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...

Nokia slashes power consumption with Xeon 6

Intel and Nokia are expanding their long-standing and strategic collaboration to advance core network infrastructures with the deployment of Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (E-cores) in the Nokia NFVI v5.0 and Nokia Core Networks Applications. With better...

Manufacturing sentiment looks up

The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for June 2025 points to a tentative improvement in manufacturing sentiment. The seasonally adjusted PMI increased by 5.4 points to 48.5 in June, marking an eighth consecutive month in contractionary territory. This suggests...

Cybercriminals using Dropbox to target finance staff

A multistep phishing scheme aimed at employees that process financial documentation has been discovered by Kaspersky which says it begins when victims receive an email from the legitimate address of an auditing firm. This initial interaction is intended to make the...

Digital transformation spend could hit $4trn by 2027

Worldwide spending on Digital Transformation (DX) is forecast to reach almost $4-trillion in 2027, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide. With artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Hybrid work shown to improve workers’ well-being

A new study by International Workplace Group points to a correlation between adopting hybrid working policies and improved employee well-being. The research examined the impact of hybrid working on the mental and physical health of 1 000 hybrid workers. Four in five...

Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity

The advent of the quantum Internet, a revolutionary communication system utilising quantum mechanical principles and qubits instead of binary bits, is poised to redefine global connectivity with unprecedented levels of security and performance, according to...

Share-based employee compensation includes ESG targets

Almost two thirds (60%) of companies around the world who responded to the Global Equity Organisation's (GEO) Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets to share-based employee compensation. The non-profit body says...

Global lessons could help billions get connected

Lessons learned from efforts to bring wireless communications technologies to remote areas from the Arctic to the Andes could help widen global access to the benefits of the information age. An international team of researchers have published new recommendations on...

Juniper Mist a bright spot amid WLAN market carnage

Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues plunged by 27% in Q1 2024 as enterprises and distributors digested the large volume of WLAN equipment that was shipped a year ago, according to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group. "While most vendors had sharp contractions in...

Chinese espionage campaign uncovered

Sophos has released a report, "Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia", which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a high-level...

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Get your workforce up and running remotely, quickly and securely

'Business as usual' is no longer an option. As the Covid-19 pandemic has aggressively spread across the world, and across Africa, we are all attempting to adapt and adjust to what is a continually evolving situation. By Lorna Hardie, regional director of VMware Sub...

Mobax signs key agreement with Radwin as SA looks to gig economy

Mobax has signed a key partnership agreement with Radwin to roll out Radwin's comprehensive portfolio of point-to-multipoint and point-to-point wireless broadband solutions to its extensive base of telecommunication network operators and corporate clients. It is no...

Online resources for continued learning during school closures

Parents are naturally concerned and perhaps even anxious about the impact that school closures will have on their children's educational progress during the Covid-19 pandemic. While many schools and dedicated teachers across the country have committed to continuing...

Early effects of Covid-19 lockdowns on service provider networks

With the Covid-19 pandemic, we are facing an unprecedented situation on a global level, writes Craig Labovitz, chief technology officer for Nokia Deepfield portfolio of network intelligence, analytics and DDoS security products. Entire countries are in lockdown, and...

3CX extends free e-learning offer to schools

3CX, developer of the award-winning business communications solution, has added a free school offering of its product to coincide with the Covid-19 business offer that was released earlier this month. As educational institutions across the globe have been forced to...

Arcserve offers ransomware readiness assessment

As South Africa enters the first full week of total lock down, most of the country is operating from home offices. Media reports are indicating that cyber hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities in this difficult time in an attempt to steal valuable...

Ford’s Digit robots explore new delivery options

Receiving a parcel from a courier or having food delivered to our door by a driver is something many of us have become accustomed to. However, the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the resultant restrictions have shown that at times we might be forced to rethink how we...

Telviva enables remote working

The global trend towards increased remote work has been accelerated and as South Africa heads into a lockdown, companies across industry sectors are urgently looking for ways to establish a remote working environment. "While the economic impact of the next several...

Standard Bank extends instalment relief to personal accounts

Standard Bank has announced a second wave of relief to help its customer base navigate financial commitments as Covid-19 continues to impact the livelihood of many individuals across the country. The payment reprieve is aimed at easing the financial burden of...

FNB confirms measures to help impacted customers

During the lockdown, government has assured the country that essential banking services will remain available and this was reiterated by the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA). "As a financial services provider and corporate citizen with over 40 000 staff,...

DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We are looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to streamline our development,...

Integration Engineer – Western Cape Constantia

Senior Integration Engineer with relevant IT Degree and minimum 6 years experience as an IT Professional with software and data design, system design and integration and Cloud experience, required to the IT Solutions Team of an Asset Management Company based in...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

QA Developer

Our esteemed client in Centurion is seeking a skilled Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Developer for a permanent position. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the quality and performance of their platform through both manual and automated testing....

Trade Analyst

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership in monitoring the receipt of goods or foreign exchange in respect of import and export transactions.JOB DESCRIPTIONApprove applications in line with exchange control regulations and within approved...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

Technical Business Analyst

The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for establishing a structured and rigorous approach to data collection, documentation and logical modelling within the Operational Data Platform (ODP). The focus will be on capturing and validating data sources, defining...

QA Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our esteemed client in Centurion is seeking a skilled Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Developer for a permanent position. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the quality and performance of their platform through both manual and automated testing....

Trade Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership in monitoring the receipt of goods or foreign exchange in respect of import and export transactions.JOB DESCRIPTIONApprove applications in line with exchange control regulations and within approved...

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