Memory and SDD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio

Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...

SA organisations are breached every three hours

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

PMI shows signs of recovery

The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...

Obituary: Julian Pienaar

Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...

What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud

One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...

NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise

A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...

Call for mental health support to be integrated into HIV care

A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Linköping University in Sweden showed that people living with HIV face an elevated risk of suicide due to a combination of stigma, fear of disclosure, mental health challenges and gaps in primary...

OpenAI aims to raise $100bn

OpenAI is reported to be in discussions with tech players Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia, as well as the investor Softbank, to raise another $100-billion. If it’s successful, the company would have a value of at least $750-billion. The ChatGPT developer is currently one...

How long can the gold rally last?

Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...

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Career lessons from the BPO industry

August in South Africa is inevitably a month that calls for reflection and introspection on the options facing women for meaningful, career-long employment opportunities. By Anusha Ramraj, chief financial officer of CCI South Africa As I reflect on my journey, I am...

Trend Micro, Google Cloud advance AI-driven security

Trend Micro has announced the expansion of its strategic alliance with Google Cloud, bringing together cybersecurity expertise and cloud innovation to secure the connected world through a multi-cloud, AI-first environment, supporting sovereignty requirements,...

Vodacom Eastern Cape boosts network to fight crime

Vodacom Eastern Cape is accelerating connectivity to serve the needs of local communities through a targeted series of network upgrades in the Addo region and along the R335, which connects Nelson Mandela Bay to KwaNojoli (Somerset East). Prompted by a surge in truck...

Blockchain fintech empowers African businesses

Blockchain-based fintech Shiga Digital has launched its new Android and iOS apps, expanding access to its end-to-end digital finance platform for businesses and individuals across the continent. Shiga Digital makes it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to...

Travel fintech TurnStay raises $2m for Africa expansion

South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2-million (over R34-million) in a seed round led by First Circle Capital, with participation from leading US and African VCs including  TLCom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC and Equitable...

IZI Group acquires G4S Cash Solutions SA

IZI Africa has completed its acquisition of G4S Cash Solutions (SA), following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition brings together two well-established operators with expertise in secure cash logistics, cash centre operations, and...

Stop filling roles and start solving problems

Hiring should not be a default reaction, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet for many businesses, it still is. Someone leaves, a new deal lands, or delivery falls behind, and the immediate reflex is to post a job. But that approach often misses what the...

DFA levels up its fibre network

DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project and has begun installing new services and migrating existing customer services on to the upgraded infrastructure from July 2025. The upgrade, which started in...

Could Africa lead an AI governance revolution?

As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates faster than global governance structures can keep up, Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, is calling on Africa’s tech leaders to seize a historic opportunity: to shape the ethical future of AI - not just for the continent,...

Africa can start advancing AI on its own terms

The global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, projected to generate $15,7-trillion in economic value, marks one of the most profound shifts of our time. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Yet, nearly 70% of these gains are expected to accrue to China and...

Data Technologist – Gauteng Midridge Park

Data Intelligence Specialist Looking to use your analytical expertise in an environment where precision, insight, and accountability matter? A reputable public-sector institution within the financial oversight and intelligence space is seeking a technically strong...

SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 3373 – Gauteng Pretoria

Based on a strong technical ABAP background, play a technical solution architect role for all change requests.Mediate between developers and functional team members and will engage directly with product owner(s) and external partner feature team(s) for the respective...

Data Technologist

An opportunity is available for a skilled Data Technologist to source, gather, scope, and map statistical as well as visual/spatial information to support operational data needs. The role focuses on advanced data analysis, database programming, and the delivery of...

SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0413

SAP MM Configuration.Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.Setting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant configuration for example...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 3401

Execute SRM Unit Testing, System Integration Testing and support with UAT to ensure that high quality testing standards are always achieved.Identify and create well-described defects that ensure a quick resolution by the dev/func teams.Verify and close resolved issues...

Automation Tester at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences.We are...

Solution Architect

?? Solution Architect | Hybrid | Johannesburg We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic enterprise environment in a hybrid working model. This role calls for a strategic thinker who can design and govern end-to-end solutions while aligning...

Low Code Developer

Kick-start or elevate your development career in the fast-growing renewable energy sector. Is this you? You're a naturally curious problem-solver who enjoys building smart, efficient systems. Detail-oriented and analytical, you take pride in clean data, secure...

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