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...

Technology critical for African agriculture’s future

Technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing poverty across the continent. This is one of the findings from a white paper highlighting the trends shaping the agricultural landscape...

AI, IoT drive smart agriculture growth

The global smart agriculture market size is estimated to reach $54,71-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The major factors driving the growth of the agtech industry are the increasing use...

European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation

Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...

Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award

Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...

TCS Sustainathon challenges youth

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the third annual South African edition of TCS Sustainathon, a problem-solving competition that challenges the youth to develop innovative ideas to address real-world issues through technology. TCS Sustainathon allows young...

The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are

…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...

Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...

AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant

In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...

Tech sector drives up energy demand, stymies sustainability efforts

The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...

Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI

Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...

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Luno launches early stage investment arm for fintechs

Luno, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has launched Luno Expeditions, a global, early-stage investment arm to support the fintech and crypto/web3 founders on their journeys to build the next generation of financial services. Building on DCG's...

MVN-X reaches 1m MVNO subscribers

MVN-X has successfully reached 1-million subscribers across its portfolio of MVNO clients. The Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) is a subsidiary of Ignition Telecoms, providing turnkey services to MVNOs, and has successfully enabled several well-known South...

Will 5G turbocharge IoT?

Currently considered the most advanced mobile broadband technology standard, 5G is expected to achieve 3-billion subscriptions by 2025 at a growth of 600-million subscriptions from 2023 to 2024. One of the key markets influenced by the evolution of 5G is, of course,...

How ERP can bring ROI to the manufacturing CFO

Gone are the days where the manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) was predominantly responsible for the back-office or accounting function. By Jaco Maritz, chief operating officer at Syspro In today's dynamic world, the CFO is a strategic navigator - responsible...

Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts local cyber threats

Hybrid warfare, using cyber as a vector, has not only blurred boundaries between nations, but also between war and peace; friend and foe; and the virtual world and reality. By Nithen Naidoo, CEO and co-founder or Snode Technologies As tensions increase following...

SAIPA assists in upskilling unemployed graduates

SAIPA, the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, is part of a skills development project by The Services Seta and Northwest Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDECT) that aims to recruit, train and place 50 unemployed graduates from the...

Telkom Financial Services launches Telkom Pay mPoS app for SMMEs

To simplify business for small, micro, and medium enterprises, Telkom Financial Services has launched the Telkom Pay Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPoS) app, a fintech tool that allows business owners to make and receive payments through their mobile phones. Telkom Financial...

Investec launches Programmable Banking

In what it believes is a local industry first, Investec has launched Programmable Banking for business and private banking clients, offering them access to their banking and transactional data and the power to craft individualised banking services. In a...

YUMBI teams with Uber Eats, gives restaurateurs control

By integrating its offering with Eats and utilising the Uber Direct services, YUMBI has added a critical delivery component to its data-rich, fully integrated online ordering and customer intelligence solution for multi-location quick service restaurants (QSRs). With...

Cell C partners with GirlCode to develop coding, digital skills

Cell C has partnered with GirlCode to bring a coding programme to youth aged between 10 and 18 years. The GirlCoder Club is open to both boys and girls, however, to improve their levels of exposure to the ICT world, the programme is primarily focused on girls. The...

Data Analyst

Excellent career opportunity within the retail sector for a Data Analyst to interpret data and turn it into informationMinimum Requirements3 year related Degree (In a Quantitative field i.e. Data, Finance, Economics etc.)Post graduate qualification (advantageous)3-7...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Hire Resolve's client, the number one cold meat manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Data Analyst. The successful candidate will form an integral part of the commercial and finance team.Responsibilities: Master Data Management & Analysis:Structure and...

Software Developer (Sage X3) – North West Mmabatho

Sage X3 Developer Driving digital transformation in mining operationsR 850 000.00 + CTCKey Responsibilities:Customize and implement Sage X3 ERP solutions to support mining operations, inventory, procurement, and financial workflows.Analyze and optimize mining-related...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Excellent career opportunity within the retail sector for a Data Analyst to interpret data and turn it into informationMinimum Requirements3 year related Degree (In a Quantitative field i.e. Data, Finance, Economics etc.)Post graduate qualification (advantageous)3-7...

C# and SQL Developer (Software Developer)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL & C# Developer to join our dynamic team. This role involves end-to-end involvement in system analysis, architecture design, development, configuration, and support of business-critical applications. The ideal...

Front End Developer (Focus: BI) (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: Front End Developer (BI Focus) – Expert Level About the Opportunity: Our client in the motor industry is seeking an experienced Front End Developer (BI Focus) to join their dynamic IT Hub. As part of a globally integrated team, you will play a pivotal role...

Junior Business Analyst – Hybrid

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics seeks a highly skilled Junior Business Analyst who will bridge the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver...

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Cape Town only - immediately available Role Requirements: Our client in the financial services industry in Cape Town is looking for a Feature Analyst. On a 6 months contract. In order to qualify for this position you must have proven experience as a feature analyst.A...

Junior Business Analyst

Business AnalystAccelerate Your Career and level up if you want with AI and Machine learning!R 420,000 - R 485,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking freight forwarding company with a global network of problem-solvers. A mover and shaker that offers innovative...

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