AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

Manufacturing sentiment stays in negative territory

As South Africans woke up to the certainty of 30% tariffs from the US, they also face continued deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The latest update from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July 2025, which points to this deterioration as it remains...

Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold

Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...

AI key for effective security

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...

Data resilience at the heart of business survival

Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...

Warming could destroy Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research. Led by University...

IBM, WWF harness AI to save endangered species

IBM and the World Wide Fund for Nature - Germany (WWF) are to work together to explore developing a new solution to support the monitoring of keystone species - starting with the critically endangered African forest elephant. Combining IBM's expertise in...

Strong growth forecast for 5G in healthcare

The global 5G in healthcare market is expected to reach $454,7-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 40,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says the IoT ecosystem is developing and is expected to enable networks to connect...

Scammers prey on business travellers

As a business traveller, you carry more than just your laptop: between your tech, your corporate credit cards, and your watch, you could be toting around R50 000 to R200 000 in value. That's quite the tempting target for those with less-than-honest intentions....

GenAI can boost productivity for legal leaders

Large language model (LLM) generative AI (GenAI) tools are designed to work with large amounts of text, and Gartner experts expect them to have a significant impact on the legal industry because legal work is so centered on words. Ron Friedmann, senior director...

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How continuous learning helps business to innovate

For businesses to remain competitive, they need to innovate, adapt, motivate and encourage their employees to expand their skill set and gain expertise. At the core of this, employees need sufficient and continuous learning and training to contribute to the success of...

SAP aims to support social enterprises

SAP has announced 5 & 5 by '25, a corporate initiative targeting 5% of addressable spend with social enterprises and with diverse businesses by 2025. In setting this target, SAP aims to inspire organizations around the world to buy more goods and services from...

Imperial Wanderers Stadium goes green

The Imperial Wanderers Stadium has partnered with Imperial and the SolarSaver Group to bring solar power to the multipurpose entertainment lifestyle venue through the installation of a customised 250kWp solar photovoltaic system. The venue is one of the first stadiums...

Tackling coronavirus-related fraud

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States has received over 175 000 consumer reports related to COVID-19 scams, totalling a mammoth $118.81-million (R1.986-billion) in losses. The top fraud reports relate to: online...

Netherlands-based professional learning platform reaches into Africa

SkillsTown South Africa has launched a Dutch-based online professional learning platform modified for the South African market. "With such an uncertain future, we should all be taking our destiny into our own hands," says Kevin Hardy, MD of SkillsTown SA. "In many...

How to ensure a successful tech upgrade

By now, you've probably settled into the new, Covid-defined workplace: your team works from everywhere, you've traded face-to-face client meetings for Zoom or Microsoft Teams calls, and you're more comfortable using cloud technology than you might have been six months...

Green Business Support Services Directory launches in SA

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), has launched an open source Green Business Support Services Directory. The interactive directory is a public resource with information on services, programmes and opportunities...

Skynet partners with Droppa

Global courier services company SkyNet Worldwide Express has partnered with Droppa, an on-demand courier and fleet hire e-hailing app company. Droppa launched its e-hailing app that enables clients to request a bakkie or truck to move goods or furniture from one...

Is 2020 the year Africa takes charge of its destiny?

Does 2020 mark the year Africa steps into its stride and takes charge of its destiny in the 21st century? By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa While we're still dealing with the disruptive events of this year, I would argue that Africa's moment has finally come. How we...

Connecting people with finance: new digital core in banks

In the banking industry, the stable running of IT systems is imperative. This is what drove the industry to begin IT construction relatively early and what continues to drive it to make significant investments each and every year. By Vincent Chen, chief technology...

Desktop Support Engineer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction Assist staff with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software complying with given standards and guidelines.Participate in varied computer platforms in multi-layered client server environment....

Tester

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational requirement: Grade 12Previous training / experience in Software Testing2+ years Software Testing experienceRequirement extraction and writing of Test Cases.ADVANTAGES: ISTQB Certification or Software Testing CourseExperience...

Python Software Developer

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, a passion for clean code, and the ability to solve complex problems. You will be responsible for...

Tester – Gauteng Centurion

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational requirement: Grade 12Previous training / experience in Software Testing2+ years Software Testing experienceRequirement extraction and writing of Test Cases.ADVANTAGES: ISTQB Certification or Software Testing CourseExperience...

Python Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, a passion for clean code, and the ability to solve complex problems. You will be responsible for...

IT Technician

IT TECHNICIAN - 3 MONTH - POSSIBLE PERMANENT THIS IS A NON BEE POSITION.Are you passionate about technology and troubleshooting? Join our clients dynamic team as an IT Technician and help drive innovation while solving real-time technical challenges!PLEASE NOTE THAT...

SAP ABAP Developer – 2495

SAP ABAP Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Strong ABAP and ABAP OO developing skillsExperience with data extraction and provisioning (OData/Restful APIs, RFC, BAPI, ODP)Experience with performance tuning, ABAP objects, analysing ABAP logs/dumpsSAP ABAP...

IT Technician – Gauteng Sandton

IT TECHNICIAN - 3 MONTH - POSSIBLE PERMANENT THIS IS A NON BEE POSITION.Are you passionate about technology and troubleshooting? Join our clients dynamic team as an IT Technician and help drive innovation while solving real-time technical challenges!PLEASE NOTE THAT...

SAP ABAP Developer – 2495 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP ABAP Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Strong ABAP and ABAP OO developing skillsExperience with data extraction and provisioning (OData/Restful APIs, RFC, BAPI, ODP)Experience with performance tuning, ABAP objects, analysing ABAP logs/dumpsSAP ABAP...

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