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...

Africa sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks

One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made significant progress to curb the spread of the virus. Coordinated action between...

Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that Hout Bay’s marine environment is seriously threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds (PPCPs) that persist and bio-accumulate in marine life - even kilometres away from pollution...

Team SA takes bronze at International Olympiad in Informatics 

The four-member South African team won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 36th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2024) - the most prestigious global computer science competition for secondary school and high school students. Bronze medals were...

Interest rates down, SME confidence up

With the rand continuing to strengthen and heightened political stability as a result of the now formalised Government of National Unity, the small business sector in South Africa continues to show improved confidence. On the back of South African Reserve Bank cutting...

Repo rate drop welcomed

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...

UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...

Gen Z set to shake up the workplace

Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...

Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy

Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...

Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030

Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

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Perseverance Rover reaches Mars with the help of open source OS

After years of preliminary work by NASA and a traversed flight distance of 292 million miles, the Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars on 18 February 2021. One of the main goals of the Mars mission is to search for signs of primeval microbial life. The rover...

How the ‘broken window’ theory affects cybersecurity matters

Here at Networks Unlimited Africa, we are applying the 'broken window' principle when looking at our internal cybersecurity posture and how it affects business processes. By Stefan van de Giessen: GM: cybersecurity at Networks Unlimited Africa The term 'broken window'...

Believe in the power of technology, says Huawei VP

Technology holds significant benefits for humanity, and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was the view of Huawei senior vice president and board member Catherine Chen,...

Apex BI rolls out international growth plan

Apex BI - a provider of technology expense management (TEM) software - has announced the roll-out of strategic growth plans with a partner expansion programme that encompasses international markets. Apex BI's software solutions deliver enhanced management and...

HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund achieves its second close

Following a successful 2020 comprising eight new investments and three international exits, African focused venture capital (VC) investor HAVAÍC has announced the launch of its newest fund. With a track record for investing in, supporting, internationalising, and...

Vumela helps Inoxico to sustain business growth

The Vumela Fund, established by FNB Business and Edge Growth, has announced an equity investment into Inoxico. Inoxico is a tech company that uses trade credit analytics to help companies grow with their business customers. Trade credit (offering products on credit...

Time for a digital scale-up in Africa

Digital platforms in Africa should scale up to take advantage of the continent's surging demand for creative content. This is according to Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, who adds that the African Development Bank flagship entity is providing...

Arcserve, StorageCraft to merge

Arcserve and StorageCraft have signed a definitive agreement to merge. Once completed, the merger will form the most comprehensive global provider of data management and protection solutions for organisations spanning SMB to the Fortune 50. The merger will provide for...

Alcatel-Lucent in global partnership with Vodia Networks

Vodia Networks and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise have announced a new partnership, and Vodia networks can now interoperate with Alcatel Lucent Enterprise desk phones. Vodia is a SIP PBX software (open standard) compatible with Microsoft Teams that can work as a single...

Siemens, IBM, Red Hat in hybrid cloud initiative

Siemens, IBM and Red Hat today announced a new collaboration that will use a hybrid cloud designed to deliver an open, flexible and more secure solution for manufacturers and plant operators to drive real-time value from operational data. In one month, a single...

Backend Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Backend Software Developer with a strong background in payments, SaaS, or B2B systems. Key Requirements Minimum 6+ years' software development experience in B2B transactional, payments, or SaaS environmentsRelevant IT Degree (preferred)Strong backend...

Developer C#.NET

My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...

SAP HCM Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: SAP HCM Consultant Location: Midrand, Gauteng Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Retail / Pharmaceutical About the ClientOur client is a leading player in the retail and pharmaceutical sector, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare and wellness...

Automation Engineer Jobs in the Netherlands – R1.1mil – R880k

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of South African Automation Engineers to work in Joure, Netherlands. Please note that visa and sponsorship assistance provided. The successful candidates will be responsible for the technical heart of our...

Project Manager II/III

Project ManagerTo manage and deliver medium-sized projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery is within the defined scope, budget, and timeline. The Project Manager will oversee projects across a variety of disciplines, aligning project outcomes...

Developer C#.NET – KwaZulu-Natal Ballito

My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...

Project Manager II/III – Gauteng Braamfontein

Project ManagerTo manage and deliver medium-sized projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery is within the defined scope, budget, and timeline. The Project Manager will oversee projects across a variety of disciplines, aligning project outcomes...

SQL Analyst

An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for a SQL Analyst, based in Bellville, Cape Town. This person will be responsible for maintaining and developing scripts and programs to perform specific database functions and to analyse data for...

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