillars: internet...

5,6bn user accounts were compromised in 2024

Data breaches increased 7,6-times compared to the previous year, rising from 731,1-million in 2023 to 5,6-billion in 2024, according to an annual recap by Surfshark. China ranks first (940-million) and accounts for 17% of all breaches in 2024. Russia (921-million) is...

ESG will remain core focus in tech

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...

Quantum computing is coming for Web3

IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...

AI to transform e-commerce

Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...

Potential effects of Trump’s on-off tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. George Brown, senior US economist, and David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders consider the possible impact. Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and the dollar rose...

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Workforce in successful diversification into investment clusters

Workforce Holdings, a human capital services company that operates through four focused investment clusters comprising Staffing and Outsourcing, Training and Education, Healthcare and Financial Services, has released results for the interim period ended 30 June 2022....

Culture is key for retaining, attracting talent

Despite mounting economic headwinds over the past two years, the Great Resignation trend shows no sign of abating. According to global research from McKinsey the share of workers planning to leave their jobs this year remains unchanged from 2021, at 40%. By Zuko...

Supa Quick, Disky offer license disk renewal

Fitment centre group Supa Quick has partnered with online platform Disky an to make it convenient and quick for motorists to renew their vehicle licenses using WhatsApp at any of the 190 Supa Quick stores across South Africa. "We are all pressed for time, and no one...

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

The B-BBEE Commission's latest report on empowerment trends shows a decrease in overall black ownership, as well as in black women ownership. By Safiyya Patel, partner and Tebogo Moloko, senior associate at Webber Wentzel The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment...

Telkom Business offers small businesses funding up to R5m

Telkom Business has launched Telkom Lend, to enable small businesses to apply online for funding and get an answer within 24 hours. An end-to-end digital process means no paperwork, no long queues and no waiting for a response from a financial institution. "Business...

Coding education a key focus of 2022 App of the Year roll-out

The MTN Business App Academy attracted more than 12 000 applications in April 2022. All successful candidates, upon completing their exams will receive their South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) NQF Level 3, NQF Level 5 and MICTSETA accredited qualifications....

SA artist launches generative NFT canvas art collection

South African artist Jan Hendrik Viljoen, aka "Portchie", has become what is believed to be South Africa's first artist to sell a collection of generative art through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By using a randomised digital generator, a collection of only 1 000 NFTs...

Samsung debuts Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. The Galaxy Watch5 enhances the features that consumers rely on every day, while the Galaxy Watch5 Pro - the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch line-up - is Samsung's most durable watch yet. "We're...

The digital warehouse of the future

Today's warehouses have evolved beyond purely being physical sites that are used to store products. They are now an integral part of the supply chain, as data is produced exponentially. By Heman Kassan, chief commercial officer of Technodyn Managing these warehouses...

Braintree acquires Xbox business from Vox, launches new rental model

Braintree has completed the acquisition of the Xbox business of Vox and has introduced a new flexible rental model as part of the company’s efforts to make consoles more widely accessible to the public. "The principle idea behind the transaction was to expand our...

Technical Support Manager

Hire Resolve is working with a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector to find a Technical Support Manager with a strong electrical engineering background and a passion for solar technology, to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. If you're looking for a...

Business Process Analyst

Our client is recruiting for a highly skilled Business Process Analyst (Marketplace Finance) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This critical role is focused on optimizing financial workflows, enhancing visibility and controls, and supporting scalable growth...

PHP Developer

ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...

Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Benoni

Hire Resolve is working with a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector to find a Technical Support Manager with a strong electrical engineering background and a passion for solar technology, to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. If you're looking for a...

Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is recruiting for a highly skilled Business Process Analyst (Marketplace Finance) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This critical role is focused on optimizing financial workflows, enhancing visibility and controls, and supporting scalable growth...

PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...

C# Developer

This is a hands-on development role for someone with foundational experience in C# who's ready to grow into broader technical ownership. You'll work on building and maintaining web APIs, desktop apps, MVC websites, and Windows services, contributing to clean, scalable...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.A dynamic opportunity exists for a skilled Business Analyst to join a high-performing remote team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and delivering impactful business solutions...

BI Developer

Our client is seeking a BI Developer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SQL - T-SQLSSRS, SSIS, SSASData warehouseUML/ERDAzure DevOpsPower BIShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

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