The biggest threat to your security team may be your own organisation
An organisation that can't coordinate a human response in a day will struggle to govern autonomous agents that act in seconds, says Cisco, with new research finding that the organisations best at defence do not rely on one strength - they combine broad coverage, fast...
Shoppers want more choices for payment
Despite retailers offering more ways to pay than ever, no single payment method is preferred by even one in five South African online shoppers, according to new research from World Wide Worx. The Online Retail in South Africa 2026 study shows instant EFT or automated...
Rooibos is heading for space
The Rooibos in Space project has taken another step towards fruition with the safe dispatch of seeds for the next International Space Station (ISS) mission. Allison Areias, US consul general in Cape Town hosted a farewell for the South African school and university...
Africa gains governance momentum, but sustaining progress is the real test
Africa was the second best-performing region for governance progress in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), with 71% of the African countries assessed in both 2025 and 2026 achieving higher overall scores. However, the continent remains the lowest-scoring...
Vehicle crime risk on the decline, says Tracker
Vehicle crime remains a harsh reality in South Africa, but the risk faced by motorists today is significantly lower than it was three decades ago, according to Tracker, which says its historical crime data points to a decline in vehicle theft and hijackings from 4% in...
Huawei shakes up AI with new server architecture
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Expo Africa in Sandton – Huawei is launching a new AI infrastructure the will offer a scalable platform for organisations of all sizes. Clinton George, solution architect at Huawei SAT computing, marketing and solutions sales department,...
AI innovation moves at speed
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Expo Africa in Sandton – The speed at which the artificial intelligence (AI) market is moving is unprecedented in the technology space. Keith Jones, co-founder of tech accelerator SW7, comments that the quality and content of conversations...
Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?
Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...
AI, big data, cloud and cybersecurity boost job market
The global job market experienced an increase in Q3 with job postings up by 4,6% quarter-on-quarter, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics Database, indicating that hiring momentum recovered after the decline in Q2. GlobalData’s latest report – Global Hiring...
SA’s consumer economy more polarised as inflation bites harder
New research from NielsenIQ (NIQ) shows how South African consumers are navigating sharply different financial realities in a polarised market as households deal with persistently high interest rates, stubborn unemployment, and rising prices for fuel, food, utilities,...
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A hybrid approach can balance AI’s costs, risks and rewards for SMEs
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is among the fastest-adopted technologies in business history. Research from Google and Ipsos found that 70% of online adults in South Africa have used an AI chatbot, and three-quarters said AI is useful in the workplace. By...
AI-ready architecture starts with engineering discipline
Data-driven decision-making rests on a reasonable premise: better data leads to better decisions. For Wayne Yan, chief technology officer at Dariel, AI hasn’t changed that premise or the problem underneath it. “The basic pattern of input, processing and output is...
The barrier to AI-led digital transformation was never the technology
The biggest barrier to digital transformation is rarely the technology. It’s rather the distance between the people who decide what to build, which systems to install, and which processes to implement and the people who’ll actually use it. By Krishna Chetty,...
POPIA still holds you accountable if AI causes a breach
South Africa's Information Regulator received more than 1 220 security compromise notifications between 1 April and the end of August this year, and expects the total to pass 3 000 by the end of the financial year. By Carolyn Duby, field chief technology officer and...
Cyber resilience is about staying operational through disruption
Cyber disruption has become a recurring operational reality for businesses, with implications extending well beyond IT departments. By Boland Lithebe, cybersecurity lead for Accenture, South Africa For South African organisations navigating increasingly connected...
Africa’s fintech boom will be won in the back office
Fintech revenue on the continent is forecast to grow 13-fold by 2030. The products expected to drive that growth run on infrastructure most institutions have not yet built. Africa's fintech sector is forecast to grow revenue roughly 13-fold, to around $65 billion by...
Can SMEs afford AI?
For large enterprises, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a serious business investment. For smaller businesses, the question is rather more uncomfortable: can they afford to participate? By Kuben Ramsamy, head of sales at HPIFS Africa AI is moving from an...
Employees key to cyberdefence
Cybersecurity Awareness Month has reminded us that employees are central to an organisation’s defence. By David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa But when do password rules, multi-factor authentication (MFA) requests, phishing warnings,...
Shared intelligence will define the future of fraud prevention
South Africa is not losing the fight against fraud because it lacks technology. It is being challenged because fraud is evolving faster than institutions can respond in isolation. By Salomon Erasmus, regional MD of Network International Southern Africa In today's...
How SA can win in the tech talent war
Culture can be a strategic operating system in SA’s response to the global tech talent war, writes Lizl Barnard, chief of staff and commercial operations at Skynamo. South African businesses, and technology scale-ups in particular, face a harsh commercial reality....
Junior C# Developer
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Junior C# Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Business Systems Analyst x 3 – Gauteng Centurion
Our Pretoria based client is looking for 3 x Business systems Analysts for hybrid contracts ending in March 2027.Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and...
Software Engineer (.NET | C# | Blazor | AI)
Senior Software Engineer (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI Engineering) Join a forward-thinking technology environment where you'll build intelligent, AI-powered software solutions, combining modern software engineering with responsible AI implementation. To be successful, you'll...
Software Engineer (.NET | C# | Blazor | AI) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Software Engineer (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI Engineering) Join a forward-thinking technology environment where you'll build intelligent, AI-powered software solutions, combining modern software engineering with responsible AI implementation. To be successful, you'll...
Business Analyst
My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...
Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
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