Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

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...

Salaries slide in July

The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...

US government to buy into Intel

The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...

Wearables set for continued growth

Worldwide wearable device shipments are forecast to grow 6,1% year over year in 2024 to 537,9-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. An improving global economy combined with a...

Do you know you’re being tracked …?

Kaspersky's latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent Web tracking services - including Google services, New Relic, and Microsoft - has revealed over 38-billion instances of Web trackers collecting user behaviour data in 2024, with an average of 1-million detections...

Gartner identifies key supply chain planning issues

Composite AI and supply chain data governance are now among the highest impact technology trends for supply chain planning (SCP) leaders, according to Gartner. "SCP leaders are in the process of developing transformation roadmaps that will prioritise delivering on...

Europe has fastest-growing robotics industry in the world

Although the US and China have been in a tech race for decades battling for supremacy in critical areas of technology that will shape the future of the global economy - including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics -the two countries lose the race with Europe...

Eskom Expo ISF honours top young scientists

An array of prizes from full bursaries to cash, laptops and tablet computers were awarded to top performing innovators at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair is being held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 23 to...

Used smartphone shipments still flourishing

More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...

Three-quarters of cars shipped with embedded telematics

The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,6% from 239,7-million subscribers at the end of 2023 to 473,8-million subscribers by 2028, according to research from Berg Insight. Shipments of...

Alcohol industry’s significant role in SA’s economy

A new report from The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) - The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa - highlights the alcohol industry’s significant role in advancing the nation's economic development through tax...

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Using machine learning for good

Have you ever taken a different route home because Google Maps warned you of heavy traffic in your area? Or your car's tracking device automatically alerted your insurer that you've been in an accident because it noticed unusual driving behaviour. Machine learning is...

Getting greener and cleaner with Dell Technologies and Pinnacle ICT

Reduce, re-use, and recycle are no longer buzz words – what are you doing with your e-waste? For over two decades Dell Technologies have been committed to raising awareness around the responsible disposal and repurposing of e-waste. Dell believes that all citizens...

Time is now to cash in on carbon credit opportunities

South African businesses have been warned that they are taking too long to cash-in on the savings they can achieve through carbon credits, and to appreciate the effort which will be needed to master the process. With the Carbon Tax burden in South Africa set to climb...

PayFast sees 412% growth in QR code payments

One year since the country entered level five of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown on 26 March, digital payments have become the norm for convenient and safe transactions while shopping in person and online. Demonstrating this trend, online payment gateway PayFast saw...

SA’s quantum readiness starts with empowering the youth

IBM and University of the Witwatersrand are partnering to empower South Africa's youth with the necessary skills in Quantum computing, to assist South Africa become quantum ready. By Dr Solomon Assefa and Abe Asfaw As we approach the one year mark since South Africa...

Oracle announces Java 16

Oracle has announced the availability of Java 16 (Oracle JDK 16), including 17 new enhancements to the platform. The latest Java Development Kit (JDK) finalized Pattern Matching for instanceof (JEP 394) and Records (JEP 395), language enhancements that were first...

Intelligence: humans versus machines

Concepts such as explainable and responsible artificial intelligence (AI), continuous intelligence, and the knowledge economy have created an organisational environment where the temptation is to focus more on the technologies than on the people driving it. But this...

Growth in brand impersonation, exploitation highlight need for DMARC

Businesses and people around the world have accelerated their adoption of digital technologies since the start of the pandemic. Digital channels have grown massively, especially in the banking industry. By Mikey Molfessis, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast E-commerce...

Is load shedding here to stay?

Since Eskom cannot meet the country's demand for electricity, load shedding is likely to be with us for the rest of the year, at least. By Barry Bredenkamp, senior manager at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) However, there are steps...

Digital technology transforms maths teaching

Technology must be embraced for the teaching of science and mathematics. This is the word from Annie Kgosi, an academic at Mancosa, who says that, with the challenges associated with Covid-19 and its teaching and learning constraints, mathematics teaching at Mancosa...

Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...

Data Scientist – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit optimisation and VAS analytics department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical...

Oracle Developer at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Junior PL/SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis Cape Town / Permanent / Hybrid work model/ Retail & IT We are seeking a motivated and skilled programmer to contribute to our projects with...

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerIntegrate Complex systems and more!R 760 000 - R 850 000 per anumWe are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our...

Oracle Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Junior PL/SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis Cape Town / Permanent / Hybrid work model/ Retail & IT We are seeking a motivated and skilled programmer to contribute to our projects with...

Senior Systems Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Senior Systems EngineerIntegrate Complex systems and more!R 760 000 - R 850 000 per anumWe are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our...

Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:HELP grow the software platform of a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeking the coding talents of a Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer. You'll be involved in every step of the Development process from requirements...

Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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