Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...
Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation
By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...
What the SCA really said about online gambling
South Africa’s online betting industry has been thrown into needless panic by headlines proclaiming that online gambling is banned, writes Wayne Lurie, director of Lurie Inc Attorneys and CEO of SAROGA. The recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd...
Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health
New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...
Salaries rise for sixth straight month
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. This steady increase aligns with the gradual improvement in economic activity...
Stolen card prices surge on the dark web
Prices for stolen payment cards on dark web marketplaces have risen in most countries, according to new research from NordVPN and, while the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods
South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...
Microsoft doubles down on AI spend
Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...
Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap
Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...
Key work changes in the AI era
To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...
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The rise of the tech-savvy finance executive
Finance teams in South Africa’s large and growing businesses are juggling more moving parts than ever. From managing results across multiple entities to keeping track of currency shifts and different reporting rules, they are certainly feeling the pressure to deliver...
ERP must deliver outcomes in the experience economy
The evolution of information technology (IT) from a support function to a business driver is well established. For years now, technology has played a central role in helping organisations scale, improve agility and achieve their growth objectives writes Doug Woolley,...
Build a resilient data protection strategy for the AI era
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Network bottlenecks may be holding back your AI progress
Over the last decade, businesses have come to appreciate the network’s role beyond its connectivity offering: it has been vital in supporting the ever-evolving digital demands of today’s workplaces - from enabling a work-from-everywhere culture to unlocking the...
Employee behaviour is the new travel risk companies can’t ignore
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An enterprise security perspective on skipping software updates
Is the humble software update the unsung hero of modern enterprise security? It certainly doesn’t get the attention it deserves. By Valencia Karageorgiades, Technology Architect at SAP Africa Modern security teams are consumed with identity and access management,...
An updated guide to Employment Equity
On 15 April 2025, South Africa's Department of Employment and Labour introduced a transformative shift in workplace equity with the publication of the final Employment Equity Targets, Regulations, and Administrative Requirements, as detailed in Government Gazette No....
Out-of-school programs restore confidence, safety and academic success
South Africa is grappling with a worsening education crisis, one that’s most visible in maths classrooms across the country. In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), South African Grade 5 learners ranked last out of 59 countries in...
Cybersecurity training is the smartest investment you can make
In an age where data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams are daily threats, businesses can no longer afford to view cybersecurity training as a checkbox exercise. Instead, it should be regarded as a strategic investment with measurable returns. But how...
Measuring values transforms software delivery effectiveness
Organisations frequently grapple with a fundamental disconnect: they have well-defined company values displayed prominently on office walls, and they have robust KPIs measuring business performance, yet these two critical elements operate in separate spheres. By...
SQL Developer
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
IT Support Technician
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
Scrum Master
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure – Gauteng Centurion
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
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