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...

US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales

US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...

SA faces emerging agriculture risks

While climate change and weather volatility remain a significant concern among agricultural businesses, increasing infrastructure degradation, a widening critical skills gap as well as sustained input costs are increasingly keeping farmers awake at night. Daniel...

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...

Elastic supply chains key in addressing global risks

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must proactively embrace a geopolitically elastic supply chain strategy to support their organisations’ growth objectives, according to Gartner. An elastic supply chain capability - which can expand or contract supply in response to...

HPE plans to go after Mike Lynch’s estate for $4bn

HPE is not giving up on its claim against Mike Lynch, the Autonomy founder who died last month when his yacht sank. The company says it will continue to pursue a claim of up to $4-billion in civil fraud damages from Lynch’s estate. Lynch had been acquitted of fraud...

Africa well positioned for energy transition

Kathy Gibson reports – The last 25 years have seen some major global changes, not least in the area of energy and the technology that goes into its provision and distribution. On a visit to the company’s  South African offices last week, Schneider Electric chairperson...

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Cloud keeps unified comms relevant

As businesses across sectors consider various new modes of work to drive business performance, there is an increasing urgency to streamline and optimise communication channels - for both internal and external functions. By Steve Davies, chief technology officer of...

Money isn’t the most powerful motivator

Most companies have unique methods for motivating people. When it's done right this delivers an energised workforce, inspires progress and pushes teams to excel. But motivating employees can be tricky and with the ongoing upheavals we're experiencing, keeping your...

Cloud: cluttered, confusing and in need of compliance

Choosing cloud is no longer an option - it's an inevitability if your business wants to participate in the modern economy, writes Zaheer Ebrahim, presales engineer at Trend Micro South Africa. Cloud adoption isn't a "nice to have", a strategy for the future, or even...

Security startup SEON raises R55m, invests in SA

German security startup SEON has raised R55-million (€3-million) in funding from private investors and through a German government-funded venture capital fund. According to Finn Plotz, co-founder and MD of SEON, the funds will be utilised for advanced software...

Leverage the power of location-based intelligence

As much as digital transformation involves the use of technology, it is not purely about technology. By Gary Allemann, MD of Masterdata Management It is about driving improved customer experiences and enhancing operational capabilities. What this requires, more than...

Subscription economy is changing the world of CX

The impacts of Covid-19 won't be temporary. Customer experience (CX) as we know it is coming to an end. But luckily, we can all learn from the changes to come. By Charlotte Adelgaard, vice-president: CX western Europe Oracle Over the next year, we will shift further...

Epson debuts SureColor SC-T3100M and SC-T5100M

Epson has launched the SureColor SC-T3100M and SC-T5100M 3-in-1 printers. Compact, reliable and affordable, the 24-inch SC-T3100M and 36-inch SC-T5100M plotters do not compromise on capability. The series is ideal for technical drawing, plotting CAD, GIS maps and...

Goodbye lock-in; hello subscription

We have finally come to the crossroads where lock-in has been presented as the evil it is. By Rowen Grierson, regional sales director: sub-Saharan Africa at Nutanix. Over the last 10 months, organisations around the world were faced with an immediate and sudden need...

Future-proof and risk-proof your manufacturing business

A global survey conducted by Syspro to better understand how manufacturers and distributors handled the operational shifts brought on by Covid-19 revealed that 60% of manufacturers and distributors were impacted by supply chain disruptions. By Kevin Dherman, chief...

Dynabook brings 11th Gen Intel Core Processors to key devices

Dynabook Europe has updated three business devices targeted at the business and education market. The Tecra A30-J and Satellite Pro L50-J are updated with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors and DDR4 memory, while the Satellite Pro C40-G now features additional...

Intern – Systems Administrator

Our client is looking for an intern with a minimum Diploma in IT or a related field. The successful candidate will shadow the Support Team and offer support.Support the day-to-day operations of the servers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance,...

Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in multiple frameworks and stacks. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Qualifications...

Business Systems Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Gather, document, and analyze business requirements for Payroll & HR systems.Configure and support Oracle HRMS/Payroll modules to ensure optimal performance.Design and execute test cases to meet system objectives and standards.Provide...

Intern – Systems Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is looking for an intern with a minimum Diploma in IT or a related field. The successful candidate will shadow the Support Team and offer support.Support the day-to-day operations of the servers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance,...

Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Sandringham

Key Responsibilities: Gather, document, and analyze business requirements for Payroll & HR systems.Configure and support Oracle HRMS/Payroll modules to ensure optimal performance.Design and execute test cases to meet system objectives and standards.Provide...

Full Stack .Net Developer – Evdb

You will mostly be working with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure technologiesThis role works collaboratively with product teams to create and support applications that help clients to securely share their data with banks and other regulated providers as well as...

Technical Support Agent (Spanish / Italian Cape Town)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a Spanish or Italian speaking Technical Support Agent, who will be based onsite in Cape Town the primary contact for customers facing technical issues, providing effective support...

Specialist BI Developer and Implementation Support (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established and rapidly growing provider of mobility and retail solutions is seeking a motivated and skilled Implementation Support & Business Intelligence Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in...

Full Stack .Net Developer – Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg

You will mostly be working with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure technologiesThis role works collaboratively with product teams to create and support applications that help clients to securely share their data with banks and other regulated providers as well as...

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