How payroll and HR become the strategic engine of business in 2026
The world of payroll and HR is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and 2026 is set to bring some of the most significant shifts yet. From AI systems that can act with initiative, to payroll that updates in real time, these developments are transforming payroll and HR,...
SA’s digital workforce at a turning point
Across South Africa’s digital economy, the skills challenge is shifting. Rather than a pure shortage of candidates, employers are now grappling with how quickly new hires can deliver value and how long they stay in their roles. HyperionDev’s Graduate Outcomes Report...
Bonteheuwel shows what real change looks like
For years Bonteheuwel was written off as a community difficult to reach, difficult to mobilise, and difficult to uplift. The REACT Decentralised Recycling Hub launch has shattered that narrative. The residents were never the obstacle. The real failure was a system...
African workforce is ready for AI and career reinvention
African companies embracing rapid workforce reinvention, accelerating digital adoption, and fostering a strong culture of continuous learning. This is according to PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 which engaged 49 843 workers worldwide and 1 753...
‘Permacrisis’ puts telecoms, data centres under financial pressure
There has been a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures, according to BDO Global’ 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk...
Private sector the engine for Africa’s long-term transformation
With its youthful population and abundant mineral and energy resources, Africa is brimming over with opportunities. But the continent will only realise its full potential if the private sector takes a leading role in addressing the roadblocks to growth and investment....
Criminals turn banks’ security systems against them
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds. According to authentication specialists, two particularly concerning modes of attack have emerged:...
Kaspersky found half a million malicious files every day in 2025
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500 000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally – there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Scientist is responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This role supports strategic decision-making, drives innovation, and enhances operational efficiency...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Data Scientist is responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This role supports strategic decision-making, drives innovation, and enhances operational efficiency...