Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends
Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...
Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge
The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...
SMEs urged to set realistic growth goals in a weaker economy
In last month’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is on the cusp of achieving rapid economic growth. While this would be a welcome development, this is a promise business owners have heard many times before. Despite...
Top change management trends in the age of AI
In 2026, more organisations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI, according to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, which says that 78% agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their AI...
Applications open for JWO Research Grant
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications today (23 March 2026), inviting early-career African scientists to submit research proposals that advance biodiversity and conservation on the continent. The grant is open to...
Are we upholding Section 14 in the digital age
As South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Constitution (21 March), we are celebrating a document that was designed to protect the inherent dignity of every citizen. In 1996, the threats to that dignity were largely physical. Today, however, our lives...
Hybrid working spurs part-timers to rejoin the workforce
With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. IWG’s new data highlights that 44% of former part-time workers...
Influence the next frontier in gender parity
While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction – but although the country has largely solved representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in...
Governments keen on AI for routine decision-making
At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner. “Government CIOs are under growing pressure to embed AI into decision-making capabilities rapidly and...
Manufacturing resilient despite financial strain
South Africa’s manufacturing industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy and despite its decline over the last few years it is still providing significant employment and supporting business activity. However, the sector now faces a critical juncture,...
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Key trends for unlocking AI ROI in Africa in 2026
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Westcon-Comstor, Fortanix drive secure AI and post-quantum readiness
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CASA Software reveals new features in Nexsan Unity NV-Series
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Digital adoption the foundation for customer experience
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Dear modern telcos, your legacy BSS could be holding you back
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Self-service analytics without governance is a ticking time bomb
Self-service analytics promises speed and scale, but without strong governance and data literacy, it can just as quickly produce misleading dashboards, policy breaches, and poor decisions. That is according to Nathi Dube, director: PBT Innovation at PBT Group, who...
Kazang, TymeBank expand access to working capital for tavern owners
Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with South Africa’s leading digital bank, TymeBank, to provide flexible working capital advances to licensed taverns and liquor...
Nokia and Airtel Madagascar aim to bridge the digital divide
Airtel Madagascar, in partnership with Nokia, has launched the country’s first fully off-grid Rural Connect sites, marking a major milestone in extending mobile connectivity to underserved communities. Leveraging Nokia’s Rural Connect solution, which combines AirScale...
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ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider seeks a highly analytical and commercially minded Business Analyst to join its growing team in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week). The ideal candidate...
Senior Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SARAO projects and products throughout their lifecycles by applying systems engineering leadership and recognised systems engineering competence and skills across multiple domains, teams and on multiple projects. Key...
IT Support Technician – Remote Remote
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Native iOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
The Native iOS Developer will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, contributing to the delivery of scalable and robust digital solutions. This role involves full ownership of features from concept through to...
Senior Business Analyst – SAP FI/CO at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Woodstock
OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Lead) with strong process modelling and finance domain expertise to support a large-scale transformation programme.This role is business-focused (not SAP configuration) and will lead a small team of BAs while remaining...
Implementation Developer (C#/PowerShell) (Remote 10 am – 7 pm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:SUPPORT the Professional Services team of a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech by building and maintaining document composition solutions and the data-processing programs that power them as their next Implementation Developer (C#/PowerShell) (Remote...
Senior Embedded Software Developer (C/C++, JavaScript/) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...
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If you want autonomy, variety, and the kind of work that actually makes it into production, this is the seat. Build real-world systems at a multi-disciplinary tech partner in Menlyn, Pretoria.PurposeLead development, architecture, and delivery of business-critical...
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