When trade deals expire: What’s at stake with AGOA?
Market access to the US could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration today (30 September 2025). AGOA is a non-reciprocal US trade preference programme introduced in May 2000...
AI-enabling cloud services are the future of cloud
The adoption of AI within cloud services is poised to revolutionise IT operations, embedding AI as a fundamental element across everything from infrastructure management to application deployment. Significant investment from vendors is speeding up the commoditisation...
BETI starts 2025 on a subdued note
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, saw a slight rebound in 2024 following negative growth in 2023. Showing sideways movement in...
Home Affairs goes live with digital visa platform
The Department of Home Affairs goes live today with a digital platform for the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). This platform will drive increased tourism from the major source markets of India and China by enabling vetted and approved tour operators to submit...
Actions, not words, will make SONA promises a reality
The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) showed touches of Groundhog Day, the film that replays the same scenario over and over again. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of IoDSA, who says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise of “a state that is capable and...
A future snapshot of SA’s electricity market
At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, promising to facilitate "an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading." By Jason van der Poel, partner, Danielle van der Vaart, senior...
The quantum opportunity for photonics
Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...
Can the gold rally continue?
Gold's record-breaking rally shows no signs of slowing, with two new catalysts also now fueling the fire. The bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green is based on the potential revaluation of America’s gold reserves and a major policy shift in China...
G42, AMD enable French innovation in AI
Abu Dhabi-based AI technology group G42 has announced a strategic investment in France in partnership with DataOne, Europe’s first gigascale AI hosting infrastructure data centre. Spearheaded by Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI...
GABI report identifies African growth areas
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...
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Level 1 BBBEE company wins innovation funding
Boost Technology, a retailer-first e-commerce platform, has been announced as one of eight global winners of Strive Community’s inaugural round of its Innovation Fund. Boost Technology, a company working with retail entrepreneurs across Ghana, Nigeria and South...
JavaScript rated best programming language for job seekers
JavaScript skilled developers are the most likely to land a job, it is by far the preferred programming language that recruitment agencies are seeking in candidates. It is also an excellent language for beginner programmers who plan to expand their skills to other...
Insurers must be creative to innovate in a highly-regulated sector
South Africa’s stringent regulatory environment that governs the financial services and insurance sector can make it challenging for companies to bring innovative technology, ideas and products to the market, but there are ways around this. This is according to Justin...
Effective stakeholder engagement key to avoiding renewable energy delays
Community and stakeholder engagement is a critical factor that can make or break renewable energy projects, yet it is almost always overlooked or under-prioritised in project planning and execution. By Janine Espin, MD of Economic Development Solutions When energy...
DeFi needs more cybersecurity and regulations
The world of decentralised finance (DeFi) is defined by interesting projects, varied cryptocurrencies, blockchains, financial innovations and promises of wealth and digital freedom. It is also populated by the type of people and organisations that usually hang around...
Automation as a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity
The decade that just started might be remembered as the decade of automation. I know what you are thinking: the author works for a company that offers automation solutions so, of course, it’s the decade of automation. I promise it’s not the case, and if you set aside...
The ultimate in compute is quantum
Harnessing quantum physics to make computers faster, smarter and more capable for businesses and our future, writes Brian Timperley, the CEO and co-founder of Turrito Networks. IBM defines quantum computing as solving complex problems, usually too difficult for...
Protect less tech savvy elderly from online fraudsters
Estimates suggest that the elderly worldwide lose more than $3-billion (around R48-billion) each year to online fraudsters. In a world focused on communicating with the digital native Generation Z and tech-savvy Millennials, who were born into the digital era, are we...
Marsh warns to invest in robust cybersecurity controls
With cyberattacks growing in size and complexity — and underwriters more closely scrutinising their cyber risk exposures — it’s vital that businesses invest in robust cybersecurity controls. “As many of us have seen in recent years, cyberattacks just continue to...
Transitioning to true hybrid work collaboration
Most employees would still like to work remotely at least some of the time, reinforcing the sentiment that we will never return to the fully office-based environment of the past. Embracing the tools and platforms that enable hybrid work will be critical. By Michael...
Digital Strategist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We're looking for strong Digital Strategists to lead performance marketing strategies across CRM, content, paid media, and automation. Bring the thinking that connects digital activity to real business outcomes. As a Digital Strategist at The Agency, you'll shape and...
Personal Share Portfolio Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to plan, design, develop and launch Personal Share Portfolios (PSP) and associated business processes across the Investment platform.Key responsibilitiesEnsuring continual appreciation of the broader business context by understanding...
Senior Test Analyst
Our Client, a leading and established organisation, is looking for someone with a strong eye for quality and a solid grasp of Agile Testing in fast-moving, DevOps-aligned teams. This Senior Automation Tester role will suit a test analyst who enjoys being hands-on with...
IT Support Engineer
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Senior Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our Client, a leading and established organisation, is looking for someone with a strong eye for quality and a solid grasp of Agile Testing in fast-moving, DevOps-aligned teams. This Senior Automation Tester role will suit a test analyst who enjoys being hands-on with...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
National Technical Support Administrator and Technical Coordinator
General Summary: The position calls for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated office administrator with sufficient knowledge to administer service, sales and spares while assisting the National team in selling and servicing all rental installations distributed by...
Reporting & Data Analyst – 12 months
Requirement Gathering: Engage with business stakeholders to understand and document reporting needs. Report Development: Create dashboards and reports directly using internal systems or coordinate with external system vendors to fulfil reporting needs. Data...
National Technical Support Administrator and Technical Coordinator – Western Cape Cape Town
General Summary: The position calls for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated office administrator with sufficient knowledge to administer service, sales and spares while assisting the National team in selling and servicing all rental installations distributed by...
Reporting & Data Analyst – 12 months – Gauteng Edenburg
Requirement Gathering: Engage with business stakeholders to understand and document reporting needs. Report Development: Create dashboards and reports directly using internal systems or coordinate with external system vendors to fulfil reporting needs. Data...
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