Trust in data and AI is in crisis
In an era where data and AI drive business success, organisations are more vulnerable than ever to data loss and outages. This is among the findings from Veeam Software’s latest Data Resilience survey of more than 4 000 C-Suite and senior IT leaders Organisations can...
Strengthening recovery testing in SaaS is key to resilience
As software as a service (SaaS) becomes more prevalent, new research from Keepit shows that - based on a real‑world backup and restore activity - recovery practices remain a work in progress for many organisations. The report analyses aggregated and anonymised...
Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom
Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...
The quest for quantum AI advantage
The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...
Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption
Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...
Salaries slide in July
The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...
US government to buy into Intel
The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...
Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card
Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...
Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally
A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...
Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates
A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...
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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage are game-changers for Africa
It would be difficult to exaggerate the value that carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology offers Africa's oil and gas industry. By NJ Ayuk, chairman of the African Energy Chamber With oil and gas-producing countries facing tremendous pressure to...
Ricoh SA completes sustainable solar rollout
Ricoh South Africa has completed a major solar power installation at its new Regional Head Office in Equites Park in Meadowview Business Estate. The announcement coincides with Ricoh's global commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) goals...
Rectron expands partnership with Microsoft
Rectron has expanded its existing partnership with Microsoft to distribute Microsoft 365, Windows and server software into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Rectron and Microsoft's partnership has spanned almost two decades, and this is another...
Vertiv in distribution agreement with Technology Access Group
Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with South Africa-based TechAccess that allows TechAccess to distribute Vertiv's integrated rack solutions portfolio designed for the enterprise sector and to support critical infrastructure systems. The TechAccess...
R50m deal boosts diversity, transformation
Black female owned private equity investor Moshe Capital has acquired a 20% stake in Pragma, which specialises in delivering enterprise asset management services and solutions. The R50-million deal was funded by FNB and takes black ownership of Pragma to 56,8%. "Moshe...
Equity-based crowdfunding platform lists first African businesses
Equity crowdfunding platform GoGetta has listed its first two businesses outside of South Africa. Scorefam is a sports gaming business which makes it easy for betting fans to deposit and withdraw earnings via its crypto-enabled app. Quiver is a crypto-based savings...
Credit card size 5G network could expand private wireless markets
Vodafone has unveiled a prototype 5G network built on a credit card sized Raspberry Pi personal computer and an equally small, advanced silicon chipset. Beyond the "network on a chip" aspect, the pre- Mobile World Congress (MBC) Barcelona 2023 announcement is notable...
Fujifilm opens new head office in SA
Fujifilm South Africa has officially opened its new local head office in Sandton. The opening of the head office coincides with Fujifilm South Africa's ten-year anniversary celebration in South Africa, having first opened its doors in March 2012 as a subsidiary of...
New earnings threshold gives employees more protections
The earnings threshold will increase to ZAR 241 110.59, representing a ZAR17 030.11 increase from the earnings threshold that currently applies. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux, partners at Webber Wentzel The earnings threshold, a determination in terms of section...
Growthpoint Properties signs up Parket
Growthpoint Properties is trialling Parket, a digital parking management platform, at its Longkloof Office Park in Cape Town. Parket founder and CEO Joshua Raphael says: "We are proud to sign Growthpoint Properties. It is especially rewarding that we will be able to...
System Administrator
We're seeking a skilled System Administrator / Query Specialist to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town. You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise-level data exchanges, APIs, and control processes between servers, sites, and...
Project Manager
My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical Management, or a...
System Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're seeking a skilled System Administrator / Query Specialist to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town. You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise-level data exchanges, APIs, and control processes between servers, sites, and...
Project Manager – Gauteng Randburg
My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical Management, or a...
Business Analyst
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...
Project Manager IT at QES – Gauteng Randburg
My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...
Senior Systems Manager – Automotive
A vacancy is available within this dynamic department based in Sandton (on-site). This position reports to the Senior Manager Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and truck systems. The role...
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...
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