Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

TikTok removed more than 1m SA videos in Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 1 127 931 videos for violating its Community Guidelines in South Africa - with 99,9% of them proactively removed before anyone reported them, and 98,4% taken down within 24 hours of posting. This is according to the...

Booking.com opens applications for 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme

Booking.com has opened applications for its 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme. The programme gives South African accommodation owners in key tourism regions a new opportunity to grow. It also builds on a strong pilot that delivered a 92% participant satisfaction...

New shocks for SA’s agricultural outlook

South Africa’s agricultural sector enters the next cycle against a backdrop of unusually elevated global uncertainty. While the industry has performed well in recent years, despite logistics constraints and biological risks, a convergence of geopolitical tensions,...

US users prefer built-in security over traditional AV

According to the second annual Antivirus Market Report 2026 from cybersecurity news portal Cybernews, built-in operating system tools have overtaken traditional third-party antivirus software as the primary line of defense for the majority of US internet users. The...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

AI shapes the future of work

South Africa may face both risks and opportunities as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics accelerate a global economic shift that could redefine work, income, and human purpose over the next decade. This is according to new strategic research by Hywel George,...

Data from Canvas data breach could still be leaked

A recent Canvas data breach saw data from more than 275-million people in about 9 000 schools and universities around the world compromised – and it  might still be leaked. ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for the Instructure data breach,...

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Coding was made compulsory without a plan to teach it

South Africa did not introduce coding into schools. It declared it. The announcement sounded progressive, even visionary, but it masked a harder truth. Coding became compulsory before the system had the people, tools or time to deliver it. What followed was not...

Airlink inaugurates Jo’burg to Nacala service

Airlink has opened a Johannesburg-Nacala route, providing air connectivity for Mozambique’s third largest harbour town and gateway for trade, tourism and economic activity in the country’s northern provinces. Nacala is also the gateway to the Nacala Corridor...

Salesforce appoints VP: sales for Africa

Salesforce has appointed Nick Christodoulou as area vice-president of sales for Africa. Christodoulou will spearhead Salesforce’s sales strategy and revenue growth across sub-Saharan Africa, working closely with customers and partners to accelerate adoption of...

Extra protection needed for high-value data

As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks, protecting high-value data, such as financial records, legal files, patient data, intellectual property, and compliance records, has never been more urgent. This is according to...

Why Agile ways of working make sense beyond tech

According to the 17th State of Agile Report, 71% of surveyed organisations are using Agile principles in their software development lifecycle. While Agile is most often associated with IT projects, it’s increasingly extending beyond technology. This is because Agile...

Prominent risks that emerged in SA in 2025

As South Africa’s short-term insurance landscape continued to evolve in 2025, PSG Insure observed several persistent and emerging risks affecting local businesses. This is the word from Ryno de Kock, head of distribution at PSG Insure. By reviewing some of these...

Cassava and AXON Networks take AI to Africa

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy, and manage what they believe to be Africa’s first end-to-end Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform. Customers and service providers will leverage AXON’s AI-ready,...

Gig economy gets a boost with Uptooyoo

Uptooyoo is a South African-developed app and web platform, built to economically empower anyone with a skill they want to turn into an additional income stream or just to expand their current business profile. From plumbers and hairdressers to digital marketers,...

Mastercard launches Agent Suite

The agentic era has arrived, and while businesses know they must keep pace with rapid change, not all businesses have the tools to start. Mastercard has announced a suite of services to help customers take actionable steps to integrate agentic AI into their daily...

AI Analyst

We are seeking an AI Analyst to support the development, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions across the business. The role focuses on analyzing data, evaluating AI model performance, and translating AI outputs into actionable business...

AI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

We are seeking an AI Analyst to support the development, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions across the business. The role focuses on analyzing data, evaluating AI model performance, and translating AI outputs into actionable business...

Scrum Master

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Project...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Project...

IT Support Technician

Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...

IT Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has professional manners and excellent problem-solving skills to fill the role of IT Support Technician. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / MatricA+ and N+ certifications (or equivalent)Minimum of 2...

Software Quality Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining automated test assets that ensure the quality, reliability and stability of software solutions.The role focuses on using the bank's automation frameworks, pre-defined testing...

Software Quality Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining automated test assets that ensure the quality, reliability and stability of software solutions.The role focuses on using the bank's automation frameworks, pre-defined testing...

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