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...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity

New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. More than two-thirds (71%) of respondents report that hybrid work with companies empowering their...

Gender divide persists in pay and senior representation

Despite the progress that South Africa has made towards gender equity, women are still underrepresented in senior leadership roles in corporate South Africa and are often paid less than men doing the same jobs. These insights come ahead of the upcoming release of...

Tropic Trooper in new strike on Middle East target

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East for over a year aiming to conduct...

US execs more pessimistic about their economy

For most of the past year, US business executives have listed inflation as their top concern - yet easing inflation hasn’t improved their outlook: only a quarter or so expressed optimism about prospects for the US economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a...

Microsoft launches AI-ready Surface devices

Microsoft has launched its latest version of Copilot+ PC Surface devices, based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Optimised for artificial intelligence workloads, thanks to Snapdragons neural processing unit (NPU) hardwired into the system on chip (SoC), the devices...

Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth

The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...

Digitalisation on the cards for renewed Home Affairs

The rejuvenation of Home Affairs is top of new minister Leon Schreiber’s agenda – and digitisation will be key to this. “I believe that if we can demonstrate that even a department as maligned as Home Affairs can work and even thrive,” he says. “And the key to making...

6 technologies that could transform digital government services

There are six technologies that will have transformational benefits within five years for digital government services, says Gartner, including digital employee experience (DEX), AI code assistants, generative AI (GenAI), generative design AI, predictive analytics in...

Intel adds performance for the AI PC age

Intel has launched what it says is its most efficient family of x86 processors ever - the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. The company says the new processors deliver exceptional performance, breakthrough x86 power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics...

The digital afterlife … and stolen identities

An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...

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A different approach to security

With worldwide cybersecurity spending expected to approach $42-billion by the end of this year, businesses are increasingly turning their attention to solutions that feature integrated protection. By Karl Fischer, DevOps team lead at Obsidian Systems The proliferation...

Fibre For Everyone and more…

By Evotel - To get every person in the country connected to a fast and reliable fibre network is one of Evotel’s aims. The company recently rebranded and donned a new jacket to celebrate its growth over the past five years. With this, it also reconfirmed its mission –...

Africa’s apparent Covid resilience probably due to under-reporting

The unexpected resilience of the African countries during the Covid-19 pandemic has left experts puzzled. Some attribute the continent's success to its timely response and effective measures, whereas others emphasise its favorable climate or young population. However,...

AI trends to look out for in 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining notable momentum across a number of industries. The past year saw rapid digital transformation spurred by Covid-19, with new technologies being adopted almost overnight. Entering 2021, the same upward trajectory can be expected,...

C3M clears the way for cloud control with Corr-Serve

C3M, the San Francisco-based cloud security and cloud compliance vendor, has announced its distribution partnership with South African distributor, Corr-Serve. Paddy Viswanathan, founder and CEO of C3M, comments: “Cloud adoption is at an all-time high and enterprises...

Top IT security threats in 2021

A tipping point for passwords, cloud jacking to emerge as a new risk, and zero trust will be the default position, as cyber risk grows dramatically in 2021. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa Looking to the year...

Check Point Software achieves Canalys ‘Champion’ status

Check Point Software Technologies has been named as a ‘Champion’ in the 2020 Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix, in recognition of its excellence in channel management, partner support and engagement over the past year. Check Point achieved ‘Champion’ status in...

Human fallibility the weakest link in cyber security

If the South African financial industry, and indeed the public at large, can learn one thing from the 2020 data breach at credit information agency Experian, it should be this: human fallibility is still the weakest link in the fight against cyberattacks. By Yash...

Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (CH1128) (Remote)

Our client is a data modernization consultancy that helps organizations transform outdated, siloed systems into scalable, insight-driven ecosystems. They are looking for someone to join their dynamic consulting team as a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer, delivering...

Scrum Master – Remote Remote

Our esteemed client in Cape Town is seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to support Agile Product Teams within our Data Solutions division. In this role. The Scrum Master will play a vital part in facilitating Agile practices, managing project timelines...

Scrum Master (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE well established high-performing team dynamics, a continuous flow, and an exponential improvement in processes as then next Scrum Master sought by an innovative Investment Firm based in Centurion. You will help and coordinate the development and...

Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (CH1128) (Remote) – Remote Remote

Our client is a data modernization consultancy that helps organizations transform outdated, siloed systems into scalable, insight-driven ecosystems. They are looking for someone to join their dynamic consulting team as a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer, delivering...

Enterprise Architect

Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers.- 1 - 2 weeks in Gauteng Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale...

SQL Data Engineer (Contractor) (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Investment Specialist seeks a highly skilled SQL Data Engineer to fill a Contracting role where you will do SQL Backend Development, elicit and document business requirements directly from data clients while delivering innovative solutions. You...

Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Somerset West

Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers.- 1 - 2 weeks in Gauteng Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale...

SQL Data Engineer (Contractor) (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Investment Specialist seeks a highly skilled SQL Data Engineer to fill a Contracting role where you will do SQL Backend Development, elicit and document business requirements directly from data clients while delivering innovative solutions. You...

Tester/Test Analyst (Automation & Manual) hybrid (contract) 1355 (TB)

Exploratory testing. QA Team coaching. Autonomous and willing to take ownership. Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyze a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on...

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