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...

Is AI underrated as a travel agent?

Less than a third (23%) of South Africans trust AI to plan trips, but 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience – and 83% plan to use it in the future, according to a new Kaspersky report. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an...

Nvidia updates AI model for Project G-Assist

At Gamescom, Nvidia is releasing its first major update to Project G‑Assist — an experimental on-device AI assistant that allows users to tune their Nvidia RTX systems with voice and text commands. The update brings a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM, improves...

Ramaphosa talks investment with Musk

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk yesterday, on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. Discussions with the Tesla and SpaceX founder explored opportunities for Musk to invest in South Africa, according to...

Bacteria next big disruptor in global sustainability

Engineered bacteria, genetically modified to perform specific functions or produce desired compounds, are set to revolutionise industries by providing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to global challenges, according to GlobalData. Kiran Raj, practice head of...

SA households see increase in financial assets

Last year was marked by sharp monetary tightening. But economies proved resilient and markets even boomed. Against this backdrop, global financial assets of private households recorded strong growth: With an increase of 7,6%, the losses of the previous year (-3,5%)...

Up to 11m victims hit by Necro Trojan in Google Play

In late August 2024, Kaspersky experts identified a new version of the Necro Trojan that had infiltrated several popular applications on Google Play and modified applications on unofficial platforms, including Spotify, WhatsApp and Minecraft. Necro is an Android...

Miscommunication hinders delivery of employee value

Just 33% of employees report that their organisation is consistently delivering on the employee value proposition (EVP) promises it makes, according to a survey by Gartner. A March 2024 Gartner survey of more than 1 300 employees found that only 21% of employees said...

Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation

The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting today urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact. Taking place in New York just days...

AI set to reshape the future of telecommunications

In a surprise appearance at T-Mobile’s Capital Markets Day last week, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang shared a bold vision for the future of telecommunications. “We’ve fused signal processing and AI,” Huang declared during a fireside chat with T-Mobile CEO Mike...

AI set for $19,9trn economic impact

New research from IDC – The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Economy and Jobs - predicts that business spending to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), to use AI in existing business operations, and to deliver better products/services to business and...

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FirstWave signs partner agreement with Moja Access

Australian-headquartered, FirstWave has signed a three-year Level 1 Partner Agreement with Moja Access, part of pan-African technology company CSquared Group. FirstWave provides safety through the most accessible and adaptive cloud-based cybersecurity solutions that...

Is the agile approach right for your organisation?

The agile approach was initially applied to new software development but as time has moved on and, especially in the current environment, businesses are finding that this approach can be applied to a variety of scenarios. Anne-Marie Pretorius from Bizmod Consulting...

Higher ROI, lower risks when the people side of change is managed

Companies that prioritise their employees' change journeys during digital transformation projects, such as the remote working initiatives seen in 2020, are less exposed to risk and more likely to realise the return on their investments. This is because all change...

IBM, Junior Achievement expand access to digital skills

IBM and Junior Achievement (JA) South Africa have announced the Open P-TECH for Africa program which will provide South Africa's youth with skills relevant to the digital era and marketplace. As the Covid-19 pandemic leads to an unprecedented shift to online learning...

Altron Karabina achieves Azure Advanced Accreditation

Following a Microsoft initiated third-party audit of its cloud migration practices and after meeting stringent criteria including demonstrable global customer success stories, proven upskilling of staff and best practice frameworks and architecture, Altron Karabina...

Thales appoints new African distributors

Cyber Security Africa Distribution (CSAD) and Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA) have been appointed as distributors of Thales access management and data protection solutions across the African continent. CSAD and CSSA are sister companies dedicated in the...

McAfee sells enterprise business

McAfee has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG) in an all-cash transaction for $4-billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021, subject to customary regulatory...

How to keep your cargo in perfect condition

One thing is certain, 2020 was a turning point for supply chains. Never before have market forces shifted so dramatically, so quickly. By Simon Nicholson, senior director: product management for IoT at Oracle Enterprises and customers around the world have had a tough...

SA fintech enabler Ukheshe Technologies confirms global expansion

South African digital fintech enablement provider, Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed it is expanding its operations internationally. Having established itself as a formidable payment technology specialist within the B2B sector, the company has set its sights on the...

The era of feminine leadership has arrived

Covid-19 has placed demands on people and organisations in almost all aspects of their daily lives. By Varsha Morar for MasterStart From going online (transforming digitally) to working remotely, and - perhaps most critically - demanding a change in consciousness from...

Data Scientist (DBN) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improving company operations as the next Data Scientist sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will develop and execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions while driving Data Science projects, using...

Senior BI Analyst at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain standardised reporting frameworks to provide a consistent view of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the group with a focus on Merchandise reporting. Create comprehensive...

Systems Administrator – Kempton Park Onsite

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading company in the motor vehicle industry, operating across South Africa and neighboring countries, with divisions in retail, rentals, and manufacturing. They are seeking a proactive and skilled mid-to-senior SharePoint, Microsoft 365,...

Senior BI Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain standardised reporting frameworks to provide a consistent view of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the group with a focus on Merchandise reporting. Create comprehensive...

Systems Administrator – Kempton Park Onsite – Gauteng Kempton Park

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading company in the motor vehicle industry, operating across South Africa and neighboring countries, with divisions in retail, rentals, and manufacturing. They are seeking a proactive and skilled mid-to-senior SharePoint, Microsoft 365,...

Java and C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are urgently seeking experienced Java and C# Developers (Level 2 and 3) to support a high-impact project focused on building reliable fact collectors, a robust logic engine, and custom data processing components. This is a fast-paced, technically challenging...

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