AI is no longer a standalone investment theme
While information and communications technology (ICT) accounted for the bulk (62,7%) of all southern African venture capital (VC) deals in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning represented just 1,6% of deals as a standalone category. This figure,...
Etailers urged to act now to safeguard Black Friday payments
As peak trading approaches, payment processing failures at checkout continue to cost local e-commerce stores turnover. Data from payment provider Stitch shows that nearly one in four (25%) online card payment attempts in South Africa fails to complete. Capitec data...
Expert argues telecoms laws can’t restrict lawful gambling
Any attempt to restrict access to legally authorised gambling through telecommunications regulation, rather than gambling legislation, would raise serious legal concerns and could face a court challenge. This is according to Wayne Lurie, from Lurie Inc Attorneys, who...
What makes the perfect work PC? One that exactly fits your business
Twenty years ago, PC procurement was pretty straightforward. Business leaders would evaluate hardware specifications and then set off to compare vendors. This process was generally rooted in a single, simple transaction, one and done. By Werner Joubert, commercial SYS...
An SA perspective on AI chatbots and corporate liability
With the growing use of artificial intelligence and its integration into corporate systems, a key question arises: can a company be held responsible for misleading statements made by its AI chatbot to a customer? By Erwyn Durman, partner; Manno Manavhela, associate;...
AI can shape salaries, but humans must still have the final say
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to analyse salaries, benchmark roles and assess pay equity, but employers should be wary of allowing technology to make remuneration decisions on their behalf. This is according to Dr Mark Bussin, executive...
AI’s value comes down to integration and articulation within systems
The organisation only feels the value of AI when it is deeply connected to the business it serves, writes Jacqui Bond, practice head of AI transformation services at Braintree. In 2026, companies are simultaneously pressured to invest in AI and showcase the value of...
Pursuing the promise of AI for African nonprofits
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new possibilities for nonprofits across Africa to expand access to services, strengthen programme delivery, and address challenges in areas ranging from health and education to livelihoods and agriculture. A new report from The...
Scrum Master (Extreme Programming / XP) – Gauteng Sandton
Role SummaryThe Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader and agile coach for one or more cross-functional software development teams, with deep expertise in combining Scrum ceremonies with Extreme Programming (XP) engineering practices. Unlike a standard Scrum Master,...
Cobol Developer at QES
Mainframe Developer (COBOL & DB2) Location: Cape TownWork Model: HybridEngagement: Contract - 12 months About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Mainframe Developers with strong COBOL and DB2 expertise to join our team in Cape Town. This role offers the...
Cobol Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
Mainframe Developer (COBOL & DB2) Location: Cape TownWork Model: HybridEngagement: Contract - 12 months About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Mainframe Developers with strong COBOL and DB2 expertise to join our team in Cape Town. This role offers the...
Technical Representative
Technical Sales RepresentativeExperience in machinery and tools that use liquid fluid power is mandatory for this position. Minimum of 3 yrs of working experience in technical Sales coupled with exposure in either Agriculture, Manufacturing, construction and OEM will...