SA’s business liquidations skyrocket
South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...
NASA shares pics of solar system visitor
NASA is in the midst of a solar system-wide observation campaign, turning its spacecraft and space telescopes to follow comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object to pass through our solar system. Twelve NASA assets have captured and processed imagery of the...
rAge hosts six cosplay competitions
Cosplay is taking centre stage at this year's rAge (really Awesome gaming expo), with six competitions hosted by GES. “At GES we stand by the moto Cosplay is for Everyone, and we want to reflect this in the diverse number of competitions this year allowing everyone to...
How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....
SA consumers have become numb to inflation
As always, South African consumers continue to adapt to constant change – but while 64% report that they expect their household situation to improve by the start of 2026, this confidence masks the reality that they have become numb to rising prices and economic...
Remote jobs on the rise
While there was a 13% drop in remote job opportunities during 2023 and 2024, they are now back on an upward curve, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for October 2025, which indicates a small, but significant 0,5% increase between March and September this...
Rapid rise in human-centric cybersecurity risks
Threat actors are now pivoting their tactics to approach human touchpoints from every angle - inside business flows and across channels - to deploy coordinated campaigns that overwhelm traditional defences, according to Mimecast’s 2025 Global Threat Intelligence...
The business lunch is back
The business lunch is back in favour and once again rising in popularity as business leaders increasingly use it as an opportunity to network and build key professional relationships. New research from International Workplace Group sheds light on the trend and reveals...
Teraco Connect Foundation extends SABEN support
Teraco has announced a five-year support grant extension to the South African Broadband Education Networks (SABEN) via the Teraco Connect Foundation. In 2020, Teraco signed a five-year grant, which the company has now extended for a further five years to 2030 worth a...
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,...
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Lessons learned from providing 2m people with AI skills
An AI-skilled workforce is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity. Yet, a massive skills gap is a roadblock to many organisations' efforts to implement AI technologies. By Maureen Lonergan, vice-president: enablement for international expansion at Amazon Web Services...
Reimagining quality control for smart manufacturing
We already know that in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges, supply chain disruptions, fluctuating market demands, and workforce dynamics. To navigate these complexities, manufacturers increasingly turn to...
Salary increase season – what’s realistic and what’s not
For many South Africans that are formally employed in both the government and private sectors, mid-year marks a pivotal time for mid-year salary reviews and potential raises. It is a time brimming with anticipation and hope, as employees look forward to some financial...
What to do in the first 24 hours after a ransomware attack
A ransomware attack is a nightmare scenario for any organisation. It’s disruptive, costly, and often deeply damaging to your reputation. By Richard Ford, chief technology officer at Integrity360 How you respond in the first 24 hours will determine the difference in...
Traditional defences are no longer enough
From finding creative recipes or drafting business emails to creating images for a small business’s social media posts, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives. But, along with its...
Data centre protects business and customers from unpredictable disruptions
In today's data centre environment, outages – whether related to power, water or fibre optics – are a daily reality. However, it is not just about responding to these events; it is about being prepared and capable when they occur. By Jacques De Jager, chief operations...
SA is a prime target for ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to South African businesses, with the country emerging as a top target in Africa. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT The prevalence of these attacks is driven by a combination of...
Retaining talent is not a ‘single fix’ issue
With South Africa’s skills shortage, the high cost of employee turnover and increasingly mobile skilled professionals, retention of top talent remains a cornerstone of organisational success. By Shaun Smit, director of Transcend Capital This is even more relevant in...
AI can speed up code, but not thinking
In a landscape flooded with AI hype - from low-code shortcuts to intelligent copilots -there’s growing pressure on engineering teams to move faster than ever. But what if we’re accelerating the wrong thing? Sasha Slankamenac, principal engineer at Dariel, believes...
Legal risks in AI-driven customer service, inventory management, back-office support
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail continues to generate discussion. This is largely due to the benefits that retailers have realised by using the technology across various parts of the business value chain. By Wendy Tembedza, partner at Webber Wentzel...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3337 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Technical Leader
A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF s internal data generated through various...
Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach (24 month FTC)
A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful project delivery of the company's...
Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF??s internal data generated through various...
Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach (24 month FTC) – Remote Remote
A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful project delivery of the company's...
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