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...

Building trust is key for AI project success

Forty-five percent of leaders in organisations with high AI maturity said their AI initiatives remain in production for three years or more to ensure sustained impact and value, according to a survey by Gartner. This compares to only 20% in low-maturity organisations....

Crypto scams slam US consumers

Consumers in the world’s largest crypto market, the US, have lost more than $470-million in crypto scams in the first quarter of this year – a bigger loss than the next five payment methods combined. This is the revelation from the latest research by...

SA telcos must address customers’ major pain points

Telecommunications providers have cemented themselves as the backbone of modern communication, and therefore, wield substantial influence over society today. As all sectors of government, business and civil society become increasingly interconnected, telecom providers...

Salesforce accelerates growth plans in Africa with AI

At its World Tour Essentials event held in Johannesburg yesterday (6 June), Salesforce demonstrated how developments in AI are helping to transform the data analytics and CRM environments. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Salesforce, The Salesforce...

Geo-distributed businesses most at risk

Over one-third (39%) of geographically distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region identify building and maintaining a cohesive IT infrastructure across multiple sites as their primary concern, according to a new Kaspersky survey. At the...

Nutanix and Dell collaborate on hybrid multicloud solutions

Nutanix has announced a collaboration with Dell Technologies aimed at accelerating customers' digital transformation journeys fueled by infrastructure modernisation and modern application development. Through this collaboration, joint customers will be able to...

IBM and Pasqal partner on quantum-centric supercomputers

IBM and Pasqal, as leaders in superconducting circuit and neutral atom-based quantum computers respectively, have announced their intent to partner to develop a common approach to quantum-centric supercomputing and promoting application research in chemistry and...

Microsoft takes the global data centre lead

Microsoft has taken the lead with over 300 data centres globally, surpassing AWS. Edith Reads, financial analyst at Stocklytics.com. comments: "Microsoft is ramping up its data center footprint to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) essential...

First Boeing Starliner crewed flight en route to ISS

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are safely in orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the astronauts lifted off at 10h52 EDT on...

Global IT service spend to hit $2trn by 2028

According to Forrester's Global IT Services Market Forecast 2023-2028, global IT service industry spending will reach $2-trillion in 2028. However, despite forecasted growth, IT service firms will face several challenges in the next few years. Key findings include: *...

More News Today

Fortinet’s adds new partner programme

Fortinet has introduced its new Fortinet Engage partner programme that provides partners with specialisations focused on growing markets, including SD-WAN and cloud, customised support and engagement flexibility to accelerate their business growth and expansion....

MTN SA hopes to ease Covid-19 disruption

MTN has implemented a number of measures to minimise disruptions from Covid-19 for communities, businesses, schoolchildren and families across South Africa. MTN has amplified its monitoring of critical infrastructure to ensure the maximum network availability for all...

ACSA implements travel restrictions

Airports Company South Africa has, together with other relevant aviation authorities, implemented air travel restrictions as detailed by the Minister of Transport in the International Air Services (Covid-19 Restrictions on The Movement Of Air Travel) Regulations,...

SilverBridge supports Airbuy in driving fintech innovation

SilverBridge and fintech Airbuy have entered the second year of an enterprise development programme, highlighting how the technology solutions provider can assist start-ups in unlocking additional value by providing them with the relevant expertise to navigate the...

Blackboard makes its virtual classroom solution accessible

Blackboard has announced the launch of the Blackboard Collaborate Self-Service Portal that allows for higher education institutions to quickly and easily purchase and implement its virtual classroom solution. The self-service portal significantly reduces the time from...

An intelligent approach to future-proof data storage

Businesses are under pressure to deliver better customer experiences and increased revenue while decreasing costs, which results in shrinking IT budgets. This is compounded by the need to store ever-increasing volumes of data to deliver these services. By Hayden...

Covid-19: a new environment for insurers and claimants

After the likely spike in insurance claims arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, insurers are likely to introduce new or change existing exclusionary clauses which were not previously considered to be necessary. By Maria Philippides, Raynold Tlhavani, Caroline...

4IR demands a reskilled workforce

While automation and digital technologies are disrupting the workplace as we traditionally know it, it has become imperative for organisations to start reskilling their workforce. Automation and artificial intelligence are not only disrupting the assembly lines but...

Covid-19 casts a dark shadow on smartphone sales in West Africa

Nigeria's smartphone market grew 5,3% quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2019, according to the latest figures from global technology and consulting services firm International Data Corporation (IDC). This growth comes on the back of a 3,2% QoQ increase in Q3 2019 after...

Protect your data at rest and in flight

In its recent research, the Ponemon Institute shows that a data breach costs South African companies on average $3,06-million - nearly R50-million. This is somewhat above the international benchmark, with the study showing that globally the average cost of lost...

Software Architect

Lead Software ArchitectRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge technology!R 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions in the Logistics sector, empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge products and...

SAP ABAP Consultant (Senior) 0457 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system /...

Software Architect – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Lead Software ArchitectRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge technology!R 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions in the Logistics sector, empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge products and...

Network Engineer

Our client, who has been in the Eastern Cape for the past 70 years supplying control instrument products to industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.Must be willing to travel within the Eastern Cape regionRequirements:Relevant...

Software Developer

Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge technology!R 500,000 - R 770,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions that is shaping the future of the industry. Be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of...

Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, who has been in the Eastern Cape for the past 70 years supplying control instrument products to industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team.Must be willing to travel within the Eastern Cape regionRequirements:Relevant...

Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Full Stack DeveloperRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge technology!R 500,000 - R 770,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions that is shaping the future of the industry. Be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of...

Intermediate BI Analyst Developer at Resourgenix

INTERMEDIATE BI ANALYST DEVELOPER Turn data into insights & build your BI career with us!Location: Bellville, Cape Town; Salary: R650k per annum; Contract: PermanentWho We AreWe're a forward-thinking short-term insurance company that believes in the power of data....

Senior Delphi Developer

The Delphi Support Consultant will add capacity to the single resource Implats has. The key resource will move onto the IBR Project to enhance the Delphi application based on new requirements, while this additional resource will be focused on business-as-usual support...

View more career listings on our Careers Section