Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

Supply chain shifts to autonomous business

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for a new era of business in which decision-making and execution increasingly shift from siloed automation to outcome-driven autonomy, according to Gartner. Autonomous business is defined by Gartner as a strategy that...

African startups rewrite the AI playbook

Kenya’s emergence as a leading African tech investment hub will come into sharp focus this week as the continent’s most ambitious startups take centre stage at East Africa’s largest tech and AI event in Nairobi, bringing technology that ranges from AI running on a $5...

Satellite data gives Africa better access to weather forecasting

The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) launched yesterday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enabling the strengthening of nowcasting capabilities across African countries using next-generation satellite data. Severe weather in parts of Africa,...

TrustOps will become a government necessity

Forty percent of government organisations will establish dedicated TrustOps functions by 2028 to combat deepfake identity impersonation and disinformation-as-a-service (DaaS), according to Gartner. Government organisations must urgently establish trust capabilities,...

SA workers have lost 40% of their purchasing power

The real purchasing power of South African employees has declined by slightly more than 40% against electricity, fuel, utilities and food over the past decade - even as headline inflation has generally remained inside the Reserve Bank's target range. This is according...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Telco regulators chart course for resilient, inclusive digital future

Telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed a comprehensive set of guidelines to navigate digital challenges and opportunities at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2026 (GSR-26) in Ankara. The new guidelines – 2026 Best Practice Guidelines:...

HPE appoints two global distributors

HPE has named Ingram Micro and TD Synnex as its two global distribution partners as the company moves to a unified distribution model. HPE believes that the scale and expertise of two global distributors, complemented by regional and specialist distributors, will help...

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Luno launches crypto and tokenised stocks bundle

Crypto platform Luno has launched what it believes to be South Africa’s first bundle combining market-leading crypto and top tokenised US stocks in a single investment. This provides investors with diversified exposure to two established asset classes through a single...

Leadership development matters for retaining top local talent

As global companies continue to increase investment in leadership development to strengthen retention, South Africa risks falling behind. By Mark Watt, partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa Internationally, organisations are lifting leadership development...

Protect the 2026 balance sheet by fixing tech spend

If you look at the macroeconomic forecasts for South Africa this year, the message is clear: we are entering a period where efficiency is not just a metric for the operations manager. It is a survival strategy for the boardroom, writes Evan Berger, CEO of Go Rentals....

Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI Agents

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift...

How SaaS supply chains became cybersecurity’s new weak link

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself. By Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies From Salesforce to Workday, Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration,...

iOCO expands Saudi presence

iOCO has expanded operations in Saudi Arabia, aiming to help organisations in the Kingdom and further across the Middle East accelerate cloud adoption and deliver mission-critical digital transformation outcomes. As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 objectives,...

Money mule activity amplifies fraud risks for global businesses

Mules are the backbone of digital banking fraud. Fraudsters depend on them to make their schemes work, turning innocent-looking accounts into tools for laundering stolen funds and enabling criminals to conceal their tracks and move vast sums of money across borders in...

2026 a crypto tipping point for African merchants

Cryptocurrencies, and especially stablecoins, are expected to rapidly move from early experimentation towards mainstream for African merchants over the next two to three years. As the regulatory fog lifts, customer familiarity with stablecoins is set to accelerate as...

King V ushers in a new era of governance

Business intelligence firm LexisNexis has lauded the introduction of King V. Governance of South African organisations has entered a new era since the beginning of 2026. Lizanne Engelbrecht, executive manager of Content at LexisNexis, says the introduction of King V...

If Africa does not digitise its heritage, it will lose it

Africa’s heritage is one of the world’s greatest cultural endowments, yet much of it remains fragile, undocumented, and at risk, writes Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa. As time, climate change, conflict, and globalisation accelerate loss, the question is no...

SAP S4 Hana Retail Solutions Architect

Non-negotiables. Solution architect experience, based in CPT, onsite working environment. Must have +- 5years S/4Hana implementation experience within the retail sector. RETAIL a must +- 10 years. We're looking for a SAP RETAIL Solutions Architect (with S4HANA...

Technical Specialist – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for highly skilled and customer-focused Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is more than a support role; you will be the technical architect and trusted advisor for their...

Software Support Technican – Gauteng Johannesburg South

A leading industrial technology and software solutions company is seeking an experienced Software Implementation and Support Technician to join its software team based in Gauteng. This role is ideal for a technically strong, customer-focused professional who enjoys...

SAP S4 Hana Retail Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

Non-negotiables. Solution architect experience, based in CPT, onsite working environment. Must have +- 5years S/4Hana implementation experience within the retail sector. RETAIL a must +- 10 years. We're looking for a SAP RETAIL Solutions Architect (with S4HANA...

Business Analyst & Product Owner (Investment)

Key responsibilitiesAnalyse business needs, processes, and system behaviour across the range of he company products.Analysis could be quantitative or qualitative in nature.Support discovery activities and problem definition.Translate business and regulatory needs into...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 3162

Interface Monitoring: IDOC and RFC's processing.Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level Agreements).Create and maintain Solution Guides.Ensure Knowledge Transfer within team.Interaction...

SQL Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Our client, a well-established and highly successful corporate commodity trading company, specializing in physical deliveries on an international basis, have an exciting permanent SQL ADMINISTRATOR / SQL DEVELOPER position availableKey Performance Areas: Administer...

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SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 3162 – Gauteng Pretoria

Interface Monitoring: IDOC and RFC's processing.Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level Agreements).Create and maintain Solution Guides.Ensure Knowledge Transfer within team.Interaction...

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