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Business Analyst - Western Cape Cape Town
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) A leading retail organization is looking for an experienced Business Analyst: Supply Chain Systems with strong experience in retail, finance, or consulting to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional to…...
Education priorities to help young people shape Africa's future
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (1090+ words) Young people today are navigating a world that is changing fast. From advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to the impacts of climate change and global politics, they're preparing not just to face uncertainty " but to shape what comes…...
Africa can build sovereign AI without slowing innovation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (967+ words) AI is forcing tough decisions across Africa. Conversations about the technology are becoming more concrete and more consequential as ambition meets the realities of data control and national capability. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa What was once…...
These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (337+ words) If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet's 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer…...
Designing inclusive African cities for climate resilience and social equity
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (595+ words) Observed annually on 31 October, World Cities Day spotlights the transformative potential of people-centred smart cities in shaping equitable, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. This year's theme underscores the imperative to design cities that enhance the quality of life and…...
GenAI and SA’s path to sustainable growth
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (616+ words) The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead for Accenture, Africa Generative AI, in particular, has captured attention across board " not only for its potential to boost productivity…...
AI-powered chatbots could boost West Africa’s fragmented public service delivery
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (651+ words) The public sector in West Africa, much like in other parts of the world, is grappling with deep-rooted challenges. From rigid bureaucracies to outdated systems, the very institutions tasked with serving citizens often find themselves trapped in structures that stifle…...
Inclusive growth strategy for set out for Lesotho
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (473+ words) The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new $209-million Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Lesotho, setting out a roadmap to accelerate the country's transition toward economic diversification, resilience, and inclusive growth over the next…...
The increasingly precarious lives of domestic workers
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (581+ words) One in three domestic workers still earn below minimum wage and, as the cost-of-living soars, are struggling to survive, according to Sweepsouth's 8th Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. Based on a national survey of 5039 domestic workers, the…...
An updated guide to Employment Equity
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (776+ words) On 15 April 2025, South Africa's Department of Employment and Labour introduced a transformative shift in workplace equity with the publication of the final Employment Equity Targets, Regulations, and Administrative Requirements, as detailed in Government Gazette No. 52514. By Dr Chris Blair, group…...