Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition

Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...

Africa rallies innovative financing for climate-driven health crises

As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a recent two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by...

ACSA welcomes new routes, additional flights to SA

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) as announved new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports. On 11 October 2024, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International...

Maritzburg College tops JSE Investment Challenge for August

Alpha Q from Maritzburg College in KwaZulu-Natal was August’s winning school team in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. “Have a sleuth sense of research, but don’t overthink it. Sometimes one good trade can make a big difference,” is their...

Finalists for MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub announced

Following a rigorous judging process, MTN has whittled down 252 entries for its final Top 30 MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub entrepreneurs. Having already won R25 000 towards their businesses to be facilitated based on a business analysis process conducted by MTN, these...

Academy of Excellence aims to empowering young innovators

International gaming operator Sisal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has launched the Academy of Excellence in Pretoria, aiming to equip young South Africans with the vital skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving...

AI, personalisation key to a healthy work relationship

Employees around the world are still not happy at work. The latest HP Word Relationship Index (WRI) reveals that just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work, a one-point increase compared to last year’s findings. However, new findings hone in...

CEO confidence rises on GNU, electricity supply

The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 7% increase in CEO confidence in Q3 of 2024, rising to a score of 55.0. This improvement reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook among South African business leaders, spurred by positive developments in the formation...

Africa to see triple-digit growth in consumer spending

Rising African countries are among the fastest-growing regions in consumer spending, according to data from the World Data Lab and analysed by EBanx, a global technology company specialising in payment services for rising markets. Economic giant Egypt will accelerate...

Private partnerships sought to save Post Office

Treasury support is being sought in forming a task team to pursue private financial and operational partners for the South African Post Office (SAPO). “This will enable serious consideration of privatisation scenarios as a preferential option to further funding from...

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Data breach financial implications of POPIA

Evolving cyber risks and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has created a greater awareness of the financial impact of cyber risks, considering the fact that maximum penalties under POPIA are a R10 million fine or imprisonment for a period not...

Satellite internet education outperforms

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How ransomware gangs play today

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Is gold still a safe bet?

Following the gold price's good performance in 2020 and recent drop, Fred Razak, chief trading strategist from CMTrading, discusses the outlook for what has always been seen as the "safe bet" for investors. "After the low in mid-March last year of $1469, during the...

CRS, Tandem Learning partner on development training

CRS Technologies has entered into an agreement with Tandem Learning & Leadership Solutions to strengthen its corporate training value proposition. "Leadership skills play a pivotal role in organisational success. Effective leaders inspire people to deliver...

West Africa launches new payments digitisation agenda

In Senegal, eight out of 10 workers are paid in cash; and most are temporary workers and excluded from health insurance. A survey revealed that 77% of temporary workers would be willing to receive their wages digitally if this gave them access to health insurance....

Clickatell launches chat commerce workflow builder

Clickatell has launched Chat Flow, a new product that enables organisations to easily create, edit, test, and manage chat commerce communications across multiple channels. With Chat Flow, companies deploy turnkey user experiences with little or no-code requirements...

Digital trends in the insurance industry

The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in ample opportunities by accelerating the digital transition of tasks that were once considered mundane. By Kevin Wright, CIO of Santam Group In recognition of the importance of this, almost all players in the insurance sector are...

A new era of digital buildings

With the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in all aspects of our lives, it is no surprise that buildings are getting a lot 'smarter' too. By Peter Malebye, managing executive: IoT at Vodacom Business The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

SAP ABAP Developer - Join Our Dynamic Team!Are you a SAP superstar ready to make waves in the world of system design and development? We're on the hunt for a dynamic SAP ABAP Developer to join our vibrant team and take our S/4HANA implementations to the next level! If...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP ABAP Developer - Join Our Dynamic Team!Are you a SAP superstar ready to make waves in the world of system design and development? We're on the hunt for a dynamic SAP ABAP Developer to join our vibrant team and take our S/4HANA implementations to the next level! If...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...

Senior Support Engineer (VMware) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE virtualisation infrastructure support as your technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will serve as the VMware Support Specialist while providing proactive analysis of...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

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Senior Support Engineer (VMware) (CPT) – Western Cape Century City

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Senior Software Tester

SOFTWARE TESTER ( SQA)Leverage your skill and passion for AI in TestingR 500 000 - R 760 000Passionate about innovation, automation, and AI-driven solutions? We're looking for a Software Tester who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to shape the future of...

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