Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

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...

Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates

A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...

Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags

According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...

Youth holds the key for African success

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa’s young population is key to the continent’s success in the digital economy - and forward-thinking countries are finding ways to leverage their passion and innovation. A panel discussion with government leaders...

Business urged to lead in Africa’s digitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Business leaders are calling for more co-operation across the continent to fast-track connectivity and make the digital economy a reality. Speaking on a panel discussion at Africa Tech Festival, President Ntuli, MD:...

Improving Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain

Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains and creating a more transparent, efficient, and safe commercial market for medications....

Teraco on the march with new data centre expansion

Hot on the heels of it announcing the construction of its own sustainable energy source in the Free State, Teraco, says it is building a new hyperscale data centre with 40 megawatts (MW) of critical power load at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni. The data centre,...

Johannesburg Planetarium revitalised as state-of-the-art Digital Dome

The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome – the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere – has now become a place of infinite possibilities which will forever change how South Africans teach, research, and engage with science, technology, business, sport, the...

How resilient is your organisation against a cyberattack?

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival - As we move towards a digital-everything world, cybersecurity, cloud security, and cyber resilience is more important than ever. Ayanda Peta, CISO at Africa Rainbow Minerals, points out that most organisations are...

From Boomers to Zoomers, boost Black Friday sales

With the world’s most famous sales day fast approaching, new research from Infobip highlights how different generations want to communicate with businesses and brands ahead of Black Friday - with 86% of all generations expecting targeted and relevant communications,...

Cloud market set to go stratospheric

The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...

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Payment solutions key in navigating e-commerce

As Black Friday approaches, businesses worldwide are preparing for the busiest consumer period of the year. In South Africa alone, Black Friday sales have grown by an astounding 9 900% over the past six years. One of the biggest drivers of this is the upsurge in...

Paratus welcomes back co-founder

Pan-African network provider Paratus has appointed Miles October as group marketing executive. October was one of the co-founders and shareholders of the first Paratus operation in Angola - ITA (Internet Technologies Angola). He left the group in 2015 and established...

Making low-code solutions accessible to SA businesses

A recent partnership between Clevva, Blue Prism and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making customer service automation more achievable for local businesses. Combining UK-based Blue Prism's digital workforce technology, Clevva's query resolution automation technology and...

Fetola launches sustainable business accelerator tool

Business growth professional Fetola has partnered with JP Morgan and the Embassy of Finland to launch a business accelerator that will support the growth of over 100 small and emerging businesses across South Africa. The Fetola Circular Economy Accelerator (FCEA) is...

IPv6 and its role in enabling the digital economy

By Kathy Gibson - The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the move to smart cities, factories and homes is driving a massive uptake of technologies like 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). The strain this places on...

Prepare for the sales boom – and possible mayhem

Arguably the world's biggest sales weekend of the year, Black Friday to Cyber Monday is a highlight on everyone's calendar - consumers and businesses alike. By Deshni Harricharan, national sales manager at Seacom And while it's crucial to get those sales campaigns and...

Personalisation becomes a top commerce priority

Many business and technology leaders name personalisation as a top commerce technology investment priority. However, they lack the sufficient tech needed to deeply tailor experiences across channels. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital They are experiencing...

Rethinking security strategy: back to the future

Businesses are confronted with a never-ending stream of cyberattacks ranging from DDoS campaigns and malicious bots to ransomware and intellectual property theft. By David Jack, director: EMEA product strategy at Citrix Security leaders know about the urgent need to...

Harnessing talent and diversity to drive opportunity

The rapid digitisation forced by the pandemic has vividly shown how the IT industry, especially cloud computing, is poised to continue growing in its efforts to service a larger market. By Lisa Strydom, senior manager of channel and alliances: Africa at Veeam While...

Penetration Tester (Security Analyst)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...

Data Scientist

Our client is seeking a Data Scientist for a fully office-based position in Durban, with strong experience in Python and SQL. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PythonSQLRShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...

SAP ABAP Developer – 0974 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP ABAP Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Experience in the following modules.SAP ABAP, UI5, SAP Fiori, S4HanaSAP ABAP Certification6+ years of practical experience (relevant projects)Functional exposure to SAP logistics and planning modulesProblem Solving...

Senior Systems Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior System Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. This role requires a seasoned professional who can transform complex business initiatives into world-class IT solutions. The senior systems analyst is responsible to...

BI Developer at Ntice Search

Our client, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their expanding teamThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining...

Project Manager – Software Development at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex software development projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), exhibit mastery in...

BI Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their expanding teamThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a focus on front-end applications. The role requires strong...

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