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...

AI takes us way beyond 4IR

Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...

Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...

US resellers eating telcos’ lunch in the enterprise space

An analysis of the US reseller market illustrates that enterprise telecoms service providers worldwide need to embrace smarter customer segmentation, says GlobalData, adding that about 1 800 significant resellers in the US account for as much as 20% of the enterprise...

Investment, collaboration push new growth frontiers

Leaders from China, Poland and Viet Nam urged cooperation as a means to navigate uncertainty while harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. "To drive future economic growth, we must...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

These technologies are set to have a positive impact

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...

Julian Assange could be going home soon

A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...

AI skilling among major risks for SA employers

Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...

SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...

No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return

NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...

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Dis-Chem pharmacies use tech to enhance delivery

Dis-Chem has partnered with Picup to enhance its last mile delivery across more channels within the Group. The pharmaceutical giant is now using Picup's innovative technology and crowdsource driver network to optimise its deliveries. At the beginning of the lockdown,...

SMEs face barriers to necessary finance

As the coronavirus pandemic forces South Africa to grapple with a new reality, many of the country's significant economic and social challenges have become more severe. By Colin Timmis, Xero SA country manager Many SMEs are struggling to sustain their bottom line, and...

Cybersecurity reimagined for the CISO

Despite the technological innovation taking place, companies would do well to remain focused on ensuring their IT fundamentals are in place before rushing to capitalise on the latest trends. And nowhere is this more critical than when it comes to cybersecurity....

Educo Solutions provides free online accredited SETA courses

Educo Solutions, the organisation that supplies free, accredited education to our country's youth, has fast-tracked its digital services, launching Educo Academy in an attempt to counter the negative impact Covid-19 is having on the educational environment. The online...

Telenor, Sony, Ericsson develop smart IoT healthcare devices

Ericsson, Sony Network Communications Europe, and Telenor Connexion are collaborating to enhance real-time location and tracking solutions for different sectors using Telenor Connexion's network, Ericsson IoT Accelerator for global connectivity, and Sony Network...

Printers have to add value to the new normal

A lot of printers are going into price wars as lockdown gradually withdraws and they begin operating again. By Vaughan Patterson, head of commercial and industrial print at Ricoh SA These businesses have had their machines sitting idle and their employees at home....

Key metrics for DevOps success

Every organisation relies on software systems that produce and manage its processes, controls its information, and extends its services to where they are best suited. By Craig Edwards, principal solution architect at Andile Solutions Companies have been altering these...

Preparing your business for a more dynamic lockdown scenario

The implications of a move to level 3 lockdown are quite significant for businesses. For businesses, this means preparing for level 3, as well as having contingency plans in place to go back to level 4 or level 5 if need be, says Euphoria Telecom CEO John Woollam. The...

The world of work post-lockdown

With South Africa already operating on Lockdown Level 4 for almost two weeks, thoughts are turning to when all industries will be able to resume full-scale operations. Nicol Myburgh, Head of the HCM Business Unit at CRS Technologies, believes that the post-lockdown...

How to decide on your first server

In contrast to previous years, servers are no longer expensive and demanding technology systems that only enterprises could afford or justify. Current server choices and use cases have opened these doors to medium and small organisations. By Sabine Dedering, regional...

Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join the team on a contract basis, working within a dynamic and fast-paced banking/financial services environment. The...

FULL STACK DEVELOPER (SaaS)

WE NEEDSaaSVue.jsReactAgularSynpfonyOverview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance...

Senior C# Developer

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills...

Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands

IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join the team on a contract basis, working within a dynamic and fast-paced banking/financial services environment. The...

FULL STACK DEVELOPER (SaaS) – Gauteng Johannesburg

WE NEEDSaaSVue.jsReactAgularSynpfonyOverview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills...

Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...

BI Developer

Job Title: BI Developer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will...

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