Inflation expectations cause for optimism
The Bureau of Economic Research at Stellenbosch University has released its third-quarter survey on inflation expectations and, writes Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services, it was quite encouraging. First, the overall survey results showed unchanged...
Building more agile and productive organisations
More flexible ways of working could unlock billions of rands in productivity gains by helping businesses attract and retain talent, and protect critical knowledge, according to new economic modelling from Arup and International Workplace Group (IWG). As businesses...
Semiconductor revenue on track to hit $1,6trn this year
Global semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $1,6-trillion in 2026, increasing 92% from 2025 revenue of $809-billion, according to Gartner. In 2027, it is forecast to total $1,9-trillion. “The semiconductor industry is entering a fundamentally new phase of...
Sports fans want a streamlined digital experience
New research commissioned by IBM reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology. According to the latest IBM Sports Intelligence Report, based on responses from more than 20 000 sports...
How to have your cake … and eat it
New courier data from inDrive suggests South Africans are using on-demand delivery services for a far wider range of everyday needs than one might expect. An analysis of roughly 5 000 inDrive.Courier orders placed in South Africa during the first half of 2026 found...
Ericsson and MTN modernise MoMo platform
Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech have completed the Mobile Money (MoMo) Evolved Migration across key African markets including Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda, and Uganda. Building on these latest deployments, the two companies are advancing similar evolution initiatives in...
Women get fussy over the tech in their homes
Women are becoming more deliberate about the technology they bring into their homes - prioritising products that solve practical, recurring problems rather than simply adding more technology for technology’s sake, according to new research from Solenco. Comparing data...
Digital Skills Impact Fund now open for year-round applications
Collective X has scrapped the fixed application windows on its Digital Skills Impact Fund and made R200-million available for the next year to employers of entry-level digital skills and digital skills training providers providing recognised digital qualifications...
Young SA entrepreneurs looking for similar talent after successful funding round
South African-founded AI startup Verascient has raised $1,2-million (R19,5-million) in its pre-seed round to help companies build faster and more capable teams with AI. The oversubscribed pre-seed raise was backed by Founder Collective (an early investor in Uber,...
Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready
Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...
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It is not the cyber breach that costs you, but what happens next
In South Africa, cybersecurity breaches have become routine. The country ranks in the top 20 globally for cybercrime, with human error still behind the vast majority of incidents. By Andy Robb, technical officer at Duxbury Networking The financial impact is equally...
Data in action: what SA can learn from integrated ecosystems
Across South Africa, many citizens are already familiar with seamless, data-driven experiences, often through services in the private sector. In these environments, data is used to support more connected and responsive interactions, shaping how services are delivered...
Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world
The South African government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...
Cyber defences must be ready for planned digital IDs
South Africa is on the cusp of a digital revolution that promises to end the era of ‘the system is down’. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently gazetted draft regulations for a...
When convenience becomes a backdoor: the hidden risk in your SaaS stack
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms and third-party applications form the backbone of productivity in any organisation. By: CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies From finance and HR to marketing and operations, organisations...
Technology is advancing. Customer experience is standing still
In the years since I founded the Consumer Psychology Lab, I have sat with hundreds of leadership teams who are genuinely frustrated. By Liezel Jonkheid, founder and director of Consumer Psychology Lab They have invested significantly in what they believe is ‘customer...
Adapting to the new fraud reality
Digital fraud incidents are growing at an alarming rate, and traditional risk management solutions are no longer enough for financial services organisations to stay one step ahead of financial criminals. For that reason, financial institutions globally are moving...
The future of AI healthcare lies in a solid infrastructure backbone
In most walks of life, AI’s presence can already be felt. In healthcare, the benefits are, quite frankly, mindboggling; AI-powered platforms are unlocking new levels of efficiency and precision across medical practices. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure...
Africa’s agentic enterprise needs a unified operating system. Not just better AI
The conversation surrounding AI in South Africa and across the continent has reached a critical inflection point, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering at Salesforce South Africa. For the past two years, boardroom discussions...
Why Mythos is a problem for legacy code, not for cybersecurity vendors
In July 1851, an American locksmith named Alfred Charles Hobbs sat down in an upstairs room at Joseph Bramah's Piccadilly shop with a padlock that had hung in the window for sixty-one years, beneath a standing offer of two hundred guineas to anyone who could open it...
Senior Data & Business Analyst
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Full Stack Developer – Web & Mobile – Mid to Senior – (Contract) – On-site – Centurion
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Senior Data & Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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Full Stack Developer – Web & Mobile – Mid to Senior – (Contract) – On-site – Centurion – Gauteng Centurion
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Lead Software Developer
A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...
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Junior Project Manager (Open to Fresh Grads) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a dynamic US-based Marketing Agency seeking an ambitious Junior Project Manager where you will fill a client-facing role. You will run high-impact A/B Tests requiring coordination across many disciplines such as research, strategy,...
Junior Project Manager (Open to Fresh Grads) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the remote team of a dynamic US-based Marketing Agency seeking an ambitious Junior Project Manager where you will fill a client-facing role. You will run high-impact A/B Tests requiring coordination across many disciplines such as research, strategy,...
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