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...

Remote work drives up workplace isolation

For many of us, work involves a sea of video calls, shared docs and emoji reactions. It’s efficient but also strangely quiet. The rise of remote and hybrid work has brought flexibility, but it's also ushered in a quieter threat: workplace isolation. In South Africa,...

These are the top strategic trends in software engineering

Gartner has announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices. “AI-enabled tools and...

Tablets triumph in shopping conversions

Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...

Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts

Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...

Telkom reports stronger performance, better results

Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...

IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...

Acer sets up local monitor production

Acer has started producing monitors in South Africa as part of its localisation strategy. The new monitor production programme aims to significantly contribute to job creation in South Africa's technology sector. Additionally, the company recognises that providing...

Gen Z set to transform the workplace

Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025, bringing with them a unique set of talents and insights. They are digital natives who have never known a time without the internet. They are strident regarding ethics (and they want their employer to be, too), and while...

How wind energy contributes to energy security

Wind energy continues to lead the energy transition from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a low-carbon renewable energy future in South Africa, with an installed capacity of 3442MW and generating more than 11 000 GWh annually through 34 operational wind farms. With...

Intel Gaudi enables lower-cost AI compute and GenAI

MLCommons' results of its industry AI performance benchmark, MLPerf Training v4.0, demonstrate the choice that Intel Gaudi 2 AI accelerators give enterprises and customers. Community-based software simplifies generative AI (GenAI) development and industry-standard...

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Vantage Capital exits Vumatel

Vantage Capital, Africa's largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has fully exited its investment in Vumatel, the largest fibre-to-the-home network provider in South Africa. The company was established in October 2014 by Niel Schoeman and Johan Pretorius, industry...

New MD for Canon SA

Canon South Africa has announced the appointment of its new MD, David Preston, in 2020. Preston, who has risen through the ranks over the years, from his first position as a direct salesman in 1988 to sales manager leading one of the first teams in the UK selling...

JSE announces relief measures for market participants

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will provide relief measures to market participants to counter the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their businesses and to ensure business continuity. The relief measures will be offered to businesses that are affected by the...

Helping to keep Covid-19 out of mines

As South Africa's mining sector slowly reboots production following one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, mining companies have been tasked with taking all necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of all employees and contractors returning to work. Some...

Taxpayers beware: what to expect from SARS

On 5 May 2020, the Commissioner for SARS made a profound media statement, which gave a detailed account of projected revenue collection in light of the Covid-19 crisis, but also gave valuable insight of what we can expect from SARS in coming months. By Jean du Toit,...

The workplace and the new normal

The IT industry has been advocating the concept of remote working for years but, to a large extent, business has been lukewarm to the concept. Now, the Covid-19 lockdown has thrust the issue into the spotlight and organisations have been forced to implement remote...

Help elderly relatives stay safely connected

For the last few weeks, much has changed in our lives. People have been urged to only leave home if it is absolutely necessary, such as to shop for essential items or to seek medical care. However, there are plenty of technologies available to help us maintain the...

What 4IR means for the SA economy

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the new buzzword that is on everyone's lips. The projected everyday applications of 4IR evokes images from sci-fi movies where the line between machines and humans is blurred, if not completely non-existent. By Sudipto Moitra...

SARS officials return to work

On 4 May 2020, the Minister of Finance issued a telling directive in Government Gazette No. 43266, in terms of which "services required to comply with an obligation imposed by or to exercise a right in terms of a tax Act" are expressly included within the ambit of...

Platform helps young mothers struggling during pandemic

The Messages for Mothers (M4M) platform launched by the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) is a one-stop online resource developed in response to COVID-19 and the lack of targeted messaging for vulnerable mothers who are concerned for their children, families and...

Datacentre Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferableRelevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirableMinimum 4-5 years work experience Willing to...

Junior IT Support Engineer – Remote Remote

Position Description:Our client is inviting applications for an on-site, full-time position as a Junior IT Support Engineer in their Cape Town o?ce. This position reports to the Director of Global IT and will perform day-to-day service requests resolution, software,...

Junior Project Manager

A well-established business is seeking to appoint Junior Project ManagerTo plan, execute and finalize projects for the organization within the predetermined time frames, using the Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...

Project Manager

Project Manager - 12 Month ContractProject Manager - 12 Month ContractDuties & Responsibilities:Project Definition & Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and stakeholder expectations, creating structured project plans aligned with time, budget, and...

Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint Junior Project ManagerTo plan, execute and finalize projects for the organization within the predetermined time frames, using the Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO...

Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Project Manager - 12 Month ContractProject Manager - 12 Month ContractDuties & Responsibilities:Project Definition & Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and stakeholder expectations, creating structured project plans aligned with time, budget, and...

SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT)

Are you an experienced Quality Food Safety & Environmental (QFSE) professional with a passion for compliance and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a QFSE Manager to oversee and enhance quality, food safety, and...

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