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...

Manipulative pricing seen during major shopping events

Many consumers believe they are scoring a great deal during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other major shopping events — but are they? A new study from Oxylabs reveals that over 70% of products in major US marketplaces were actually more expensive on Black Friday...

Companies plan big security budget increases

Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...

These are the drivers for CDP adoption

A new Juniper Research study has identified the two leading markets driving customer data platform (CDP) adoption this year: retail and digital media enterprises. Together, they will account for $1,5-billion of global spend in 2023; exceeding 70% of the global market...

FNB customers continue to embrace PayShap

FNB customers continue to embrace PayShap, a realtime payment solution that facilitates payments of up to R3 000, for low-value payments with 62% of all PayShap payments made by them under R500 - and of these, 27% are below R100, making them completely free. "Even...

Most businesses with AI lead new use cases with it

A massive 55% of organisations that have previously deployed AI always consider AI for every new use case that they are evaluating, according to a new Gartner survey. More than half of organisations (52%) report that risk factors are a critical consideration when...

Key genAI announcements affect global IT economies

Key generative AI (genAI) announcements made in recent weeks have the potential to significantly threaten cloud platform rivals and reshuffle the industry's AI ecosystem, while directives by national governments will impact global IT economies. This is according to...

Mobile a bright spot for Telkom

Telkom has reports group revenue up 3,8% to R10 668-million for the quarter ended 30 June 2023. Group EBITDA was down 4,2% to R2 235-million. Telkom Mobile saw positive growth, with mobile revenue up 5,2% to R5 448-million This comprises a 6,5% increase in mobile...

APT threats continue to evolve

Kaspersky's latest report on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) trends for the second quarter of 2023 has uncovered new threats. Researchers analysed the development of new and existing campaigns. The report highlights APT activity during this period including the...

Computer Applications Olympiad winners named

The national winners of the 2023 Applications Olympiad have been named, featuring a cohort of new rising computing stars. The Computer Applications Olympiad is part of the South African Computer Olympiads, a project of the Institute of Information Technology...

Applications open for ISPA Inspires sponsorship

South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is inviting applications for its ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship for the 2024 academic year. Applications open tomorrow (Tuesday, 1 August 2023) and will close on Friday, 1 September 2023. Sponsorship...

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Smart City era will improve urban ecosystems

Connected technology is ushering in a new era of "Smart Cities", which promises to improve the quality of life for billions of people around the world. Smart cities -- which are using technology to make urban areas safer, more efficient, and more livable -- represent...

Eskom BIC win fast-tracks small business growth

A 2016 win in the Eskom Business Investment Competition (BIC) has fast-tracked a solar company's growth and created jobs for over 40 people in less than two years. Early stage investment and support is crucial for the success of new businesses; and a fast-growing...

Turn data into actionable insight

Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programmes are no longer a 'tick-the-box' exercise for organisations. IT advancements are better enabling GRC management software to become sophisticated enough to anticipate likely incidents and implement better controls, while...

World Cup squads briefed on cybersecurity

The FIFA World Cup in Russia has passed without much incident so far - indeed, the only controversial moments have involved the use of the video assistant referee (VAR) for the first time in World Cup history. The doom and gloom prophecies that accompany the build-up...

IBM debuts Blockchain Platform Starter Plan

What do you get when you offer easy access to an enterprise blockchain test environment for three months? More than 2 000 developers and tens of thousands of transaction blocks, all sprinting toward production readiness, as IBM found out. IBM has announced that the...

2018 a more subdued year for Ansys

Diversified digital technology group, Ansys has announced its annual financial results for the year ending 31 March 2018. Due in part to challenging trading conditions throughout the year, EBITDA and HEPS are considerably lower than they were in the previous financial...

One-second tap-and-go on Table Mountain

Table Mountain, recognised as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and a top tourist experience, has a fast-moving food & beverage (F&B) environment. Approximately 1,2-million transactions per annum take place, made up of card and cash payments by local and...

Paratus partners with Bank Gaborone for Internet

Paratus Botswana has partnered with Bank Gaborone to offer clients finance options for their affordable and reliable Internet via satellite (VSAT). Financing is now available through Bank Gaborone's Vehicle and Asset Finance division. VSAT is a communication...

Digital Twin poised to revolutionise SA business

The Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to explode in South Africa and despite a few remaining barriers to adoption, the outlook is positive. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies Different sectors are trialling IoT projects...

Accelerate digitalisation with ERP in the cloud

Disruption is facing every industry and, in most cases, every job function. By Shiraz Khota, sales director: S/4HANA Cloud at SAP Africa Today's successful companies have no guarantee they will remain competitive without investment into the next generation of...

Full Stack developer Dot Netcore

Intermediate Full stack Developers ( Automotive exp and SaaS web solutions advantage) Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular...

Full Stack Developer – Angular (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Scrum Master that has experience and proven track in managing projects within an Agile Custom Development and Integration environment. The successful Scrum Master will be responsible for owning the delivery of numerous Agile projects on an...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst with Financial Accounting and Insurance Experience to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid work model KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Consult with business to identify...

Full Stack developer Dot Netcore – Gauteng Bedford

Intermediate Full stack Developers ( Automotive exp and SaaS web solutions advantage) Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular...

Data Analyst

Data Scientist/Analytics ProfessionalUnleash your potential in cutting-edge data analytics and step into AI!R 600,000 - R 836,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking digital services company that values innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...

.Net Developer

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

Test Analyst at TT

We are currently looking for Test Analysts, contract role as per the spec below Qualifications for and TA (Test Analyst) and Responsibilities A graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.3+ years of proven experience as a manual tester.Manual...

Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Data Scientist/Analytics ProfessionalUnleash your potential in cutting-edge data analytics and step into AI!R 600,000 - R 836,000 per annumJoin a forward-thinking digital services company that values innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness...

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