Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief

Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...

Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls

Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...

The most stressful countries for drivers

Global searches for ‘stress while driving’ are up +100% over the past 12 months¹. New data from Compare the Market AU analyses various driving stressor factors, including road quality, thefts, and fatality rates, to reveal the most stressful countries to drive in....

How Africa could address the $15bn infrastructure gap

NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), has called for greater utilisation of African financial solutions to address the continent’s $15,7-billion infrastructure deficit. With these sources of capital, the continent stands to maximise the...

IBM expands data expertise with Hakkoda acquisition

IBM has acquired global data and AI consultancy Hakkoda, which will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specializsd data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI-powered business operations. Hakkoda has...

Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer

South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American consumers cannot stomach hefty price increases in the coming months....

AI tool could boost RF sensing technologies

An AI-powered “virtual expert” in a highly-specialised field of sensing research could help advance the development of new technologies, including sophisticated healthcare monitoring techniques. Engineers from the University of Glasgow and Imperial College London are...

Data shows the real reasons Saffers are moving

Common perceptions about why South Africans choose to uproot themselves and their families to move to other parts of the country could be wrong. Statistics from a new Wise Move Migration Report, based on almost 15 000 digitally-facilitated moves, shows economic...

On Mars, a dust devil is seen eating another

A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in a short video made of images taken by a navigation camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. These swirling, sometimes towering columns of air and dust are common on Mars. The smaller dust devil’s demise...

Trade tensions put poor and vulnerable at risk

As major economies are set to impose sweeping new tariffs, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts that the global trade system is entering a critical phase - threatening growth, investment, and development progress, particularly for the most vulnerable economies....

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Extreme stress has become the pandemic of 2022

Covid-19 is leaving a traumatic mark on employees, regardless of whether they work from home or the office. A recent study undertaken by IQbusiness found that more than 66% of office-based employees may be suffering from excessive stress, anxiety and depression. The...

The future looks bright for tech in Africa

The recently-concluded fourth edition of Africa Tech Summit held in Nairobi was a major eye-opener, given the rich menu of presentations and networking opportunities it offered. By Angel Jones, CEO of the Homecoming Revolution Group The summit, held under three tracks...

HPE GreenLake delivers choice, simplicity

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced significant advancements to HPE GreenLake, it flagship offering that enables organisations to modernise applications and data, from edge to cloud. The hybrid cloud platform now includes a unified operating experience, new cloud...

Vodacom invest R430m to expand rural connectivity in the Eastern Cape

Vodacom has spent more than R430-million in the past year in improving network experience and extending coverage in the Eastern Cape. A large portion of this investment has been allocated to providing broadband connectivity in rural areas in the region to enable...

Lenovo delivers future-ready IT infrastructure for midsize companies

Lenovo recently introduced newly-customised IT infrastructure solutions for midsize businesses, with a complete series of easy-to-use solutions and services to help them achieve intelligent transformation and grow their business. Midsize businesses make up the...

Is Africa short of capital or of investor-ready capital-seekers?

Deals exceeding $1,5-billion were concluded by start-ups in Nigeria during 2021, making it one of Africa's 'Big Four' investable territories. Close on its heels was South Africa, with $945-million worth of funding raised last year. The total investment raised by...

Nedbank to list on A2X

Nedbank Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X) and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 1 April 2022. Nedbank will retain its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and a secondary listing on the Namibian Stock...

Epson’s printers offer Fluidra South Africa crystal-clear benefits

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are no longer just corporate tick boxes. Instead, organisations are beginning to understand that their operations impact the planet and that ESG compliance is now a critical element of their success. This eco-friendly...

Industry at the edge

Edge computing is fast becoming essential part of industrial environments, bringing compute, storage, and analytics closer to where content is created or consumed. The edge now enables real-time processing and decision-making by eliminating cloud latency, writes...

Senior Business Analyst (CH1161) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the Financial Services industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. You will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements within Product Portfolio, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing,...

Salesforce Solutions Architect

Design scalable, secure Salesforce architectures and solution roadmaps.Translate business requirements into technical designs.Oversee configuration, custom development (Apex, LWC, Visualforce), and integrations (APIs, Mulesoft).Manage data modeling, migration, and...

Intermediate C# Developer at Ntice Search

We're looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to join our fast-paced, Agile team and help shape the future of digital healthcare. With our client, your code won't just sit on a server - it'll power thousands of real-world medical transactions every day, freeing...

Senior Business Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them in on a Indipendent contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify stakeholders and determine activities for analysisTrack and communicate progress throughout the...

Graduate: Software Developer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day IT support to staff across design, production, warehousing, and administration. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (PCs, handheld scanners, printers, sewing machine interfaces,...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...

Data Analyst (12 months Contract – Wits NICD) – Gauteng Sandringham

Background: The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligenceThe NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries,...

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