Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good
A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...
CompTIA poll aims to better understand Africa’s training needs
In an age of constantly-changing technology innovations, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products, is running a short survey to gauge how African organisations are tackling their training and certification...
SA scale-ups grow faster than the broader economy
While South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by around 1% this year amid persistent unemployment, constrained investment conditions and uncertain geopolitics, a group of locally founded high-growth companies is expanding at more than 40 times that rate, creating...
CFOs must stop mistaking finance AI deployment for value creation
Finance functions are rapidly moving AI from experimentation into production, but many CFOs are still struggling to convert AI deployment into significant business value, according to Gartner. Marco Steecker, director analyst, research in the Gartner Finance practice,...
Data drives strong Telkom earnings
Telkom SA SOC has published strong financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026. Group revenue increased by 1,4% to R44 477-million, driven by robust data revenue growth of 7,6%. Data revenue now contributes 59,8% to total group revenue, up from 56.4% in the...
Vehicle sales defy headwinds to hit 12-year high
New vehicles sales in May reached 51 071 units, the highest monthly total recorded since May 2013 and representing a 12,8% increase over May 2025, according to naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “Rising new vehicle sales in South Africa continue to confound...
SOC blind spot could miss threats
A new global Kaspersky Security Services report ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’* reveals a blind spot in enterprise security operations centres (SOCs): while performance is typically measured by detection and response speed, organisations rarely assess whether they’re...
Resurgence of vulnerable whales in southeastern Atlantic
More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species – blue and fin - in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, published in the...
Sizekhaya kicks off as lottery operator
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has welcomed Sizekhaya as South Africa’s new South Africa's National Lottery and Sports Pools operator, effective today (1 June 2026). NLC board chairperson Professor Barney Pityana says the transition marks an important...
Nvidia and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for personal AI
Nvidia yesterday unveiled Nvidia RTX Spark, a new superchip that it says reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents, offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate. Designed for AI, creating and gaming, RTX Spark brings Nvidia...
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Vertiv in strategic agreement with University of Bologna
Vertiv has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, establishing a broad collaboration focused on knowledge development, skills advancement and territorial impact. "For Vertiv, this collaboration with the University of Bologna is a...
Facebook cloning turns your profile into a weapon
Facebook cloning scams are continuing to rise, turning ordinary profiles and family photos into tools for fraud and social engineering, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Have you ever wondered what criminals...
Strengthen cybersecurity through smarter vendor risk management
Vendor risk management has shifted from an administrative task to a strategic discipline, which shapes how well organisations protect themselves. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix Many businesses rely heavily on third parties for...
Before you say yes to that job, consider this
In South Africa’s tough job market, where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited, accepting a job offer is often a necessity. But even when you’re relieved to have an offer, it’s important to remember that a job is about more than the salary on offer. It...
NTT Data acquires Zero&One
NTT Data has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, Zero&One holds nine AWS competencies and was one of the first in the region to...
Talk360 gets secondary investment led by HAVAÍC
Talk360, the global calling app built to make international communication more accessible and reliable, has announced a $1,4-million secondary investment led by HAVAÍC. The transaction was supported by Universum Wealth, a limited partner in HAVAÍC’s $50-million...
MyProperty expands into Africa
MyProperty, an independent property portal in South Africa and Namibia, has announced its expansion into the broader African market with the launch of MyProperty Africa. “Our independence allows us to stay focused on what matters - agents and consumers,” says Adriaan...
Veeam strengthens SA leadership team
Veeam Software has announced two senior appointments in its South African business. Tracy Lona joins Veeam as territory manager for South Africa’s commercial business. Before joining Veeam, Lona spent over a decade at Red Hat, where she led regional expansion,...
Insurers looking to build trust, value in AI
The insurance business is built on trust. Likewise, AI cannot work without trust; users and consumers have to believe that it’s providing accurate answers based on sound data. But as a new SAS report shows, trust in AI is a tricky subject, with users placing more...
Mobility fintech GoCab raises $45M
Founded in 2024, GoCab was created to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive finance, the company enables drivers and delivery...
IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance standards...
Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...
ASSITANT BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsupport and maintenance1.1. Provide user system support i.e. systemaccess, create user log-in credentials, removeuser access.1.2. Attend to and resolve user systemfailures/downtime.1.3. Liaise between stakeholders and...
ASSITANT BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsupport and maintenance1.1. Provide user system support i.e. systemaccess, create user log-in credentials, removeuser access.1.2. Attend to and resolve user systemfailures/downtime.1.3. Liaise between stakeholders and...
Senior Software Developer
If you are a Senior software Developer looking for a new challenge, this could be for you! Our client is looking for a developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting automated meter reading (AMR) and energy management systems...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
If you are a Senior software Developer looking for a new challenge, this could be for you! Our client is looking for a developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting automated meter reading (AMR) and energy management systems...
Specialist Analyst
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers comply with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislationJOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements and...
Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Security Engineer who will be responsible for day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of security platforms and ensure coverage, configuration, compliance, and effective alert handling across all security...
Software Developer (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an intermediate Software Developer for a contract role, onsite based in JHB.You will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions that meet business and customer needs.You will translate detailed technical...
Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers comply with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislationJOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements and...
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