July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

Ruka selected to 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator

Ruka, the African technology company behind SmartChat, has been selected as one of only 10 startups for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a program supporting high-impact companies using technology to transform the continent. The accelerator,...

HPE and Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core solution

HPE and Ericsson have announced the establishment of a joint validation lab to tackle critical challenges faced by telecommunications (telco) service providers while deploying a multi-vendor infrastructure stack. By enabling the validation of a cloud-native,...

NTT Data named as a top global employer

NTT Data has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This is the second time it has received this accolade. The company also earned the Top Employer 2025 regional certification in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North...

Vodacom retains title as Africa’s Top Employer

Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. The certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and...

Luno’s crypto predictions for 2025

2024 was a breakthrough year for crypto, with new record-breaking highs and a flood of institutional participation fueled by ongoing regulatory progress. Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa, offers these forecasts for 2025:   Digital assets in...

Applications open for the Coega Maths and Science Programme

Applications for the Coega Development Corporation’s Maths and Science Programme (MSP) 2025 intake are now open. The CSI initiative is designed to provide matriculants with a unique opportunity to enhance their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science results,...

2025 is all about unlocking business value with AI

Kathy Gibson reports - Business leaders are still prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) and aligning their strategies around the value that AI can unlock. This is among the findings from BCG’s second AI Radar report, which draws on a survey of 1 800 C-level...

SA users are optimistic about AI

A new survey from Ipsos and Google reveals that attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread. The study, "Our Life with AI: From innovation to application”, surveyed 21 000 people across 21 countries, finding...

Human skills more vital as AI adoption increases

A new study challenges the narrative that AI will replace humans, revealing instead that AI will be a catalyst for a skills revolution where uniquely human capabilities like empathy and ethical decision-making become the most valuable assets at work. This global shift...

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Rapid cloud migration makes multi-cloud a reality

The days of talking about cloud computing are over: in 2021, the world has seen a concerted move to public cloud as companies look to conserve their cash. Abdul Moosa, chief technology officer of CoCre8 Technology Solutions, explains that the last 18 months have...

Cybercrime ‘tsunami’ on the way

South Africa’s retail organisations, particularly online stores, could expect a significant ramp-up in cybercrime ahead of the holiday season. This is the warning from Deon Smal, CEO of Cyber Insight, a Cape-based cyber security assessment firm. “While data breaches...

A simple, elegant data solution could be right under your nose

Not long ago, I came across a welcome surprise. I kicked the underside of my SUV’s liftgate and watched as the hatch sprang open. After five years of stumbling over my groceries to access this part of my vehicle, a simple but elegant solution emerged right from under...

SA’s oldest free loyalty programme gets a digital boost

Sun International has used the downtime during the lockdowns to introduce an online booking platform and a new app to streamline communication for its Most Valued Guest (MGV) programme. Anthony Leeming, CEO of Sun International, said: "The Covid-19 pandemic has...

Information Regulator invites public comments on new POPIA regulations

New amended draft regulations on POPIA have been published for comment, covering various steps that people can take in exercising their rights under POPIA and how businesses can request consent for direct marketing purposes. By Peter Grealy, Karl Blom and Nozipho...

Upskilling the modern contact centre

Upskilling has become a critical business imperative, a tool that allows for the organisation to modernise, transform and grow because it has invested into its people and the skills they need to thrive. The Upskilling for Shared Prosperity report by PwC and the World...

Smart tech efficiently manages water and waste

Saryx Engineering Group is leveraging the latest technologies to efficiently manage water storage, flow, usage, and treatment. This not only saves water and significant amounts of money, but it also places Saryx in a strong position to add value to the smart cities of...

Beware the social engineers …

You would be forgiven for thinking that terms like phishing, vishing, whaling and pharming all had something to do with either a water sport or a pharmaceutical company, but every one of these is a cybercrime attack. These attacks leverage social engineering...

Mustek and Huawei take cloud into Africa

Africa has long been seen as the continent of unrealized possibilities. But now Africa is eagerly seizing technology opportunities to quickly catch up and surpass the rest of the world. The continent has set itself ambitions development goals, which can only be...

What can I do right now to reduce my environmental impact?

The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the Earth. As its permafrost ice melts, powerful methane greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, which speeds up global warming in an increasingly destructive cycle. Professor Katey Walter Anthony is an...

Full Stack Developer

Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in C#/.NET. Proficient in: ASP.NET Core / .NET 6+, Web API / RESTful...

Data Specialist and Performance Marketer – Gauteng Pretoria

A South African company that provides solar energy solutions for homes and businesses is seeking a Digital Specialist & Performance Marketer who will be instrumental in optimizing and expanding their digital presence. This role demands mastery in creating and...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Germiston

Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in C#/.NET. Proficient in: ASP.NET Core / .NET 6+, Web API / RESTful...

IT Technician (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...

Data Analyst

Data AnalystUnleash your analytical prowess with a dynamic Fintech!R 400,000 - R 605,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge financial services company dedicated to empowering businesses in South Africa to thrive and grow. This role offers the opportunity to harness your...

IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation seeks a highly skilled & solutions-oriented IT Technician with strategic vision to join its team. You will provide proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

Data AnalystUnleash your analytical prowess with a dynamic Fintech!R 400,000 - R 605,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge financial services company dedicated to empowering businesses in South Africa to thrive and grow. This role offers the opportunity to harness your...

Project Manager (Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across...

BI Developer / Manager

Key Responsibilities:BI DevelopmentDesign, build, and maintain advanced BI dashboards and reports.Develop efficient data models and DAX queries for scalable, high-performing solutions.Customize visualizations to suit business and client needs. Data ManagementWork with...

Project Manager (Contract) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across...

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