Stablecoins just went mainstream, but most investors haven’t priced it in
Stablecoins just moved to a core financial infrastructure, and most investors haven’t caught up. This is the word from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as Mastercard just completed its acquisition of BVNK, the London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm, in a deal...
Roman telescope aims to travel 1m miles into space
This month could see the launch a new space telescope that aims to travel 1-million miles and record billions of galaxies. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch from the Kennedy Space Station as early as 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. The Roman...
New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps
The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...
LiveTwin uses AI to monitor Mpumalanga forests
Reama AI Technology, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa's industrial sectors, has launched its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga....
WSIS Prizes honour top tech solutions for digital development
South Africa’s Reach Digital Health has been received an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) award for its MomConnect system. The 15th annual WSIS Prizes honour innovative technological approaches that support global development. The awards, announced at the...
AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA
AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...
Digital ownership, not speculation, is blockchain’s next local challenge
What would it mean if a South African investor could take a smaller, properly structured stake in a wine farm, a padel club, an agricultural finance opportunity, or a commodity-linked asset without needing the capital, access, or administrative complexity usually...
Africa’s banks must be ‘bolder on productivity, growth and innovation’
Africa’s financial services sector is entering a new growth phase, despite a robust performance in 2025; financial services groups on the continent have kept pace with global performance, but still trail leading developed markets; and sustaining momentum will depend...
Customers prefer third-party GenAI to chatbots
Customers are approximately three times more likely to use third-party GenAI tools than company-provided chatbots when resolving customer service issues, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 3 566 B2B and B2C customers, conducted in February and March...
Security awareness training can curb phishing
Organisations in Africa can reduce phishing susceptibility by 79% after just one year of consistent security awareness training (SAT) - despite a threat landscape increasingly powered by AI, according to new research from KnowBe4. The 2026 Phishing By Industry...
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From pipeline to pipe dream: South Africa’s mathematics crisis
Only one in three matriculants took pure Mathematics in 2025. For a country where STEM skills are officially classified as critical - and where the National Development Plan targets 450 000 university-ready maths and science students by 2030 - that number should alarm...
Intellehub, TASEZ sign MoU for skills development in Tshwane
Intellehub People Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) to collaborate on skills development initiatives aimed at strengthening Tshwane’s automotive industry. The agreement establishes a...
Vibe coders are like doctors
By Barry Buck - Apple quietly blocked updates for popular vibe coding apps like Replit this week, locking the peasants out of the walled garden. The king doesn’t want commoners building apps on apps installed from his kingdom – which makes you wonder why they bothered...
Westcon brings Infoblox platform to SA
Kathy Gibson reports - Westcon has introduced Infoblox to the South African market, and will make it available through its network of reseller partners. Justin Olivier, sales manager: SADC at Infoblox, explains that Infoblox’s core message is to simplify and secure...
Kaspersky and AFRIPOL conduct joint cybersecurity training
As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unpacking the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat hunting...
Lauren Potgieter is new country manager for Infobip SA
Lauren Potgieter has been appointed as country manager for Infobip South Africa. Potgieter brings over 26 years of experience across business process management, customer experience, and global operations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and...
Recognising supply chain excellence amid global disruption
At a time when global supply chains are facing extraordinary disruption, the 2026 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) will recognise and celebrate organisations across Africa that are demonstrating resilience, innovation and leadership in navigating an...
bolttech Repairs appointed as Authorised Nationwide Service Partner for ASUS
ASUS South Africa has appointed bolttech Repairs South Africa as an authorised nationwide service partner to support ASUS PC customers across the country. The partnership, which went live on 1 March 2026, provides professional repair and support services for ASUS...
Ricoh SA bets on partner-led distribution in evolving print market
The office print market has been changing for more than a decade. Declining print volumes, hybrid work and the shift to digital document workflows have forced manufacturers to rethink how they operate. Increasingly, vendors are moving away from direct sales toward...
TTRO and UBU launch immersive Red Horizon platform
The Training Room Online (TTRO) and UBU have launched Red Horizon, an AI powered 3D strategic simulation designed to transform how organisations, universities, and leadership teams learn, practice decision-making, and build future-ready skills. Red Horizon combines...
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join a multinational consulting company delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.A leading multinational consulting company requires a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to support the design,...
Application Support Engineer
Our client is seeking an Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys supporting enterprise applications, improving operational processes, and working on...
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer
Experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next opportunity? Join a multinational consulting company delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.A leading multinational consulting company requires a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to support the design,...
Application Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys supporting enterprise applications, improving operational processes, and working on...
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Software Engineer
Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team focused on developing and modernising software solutions for traffic monitoring and control systems. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with legacy...
System Integration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
System Integration SpecialistThe Integration Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting integrations between SAP and PeopleSoft applications, ensuring accurate, secure, and reliable exchange of HR, payroll, finance,...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team focused on developing and modernising software solutions for traffic monitoring and control systems. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with legacy...
System Integration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Our client is looking for a highly accomplished Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of a mission-critical software platform. This opportunity will suit someone with exceptional backend development expertise, strong architectural thinking, and a passion for...
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