How South Africans shop online
In conjunction with its15th birthday and current "Thanksalot Sale", Takealot has given some insights into its 5-million shoppers and the hundreds of millions of interactions they have with the ecommerce platform as they shop online. "Fifteen years ago, we set out to...
EVs reach a global tipping point
We have reached an undeniable tipping point when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), with the International Energy Agency (IEA) stating that 30% of all new cars sold globally this year will be electric. In its Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026, the agency says...
Positive PMI movement, but geopolitical impact still to come
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March 2026 rose by 1.6 points to 49.0 in March, from 47.4 in February. While the improvement is encouraging, the headline index remained below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the...
Employees under the lash as financial stress grows
There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...
Watch as Artemis II heads for the Moon and back
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for the agency’s upcoming Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 pm EDT today (1 April), with a two-hour launch window. Additional...
Lack of trust in vendors hampers cybersecurity
The latest Sophos Cybersecurity Trust Reality 2026 report reveals a critical challenge facing CISOs - trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. At a time of relentless...
Fertilizer disruptions raise risks for food security and trade
The ongoing conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz region is disrupting energy and fertilizer flows, with measurable impacts on costs and growing risks for food systems, trade and vulnerable economies. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
Tech stocks at ‘discount’ signal opportunity
Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest relative valuation to the broader US market in eight years - creating what Nigel Green – CEO of deVere Group says is a “notable moment for investors assessing positioning for the next market cycle.” Green says the current...
The chip shortage is a crisis of availability – not supply
The global chip shortage is exposing a painful truth: many businesses are not struggling because chips are unavailable - they are struggling because procurement strategies were built for stability, not disruption. The fastest and most reliable way to respond to...
Online punters taking a serious gamble on illegal sites
As proposed new legislation which could have a devastating affect on legitimate gambling looms large, the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) says that illegal offshore gambling continues to dominate the country’s online betting landscape - exposing millions...
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Exabeam extends insider threat detection to AI agents
Exabeam has announced the integration of Google Agentspace and Google Cloud’s Model Armor telemetry into the New-Scale Security Operations Platform. The integration gives security teams the ability to monitor, detect, and respond to threats from AI agents acting as...
Vertiv backs Africa’s connectivity future at ITW Africa 2025
Vertiv is participating as a bronze sponsor at Nairobi’s connectivity-focused event, International Telecoms Week (ITW) Africa 2025. Taking place now (9 to 11 September 2025) at the Radisson Blu in Upper Hill, Nairobi, event organisers expect to draw in hundreds of...
ASBIS Africa Achieves B-BBEE Level 3 Certification, Strengthening Its Commitment to Transformation
ASBIS Africa is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor with 51% black ownership, underscoring the company’s unwavering commitment to transformation and empowerment within South Africa. This certification reflects ASBIS Africa’s...
PPS delivers containerised distribution board for hybrid power project
South African electrical enclosure specialist Power Process Systems (PPS) has successfully completed the design, fabrication, and commissioning of a 4000A containerised distribution boards for a wind/PV solar hybrid renewable energy project for a site in the Western...
Westcon-Comstor cuts carbon emissions
Westcon-Comstor has announced significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and expanding its use of renewable energy. The company’s latest annual Responsible Business report reveals that it now sources 50% of electricity globally from renewables – up from 42%...
NEC XON and Smartoptics launch locally-supported SFP solution
NEC XON has announced a strategic partnership with Smartoptics to introduce a new era of pluggable optical solutions for the continent. “African businesses can now connect with speed and convenience,” says Ryno Weideman, networking operations manager at NEC XON....
Argantic now fully independent
Argantic has reclaimed its independence as a fully Level 2 BEE entity, breaking away from the Turrito group. “We realised that maintaining our Level 2 BEE status within a corporate structure would be virtually impossible, so we reacquired our shareholding to give us...
Cyber resilience with Dell PowerProtect
In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber threats are no longer just a possibility they’re an inevitability. Organisations across industries are grappling with increasingly sophisticated attacks that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and erode trust. By Musa...
Maths crisis fuels SA’s STEM skills shortage
South Africa faces a stark disconnect between the supply of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) graduates, and the pressing demand from industry. According to recent reports, South Africa’s Mathematics pass rate rose from 63,5% in 2023 to 69,1% in 2024,...
Seacom achieves level 1 B-BBEE certification
Seacom South Africa, including all its subsidiaries, has officially achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 certification for the financial period ending 31 December 2024. "Level 1 B-BBEE certification is a significant milestone for Seacom...
Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...
Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions?We're looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact team within a financial services environment, where your expertise...
Senior Web Developer (NM)
Maintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business analysts to refine...
Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions?We're looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact team within a financial services environment, where your expertise...
Senior Web Developer (NM) – Gauteng Pretoria
Maintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business analysts to refine...
Senior SQL Developer
Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business...
Senior Integration Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our clients in the tax and finance space are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Integration Developer to join their teams in the Pretoria region. Life-long learners are required who have a thirst for knowledge and a desire for strong collaboration....
Senior Web Developer
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Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead) – Gauteng Midrand
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