African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

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...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

AI is going to force operational capability overhauls

Eighty percent of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...

Europe cautioned to stay ahead in the quantum race

In the second quarter of 2026, Brussels is expected to release the first draft for a Quantum Act, a document that should pave the way for Europe to become the leader in quantum technology. To stand a real chance against the US and China, the bloc must move beyond...

Air passenger numbers were up in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6,1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in...

Positive PMI movement, but geopolitical impact still to come

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March 2026 rose by 1.6 points to 49.0 in March, from 47.4 in February. While the improvement is encouraging, the headline index remained below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back

NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...

Lack of trust in vendors hampers cybersecurity

The latest Sophos Cybersecurity Trust Reality 2026 report reveals a critical challenge facing CISOs - trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. At a time of relentless...

Fertilizer disruptions raise risks for food security and trade

The ongoing conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz region is disrupting energy and fertilizer flows, with measurable impacts on costs and growing risks for food systems, trade and vulnerable economies. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and...

Tech stocks at ‘discount’ signal opportunity

Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest relative valuation to the broader US market in eight years - creating what Nigel Green – CEO of deVere Group says is a “notable moment for investors assessing positioning for the next market cycle.” Green says the current...

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Visibility that drives real resilience

Strong cybersecurity begins with the ability to see everything, writes Roy Alves, sales director of J2. Visibility starts with a real time view of the client’s entire digital estate across endpoints, networks, cloud and hybrid environments. This approach relies on...

Data readiness is the silent barrier to AI success

While South African organisations rush to deploy artificial intelligence, many are finding their efforts slowed by a lack of basic data readiness. This is according to Daniel Acton, chief technology officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who adds that the...

Why we have to let (the right) AI into our emails

With artificial intelligence (AI) now augmenting up to 80% of phishing emails and cybercriminals constantly upping their games, relying on employee training alone is both insufficient and damaging. To manage human risk effectively in this new landscape, organisations...

The teen internet tango

If you’ve ever seen a teenager argue with their WiFi router at midnight, you know the internet isn’t just a tool, but a lifestyle. It’s the universal babysitter that sometimes forgets the babysitting part, a treasure chest of knowledge, memes, and questionable...

Driving digital transformation in SA classrooms

The shift from paper to digital learning is slow but unavoidable. With the right infrastructure and support, technology like interactive whiteboards can help teachers save time, improve lesson quality, boost learner engagement and prepare students for a digital...

Why every board needs an AI expert

Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche tool. It sits inside core workflows, decision systems, and customer experiences. For boards in South Africa and beyond, that raises a key question: who on your board can interrogate AI decisions with the same rigor used for...

Digital rethink needed as fast-fashion tech floods the market

As global organisations race toward 2026, Specno is issuing a clear warning: businesses that do not rethink how they build digital products will be left behind in what leaders are calling the fast-fashion era of tech. With AI now enabling rapid development at...

Trends set to shape 2026 employment and remuneration

At the South African Reward Association (SARA) annual conference, exco member Dr Mark Bussin presented 12 interesting trends he expects will emerge in the 2026 workplace. “These macro trends will impact rewards across organisations next year,” says Bussin.   Trend 1:...

Data Engineer (Senior) 0641

Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...

Software Developer at SNG Grant Thornton

DescriptionJob PurposeTo design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable...

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Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...

Software Developer at SNG Grant Thornton – Gauteng Midrand

DescriptionJob PurposeTo design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0618

Job DescriptionEffectively working and collaborating in an international team.Self-motivated to learn and stay up to date with changing technology.Working in an integrated Agile Environment (Jira, Confluence)Meet with end users to understand Business...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0618 – Gauteng Pretoria

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Tester at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Tester to join them FulltimeHybridAgricultural industry About the RoleThis role sits within a technology team delivering software solutions focused on supply chain visibility, logistics management, and...

Tester at QES – Western Cape Bellville

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