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...

Made-in-SA platform makes AI more accessible

A South African company hopes to change the way people across the country and beyond access and engage with artificial intelligence (AI). Siza AI, built by Durban-based tech developer, Jeeten (Jay) Bhoora, is believed to be Africa’s first fully email-powered AI...

AI investments a priority as capital spending stalls

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the second half of 2025 facing a mix of cost pressures, policy shifts and geopolitical risks, resulting in 37% of finance leaders already pausing some capital spending, according to a survey by Gartner. “This survey of...

Half of all satellites belong to Musk’s Starlink

Elon Musk's Starlink is operating total of 6 111 active satellites, accounting for about 50% of all global satellites in space. According to Stocklytics.com, these Starlink satellites primarily consist of LEO satellites, operating at exceptionally low altitudes...

Samsung interns graduate from Tshimologong

Samsung has graduated of the 4th cohort from its Advance Industry Experience programme, in partnership with Tshimologong Digital Precinct. In response to the challenges faced by information and communication technology (ICT) graduates in securing jobs within the...

Printer market close to 5% growth

The global printers market size is anticipated to reach $71,04-billion by 2030. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Technological innovations in the printer market, such as wireless...

GenAI adoption skews IT spending forecast

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,26-trillion in 2024, an increase of 7,5% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is a decrease from the previous quarter’s forecast of 8% growth, but an increase of the overall spend forecast of...

Engie breaks ground on Grootspruit PV power plant

Independent power producer Engie has broken ground on the construction of the Grootspruit solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Free State. The plant, to operate at a 75MW contracted capacity, will be built and operated by Engie in partnership with Pele Green...

Africa under cyberattack

African organisations are feeling the pressure of the globe's highest number of cyberattacks during the last quarter. New Check Point Software Technologies data on Q2 2024 cyber-attack trends demonstrates that the rise in cyber-attacks is driven by increasing digital...

Cybercriminal activity on Telegram surges

Amid rising concerns about Telegram's security, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team analysed shadow Telegram channels. The findings reveal that cybercriminals are increasingly using Telegram as a platform for underground market activities. Cybercriminals...

Modest growth for digital printing

The global digital printing market size is anticipated to reach $57,03-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by several key factors. One of...

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LVT Medical brings rapid serology test to Africa

LVT Medical, subsidiary of specialist medical distributor Leviathan Viral Testing Africa, has won the exclusive distribution rights in Africa for Assure Tech's FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test for Covid-19. The FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test is FDA Reviewed and Authorized,...

The role of tech in the return to normality

As South Africa braces itself for the peak of the Covid-19 infection curb, technology could be the solution to help safeguard us from a resurgence of the virus - as and when more industries fully open. This is the word from Steven Curzen, chief operating officer of...

Power banks play valuable role in business continuity

With businesses and individuals alike depending on their notebook PCs more than ever with the growth of remote working, it would be accurate to say that a dependable and constant source of power is crucial to business continuity. By Yeshni Reddy, displays and client...

Best crime fighting weapon is predictability

Predictability fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data has the ability to reduce violent crimes by 25% by 2023 according to Aura, a local B2B technology platform. Aura CEO and co-founder Warren Myers says technology has a vital role to play in...

Vox introduces Microsoft Teams Voice

Vox, through its Braintree consulting and integration division, has introduced Microsoft TeamsVOICE, bringing phone calling to the Microsoft Teams platform. "With this new feature, Microsoft 365 will become the unified communication environment of choice for...

Effective workforce management in the new normal

Businesses across all industries and sectors are under pressure to operate within the 'new normal', unprecedented conditions that calls for tighter control of resources and acute focus on workforce management. Guenter Nerlich, sales manager: WFM/ERP solutions EAD,...

First Distribution expands Kaspersky distribution to West Africa

First Distribution, the leading Pan-African distributor for Cyber Security, Data Centre, Enterprise and Cloud Solutions, has expanded its distribution agreement with Kaspersky, now offering the security software portfolio in West Africa. First Distribution currently...

New chief supply chain officer for KFC

Siya Ngcukana has been appointed as KFC South Africa's chief supply chain officer effective 1 August 2020. Having joined KFC South Africa in February 2019, he has been instrumental in building capability within the supply chain team, enabling best in class supply...

Kaspersky expands product portfolio for security researchers

Kaspersky sandboxing technology is now available for use in customer networks. The on-premises Kaspersky Research Sandbox is designed for organisations with strict restrictions on data sharing, to enable them to build their internal security operations centers (SOCs)...

Workonline grows West African footprint

Workonline Communications, a pan-African provider of IP transit, has selected PAIX's carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in Accra, Ghana to deploy its first point of presence (POP) in West Africa. The PAIX Accra (ACC-1) data centre (initially founded as...

Field Support Technician

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Field Support Technician! The Field Support Engineer is a pivotal position designed to nurture and develop service excellence. This role focuses on providing hands-on technical support. The successful candidate will be trained by the...

Systems Analyst II – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Systems Analyst to join our team in delivering high-quality, business-aligned IT solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding and translating business requirements into effective system designs that drive...

Field Support Technician – Mpumalanga Mpumalanga

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Field Support Technician! The Field Support Engineer is a pivotal position designed to nurture and develop service excellence. This role focuses on providing hands-on technical support. The successful candidate will be trained by the...

Software Dev (Perm)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance applications using Java and C#.Architect innovative and scalable solutions for complex business needs.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively and promptly.Collaborate...

Business Analyst

Business Analyst - 6 Month ContractBusiness Analyst - 6 Month ContractKey Responsibilities:Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements related to credit risk and ESGCollaborate with stakeholders across credit, risk, ESG, and IT teams to...

Software Dev (Perm) – Gauteng Braamfontein

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance applications using Java and C#.Architect innovative and scalable solutions for complex business needs.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively and promptly.Collaborate...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

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Senior Data Engineer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Architect robust data pipelines (ETL) across diverse sources.Design and build data layers to support big data analytics.Develop, test, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and data layers.Deliver quality-driven, value-added...

Junior .Net Developer

Do you have a passion for Web and Mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior .Net Developer, where you'll work with .Net and .Net MAUI/ Xamarin to create cutting-edge web and mobile solutions. This is your chance to...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

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