AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Cassava to build Africa’s first AI factory in SA

Cassava Technologies plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and secure data centre facility powered with Nvidia AI computing technology. The AI Factory is intended to give African businesses, governments and researchers access to AI computing capacity...

IBM taps Nvidia AI data platform for AI at scale

IBM has announced new collaborations with Nvidia, including planned new integrations based on the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference design to help enterprises more effectively put their data to work to help build, scale and manage generative AI workloads and agentic...

Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza

South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share of an expected R60,4-billion in retail spending over November and December. This Black Friday and festive season...

Bare minimum of companies stuck to carbon emission reduction targets

Despite a responsibility to mitigate the crisis with emissions reductions in their operations and supply chains, companies have not made much progress in comprehensively measuring and reducing their emissions over the past year, according to a new study by CO2 AI and...

Global semiconductor market looking up

International Data Corporation (IDC) has upgraded its Semiconductor Market Outlook by calling a bottom and return to growth that accelerates next year. IDC raised its September 2023 revenue outlook from $518,8-billion to $526,5-billion in a new forecast. Revenue...

Robotics turns the tables on prostate cancer

The high precision of robotic assisted surgery for localised prostate cancer is redefining the quality of life for men. This technology is now available in the Eastern Cape, with the fourth generation da Vinci X robotic surgery system installed at Netcare Greenacres...

Digital access the best chance for learner success

Digital access allows teachers and learners alike to collaborate with peers on tasks or projects no matter where they are located. This boosts learners' skills in creativity, critical thinking and innovation - three of the top skills needed by professionals in the...

Weak passwords still doing the rounds

In 2023, "admin" was the most common password among South Africans. This is according to the fifth annual NordPass study, which uncovered the 200 most common passwords worldwide and compared among 35 countries. It also explored what passwords people use for different...

Global energy transition under pressure

Near-term headwinds will hinder the energy and metals sectors' energy transition efforts in 2024, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. The newly published 2024 Commodities outlook: Near-term risks abound for energy transition, critical...

Where are ISPA Inspires winners now?

The ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship has been running for three years now and produced almost half a dozen winners who have been enabled to pursue studies and careers in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector through the support of South...

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Focus on the challenges, not the technology

Digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are widely discussed topics in business today. That said, many organisations are still slow in getting their transformation initiatives underway and implementing tangible IoT solutions. According to Rodney...

Outsourcing the policy administration function

Policy administration is a fundamental business function for any insurer. The stakes are high in ensuring consistent customer service delivery across the operational value chain; failure could result in complaints being lodged with the ombudsman, reputational damage,...

Scratch and win with Lenovo’s Advent Calendar

Lenovo sales staff at the country’s biggest distributors are counting down to the end of the year – and the chance to attend the Goldfish concert on 15 December. It’s easy to take part: all sales staff have received a folder and scratch card that lets them keep track...

The impact of digital disruption on ICT companies

Technology firms are being forced to reinvent themselves in the digital era, writes Mpumi Nhlapo, head: demand management at T-Systems SA As a technology company, we spend a vast amount of our energy on advising our clients, in various sectors, on the ways that they...

Analytics lead way to ‘Intelligent Enterprise’

The success of any modern enterprise can arguably be ascribed to its ability to make informed, accurate decisions regarding changing business paradigms in real time. by Neil Herbert, director: business analytics at SAP Africa From the shop floor to the top floor,...

Digital forensics crucial to the security chain

The past decade has seen developments in technology that were previously unimagined. Businesses around the globe are increasingly reliant on the Internet and other technologies that keep them connected to their customers, supply chains and crucial business...

RubiBlue’s crowdsourcing data platform delivers African insights

Intelligent business solutions provider RubiBlue has developed and launched DataSight, a crowdsourcing data platform targeting consumers in LSMs 4-7. DataSight is an easy to download application that rewards customers for providing insights into their brand...

Will privately-owned cars go the way of DVDs and CDs?

Over the past decade or so, the technology industry has transformed many things we used to buy as physical products into digital services we subscribe to or access on a pay-per-use basis. Think about how we have moved from buying CDs towards paying a monthly...

The opportunity of IoT

IoT can help companies to build solutions that capitalise on the potential of IoT demand insight, investment, and intelligent thinking writes Sean Laval, executive: solutions and innovations at SqwidNet. The Internet of Things (IoT) is not the by-product of hype and...

Flexible smartphone financing options for Nigerians

Silicon Valley technology company PayJoy has partnered with pan-African mobile network operator MTN, distributor TD Mobile and financial institution Sterling Bank to offer a technology-driven financing solution that enables Nigerians to buy mobile devices on...

SAP Solutions Architect

Are you an experienced technical leader with a passion for designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions? Are you ready to lead high-impact projects and mentor teams to achieve excellence? If so, we're looking for you to join our dynamic team as a Senior SAP...

Cyber Security Specialist – Western Cape Western Cape

Cyber Security SpecialistDefend a digital fortress with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions!R 1,000,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leader in innovation and precision, offering advanced technology solutions in the aerospace industry. This is an ideal opportunity to...

BI Developer – Gauteng Parktown

Role: The BI Developer is responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI functions to assist the BI team in day-to-day operations and ad hoc tasks when...

Intermediate Software Engineer (React & NodeJS) – Remote Remote

Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...

SAP Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you an experienced technical leader with a passion for designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions? Are you ready to lead high-impact projects and mentor teams to achieve excellence? If so, we're looking for you to join our dynamic team as a Senior SAP...

Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs

Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...

Desktop Developer

The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...

Backend Developer

Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...

Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs – Western Cape Cape Town

Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...

Desktop Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill

The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...

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