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...

Young SA workers welcome in these job sectors

Do South African job seekers still face the age-old dilemma that you can’t get a job unless you have experience, but you can’t build experience until you land your first job? New data from the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report suggest that the answer is yes but...

Companies back TPRM technology to mitigate mushrooming risks

The increase in trade volatility, persistent cyberattacks, new regulatory requirements, and supply chain disruptions are rapidly advancing the adoption of third-party risk management (TPRM) technology solutions, says Gartner. “Regulators and stakeholders are certainly...

In SA, telecoms tops the list for fraud attempts

The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts in telecommunications where the consumer was in South Africa when transacting was the highest among industries analysed in 2023 at 15,5%, having increased by 78% year-over-year (YoY). The logistics industry experienced the...

It’s no longer ‘business as usual’ in cybersecurity

The prospect of offensive attacks using artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting increases in cybersecurity budgets as organisations try to understand the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on their security, says research group GlobalData. AI is already used for threat...

Supply chain officers need to retain relevance

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must expand their focus beyond cost management or accept a relegated role within the enterprise, according to Gartner. "Stakeholders perceive that the worst of the supply chain crisis has receded, and CSCOs now face the prospect of...

Massive growth in mobile banking malware

Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing...

Open banking market size to reach $135,17bn

The global open banking market size is anticipated to reach $135,17-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 27,4% from 2024 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to several factors,...

Google and AU partner to celebrate Africa

The Office Of The African Union Chairperson's Youth Envoy and Google have launched the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge - a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent. Throughout May, YouTube creators...

Wind energy keeps the lights on in 3,6m households

South Africa's energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed to end the energy crisis, wind energy remains a...

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VMware commits to innovating for good

VMware has released its annual Global Impact Report, detailing progress towards its 2020 vision to serve as “a force for good” across its three Global Impact pillars of products, planet and people. Some of the highlights include:   Product: Create technology that...

Epson achieves EcoVadis Gold for CSR

Epson has been awarded a Gold rating for CSR by independent assessors EcoVadis for the third year in succession. The top rating also acknowledges Epson as being “Outstanding” in Sustainable Procurement and highlights its excellent achievement in Labour and Human...

Uganda, Ghana, Botswana lead with women-owned businesses

Uganda, Ghana and Botswana are ranked as the top three countries with the highest percentages of women-owned businesses across the 58 markets evaluated around the world in the third edition of the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE). Based on publicly...

What to expect from ransomware in the new year

Ransomware has become big business, generating estimated annual revenues of $1 billion a year for malicious threat actors. The victims of ransomware continue to stack up as criminals develop new, more creative ways to infiltrate IT environments, seize data and hold...

Swift opens KYC Registry to corporates

Swift has opened its global Know Your Customer (KYC) registry to Swift-connected corporate groups, enabling them to manage and share KYC data with their banking partners across the globe. The go-live for corporates follows a successful testing period with 18 leading...

HPE debuts Kubernetes-based platform

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the HPE Container Platform, an enterprise-grade Kubernetes-based container platform designed for both cloud-native applications and monolithic applications with persistent storage. With the HPE Container Platform,...

Secure payroll data in the cloud

As with the majority of business software, HR and payroll solutions are increasingly available through the cloud as a pay-as-you-use model and are today, considered as mainstream as any other business application. However, a fundamental issue for any user looking to...

Vox champions rural connectivity

Even though the Fourth Industrial Revolution has been a focal point in recent months, less than 2% of South African rural households can access the internet from home. This is a challenge that integrated ICT and infrastructure provider Vox has taken to heart. While...

What to expect when riding with Uber over the festive season

As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, it's no secret that most people are already planning and preparing to make memories with loved ones during parties, gatherings and special occasions. With reckless and drunk driving on the rise during...

Top tech predictions for 2020 and beyond

Increased rollouts of 5G in 2020, will unlock the development of more advanced technologies says Gianfranco Lanci, corporate president and chief operating officer of Lenovo.   Prediction 1 - 2020 will be the Year of 5G With potential speeds of up to 10 gigabits...

Senior Data Engineer

Data EngineerOur client is seeking an experienced senior data engineer to join their team. Candidate must hold the necessary tertiary qualification and have extensive experience with SQL/SSIS packages. Desired Skills: Data Development Data Intergration Data Monitoring...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems AnalystTo analyse,design and enhance system, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:BSc or BTech in computer science or equivalentTOGAF...

Full Stack Developer (TypeScript) – Gauteng Pretoria

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Data Scientist – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...

Senior Data Engineer – Remote Remote

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Full Stack . NET Software Developer

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Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A prominent company in mining technology, focused on advanced analytics and solutions, is seeking a Senior SQL Server Developer to join their team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, optimizing, and maintaining...

Junior Mobile Developer

Do you have a passion for mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Mobile Developer, where you'll work with .NET MAUI/Xamarin to create cutting-edge mobile solutions. This is your chance to develop your skills,...

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We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

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