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...

Notorious cybercriminals target execs using AI-driven tools

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns – “‘GhostCall” and “GhostHire” – targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organisations across India, Turkiye, Australia, and...

SA companies prioritise cyber resilience, but gaps remain

As global uncertainty intensifies and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, South African organisations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative, according to the latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey. The new research reveals that local...

SA needs 2,2m homes to meet demand

South Africa has a housing supply backlog of at least 2,2-million units, with a significant shortage in the affordable housing or “gap market”, according to a recent study by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF). The gap housing market is generally...

Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO

Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as CEO of Intel, effective 18 March. He succeeds interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle  Johnston Holthaus. Tan will also rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down from the board in August 2024. Zinsner will remain...

Financial services seeks true value from AI

Kathy Gibson reports – The financial services industry is under pressure to quickly adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but needs to ensure that it does so responsibly. There are huge opportunities for the industry to increase innovation and profitability, but there...

BETI struggles to gain momentum

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica monthly at seasonally adjusted real prices, slipped further in February 2025, reflecting South Africa’s weaker economic...

New ESA supercomputer boosts space programmes

Space HPC is designed to enhance ESA’s scientific research and technological development efforts, while also providing small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) with access to resources that foster innovation and collaboration within the European space industry. The...

Agentic AI could solve common CX issues

By 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs, according to Gartner. Agentic AI is poised to revolutionise the way service interactions are conducted....

Evolving Trojan targets trusted platforms

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2025, highlighting the rise of AsyncRAT, a remote access Trojan (RAT) that continues to evolve as a serious threat within the cyber landscape. Once again, Ethiopia retained its top...

EMEA to increase enterprise IoT spend

The Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide  by International Data Corporation anticipate that internet of things (IoT) spending in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) is in for an 11% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023-2028. Western Europe...

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Banks must do more in the face of growing security complexity

As customers demand 24/7 digital access to banking in the post-pandemic reality, fraud and security breaches have become top of mind in this interconnected environment. By Ria Pinto: GM and technology leader of IBM South Africa For the financial services industry, the...

The post-pandemic conundrum: WFH and intoxication in the workplace

Many businesses in South Africa are now comfortable with offering a work from home (WFH) or hybrid model to employees after the Covid-19 lockdown ended. By Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe As employees now spend more of their working hours at home, this can pose a problem...

Can cloud software help derisk power failures?

We've come a long way since Thomas Edison and General Electric created the first substantial power grids in the 1880s. But one thing hasn't changed much: work stops when the power goes out. South Africans have endured front-row seats to this reality as loadshedding...

Pressure mounts on universities to continue their digital journeys

No discussion about cloud computing would be complete without acknowledging the forced digitisation in the tertiary education sector brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, all of this rapid digitisation occurred at the “front end”, if you will. The next great...

Why billers, retailers and banks should consider open finance solutions

Open banking, a relatively new concept in the field of financial technologies, is fast becoming a major source of innovation that is poised to reshape the banking industry – globally and in Africa. By Clinton Leask, head of Digital at Pay@ Open Banking is a capability...

The hidden costs of owned infrastructure versus cloud

If your business, like many others, is faced with the decision of running your own infrastructure or migrating to the cloud, you’ve likely already done your homework. You know that although the benefits cloud offers are numerous, such as increased agility and...

Top consumer trends in SA and what they mean for your business

The customer of today has a number of concerns. Trust, values, and integrity issues are of the utmost significance in a world that is always evolving. But how does this affect the way they interact with your company? By Zuko Mdwaba, area vice-president at Salesforce...

Disciplinaries in the workplace: forewarned is forearmed

There are different types of warnings or official reprimands in the workplace that are available to employers to manage their employees. As is the case with all labour legislation, it is crucial that human resource managers are fully aware of these different warnings,...

What businesses need to know about the future of online communities

Ten years ago, it might have been acceptable for a business or creator to not have an online presence. Today, as the saying goes, ‘if you’re not online, you don’t exist.’ In fact, in the last 10 years, we’ve seen online communities grow to be 63% of the world’s...

OCEP Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider, delivering top-tier Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions across various industries.We're always looking for skilled professionals to join our team of #Changeables –...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Data Analyst (Retail/FMCG)Unleash your data wizardry in a captivating storytelling environment!R 840,000 - R 1,056,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic company that brings brands to life through captivating storytelling. Hirt & Carter offers a unique opportunity to...

OCEP Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is a leading IT services provider, delivering top-tier Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions across various industries.We're always looking for skilled professionals to join our team of #Changeables –...

Senior SQL Developer

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr SQL Developer, for a 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity, to join one of SA's leading financial services providers. This 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity is based in Sandton, and is HYBRID. Open to all SA Citizens. Summary: Senior...

Server Engineer – 6 month contract

We are seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server infrastructure, ensuring high...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...

AI Developer – Sandton – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to join their new and exciting AI team from their Johannesburg Office. This includes the experimentation, design and implementation of new and innovative AI projects for the...

Business Analyst (Ref: 24142) – Gauteng Centurion

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLEAs part of the Business Analysis team, to assist the Corporation in implementing fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use cost-effective technology solutions by eliciting and analysing business systems and data requirements, compiling documentation for...

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