Africa’s path to gender economic parity pushed back 50 years
Women's economic participation in Africa has fallen 0,6 percentage points below 2022 levels - extending the region's timeline to reach economic parity from 120 years to approximately 170 years. This is according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest report – Financing...
SA organisations must redesign work, not just adopt AI
Businesses worldwide have poured multi-billion dollar investments into AI, yet fewer than 40% report meaningful productivity gains. And a new report from Top Employers Institute reveals why: nearly half of workers say they do not understand how AI is supposed to help...
As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials
South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, and will pass the reins to John Ternus, currently senior vice-president of hardware engineering, in September 2026. Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors, in which role he will assist with certain...
SA’s hiring crisis laid bare
South Africa's employers are quietly waging a war on deception - and the numbers are staggering. New data exposes qualification fraud, criminal risks, and a post-grey list compliance revolution reshaping how South African employers hire. The 2025 MIE Background...
NTT Data hits 400Gbps peering milestone
NTT Data says it has become the first network operator in Africa to establish active 400 Gbps peering at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX). This milestone marks a significant advancement in both NTT Data’s network capability and the broader evolution of...
ShinyHunters claims Next.js security breach
Vercel, the company that provides Next.js, confirms it has suffered a security breach involving unauthorised access to internal systems via a compromised third-party AI tool. The attack was claimed by the group ShinyHunters, which says it has stolen GitHub/NPM tokens,...
SA’s hard-won recovery under pressure
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing a major stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven...
FNB launches SME digital enablement programme
FNB and Edge Growth have launched the FNB Digital Enablement Programme (DEP), an 18-month, hands-on journey designed to help SMEs modernise their operations and compete with greater confidence and agility. DEP moves beyond traditional training by offering real...
Woman in Technology award goes to Aasiyah Adams
Visionary technologist, Aasiyah Adams has been named the Woman in Technology winner at the 2026 Woman in Stature Awards South Africa, recognising her outstanding contribution to digital transformation and technological advancement. In a category supported by iME, the...
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Beyond the matric results: practical tips for navigating an uncertain future
You’ve got your matric results. Now you’re staring at a gap between where you are and where you want to be. “According to Statistics SA the numbers are real: 40% of youth aged 15–24 are not in employment, education, or training. Over 100 000 matriculants meeting...
A new, new era of intelligent connectivity
WiFI 7 marks a generational leap in wireless technology but its impact on Africa will depend on how the industry and service providers transform its capability into accessibility, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFI at Vox. There have been six generations of...
Africa is leading in financial crime risk regulation
In the past decade, our financial systems have become more digitally interconnected than ever before. By Japhet Gana: group head, transaction risk and financial crimes at Yellow Card Convenience and speed now come with a price: financial crime. From sophisticated...
SA car buyers are redefining automotive expectations
The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase. By Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa The modern buyer is moving away from...
How to get job-ready in 2026
2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. By Michelle Dobson, head of brand at Pnet If you’re wanting to take your career to a new level, January is an ideal time to plan a job search. It...
Why businesses are racing to upgrade to WiFi 7
WiFi 7 is moving wireless networking from a best-effort connection to an intelligent, high-capacity edge. Martin May, business development: networking at Duxbury, looks at why organisations are accelerating upgrade plans and what this means for South African network...
Edge I/O and AI position DCS for Industry 4.0
For decades, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) have been the backbone of industrial automation, integral to the efficient operation of manufacturing plants worldwide. Yet these systems come with a notable limitation: the high cost and complexity of traditional I/O...
These roles build IT resilience
Companies are hiring for IT jobs faster than they are planning. Titles rise and fall, tools change quickly, and every vendor claims their tech solves everything. Kaylin Dingle, senior account manager at EQPlus Decision-makers need to find the roles that actually...
Mukuru and Travelex expands cash payout options in SA
Mukuru has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership introduces Travelex as an additional payout channel within the Mukuru network. Customers can now access funds at any of Travelex's 46...
Skills, not fear, are SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce
South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into their...
Java Full Stack Developer
Qualifications 4 to 6 years of professional Java development experience. Proven experience building full stack applications with Angular and Spring Boot. Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum ceremonies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,...
Java Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications 4 to 6 years of professional Java development experience. Proven experience building full stack applications with Angular and Spring Boot. Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum ceremonies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,...
PostgreSQL Database Developer
Qualifications 10+ years of experience with relational databases, with architect-level experience in PostgreSQL. Proven record designing and operating high-availability, high-performance database solutions. Hands-on experience migrating databases from Oracle, MySQL or...
PostgreSQL Database Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Qualifications 10+ years of experience with relational databases, with architect-level experience in PostgreSQL. Proven record designing and operating high-availability, high-performance database solutions. Hands-on experience migrating databases from Oracle, MySQL or...
Enterprise Data Architect
Qualifications 18+ years of experience in data, including at least 8 years as an Enterprise Data Architect. Proven expertise in data governance, metadata management and data quality frameworks. Strong understanding of data privacy, data lifecycle management and...
Enterprise Data Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
Qualifications 18+ years of experience in data, including at least 8 years as an Enterprise Data Architect. Proven expertise in data governance, metadata management and data quality frameworks. Strong understanding of data privacy, data lifecycle management and...
Project Manager (Retail Shopfitting) – Gauteng Gauteng
PROJECT MANAGER ( RETAIL SHOPFITTING)Location: PretoriaNon-Negotiables:4–5 years' relevant Project Management experienceProven experience within the shopfitting / retail environmentStrong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesHigh attention to...
Technical Architect and Senior Back End Developer (C#, .Net 6+, ASP.NET Core, EF Core) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client in ClimateTech seeks a hands-on Technical Architect and Senior Backend Developer to take ownership of the platform's end-to-end technical design and personally lead the build of its core Backend services. You will be the design authority for its...
Technical Architect and Senior Back End Developer (C#, .Net 6+, ASP.NET Core, EF Core) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:OUR client in ClimateTech seeks a hands-on Technical Architect and Senior Backend Developer to take ownership of the platform's end-to-end technical design and personally lead the build of its core Backend services. You will be the design authority for its...
Dean of Faculty: Information Technology (IT
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