Economic activity strengthens despite risks
Reflecting the resilience of the South African economy and agility of its businesses, the PayInc Economic Index, which tracks electronic transactions processed by PayInc, improved for the fifth consecutive month in September 2025. While several positive factors are...
Consumers want more support to lead healthier lives
A shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food, as revealed in PwC’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer report. The survey reveals that consumers want to purchase food that aligns with their attitudes towards health, convenience and sustainability. However,...
Massive solar storm gave rise to new radiation belts
The largest solar storm in two decades hit Earth in May 2024. For several days, wave after wave of high-energy charged particles from the Sun rocked the planet. Brilliant auroras engulfed the skies, and some GPS communications were temporarily disrupted. With the help...
GenAI set to elevate banks’ performance
Gen AI adoption within the global financial services industry is set to soar. This is according to the IBM Institute for Business Value, which has released the 2025 Outlook for Banking and Financial Markets, its annual expectations for technology and transformation in...
1,6m cyberattacks on Roblox players detected in 2024
Ahead of Safer Internet Day tomorrow (11 February 2025), Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children face online by analysing threats associated with one of the most popular gaming platforms — Roblox. The experts shed light on the alarming rise in...
Are you owed any unclaimed dividends?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its Claim It campaign, urging South Africans to check if they are potential shareholders owed a portion of the R4,5-billion in unclaimed dividends. The Claim It initiative is a collaborative effort between the JSE and...
Mobile services drive Telkom revenue growth
Telkom reports that its mobile service revenue outpaced the market with revenue growth of 9,6%. In a trading update for the third quarter ended 31 December 2024, group revenue was up 0,9% to R10 995-million, with fixed data revenue up 4,7% and information technology...
OR Tambo among the world’s busiest airports
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) has been ranked among the top 10 busiest airports in the Middle East and Africa, having facilitated over 12-million scheduled seats this year. According to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), ORTIA has...
UCT launches new innovation fund
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched the University Technology Fund II (UTF II). UTF II will enable UCT to build on the foundation established by UTF I, offering expanded funding opportunities and continued support for high-impact ventures. As a strategic...
Gearing up for a C-suite exodus
More than half (56%) of CxOs, defined as C-suite leaders reporting to the CEO, (excluding CHROs) are likely or extremely likely to leave their current role in the next two years, according to Gartner. The October 2024 Gartner survey of 200 CxOs reveals that 27%...
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redPanda Software partners with Flooid
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Global recognition for Decision Inc at SAP hackathon
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Sophos acquires SOC.OS
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Unicorn Group launches pan-African incubation program
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Ransomware reaches new, dangerous levels of sophistication
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The Great Resignation lands on SA shores
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Service bots help you do more with your WhatsApp channel
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Storage AIOps adds predictive analytics and automation
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Achieving flexibility, agility and cost efficiency in the e-commerce era
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Translating context: the power of the human voice
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IT Auditor – Gauteng Sandton
IT AUDITORYour Vision, AuditedR900 000,00- R [Phone Number Removed];What You'll Do:Lead IT and cyber audits across multiple business unitsSupport data analytics and continuous auditing initiativesCollaborate with internal teams to interpret and act on audit...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Business Analyst (HR Analytics)
Data Analysis and Reporting:Tracking and maintaining the integrity of people-related data, analysing data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, and developing reports and dashboards to communicate key findings to stakeholders.Compliance and...
Solution Architect
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Software Tester / QA
Quality Assurance EngineerAccelerate your career with a leading real estate innovator!R 400,000 - R 836,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic team at a leading company, offering a wide range of products in their niche field. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
Business Analyst (HR Analytics) – Gauteng Edenburg
Data Analysis and Reporting:Tracking and maintaining the integrity of people-related data, analysing data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, and developing reports and dashboards to communicate key findings to stakeholders.Compliance and...
Solution Architect – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
Software Tester / QA – Western Cape Western Cape
Quality Assurance EngineerAccelerate your career with a leading real estate innovator!R 400,000 - R 836,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic team at a leading company, offering a wide range of products in their niche field. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT...
Specialist Analyst – AML/CFT
Are you passionate about financial integrity and regulatory compliance? Our client, a respected organisation in the regulatory sector, is looking for a Specialist Analyst to join their AML/CFT Supervision team. In this important role, you will help ensure that...
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