Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...
AI’s growing demand for resources is unsustainable
A new white paper from NTT Data highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility...
SSE and ADC surge sees network security buoyant
Global network security revenue reached $6,4-billion in 2Q 2025 - growing 8% YoY – according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. Growth has been driven by double-digit gains in Security Service Edge (SSE) and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), as enterprises...
Mustek expects higher earnings
Mustek has issued a trading statement for the year ended 30 June 2025. The group is alerting shareholders that earnings per share are likely to be higher than in the comparative period last year, at between 67,13 cents and 73,84 cents, compared to 67,13 cents in June...
Shaping the future of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem
MTN Group Fintech’s inaugural Fintech Summit has reaffirmed that mobile money is central to Africa’s financial inclusion journey. Today, 33% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa use mobile money - with annual transactions surpassing $1,1-trillion and contributing around 5%...
Check Point acquires Lakera
Check Point Software Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for Agentic AI applications. The acquisition will enable Check Point to deliver a full end-to-end AI security stack designed to protect enterprises as...
Fiscal uncertainty undermines SME confidence
After starting the year on an optimistic note, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were confronted by a wave of new uncertainties that disrupted planning and dampened confidence. This is according to the Quarter 1 2025 SME Confidence Index by Business...
Africa urged to seize economic opportunities through new climate plans
African governments are being encouraged to present their new national climate plans as opportunities to supercharge economies and boost living standards across the continent as deadlines approach for all countries in the Paris Agreement to submit these plans. "Strong...
Telecoms pressure points highlight need for strategic reform
South Africa’s telecommunications sector ranked lowest in customer sentiment across all major industries in 2024, according to the newly released PwC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index, conducted in collaboration with DataEQ. This index is the most...
Manufacturer confidence drops in Q3
Despite notable gains in sales and production activity in certain manufacturing subsectors, overall business confidence remains under severe pressure. This is according to the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which shows that business confidence dropped by 10 points to...
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Call to address the climate change reality in SA
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Tighten controls ahead of PCI DSS v4.0.1
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Vertiv continues African data centre webinar series
Vertiv is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the...
Call for applications for AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Limited...
Diversification pays dividends for JSE
The JSE has announced notable earnings growth for its 2024 financial year during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and muted economic growth in the first half of 2024. The robust performance for the bourse was supported by business resilience and stability...
Nokia, industry partners accelerate AI-RAN development
At Mobile World Congress 2025, Nokia and its ecosystem of industry partners KDDI, SoftBank, T-Mobile US, and Nvidia have outlined the advances made in the deployment and optimization of revolutionary AI-powered Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as the future...
Ariston, Sensor Networks in strategic partnership
Water heating company Ariston and Sensor Networks, a South African manufacturer of smart geyser devices and home energy management solutions, have announced a strategic partnership that builds on several months of product development, refinement and certification. The...
Infobip, Bayobab transform SMS services in Africa
Infobip has entered into a strategic five-year partnership with African digital connectivity provider Bayobab. Bayobab will use Infobip’s communication platform as a service (CPaaS) customer modules and routing management to handle campaign management, APIs, and...
Amantha Naidoo joins NTT Data executive
NTT Data has announced the appointment of Amantha Naidoo as managing executive for South Africa, effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Naidoo will be responsible for driving NTT Data’s growth and strategy execution in the South African market, while supporting...
Desktop Support
Job SummaryTo support a multi-user computing environment and ensure continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems.Job RequirementsEE position:Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.Qualifications and Experience:Driver's...
Business Analyst – Retail (6 months)
ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business requirements across the retail value chain.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and support implementation.Support the development and execution of project plans aligned with business...
Intermediate C# Developer with Kafka experience – Gauteng Pretoria
Design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET Core microservices.Implement containerisation best practices (Docker images, deployment pipelines).Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or on-premise Kubernetes clusters.Collaborate with DevOps teams to...
Snr IT Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
Description/Synopsis: A leader in the financial services sector is looking for a Snr IT Technician to join their team. The role will oversee the management of IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The successful candidate will...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure Architecture & PlanningDefine and maintain target-state infrastructure across data centers, cloud, and edge.Lead modernization initiatives (virtualization, hyperconverged systems, containerization).Create blueprints for compute, storage, backup,...
Assistant Technician at TFG (The Foschini Group)
Assist the Technician to maintain all the mechanical and electrical equipment in and aroundthe Distribution Centre (DC) through preventative and corrective maintenance. Assets includefork trucks, conveyors, PLCs, RF scanners, printers, compressors, dock levellers,...
Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Infrastructure Architecture & PlanningDefine and maintain target-state infrastructure across data centers, cloud, and edge.Lead modernization initiatives (virtualization, hyperconverged systems, containerization).Create blueprints for compute, storage, backup,...
Assistant Technician at TFG (The Foschini Group) – Gauteng Kempton Park
Assist the Technician to maintain all the mechanical and electrical equipment in and aroundthe Distribution Centre (DC) through preventative and corrective maintenance. Assets includefork trucks, conveyors, PLCs, RF scanners, printers, compressors, dock levellers,...
Support Technician – Umhlanga – Durban at Ntice Search
An ISP specializing in providing INTERNET, VOICE and HOSTING Solutions, is seeking a permanent opportunity for a skilled and experienced Support Technician, based in Umhlanga, Durban.Duties and Responsibilities:Answering support phone calls and emailsManaging a...
Senior Business Analyst (Retail) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job SummaryThe Senior Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for identifying business needs, analyzing requirements, and proposing solutions that deliver value within the retail sector. This role plays a critical part in bridging the gap between business stakeholders...
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