Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Growing consumer confidence boosts new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales in May experienced a buoyant 22% surge to more than 45 000 units, according to the latest sales data from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “It was most satisfying to see customer confidence, boosted by a further interest cut and positive...

Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...

APIs, security, 5G propel enterprises into mobile-first era

Enterprises are undergoing a shift in network infrastructure as wireless technology outpaces traditional wireline solutions. With the widespread availability of 5G and new application programming interface (API) and security capabilities, businesses are embracing a...

Intel partners to grow end-to-end private networks

Private 5G networks are in high demand in 2024 as enterprises look for scalable compute solutions to power the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) applications running at the edge and drive their digital transformation efforts. Gartner predicts that "by 2025...

Nvidia CEO promotes sovereign AI for every country

Every country needs to own the production of their own intelligence, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang told attendees at the World Governments Summit in Dubai this week. Huang, speaking as part of a fireside chat with the UAE's Minister of AI, Omar Al Olama,...

IBM concedes patent filing leadership

After 29 years of dominating patent acquisition, IBM finds itself at a crossroads as its patent filings plummeted by nearly 60% in just two years. According to Stocklytics.com, the decline comes as tech giants such as Samsung and TSMC pivot their focus towards...

Dominated by Open AI and Meta, GenAI races past $66bn

The generative AI market exceeded the $66-billion mark, with Open AI and Meta AI flagging their dominance with 56% market share. This is according to Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads, who comments: "The start of Chat GPT in 2022 was the first plunge into...

Digital transformation shows no signs of slowing down

The global digital transformation market size is anticipated to reach $4,617-trillion by 2030 and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to new report by Grand View Research. Digital transformation assists companies in improving their...

Dating app users at higher risk of online harassment

In an era where online interactions increasingly shape our social lives, the occurrence of online harassment poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly those engaging in online dating. Incogni researchers have found that...

Beast Foundation promotes female-focused leadership

The Beast Foundation, in collaboration with Elyseum Family Office (Elyseum), has launched the Lead Like a Girl programme aimed at empowering young women from underprivileged backgrounds in South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing them with opportunities to realise their...

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Kaspersky Lab automates training platform

In 2017, 59% of South African companies attributed weaknesses in their IT security strategy to the careless actions of employees. With staff training seen as an important way to reduce cybersecurity incidents, finding the most efficient approach remains a pain point...

Ugandan Police strengthen the fight against crime

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Naspers warns of e-book scam

The Naspers Group has been made aware of a scam targeting members of the South African public. Victims of the scam receive an e-book via social media channels such as WhatsApp and Telegram, which describes Naspers as "a registered online trading platform". As part of...

What you need to know about the minimum wage

South Africa's national minimum wage legislation came into effect on 1 January 2019, setting the minimum wage at R18 per hour for farmworkers, R15 per hour for domestic workers and R20 per hour across most other sectors of the economy. By Rob Cooper, tax expert at...

DataVoice sees international success

Johannesburg-based DataVoice - an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of interaction recording and management solutions - is looking at international expansion to offset the harsh realities of the local market and plans to continue to unlock growth by specifically...

Huawei shows enterprise solutions at MWC

At MWC 2019, to be held in Barcelona from 25 to 19 February, Huawei Enterprise Business Group will have an entire area dedicated to government and enterprise customers for the first time. It will also be introducing its latest AI applications in the fields of smart...

Can waste-to-energy offer an opex reprieve for mines?

Despite the large impact mines have on the environment, mining is a significant contributor to the local economy from both a financial and employment perspective - with an estimated worth of R20,3-trillion - and will therefore continue to play a critical role in the...

How do you make a start with HCI?

Once you understand what hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is, and the benefits it offers to business, the next step is to ensure a successful HCI deployment, and how to attain the best from HCI. By Eugene Maritz, services director at First Technology National...

Copperman Consulting joins Decision Inc brand identity

UK-based Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) specialist Copperman Consulting will be integrated into the Decision Inc brand as part of its global drive to provide innovative intelligence solutions to support clients across all aspects of the information value...

The link between compliance and cybersecurity

Cyber-attacks are gaining momentum, and each new publicised incident highlights the increasing need for effective data protection. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer of In2IT Technologies Many of these attacks have targeted personal information, such as...

Intermediate C# Developer – Full Stack – Gauteng Midrand

Are you a passionate Full Stack C# Developer ready to take your skills to the next level ona 3 months contract basis? We're looking for a problem-solver who thrives in building scalable web applications usingC#, .NET, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks....

C# Developer – Gauteng Parktown North

Full stack .Net Core & Angular6 month contract to permfull time in office, office based in Parktown North Desired Skills: .net core angular Learn more/Apply for this position

Project Manager (Software Development) – Western Cape Constantia

IT Software Development Project Manager with relevant IT qualification, and minimum 3 years' IT project management experience, specific to software development projects in the Financial Services Industry, required to assist in embedding agile practices and...

Associate Software Developer

What you'll do:Developing front end websiteDesigning user interactions on webDeveloping back-end websiteEnsuring responsiveness of applications for mobile and web applications.Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.Designing and developingMeeting...

C# Developer

Full stack .Net Core & React6 month contract to permfull time in office, office based in Parktown North Desired Skills: .net core react Learn more/Apply for this position

Senior Business Analyst

Looking for a Senior Business Analyst with Digital Wallet experience who has business analysis experience in the payments / financial industry as well as the ability to engage with all levels of stakeholders. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree /...

Associate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

What you'll do:Developing front end websiteDesigning user interactions on webDeveloping back-end websiteEnsuring responsiveness of applications for mobile and web applications.Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.Designing and developingMeeting...

C# Developer – Gauteng Parktown North

Full stack .Net Core & React6 month contract to permfull time in office, office based in Parktown North Desired Skills: .net core react Learn more/Apply for this position

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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IT Auditor at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving innovative solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Our client, a leading consulting powerhouse, is seeking an IT Auditor to join their team in...

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