July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

One in four companies hit by APTs

According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to...

SASE gains momentum as SD-WAN revenue rebounds

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2,6-billion in 4Q 2024, achieving 14% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth. The market showed notable improvement, especially within the SD-WAN...

SA faces a mental health crisis

October is Mental Health Awareness Month and 10 October is World Mental Health Awareness Day - and it's important for people and organisations to be ble to identify the signs of mental health issues and the importance of seeking help. This is according to Iyanda...

Big growth ahead for global cloud communications

Cloud communications is expected to witness a substantial growth over the next five years, as businesses are switching from legacy PBX solutions to cloud communications and opting for a pay-as-you-go model to optimize expenses and avoiding upfront investments. Against...

Exceptional women under spotlight

Absa and Women in Tech (WiT) hosted the second edition of the Women in Tech Africa Awards on 5 October 2023, at Cape Town's Mount Nelson Hotel, recognising Africans who have made a mark in the technology industry. Award categories included Women in Tech Start-Up,...

TikTok brand is worth $65,7bn in 2023

Over the past six years, TikTok's user base has grown five times to over 1,9-billion. With users, revenue, and downloads rising, TikTok has also become the world's most valuable social media brand. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, TikTok's brand value...

Young scientists bag cash prizes at 2023 Eskom Expo ISF

The 2023 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) has reached a life-altering culmination as some young scientists emerged victorious, winning prestigious bursaries to advance their education, while others claimed substantial cash and other prizes. The fair was...

Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn

The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...

Virtual wheeling could decentralise power generation

Kathy Gibson reports - Virtual wheeling could go a long way to solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in the power ecosystem - getting electricity from new, green generation projects to the consumer. According to Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister or electricity, new...

AI helps to tip the balance in fighting wildfires

California has a new weapon against the wildfires that have annually devastated the state - artificial intelligence (AI) - with a new system powered by Nvidia GPUs to provide timely alerts to first responders across the Golden State every time a blaze ignites. The...

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EdgeConnect and what it can do for your SD-WAN

While most SD-WAN (software defined wide area network) solutions promise to save money and improve network agility, it is possible to help customers build a better WAN to deliver higher levels of application performance, business productivity and user experience. This...

Local brands dominate Algeria’s phone market

Algeria's mobile phone market recovered from an extremely turbulent 2017 to post strong growth for the first three months of 2018, according to the latest figures announced today by International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting...

Partnerships to scale up African STEM investments

The African Development Bank signed a Letter of Intent with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences aimed at finding opportunities for potential partnership between the two institutions. The organisations will specifically explore ways of strengthening...

SWIFT gpi extends bank competitiveness

Fifteen African banks have signed up to SWIFT's global payments innovation (gpi) service, the new standard for cross-border payments. Of these, four are already live - Standard Bank of South Africa, FirstRand Bank, ABSA Bank and Nedbank - and many others are preparing...

How to pick a machine learning investment manager

The significant transformative impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably have on the world is continually becoming more widely acknowledged. With this, investment management companies of all ethos and sizes across the globe appear to be in a race to...

Why human nature leaves data vulnerable to hackers

We're heading into the season where government organisations request details on VAT related issues. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this and are ready to pounce on an obvious weak link - our distracted, emotive human nature. By Martin Walshaw, senior systems...

The hidden risks of investing

The ongoing accounting issues at Steinhoff have again highlighted the need for better governance and risk oversight in the world of investing. By Nigel Morriss, head of Mercer Sentinel and operational risk in Africa, Middle East, India and Turkey for Mercer Wealth,...

Wind-free technology drives energy efficiency

Since the recording of global temperatures began in 1951, the 17 warmest years were within the past 18 years. Natural resources are continually under pressure and the global temperature is rising. South Africa's natural resources are strained as the main electricity...

Avaya named a Magic Quadrant leader

Avaya Holdings has been positioned as a Leader in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide, marking the 17th time it has been in the position. Companies in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant are defined as "companies...

Trend Micro partners with NEC XON

Trend Micro has recently announced that is will be working with NEC XON to provide a united solution and African security service where technology meets the physical world. NEC XON has been awarded platinum status with Trend Micro. "Trend Micro has always had security...

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Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs

Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...

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Hire Resolve's client, a leading player in the mining and resource sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the Northern Cape.Responsibilities:Assist the Category Management Team in analysing customer-specific, market, and...

Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs – Western Cape Cape Town

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Category Analyst – Northern Cape Kuruman

Hire Resolve's client, a leading player in the mining and resource sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled Category Analyst to join their team in the Northern Cape.Responsibilities:Assist the Category Management Team in analysing customer-specific, market, and...

DBA – PostgreSQL – Global, remote and USD at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is...

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