Consumer hunt for value reshapes SA market
Driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, global tech and durables (T&D) sales will reach $1,29-trillion in the year ahead, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report. The value of the Middle East...
Global trade up $300bn in first half of 2025
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300-billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Trade a,nd Development (UNCTAD). Global trade rose by about 15% in the first quarter, with growth...
Ransomware continues to cause havoc
Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organisations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to the latest Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report. The report also reveals that only 57% of...
Senior execs see sustainability as an opportunity
According to a recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner, 69% of them view sustainability as a leading business growth opportunity in 2024. "As CEOs reset their long-term strategies, environmental sustainability remains one of the leading factors that...
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...
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SAP, Converge Solutions deliver healthcare solutions
Complex business models, combined with immense pressure to deliver great patient experiences and outcomes, has African healthcare providers turning to technology to improve their operational efficiency and automate back-office operations. This task is now far less...
Is software-defined storage going to revolutionise your business?
The growing importance of data to a business, coupled with ever-increasing capacity needs and always tight IT budgets, means chief technology officers (CTOs) are looking for solutions to help them optimise storage. By Hayden Sadler, country manager at Infinidat South...
Vodacom 4U, Rush up their esports game at Rand Show
NAG and Rand Show have teamed up to introduce visitors to the world of video games, esports, tech and gadgets, cosplay and pop culture. Meanwhile, Vodacom 4U has been officially confirmed as both sponsor for the Festival of Gaming and headline sponsor for the annual...
Removing millions of rands from school grounds
Cash-free school protagonist Karri has already removed millions of rands from the school environment. The school payment app was developed to remove the need for cash at schools, making learning environments safer for students and teachers. The school payment app that...
Companies prepare for the CIPC’s compliance checklist
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has introduced a new requirement for all South African companies to declare their compliance with specific sections of the Companies Act 2008 (Act) by completing and submitting a compliance checklist online. By...
Google’s next move: from search to discovery
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5G, mobile apps characterise this decade
5G will support more than 10% of the world's mobile connections by 2023, with an average 5G speed of 575 megabits per second, or 13 times faster than the average mobile connection. This is according to the latest Cisco Annual Internet Report, which notes that its...
Osidon takes on the CIPC – and wins
Online digital accountant Osidon, focused on supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners through accounting/tax/payroll and company registration services, has won a huge victory for small business owners and entrepreneurs in South Africa. Following pressure in...
Magic Orange secures international investment
Magic Orange has announced a significant equity investment by a group of investors, led by Collins Private Equity (CPE), together with Ora Capital, in a move that will enable further international expansion of its progressive Cost Transparency solution. Magic Orange...
Shiven Sukraj is new ABB country MD
Shiven Sukraj has been appointed as country MD of ABB in South Africa, effective 1 January 2020. This role is in addition to his current role as manager of energy industries business line, South Africa within Industrial automation. With over 25 years' industry...
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Junior Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
To plan, execute and finalise projects for the organisation within the predetermined time frames , using the FIC Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO Manager.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Manages the delivery of small to medium...
Android Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards Android. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West
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Junior Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
To plan, execute and finalise projects for the organisation within the predetermined time frames , using the FIC Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO Manager.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Manages the delivery of small to medium...
Android Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards Android. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside...
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Keeping Systems Running, Secure Efficient.We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Administrator dedicated to maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, and system security to ensure seamless operations. Passionate...
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Our client, an AI-focused company dedicated to developing intelligent solutions that transform industries is seeking a C# Developer to join their growing team in Hazelwood, Pretoria. The team is composed of passionate developers, who thrive on solving complex...
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