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...

People-centric AI strategy key to retaining top talent

By 2027, half of enterprises lacking a comprehensive AI people strategy will lose their top AI talent to competitors who prioritise workforce enablement over basic adoption, says Gartner. The Gartner Global Labor Market Survey, conducted in 1Q26, surveyed 12...

Adoption of digitalisation set to boost digital health

The global digital health market is anticipated to reach more than $1,83-trillion by 2033 – at a CAGR of 23,4% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. This market growth will be driven by various factors. These include the proliferation of smartphones,...

Cybersecurity in the era of autonomy

Kathy Gibson reports – Cyberattacks have been a feature of the landscape since he first worm was identified in critical systems in the 1970s. Since then, the sophistication of cyberattacks has increased in leaps and bounds, affecting all of  us and causing major...

Arm will build its own chips

Arm Holdings has announced the evolution of its Arm compute platform, extending into production silicon products for the first time in the company’s history. This begins with the launch of the Arm AGI CPU, an Arm-designed CPU for AI data centres, built to address a...

SA consumer credit market stabilises

TransUnion’s Q4 2025 South Africa Industry Insights Report shows the consumer credit market shifting from a tentative recovery to broader stabilisation driven by steady inflation and interest rates, as well as improvements in consumers’ repayment behaviour. During the...

AI projects are failing, but the problem started long before AI

As organisations around the world accelerate their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and data analytics a growing number of industry experts are warning that many companies are still approaching these initiatives in fundamentally...

Petrol pain drives South Africans towards hybrid vehicles

Rising fuel costs are pushing more South Africans to consider hybrid vehicles instead of fully electric cars, according to Yazi’s March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study, which found that consumers are prioritising cost savings, flexibility, and energy...

Africa’s developer boom highlights gender gap and opportunity

Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, according to new analysis from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has...

Digital identity pilot set to revolutionise maritime industry

SITA – in conjunction with IDsure and Columbia Shipmanagement – have launched an aviation-grade digital travel-enabled pilot which could radically improve identity verification at sea. For decades, the maritime industry has relied on paper documents and manual checks...

AI now widespread on collaboration and communication platforms

The recent Enterprise Connect 2026 – where a wide range of collaboration and communications vendors gather annually to discuss trends and announce new products and services – was once again dominated by AI, says GlobalData. This, the research firm says, again...

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Building a solid digital foundation for SA’s health system

South Africa stands at a critical point in its healthcare evolution. While the vision of a comprehensive digital health record for every citizen is appealing, the reality is more complex and far more achievable if we approach it with honesty and pragmatism. By Henry...

Millions of jobs, one movement

There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...

ASUS Education gets hands-on with schools

ASUS South Africa hosted an education-focused event last week, where schools from across the country gathered to explore how technology can empower teachers and learners. The event featured a keynote address by Murray Legg, tech entrepreneur and former teacher, who...

Check Point is a leader in hybrid mesh firewall

Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls for execution and completeness of vision. "Today’s hyperconnected, highly distributed enterprise networks have expanded the perimeter and attack...

Infobip debuts SMS in more than 100 countries

Infobip has expanded its integration with Microsoft Azure Communication Services, enabling its advanced SMS interface to connect businesses with customers in more than 100 additional countries. As enterprises face increasing complexity in customer engagement, SMS...

Zoho launches Zia LLM, expands AI suite

Zoho has announced the launch of Zia LLM, its proprietary large language model, and a no-code agent builder, Zia Agent Studio, plus over 25 deployable Zia agents, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to open up Zoho's library of actions to third-party agents....

Datacentrix puts in a platinum performance at Lenovo partner awards

Datacentrix received three awards at Lenovo’s recent partner awards event in South Africa, which recognised achievements across the broader SADC region and spanned the Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), Services and Solutions Group...

MTN invests R200m in the Western Cape

MTN South Africa is putting customers at the heart of its R4,5-billion national network investment, with R200-million earmarked to boost connectivity across the Western Cape. MTN will build new base stations, as well as operational enhancements, site modernisations...

Smart geysers can cut diesel reliance, save billions

With South Africa enjoying a reprieve from loadshedding, now is the time to act swiftly to secure the country’s long-term energy stability. One of the most effective yet underutilised solutions is the widespread adoption of smart geysers, and the only way to gain the...

Business Analyst (Product – Financial Services) – Remote Remote

Exciting opportunity with established and successful investment management company. They seek a dynamic Business Analyst to work with the Head of Product and the Development team.Completed BCom Honours / BSc Honours with 3-5 years relevant working experience as a...

Data Engineer (Senior) 0641

Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...

Software Developer at SNG Grant Thornton

DescriptionJob PurposeTo design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable...

Data Engineer (Senior) 0641 – Remote Remote

Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...

Software Developer at SNG Grant Thornton – Gauteng Midrand

DescriptionJob PurposeTo design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that support business objectives and operational efficiency. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0618

Job DescriptionEffectively working and collaborating in an international team.Self-motivated to learn and stay up to date with changing technology.Working in an integrated Agile Environment (Jira, Confluence)Meet with end users to understand Business...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0618 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionEffectively working and collaborating in an international team.Self-motivated to learn and stay up to date with changing technology.Working in an integrated Agile Environment (Jira, Confluence)Meet with end users to understand Business...

Tester at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Tester to join them FulltimeHybridAgricultural industry About the RoleThis role sits within a technology team delivering software solutions focused on supply chain visibility, logistics management, and...

Tester at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Tester to join them FulltimeHybridAgricultural industry About the RoleThis role sits within a technology team delivering software solutions focused on supply chain visibility, logistics management, and...

Junior/Intermediate Backend Software Developer (Python/C#)

ENVIRONMENT: Our client operates within a dynamic, growth-focused technology environment specialising in back-end development and advanced integration solutions for international markets. Their expertise spans video management platforms, access control systems, fire...

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