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...

Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership

Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...

Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...

WiFi 7 surges as WLAN shows signs of recovery

There was a glimmer of hope in the enterprise class wireless LAN (WLAN) market as revenues increased Q/Q to $2,2-billion, according to a Dell’Oro report. The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 accelerated, with Huawei shipping over half of the world’s units. “While WLAN revenues...

New phishing campaigns aimed at students and educators

As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky has warned that cybercriminals are exploiting academic topics with sophisticated phishing campaigns to specifically target the theft of personal data from students, educators, and administrators. Fraudsters...

Remote monitoring of patients on the rise … and rising

The number of remotely monitored patients reached 76.7-million worldwide in 2023 as the market acceptance of mHealth continues to grow in several key verticals, according to new findings from Berg Insight. The IoT market research provider says this number includes all...

Get aboard the AI rocket ship at the 2024 Dell Technologies Forum

The AI Edition of this year's Dell Technologies Forum is the place to be on 7 November 2024! Artificial Intelligence is key to unlocking value within data, making it one of the most important tools for businesses of all sizes – and Dell provides market-leading AI...

Delaying the just energy transition could prove costly

Recent research by economists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) suggests that delaying the just energy transition (JET) could be expensive, especially in light of evolving trade protocols that are increasingly calling for environmentally friendly alternatives, such...

First metal part 3D-printed in space

The first metal 3D printer in space, a collaboration between ESA and Airbus, has printed its first metal product on the International Space Station, a breakthrough in crew autonomy for future long-duration exploration missions.  ESA’s Metal 3D Printer, a technology...

ISPA calls for SMME access to spectrum

The Department of Communications and Digital Communications should be commended for its “Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy for Economic Development” issued in May 2024. However, it remains unclear exactly how SMMEs will get access to high-demand...

Seacom explores SMME collaboration

Seacom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s ICT SMME Chamber to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the telecommunications sector. Under the terms of the MoU, Seacom and the...

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Complexity still cybersecurity’s worst enemy

Multi-vendor security environments and an unmanageable number of security alerts are causing cybersecurity fatigue in IT security specialists, and harming organisations' ability to protect themselves. By Fady Younes, cybersecurity director: Middle East & Africa at...

New MD for made-in-SA Mara Phones

Mara Phones, South Africa’s manufacturer of smartphones, has appointed Sylvester Taku CA (SA) to the position of MD with immediate effect. Taku has been doing business in Africa for over 20 years and has made accelerating growth through smart, well-considered moves...

SA investors turn to guaranteed investment solutions

Just when South Africans thought they’d seen the worst in 2020, the second wave of Covid-19 infections hit. Given this latest resurgence of volatility and uncertainty, local investors are understandably concerned about the state of the market and what they can do to...

Bluegrass Digital wins top app developer recognition

When it comes to app development, Bluegrass Digital is an industry leader and one of the most trusted development agencies. From new start-ups to established businesses, clients trust Bluegrass Digital and its expert team to build apps. Bluegrass Digital provides...

The growing role of SASE for enterprises

SD-WAN provider Silver Peak, recently acquired by Aruba, is now better able to help enterprises successfully transform their wide area network (WAN) and security architectures, and advance their digital transformation. This includes the ability for enterprises and...

Crush workplace communication in the Millennial Age

The modern workplace is being transformed by technology. Companies that are embracing all things digital are reaping the benefits while those that don’t, run the risk of being left behind. But with more than half the workforce now made up of tech-savvy Millennials, is...

The role of technology in unlocking trade value in East Africa

Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?  By Pedro Guerreiro, MD: Central Africa at SAP The latest data - and the region's continued focus on transforming its key...

TCM introduces the work-from-home MPS Connector

Technology Corporate Management (TCM) is enabling seamless managed print services (MPS) integration. MPS Connector is a managed printing service connector device that integrates directly and securely into existing MPS management platforms to enable the full automation...

Ricoh Europe collaborates with Zebra

Ricoh has signed an agreement with Zebra Technologies in Europe to provide Ricoh’s managed print services (MPS) customers with a single point of contact for all label printing requirements. Ricoh Europe will leverage its proven EMEA-wide service capabilities and...

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Test Analyst ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Test Tools used:JIRA, ALM, ConfluenceSelenium / UFTSerenity / CucumberApiumPlaywrightSonar cubeRequirement review, Analyse Test Scripts for feasibility, API Testing, Static and Dynamic analysis, Maintainability Testing,...

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Junior Data Analyst - Fintech Startup We're a fast-growing fintech startup building innovative products to reshape financial services. We're looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our product team and help drive data-informed decisions as we scale. What you'll do:...

Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena)

Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst - Front Arena Role PurposeThe purpose of the Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) is to provide Capital Markets knowledge and practical application of business analysis to design, develop and implement...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Junior Data Analyst - Fintech Startup We're a fast-growing fintech startup building innovative products to reshape financial services. We're looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our product team and help drive data-informed decisions as we scale. What you'll do:...

Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) – Gauteng Sandhurst

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My client based in CBD (Southern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Extend and maintain existing and new software systemsPlanning, estimating, and continuously improving code...

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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure System Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a hybrid IT infrastructure. This role requires...

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My client based in CBD (Southern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Extend and maintain existing and new software systemsPlanning, estimating, and continuously improving code...

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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure System Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a hybrid IT infrastructure. This role requires...

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