July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

Home cinema experiences drive projector popularity

A study commissioned by Epson has uncovered increasing demand for home cinema experiences, with advancements in technology and a shift in lifestyle preferences driving consumers towards choosing large-screen projectors over traditional television sets for such...

Massive growth forecast for smart home market

The global smart home market size is estimated to reach $537,27-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The smart home is driven by computing devices and information technology that link smart...

Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic

Almost one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023, as the growth proves resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some markets. The statistic is featured in the November 2023...

Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’

With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...

Internet use lowers death risk in over-50s

A new study reveals some unexpected health benefits of Internet usage - especially for older adult populations. According to research by Atlas VPN, Internet users aged 50 and older have a 33% lower risk of death than non-users. Engaging with new social connections and...

WiFi 7 is on the fast track

The latest cross-industry report by the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that WiFi 6, 6E, and 7 top the list of wireless technologies that network operators, ISPs, device and chipset vendors, enterprises and other companies plan to deploy by the end of 2024 - ahead...

Counting the cost of fuel price hikes

Fuel price hikes have had a big impact on South Africans' daily lives, as consumers spend more at the pump but get fewer litres of fuel in total. It is no surprise then that Discovery Insure's latest Drive Trends Report finds many are taking fewer work trips per...

Security outsourcing set to surge

Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...

Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line

Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...

European AR/VR spending to hit $8,4bn by 2027

According to the Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spending will reach $8,4-billion by 2027, reflecting a 22,4% five-year compound annual...

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Fujitsu, NetApp systems certified for SAP

Fujitsu and NetApps's jointly developed NFlex Converged Infrastructure solution is now available for SAP environments. Optimised to manage SAP installations -- from SAP Business Suite to SAP S/4Hana and SAP BW/4Hana deployments -- the pre-configured data center...

IBM unveils multicloud management technology

IBM has launched a new open technology that makes it easier to manage, move and integrate apps across different cloud computing infrastructures. IBM's Multicloud Manager provides an operations console for companies as they increasingly incorporate public and private...

Plugging the multi-cloud skills gap

The skills to understand, manage, and secure multi-cloud deployments are more vital than ever as enterprises struggle to keep pace with technological innovation. By Simon McCullough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks Across EMEA, there is an urgent...

Datacentrix appointed as first SA Facebook Workplace reseller

In today's decentralised world, the ability to connect, collaborate and communicate in real-time, from anywhere, is a necessity for any business, regardless of size. Datacentrix is poised to assist local companies in simplifying internal communications, with its...

Open banking ecosystem could render card payments obsolete

Those who believe that 'tap and go' credit cards are the pinnacle of banking payment solutions could be in for a big surprise. Chris Michael, a UK-based payments specialist and head of technology at Open Banking Limited UK, says that developments in open banking APIs...

Boost revenue, reduce churn in channel partnerships

Any vendor knows that an effective channel partner strategy is the best way to increase a business's sales. By Chrystal Singh, channel sales manager at BitCo The right partners, armed with the right distribution and sales expertise, can help a vendor's revenues soar -...

AMN, Intelsat partner to connect ultra-rural areas

Intelsat has made a strategic investment in Africa Mobile Networks (AMN, to accelerate the deployment of mobile connectivity to unserved communities across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Given the economic and geographic complexities of expanding mobile...

NEC XON appoints MiRO Distribution

NEC XON has appointed MiRO Distribution to distribute its iPASOLINK iX by NEC microwave transmission equipment giving ISPs access to licenced and ICASA-approved technology that meets regulatory and legislative requirements. The distribution agreement provides mid-tier...

Huawei unveils Mate 20 Series

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) has unveiled the Huawei Mate 20 Series, powered by the Kirin 980 chip. Manufactured with the advanced 7nm process incorporating the powerful Cortex-A76-based CPU and Mali-G76 GPU, the SoC offers improved performance and a smooth...

FNB extends free WiFi at branches

As part of a drive to enable customers to bank digitally, 603 FNB branches are now connected to WiFi, up from 383 branches in February 2017. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "the expansion of WiFi connectivity across our branch network is...

SAP FICO Solution Architect

We are seeking a dynamic SAP FICO Solution Architect to lead and manage the delivery of SAP FICO solutions and projects. If you are passionate about delivering impactful SAP solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and driving innovation, this opportunity is for...

IT Officer – Western Cape Western Cape

A well-established national research foundation is seeking to appoint a IT Officer who will be responsible for the support of IT services to SKAO staff Science Operations Centre (SOC) South Africa and beyond. To manage technical assistance and support on the SKAO...

Service Desk Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

Our Client is looking for a Service Desk Analyst who will be responsible for providing first line technical support and customer service. A broad understanding of technical procedures and infrastructure is required. Your role will be to handle customer interactions on...

Solution Architect – Remote Remote

Role and Responsibilities: As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technical solutions tailored to meet the business needs of the company clients. You will work closely with all the teams to understand requirements,...

SAP FICO Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a dynamic SAP FICO Solution Architect to lead and manage the delivery of SAP FICO solutions and projects. If you are passionate about delivering impactful SAP solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and driving innovation, this opportunity is for...

BI Developer

Our client is seeking a BI Developer to join their team, based in Johannesburg.Successful candidate will be 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...

Support Technician

Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Support Technician to join our forward-thinking client to help drive IT services to new heights.What You'll Bring:Experience: A minimum of 6 years in the...

BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a BI Developer to join their team, based in Johannesburg.Successful candidate will be 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...

Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Support Technician to join our forward-thinking client to help drive IT services to new heights.What You'll Bring:Experience: A minimum of 6 years in the...

Senior UI Developer

Our client is looking for a candidate with 8 years or more experience in UI Development. Key Requirements 8-10 years development experience.Very strong UI development skills (Minimum 5 years' experience)Angular (2+)Angular materialBootstrapNodeJSNX (mono repo, shared...

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