Data visibility gap grows as AI deployments surge ahead
New research from Veeam® Software shows a growing data disconnect across EMEA organisations. While 99% of enterprise decision-makers agree that data sovereignty is critical, at the organisational level, the majority (72,5%) are actively deprioritising it in favor of...
The biggest credit crisis in SA is not debt. It is access
Every year, millions of credit applications are declined by the formal financial sector. Behind every declined application is a person trying to solve a real-life problem: paying school fees, repairing a vehicle, covering a medical emergency, purchasing stock for a...
AI success in sales is a system story, not a technology story
AI tools are delivering measurable efficiency gains for sales organisations - saving sellers an average of 4.8 hours per week, according to Gartner - however, 72% of sales organisations report low reinvestment of those time savings back into high-value sales...
How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up
Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...
Taxpayers’ 142 days of work for the government is officially over!
Here’s a faint glimmer of hope in the dark tunnel that South Africa’s already beleaguered taxpayers can latch on to - the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has officially announced that today (22 May) is Tax Freedom Day for 2026. This means the average South African...
Nvidia valuation fears grow
As expected, Nvidia’s latest earnings were strong, but investors are increasingly questioning whether the chip giant’s towering valuation can continue to withstand pressure from bond markets and elevated yields, says Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory...
Meta helps local businesses generate greater revenue
South Africa's R495-billion digital economy could grow to R874,5-billion by 2035, according to new research from Public First conducted on behalf of Meta, with AI set to add a further R528-billion to GDP over the next decade. The "Meta's Impact in South Africa" report...
AI will create more jobs than it eliminates
Beginning in 2028, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, and therefore robust internal talent pipelines will be critical to meet talent demand, according to Gartner. “AI is ultimately going to result in more job gains than losses, but in the process it’s going...
Varsity will never be the same …
An innovative new academic study warns that higher education institutions worldwide must urgently reinvent teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery or risk becoming obsolete in the face of rapidly evolving student expectations and technological disruption. The...
China is leading the AI Supercycle
China isn’t waiting. As the global AI industry shifts from infrastructure build-out to enterprise application at scale, China is already running - and the gap with most other markets is widening. That was the signal at IDC Directions 2026 in Beijing, where more than...
More News Today
TymeBank becomes GoTyme Bank
TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, marking the next chapter in the bank’s evolution as part of the global Tyme Group - a banking group operating across multiple markets and serving 20-million customers worldwide. The change also introduces a new...
Retailers embrace unified payment infrastructure
As payment options multiply, forward-thinking retailers are capitalising on unified payment infrastructure to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and unlock new revenue streams. By Zanele Lazzari, head of enterprise sales at Altron FinTech The way...
Can cyber insurance protect from AI-powered criminals?
Cyber insurance was created for a world where most incidents looked familiar. It used to be all about ransomware, data breaches, business email compromises, or even outages. By Yaron Assabi, founder of eInsurer And, while many security incidents will continue to start...
Are brand-telco partnerships the future of MVNOs?
In recent years, we’ve seen countless successful brands dipping their toes into the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X The market has evolved into a dynamic space where non-traditional entrants, ranging from major...
How to get smoother performance from your Android smartphone
Don’t panic if your Android phone is feeling slow and unresponsive, it might not be necessary to trade it in for a new model. A few simple tweaks, fixes and behaviour changes can often restore smoother, more reliable performance. TCL suggests some quick tips for...
BDO elevates project delivery with PPO platform
When BDO South Africa, an organisation providing audit, advisory, tax and business service outsourcing services, set out to strengthen the project management discipline across its Financial Transformation Services environment, it quickly became clear that the project...
Networking shifts redefining SA’s digital landscape in 2026
By the end of 2025, nearly half of South African CIOs - up from just 11% the year before - had made AI their top investment priority, marking a dramatic shift driven by mounting pressures on IT teams. By Mandy Duncan, country manager of HPE Aruba Networking South...
Data centres are reshaping Africa’s power market
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centres and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity,...
Thauronix to distribute curated security solutions
Thauronix has announced that it is the distributor for NeoWave, Sectona, TransferChain, SecurityScorecard, Pulseway and WithSecure, bringing a curated portfolio of cybersecurity and IT operations solutions to customers and channel partners. Expanded access to strong...
Creating a new career path through drone upskilling
Somewhere in South Africa, a security guard on a quiet night shift imagines a different future, one where they feel accomplished, skilled, and positioned for real opportunity. Today, thanks to Rectron’s Drone Academy, that security guard can now complete their drone...
Technical Support Intern (FIXED-TERM 3 MONTH CONTRACT)
The intern will provide administrative, coordination, and content support to improve efficiency and enable deeper technical engagement within the team. Key Responsibilities: Tax Helpline SupportAssist with helpline administration, including downloading, organising,...
SAP Authorisation Consultant (Senior) 0946
Role Build (Role changes/new roles).2nd Line Support.Trouble shooting.Applications operations support for Authorisations.Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to documented processes.Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented.Monitoring logs...
Technical Support Intern (FIXED-TERM 3 MONTH CONTRACT) – Gauteng Menlyn
The intern will provide administrative, coordination, and content support to improve efficiency and enable deeper technical engagement within the team. Key Responsibilities: Tax Helpline SupportAssist with helpline administration, including downloading, organising,...
SAP Authorisation Consultant (Senior) 0946 – Gauteng Pretoria
Role Build (Role changes/new roles).2nd Line Support.Trouble shooting.Applications operations support for Authorisations.Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to documented processes.Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented.Monitoring logs...
UI/UX Designer
Are you a creative and user-focused UI/UX Designer passionate about building intuitive digital experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of user experience design and create impactful, user-centric solutions in a dynamic, forward-thinking...
Senior SAP ABAP Developer (with SAP Fiori)
As a Senior Developer, you will be the technical backbone of our SAP environment (spanning S/4HANA and ECC). You will design, develop, and optimise scalable RICEFW solutions while spearheading our SAP Fiori/UI5 UX strategy. Crucially, you will leverage your deep...
UI/UX Designer – Remote Remote
Are you a creative and user-focused UI/UX Designer passionate about building intuitive digital experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of user experience design and create impactful, user-centric solutions in a dynamic, forward-thinking...
Senior SAP ABAP Developer (with SAP Fiori) – Western Cape Cape Town
As a Senior Developer, you will be the technical backbone of our SAP environment (spanning S/4HANA and ECC). You will design, develop, and optimise scalable RICEFW solutions while spearheading our SAP Fiori/UI5 UX strategy. Crucially, you will leverage your deep...
Junior Software Tester
Are you a detail-oriented Junior Software Tester eager to kick-start your career in QA? This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work with real data, and play a key role in ensuring high-quality software releases in a fast-growing tech...
Front-End Developer (Expert) 1843
Take full responsibility for the delivery of frontend features.Ensure solutions are: Scalable, Maintainable, Production-ready.Own: Code quality, Testing completeness, Deployment readiness.Act as a technical leader within the team, drive: Best practices in Angular and...
View more career listings on our Careers Section