Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking
A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...
AWS and Nvidia to deliver 2m more GPUs and AI infrastructure
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nvidia have announced a major expansion of their strategic collaboration to meet surging global demand for AI infrastructure as demand continues to accelerate. Building on already-rapid customer adoption of Nvidia-accelerated compute on...
Red Hat’s asago aims to automate AI safety, governance
Red Hat has set up asago, an open source community project intended to automate how AI governance policies become product-ready, safely-deployed AI systems. Asago connects the fragmented steps, tools and requirements of engineer and compliance teams, to create an...
Treasury, SARB invite comments on cross-border crypto oversight
National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have invited interested parties to submit written comments on the draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-border activities. This is part of broader effort by Treasury and the SARB to strengthen the oversight of...
Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa
Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...
Sales leaders risk AI agent sprawl
By 2028, AI agents will outnumber sellers by 10 times, yet fewer than 40% of sellers will say AI agents have improved productivity, according to Gartner. “Sales organisations are moving quickly toward a future where AI agents are embedded across the commercial...
Mixed outlook for July PMI
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined marginally from 47.3 to 46.8 in July, signalling another month of contraction. However, the headline decline arguably overstates the weakness in manufacturing conditions. Domestic demand improved,...
Telkom reports revenue, subscriber growth
Telkom SA has reported improvements in revenue and subscribers for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026. Group data revenue increased by 8,8% to R6 922 million, contributing 62,4% to total revenue, driven by an 11,4% rise in mobile data revenue, and a 4% growth in...
Air cargo demand strengthens in June
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the state of the air cargo industry, based on capacity and traffic data collected by region worldwide during June 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, has been released. Key highlights from...
Researchers achieve quantum advantage
IBM and researchers from the University of Chicago have announced a demonstration in quantum computing that achieves the fundamental criteria for quantum advantage: performing computations beyond the reach of leading classical simulation methods while providing trust...
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IFC and Standard Chartered partner on supply chain finance
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Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs
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Paymenow and PayCurve merge
Earned wage access and employee financial wellness platform Paymenow has merged with Johannesburg fintech PayCurve. The combined business will operate under the Paymenow brand. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stellenbosch, Paymenow now serves more than 750 000...
Meridian Realty adds AI visualisation to listings
Meridian Realty has launched Reimagine, a feature on its website that allows prospective buyers to instantly restyle property images and explore different design possibilities before visiting the home. According to Antonie Goosen, principal and founder of Meridian...
Experian announces Agent Trust for AI-driven commerce
Experian has launched Experian Agent Trust, a framework that establishes a secure, verifiable link between consumers and AI agents. As AI agents begin to search and transact autonomously, they introduce a fundamental challenge for businesses: how to trust an action...
Nigeria’s heat crisis fuels a new wave of startups
As heat intensifies across Nigeria, a new cohort of ventures is developing solutions to protect crops, reduce food spoilage and livestock losses, and equip hospitals and outdoor workers to anticipate and withstand extreme conditions. BFA Global, FSD Africa,...
Santam migrates insurance platform to the cloud
Short-term insurer Santam has become what it believes to be the first company on the continent to officially moved its core insurance platform to the cloud. The move marks a significant milestone in Santam’s digital transformation, after two and a half years of...
Epson debuts LifeStudio projectors and EcoTank printers
Epson has launched new Lifestudio projector series, next-generation EcoTank printers for home and business, and the Epson Creative Corner online platform. “At Epson, we recognise that our customers lead dynamic lives and demand technology that seamlessly adapts to...
AICPA and CIMA launch AI Accelerator Skills Program
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA), today announced the launch of the AI Accelerator Skills Program, training designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to lead confidently in an artificial intelligence...
.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Highlighted must-have skills 5+ years of professional .NET development experience CI/CD pipeline expertise and Docker with YAML Feature and component technical design experience Multi-component integration skills Cloud experience with Azure; on-premises experience...
Automation Engineer at Rosstone
iOCO OKS is preparing for an exciting new product development initiative and is expanding its team with exceptional engineering talent. We are seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-performance automotive environments and enjoy contributing to full...
Project Manager (Commercial Fit-Outs) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Cape Town team and lead the successful delivery of commercial fit-out projects. This opportunity is ideal for a driven construction professional with a strong background in turnkey office and retail...
Senior Software Engineer (React) (Cape Town – Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group offering exciting and entertaining customer experiences, in venues or online. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will Architect and design complex web...
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Qualifications 5–8 years of experience in automation testing, with additional manual testing exposure. Proven experience testing within banking, financial services, insurance or large enterprise environments preferred. Relevant testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB)...
Software Development Engineer III (Full Stack C#) x2 at Adapt IT
Introduction The purpose of the Full Stack C# Developer per is to provide technical advice, choices and solutions and to monitorthe work of other developers in the team. The Lead Developer is further focused on ensuring that developersmeet delivery dates on projects...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandton
Qualifications 5–8 years of experience in automation testing, with additional manual testing exposure. Proven experience testing within banking, financial services, insurance or large enterprise environments preferred. Relevant testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB)...
Software Development Engineer III (Full Stack C#) x2 at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The purpose of the Full Stack C# Developer per is to provide technical advice, choices and solutions and to monitorthe work of other developers in the team. The Lead Developer is further focused on ensuring that developersmeet delivery dates on projects...
Senior Test Analyst – Oracle Fusion Stack
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience testing Oracle Fusion applications (ERP, EPM, HCM) in implementation, upgrade, or support projects;...
Project Manager (Data Migration) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate the successful delivery of a Data Migration Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and delivering project activities while ensuring adherence to...
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