AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Vumacam welcomes private CCTV draft by-laws

Vumacam has welcomed the City of Johannesburg’s publication of by-laws governing the use of CCTV in the city as a key step in making the city safer. The proposed by-laws will support the creation of a database of all registered CCTV cameras being used within...

Network International processes payments for MTN Fintech

Network International has been appointed as a payment processor – issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, which provides mobile financial services in Africa. The partnership will focus on rolling out card issuance products across key MTN Fintech markets, starting with...

Vergelegen winery goes green with solar

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has installed a solar power plant that has taken its hilltop winery building off the grid. The investment involved installing six solar tables, comprising a total of 500 panels and covering1400m². In addition to the panels, the...

Underdog Tech Award seeks to reward innovators

inDrive has launched the Underdog Tech Award, a new international prize for the founders of the best tech startups outside major tech hubs and startup communities. The award seeks to support technology startups that have been successfully founded despite facing...

SA has the best digital quality of life in Africa, lags globally

South Africa has the best digital quality of life in Africa but ranks just 72nd in the world. This is according to Surfshark’s fifth annual Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index, where the country dropped by six places from last year. Out of the Index’s five pillars,...

Gaming PCs set to struggle as monitors return to growth

As demand for PCs and monitors has slowed, demand for gaming PCs and monitors has seen some resiliency. International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts worldwide shipments of gaming monitors to grow 10,8% year over year in 2023 while gaming PCs are expected to decline...

AMD completes 4th Gen EPYC family

AMD has announced availability of the new AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors, completing the 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPU family of workload-optimised processors. The new processors bring the "Zen 4c" core into a purpose-built CPU, enabling hardware providers to create energy...

Intel unveils glass substrates for more powerful compute

Intel has announced one of the industry's first glass substrates for next-generation advanced packaging, planned for the latter part of this decade. This breakthrough achievement will enable the continued scaling of transistors in a package and advance Moore's Law to...

Digital technology directly benefits 70% of SDG targets

More than two-thirds of the UN's targets for sustainable development can benefit directly from digital technologies, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organisers of SDG Digital taking...

Broadband Commission urges collaboration to accelerate SDGs

The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development called for a joint global effort to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity by 2030. According to the commission, the collaborative effort must ensure that people around the world are not only connected, but...

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DiData buys major stake in e2y

Dimension Data has acquired a majority of e2y, a digital commerce consultancy with a track record for executing business transformation projects to its global clients, for an undisclosed sum. The move will strengthen Dimension Data's digital business solutions...

Stay ahead of World Cup cyber threats

Sophos has issued this warning to football fans, reminding them how cybercriminals have used people's interest in the sport to launch cyber attacks. Football has been targeted before by those who want to turn international community events into attacks. It's a sad...

New perspective needed to solve real-world problems

SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched the second phase of the SA IoT University Challenge with a webinar introducing the eleven finalists to the Sigfox network and giving them training on how to use the development kits they...

The link between compliance and risk

Compliance is a growing challenge. 48 percent of companies saw their regulatory teams grow in 2017 and 75% foresee the need to focus more on managing regulatory risk, according to a Thomson Reuters poll. Financial institutions are spending upwards of $270-billion a...

The difference between a data breach and ransomware

It is clear that South African organisations are at risk from the same cyber-attacks that affect major global economies. The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving in order to get around existing defence mechanisms. Cybercriminals are now using hacking attacks...

Old Mutual set for African listing

Old Mutual is taking the final steps to ensure its successful debut as a stand-alone business on several stock exchanges in Africa tomorrow (Tuesday 26 June). "The table is set for this historic event. We have a very compelling investment case that we've been sharing...

Africa must find a global health voice

If developing countries don't push for greater influence in global health organisations, they will face even greater health crises, like less affordable access to vital medicine. This is according to Dr Aquina Thulare, technical advisor on National Health Insurance in...

Fujitsu derisks the service integrator journey

Fujitsu has launches its new EMEIA-wide Service Provider Program, developed for and by partners. Designed to address the long-term shift in the way customers of all size are moving from a product-centric approach to a greater focus on IT-as-service, Fujitsu is...

How to safeguard personal information

By now, it's well known that the IT systems of insurance giant, Liberty Life, were breached by cybercriminals late on Thursday 14 June. David Munro, CEO of Liberty, had this to say regarding the attack: "It's fair to say an event like this is not something one can...

Sunbet debuts new online betting platform

Sunbet, Sun International's sportsbook, have unveiled their new website following the announcement of their partnership with the digital platform specialists, Bede Gaming and Kambi. Kambi's end-to-end sports betting solution has been integrated with a back-end...

Senior Network and Security Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Network Security Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures. Adept at designing and ensuring that the systems used by the business are available and secure by...

Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer – Parktown – Gauteng Parktown

We are a leading corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses. Our focus is on maximizing time and cost efficiencies while ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless transportation for...

Business Central Developer

!!!!!!! Calling all Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers !!!!!!If you want to elevate your career to the next level, this is your chance!!!!In this role, you will have exposure to the full 360 of Business Central, from the implementation and development of custom...

Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled, dynamic, and driven Network Engineer with a focus on networking, firewalling, and VoIP/PBX systems to join our technical team. While this role emphasizes specialized expertise, you will also be expected to perform some general Tier 1/2 IT...

Full Stack Developer (Angular) (Senior) 0277

Full Stack Developer (Angular) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Frameworks- Front End: Angular, JavaServer Faces, Apache Struts- Back End: Jakarta EE, (optional Microprofile, Spring)- Application servers: Payara Server/Glassfish, (optional Quarkus, Payara Micro)-...

Business Central Developer – Gauteng Boksburg

!!!!!!! Calling all Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers !!!!!!If you want to elevate your career to the next level, this is your chance!!!!In this role, you will have exposure to the full 360 of Business Central, from the implementation and development of custom...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Illovo

We are seeking a skilled, dynamic, and driven Network Engineer with a focus on networking, firewalling, and VoIP/PBX systems to join our technical team. While this role emphasizes specialized expertise, you will also be expected to perform some general Tier 1/2 IT...

Full Stack Developer (Angular) (Senior) 0277 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Developer (Angular) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Frameworks- Front End: Angular, JavaServer Faces, Apache Struts- Back End: Jakarta EE, (optional Microprofile, Spring)- Application servers: Payara Server/Glassfish, (optional Quarkus, Payara Micro)-...

Business Analyst

B degree or equivalent (e.g., BTech/BSc/BCom Informatics/Computer Science/InformationSystem/Computer Engineering) Diploma in Business AnalysisMinimum eight years' experience in Business AnalysisKnowledge, experience and qualifications in Financial Markets (added...

Data Analyst (SAS expert)

High profile credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Data Analyst, reporting to the Risk executive.The candidate must have:A completed BSc Honours ( Maths / Financial Maths / Engineering)3-5 years relevant Credit Risk Analyst /...

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