Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Companies in all sectors want agentic AI workers

Agentic AI is a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) that transcends traditional content generation capabilities. It involves AI systems that can operate autonomously, making decisions and taking actions on behalf of users without requiring...

GenAI to enhance creativity, automate routine tasks

How will large language models (LLMs), deep-learning algorithms that can recognise, summarise, translate, predict and generate content using very large datasets, affect current and future jobs? That is the focus of the new World Economic Forum white paper Jobs of...

One-third of companies already use AI security tools

Thirty-four percent of organizations are either already using or implementing artificial intelligence (AI) application security tools to mitigate the accompanying risks of generative AI (GenAI), according to a new survey from Gartner. Over half (56%) of respondents...

How governments and companies should advance trusted AI

AI is a profound opportunity. The stakes are high. AI is projected to enhance human productivity and unlock an astounding $16 trillion in value by 2030, writes Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM. Not only will this fuel economic growth and boost GDP, but it will...

Search interest in AI reaches all-time high

Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence (AI) are at an all-time high in South Africa. Search trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 230% since last year - and 700% over the last five...

Intel expands FPGA portfolio

Intel has expanded its Intel Agilex FPGA portfolio and broadened its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) offerings to handle the increased demand for customised workloads, including enhanced AI capabilities, and to provide lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and more...

Infrastructure software on growth trajectory

New research from Omdia's infrastructure software market forecast has revealed the market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% over the period 2022 to 2027, which will make the market worth an estimated $358-billion by the end of 2027....

5G satellite networks to generate $17bn more for telcos

New research from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $17-billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (third-generation partnership project)-compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite...

New tools could catalyse response to TB deaths

As the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) approaches, a new report from the Lancet Commission, co-authored by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) researcher, released recommendations which provide a path forward to turn the tide on this...

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Unlock the value of data for future success

Data is a fundamental part of digital transformation for businesses. It's the fuel that powers every link in the value chain of a connected company, the lifeblood of innovation and the food that enables businesses to grow. Keith Matthews, country manager: south and...

VC investment fuels African technology

The value of venture capital investment is fuelling Africa's emerging technology landscape. While Kenya's Silicon Savannah ecosystem has been at the forefront of the narrative over the past decade, the rise of infrastructure development opportunities within Northern...

Troye is black women-owned Citrix Platinum Partner

Troye has announced that it has become the only 51% black women-owned Level 1 Citrix Platinum partner. The accreditation was issued in May by South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredited BEE verification agency Honeycomb. Troye MD Helen Kruger says...

SMBs need to be cyber secure

With headline-grabbing data breaches and high-stake hacks on the rise, earning and maintaining the trust of visitors to one's website is a mounting challenge, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Without big budgets or teams of IT professionals,...

Managing the ever-evolving mobility challenge

Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, transforming the way people work. By Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa at Toshiba South Africa The ongoing rise of mobile working is one of the most notable results of how this trend is impacting the professional...

University of Pretoria launches Virtual Campus

Prospective students who are interested in the University of Pretoria's academic offerings can now take a virtual tour of the campuses from the comfort of their homes. The university has launched a Virtual Campus platform on its website, whereby prospective students,...

SUSE paves the way for IT transformation

SUSE continues to help organisations transform and adapt with software-defined infrastructure and application delivery solutions that enable IT operations and DevOps to meet digital business demands with greater agility and less cost. SUSE has announced the release of...

Welcome to an IP world without buttons

A much lower cost to communicate is the single biggest driver for companies switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies with average savings coming in at 45% of current voice and data bills. That's according to Otel Communications CEO, Rad Jankovic,...

Africa to get three new cyber security facilities

NEC XON is creating three new Cyber Defence Operations Centres (CDOC), one in Nigeria, another in Senegal, and the third in Mauritius in addition to the existing facilities in South Africa. The new cyber security facilities form the nucleus of pan-African...

SQL and .Net Developer – Remote Remote

The SQL/C# Developer will be part of the company's operational development team directly supporting the call centre, reporting to the Head of IT with dotted line reporting to the IT Director. The role involves creating and maintaining solutions leaning heavily on SQL...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Full Stack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Technical:Angular...

Firmware Engineer

Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...

Senior Software Developer

The Senior Software Developer takes a leadership role in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural patterns...

ECM Business Analyst

Our clients in the Consulting Space are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) to join their dynamic team. As part of their team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning document management requirements with...

SAP Consultant

Join Our Team as a Senior SAP Logistics Consultant! Are you an SAP Logistics wizard with a passion for creating seamless, integrated solutions? Do you have the know-how to make the impossible possible, with a dash of creativity and flair? If so, we want YOU to be part...

Firmware Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Senior Software Developer takes a leadership role in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural patterns...

ECM Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our clients in the Consulting Space are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) to join their dynamic team. As part of their team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning document management requirements with...

SAP Consultant – Gauteng Midrand

Join Our Team as a Senior SAP Logistics Consultant! Are you an SAP Logistics wizard with a passion for creating seamless, integrated solutions? Do you have the know-how to make the impossible possible, with a dash of creativity and flair? If so, we want YOU to be part...

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