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...

Vodacom releases reviewed annual results

Vodacom’s group revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 was R152,2-billion, up 1,1%. Group service revenue declined 0,1% in rands, but increased 11,2% on a normalised basis, above the group’s medium-term target; and financial services revenue increased 7,6% to...

Enterprise mobility management on growth trajectory

The global enterprise mobility management market size is estimated to reach $69,12-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the proliferation of...

Sharp growth curve forecast for edge computing

The global edge computing market is expected to reach $155,9-billion by 2030 - expanding at a 36,9% CAGR from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is projected to drive...

SAP, Nvidia accelerate GenAI adoption across enterprise apps

SAP and Nvidia have announced a partnership expansion focused on accelerating enterprise customers' ability to harness the transformative power of data and generative AI (GenAI) across SAP's portfolio of cloud solutions and applications. The companies are...

Cisco completes Splunk acquisition

Cisco has completed the acquisition of Splunk. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Splunk to Cisco,” says Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco. “As one of the world’s largest software companies, we will revolutionize the way our customers leverage data to connect...

Elon Musk’s xAI open sources Grok language model

xAI, the artificial intelligence company headed by Elon Musk, has officially made its Grok language model open source. Last week, Musk announced that he was planning to open-source the product, and yesterday (17 March), this was done. "We are releasing the weights and...

Number of users affected by stalkerware grows

The latest Kaspersky State of Stalkerware 2023 report reveals almost 31 000 mobile users worldwide were subjected to stalkerware, clandestine surveillance software utilised by domestic abusers to monitor their victims. But it's not just stalkerware software that is a...

Speed bumps on the road to a global energy transition

Developments regarding the multidimensional energy space over the last three years have shaken expectations of a linear global transition as climate goals compete with economic development, energy access, energy security and affordability. The new edition of S&P...

Edge computing investments set to hit $232bn this year

Worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to be $232-billion in 2024, an increase of 15,4% over 2023. According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Edge Spending Guide, combined enterprise and service provider spending...

JSE turns to AWS to modernise technology

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernise its technology, leverage edge computing infrastructure, explore AI to deliver innovative market solutions and drive operational efficiencies. The move will also improve...

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Fujitsu Digital Annealer delivers securitisation optimisation

Fujitsu has announced the successful conclusion of a loan portfolio management Proof of Concept (PoC) with Commerzbank's research and development unit, main incubator GmbH, leveraging the Fujitsu quantum computing-inspired Digital Annealer. Focusing on receivables...

WiFi 6: is it worth the hype?

The good news is that WiFi is about to get faster. Quicker bandwidth is always top of the wish-list, as devices, apps and games evolve to be more resource-heavy, demanding more robust networks and faster speeds. Digital spaces are now employing enormous numbers of IoT...

Dell Technologies advances SDN with VMware

Dell Technologies has announced new advancements in software-defined networking so customers can simplify and help lower the cost of networking in today's multi-cloud world. "Dell EMC and VMware are rebuilding the network for the cloud era - with everything open,...

The time to prepare data for PoPI is now

Now is the time for companies to ensure their data is compliant with the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, writes Hayden Sadler, country manager: South Africa at Infinidat. Although, South African businesses have been slow on the uptake when preparing for...

Can IoT solve SA’s electricity woes?

SqwidNet, in partnership with Sigfox, has concluded the second round of its Internet of Things (IoT) SA University Challenge with ten university teams competing in the final pitch presentation day this week. The programme is designed to challenge students to develop...

Real transformation involves the entire enterprise

The concept of digital transformation has received significant attention in recent years, touted for its ability to revolutionise businesses and drive innovation and enhanced competitiveness. By Allana Barber, digital practice manager: Africa at Wipro The reality...

APAC data and analytics market to reach $90bn by 2022

Companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are deploying data and analytics tools and platforms to manage disparate data sets with higher volumes and derive deeper insights from the data. Against this backdrop, the APAC data and analytics market is set to grow at a...

Multichoice declares R1,5bn Phuthuma Nathi dividend

MultiChoice South Africa (MCSA) has declared a dividend to Phuthuma Nathi (PN) shareholders of R1,5-billion, an increase of 13,6% from 2018. The additional 5% share allocation given to PN, as part of MultiChoice Group's (MCG) listing, contributed to the increase in...

Boost employee engagement, retention and talent acquisition

Recruiting and retaining talented employees is increasingly challenging in today's ultra-competitive landscape. By Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa at dynabook South Africa Unlike previous generations who were content with staying in one organisation for a...

Business Analyst (Financial) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (SE III) with a strong data focus to join our team in the Telco industry, working on gaming, rewards, and loyalty platforms. This role will collaborate closely with the data team to build a System of Record, ensuring...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking an experienced Android Developer to join our clients dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Technical Lead

Our client is looking for a Technical Lead to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems for adaptation to business and/or technology changes Key Requirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer...

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