Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Execs consider cuts in their function

Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025, in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand and inflation, according to a poll by Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar...

More passengers for African airlines in April

During April 2025, African airlines experiences a 13,6% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, as capacity increased by 8,9% year-on-year. Across the continent, airlines achieved a 76,3% passenger load factor (a 3,1 pecentrage point increase compared to April...

Zero-day vulnerabilities behind half of dark web exploits

Between January 2023 and September 2024, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts identified 547 listings to buy and sell exploits targeting software vulnerabilities. These advertisements are posted on various dark web forums and shadow Telegram channels, with...

ACSA welcomes new routes, additional flights to SA

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) as announved new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports. On 11 October 2024, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International...

Maritzburg College tops JSE Investment Challenge for August

Alpha Q from Maritzburg College in KwaZulu-Natal was August’s winning school team in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. “Have a sleuth sense of research, but don’t overthink it. Sometimes one good trade can make a big difference,” is their...

Finalists for MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub announced

Following a rigorous judging process, MTN has whittled down 252 entries for its final Top 30 MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub entrepreneurs. Having already won R25 000 towards their businesses to be facilitated based on a business analysis process conducted by MTN, these...

Academy of Excellence aims to empowering young innovators

International gaming operator Sisal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has launched the Academy of Excellence in Pretoria, aiming to equip young South Africans with the vital skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving...

AI, personalisation key to a healthy work relationship

Employees around the world are still not happy at work. The latest HP Word Relationship Index (WRI) reveals that just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work, a one-point increase compared to last year’s findings. However, new findings hone in...

CEO confidence rises on GNU, electricity supply

The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 7% increase in CEO confidence in Q3 of 2024, rising to a score of 55.0. This improvement reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook among South African business leaders, spurred by positive developments in the formation...

Africa to see triple-digit growth in consumer spending

Rising African countries are among the fastest-growing regions in consumer spending, according to data from the World Data Lab and analysed by EBanx, a global technology company specialising in payment services for rising markets. Economic giant Egypt will accelerate...

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Keep your smart home devices out of the hands of hackers

In an increasingly connected world, it's becoming harder to find a home that doesn't have at least one smart device. In fact, research shows that, by 2026, there will be three million smart homes in South Africa. Whether it's a smart TV, a smart plug that lets you...

New fund targets early stage African AI start-ups

The Swedish AI Fund (SAIF) is an NGO with the purpose of providing financial aid, grants, and scholarships globally to those who are working, researching, and/or involved in the AI industry towards equality, safety, and security in the field of AI. To achieve this...

Digital platform launched for Miss SA 2022 entries

The Miss South Africa Organisation has launched the Miss South Africa App as the new content hub for all exclusive content, voting, and entries for Miss South Africa 2022. Entries for Miss South Africa 2022 open today (1 April 2022) and close at 23h00 on 30 April...

Chatbots could revolutionise retail and e-commerce

Considering that the retail industry is so competitive, a retailer's (in)ability to automate is often an indicator of their success or failure. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com And, even though retailers realise the importance of providing a...

Stop losing your customers

To stop losing customers and to succeed in an increasingly competitive B2B buying environment, ecommerce businesses need to focus on providing their customers with the right information that is specifically designed to enable them to buy. Today, sellers have far fewer...

Small shifts for big change …

In his number on New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, author James Clear talks about incremental shifts for massive outcomes. It is the tiny improvemen¬ts, he says, that aren't even noticeable at first, that create incredible change. By Chris Buchanan, client...

Enterprise networking and the rise of SD-WAN for the hybrid office

A fresh era of networking has arrived, introducing the hybrid framework and the hybrid office while reviving the capabilities of the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president: pre-sales at In2IT Technologies So, what does...

Tech meets physical security

Violent crime still plagues many South African businesses and homes despite the proliferation of security companies. This is mainly due to the mismatch between the product offering of the security company and the needs and requirements of their customers, says George...

Help protect your data this world backup day

With the number of digital screens increasing in families, the demand for reliable storage and easy backups grows as well. Keeping precious files organised and safely backed up shouldn't be a hassle, it should be easy to store important files properly. Considering 21%...

Tips to avoid backup disaster

People now create and generate over 1.8 zettabytes of data per year, and nearly 21% of people have never backed up their data. That's a concern considering 29% of data loss cases are caused by accident and 30% of all computers are already infected with malware. Pixar...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Information Security Officer

Role OverviewAs the Information Security Officer, you will lead the company's information security function as it grows its enterprise and global client base. You'll design and implement fit-for-purpose security strategies that support compliance, protect data, and...

Application project manager

Contract - Application Project ManagerHybrid position The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the co-ordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set...

FI Systems Analyst (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: Senior FI Systems Analyst Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office (Hybrid Rotation) Industry: Motor Industry Join a Global IT PowerhouseOur client in the Motor Industry is looking for a Senior FI Systems Analyst to join their dynamic IT team. You...

Mobile Developer

Join a human-centric tech and design agency that partners with global and local brands to create innovative, user-first digital solutions. Key Requirements Develop and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.Minimum 3 years of mobile application...

DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires deep expertise in cloud technologies, automation, monitoring, and deployment...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client: Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

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