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...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

New country director for Google

Kabelo Makwane has been appointed as Google’s new country director for South Africa. Makwane has more than 20 years experience in the technology sector. He joins Google from Vodacom Business where he currently serves as managing executive for the cloud, hosting and...

AWS commits $100m for AI, cloud, literacy skills

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, skills in AI, machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and computer science can open doors to boundless opportunities for students. However, not everyone can easily acquire these in-demand, career-enhancing skills. Amazon...

SA strengthens financial crime prevention

Following South Africa's financial greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for not fully complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, significant amendments have been made to the Financial...

Businesses slow to implement digital twin of the customer

Most chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are failing to fully account for their customers in their current digitalisation plans, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey data indicates a lack of recognition of the transformative potential of a digital twin of...

Service revenue drives Vodacom growth

Vodacom Group reported that revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2023 increased 36,9% to R35,7-billion, positively impacted by the acquisition of Vodafone Egypt and rand depreciation against our basket of international currencies. Group service revenue was up 43,8%,...

AI set to take on cancer diagnostics

The global AI in cancer diagnostics market size is expected to reach $996,1-million by 2030, growing at 26,3% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing need for lowering healthcare costs, the rising importance of big data...

Big data, cloud computing, AI take centre stage

More than 75% of businesses are expected to embrace big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the next five years. StockApps' financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "These emerging technologies have become essential elements in...

Cellular IoT connectivity revenues sprint past €10bn

Global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24 percent to reach €10,8-billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated, according to new report from Berg Insight. The ARPU dropped just 1% to € 0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about...

‘Yebo Gogo man’ Prof Kole Omotoso dies

Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running “Yebo Gogo” advertising campaign, died yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2023). The “Yebo Gogo” advertisements promoted the Vodacom brand in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa....

Intel and Asus bring AI to the fight against cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer worldwide, with almost 2-million new cases detected in 2020, according to World Cancer Research. While diagnosing colon-related cancers is a relatively straightforward procedure - most adults will undertake a...

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SWIFT gpi extends bank competitiveness

Fifteen African banks have signed up to SWIFT's global payments innovation (gpi) service, the new standard for cross-border payments. Of these, four are already live - Standard Bank of South Africa, FirstRand Bank, ABSA Bank and Nedbank - and many others are preparing...

How to pick a machine learning investment manager

The significant transformative impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably have on the world is continually becoming more widely acknowledged. With this, investment management companies of all ethos and sizes across the globe appear to be in a race to...

Why human nature leaves data vulnerable to hackers

We're heading into the season where government organisations request details on VAT related issues. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this and are ready to pounce on an obvious weak link - our distracted, emotive human nature. By Martin Walshaw, senior systems...

The hidden risks of investing

The ongoing accounting issues at Steinhoff have again highlighted the need for better governance and risk oversight in the world of investing. By Nigel Morriss, head of Mercer Sentinel and operational risk in Africa, Middle East, India and Turkey for Mercer Wealth,...

Wind-free technology drives energy efficiency

Since the recording of global temperatures began in 1951, the 17 warmest years were within the past 18 years. Natural resources are continually under pressure and the global temperature is rising. South Africa's natural resources are strained as the main electricity...

Avaya named a Magic Quadrant leader

Avaya Holdings has been positioned as a Leader in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide, marking the 17th time it has been in the position. Companies in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant are defined as "companies...

Trend Micro partners with NEC XON

Trend Micro has recently announced that is will be working with NEC XON to provide a united solution and African security service where technology meets the physical world. NEC XON has been awarded platinum status with Trend Micro. "Trend Micro has always had security...

Managing predictive behaviour in insurance

Predictive and behavioural analytics enable better risk mitigation, fraud detection, and customer insight for insurers. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, believes this provides organisations with a better understanding of not only how to approach...

Angola Cables expands global IP coverage

Angola Cables has added additional peering points at IX.BR São Paulo and Fortaleza, Equinix Ashburn and Miami (formerly NOTA), and NIIX and De-CIX in New York. Darwin Costa, IP product manager of Angola Cables, says: "The new peering points will further enhance the...

Briisk aims to digitise financial services

One of the first companies to enable insurtech and fintech solutions on one digital platform, Briisk has provided the technology to launch South Africa's first fully digital drone insurance, Drone Covered. The insurance, underwritten by Transact and Protect Insure...

Database Administrator

Shape and Secure the Future of Data as a Database Administrator! Is this you?You're a strategic thinker who thrives on designing and implementing database solutions that are efficient, secure, and scalable. You're a stickler for detail with a passion for maintaining...

Senior DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West

Title: Senior DevOps Support EngineerDescription Responsibilities/Tasks:Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools...

Project Manager Junior at PnP – Western Cape Western Cape

IntroductionThe role of this position is to ensure we maximize opening new stand - alone Clothing format stores.. Implementing & executing the Pick and Pay agreed Clothing Specification. Working within the prescribed timelines of the Project and meeting...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria North

Shape and Secure the Future of Data as a Database Administrator! Is this you?You're a strategic thinker who thrives on designing and implementing database solutions that are efficient, secure, and scalable. You're a stickler for detail with a passion for maintaining...

Systems Implementation Project Manager – Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Implementation Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the implementation of new systems and technologies. You will work closely with our clients and internal teams to...

Software Developer

Our client is looking for an Intermediate Developer to work on exciting projects for various clients. Requirements: 5 years' experience in software development3 years' experience in mobile application development, speci?cally FlutterHands-on experience building mobile...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...

Business Analyst IT

My client in the retail space is looking to hire a Data Business Analyst for a 12 month contract . Must have retail experience. Data Analyst experience.5+ years working experience. Desired Skills: Business analysis Data Analysis As-is process To-be process Requirement...

Senior System Engineer

Is this you?You're a seasoned System Engineer with a passion for optimizing and securing IT infrastructures. You enjoy navigating complex technical challenges and have a knack for improving systems' availability and performance. With a strong understanding of...

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