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...

January brings PMI decline

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) started the year on the back foot, declining by 0.9 points to 45.3 points in January 2025. This is the third consecutive contraction and the lowest level since August 2024. This suggests that the loss of...

Platformisation key to reducing security complexity

New global research from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Palo Alto Networks has found that surveyed organisations are facing security complexity challenges as they juggle an average of 83 different security solutions from 29 vendors. It also shows that...

Anna Collard scoops international women in cybersecurity award

Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, won the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards in Las Vegas. The award recognises and celebrates exceptional women in the cybersecurity...

Slight uptick in employment numbers

South Africa’s official unemployment rate was 32,6% in the second quarter of 2023. The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 154 000 to 16,3-million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the...

Older websites exploited for phishing scams

Scammers are now targeting various older websites that are without reliable protection as they seek an easier and more effective way to distribute phishing pages. Due to the lack of support and maintenance on these sites, they have become vulnerable to hacking through...

AI is changing work – and HR leaders should change too

The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. By Jill Goldstein, managing partner: talent transformation...

Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence

Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...

The importance of post-school education in an unequal society

Dr Emma Whitelaw believes post-school education is a powerful tool for catalysing social mobility in South Africa, and it's for this reason that she dedicated her PhD research to the topic - to demonstrate its importance, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and...

Indian crypto users streak past US and UK

Over the past six years, India has seen a major rise in crypto ownership, despite a historically negative attitude toward the sector from the government. The country`s cryptocurrency market gained traction during the pandemic, causing the number of crypto users to...

Mall-based gaming tournament reaches finale

Supporters, spectators, and gaming enthusiasts can attend the finale of South Africa's biggest mall-based gaming tournament - the SHIFT Gaming Experience - hosted by MTN and Hyprop at Canal Walk in Cape Town. On 27 August 2023, the eight finalists, who have battled...

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Limiting the ransomware threat

Ransomware attacks, where a hacker uses malware that encrypts or locks an individual or businesses valuable files and systems, then demands a random to unlock them, is on the rise. These attacks have become commonplace, adding one more reason why consumers need to...

J2 Software tackles security in the hyper-connected world

The rapid growth of devices and associated attacks aimed at mismanaged or unpatched devices, in conjunction with unsuspecting users, is proving difficult to keep up with. J2 Software has launched a range of solutions geared to meet these challenges. "Every day new...

The role of portable storage in a cloud-dominated world

While the use of cloud is on the increase, there is still a very important role for portable storage, particularly in countries where pervasive and reliable connectivity is lacking, and the cost of data is prohibitive. This is the view of Tony Yu, ADATA country...

Kaspersky Lab joins forces with Merchant Risk Council

Kaspersky Lab has become the latest company to join forces with the Merchant Risk Council as a Premier Solution Provider The Merchant Risk Council brings together a diverse mix of over 500 member companies, all of which are focused on optimising payments and reducing...

Technology can drive world-call service delivery

Local municipalities can, through partnerships with the ICT sector, leapfrog their global counterparts and deliver high-quality services to their constituents through the use of technology. Speaking at the annual research colloquium hosted by the South African Local...

Netgear adds remote management capabilities

Launched under its Insight management solutions umbrella, Netgear has released two new 28-port Smart Cloud switches designed to provide business owners with simplified setup and remote network monitoring and management capabilities. According to Tobie van Schalkwyk,...

Modular systems key to intelligent transport

The dream of fully automated, intelligent and integrated public transport systems is one that every city and transport authority has. But attaining the dream means travelling a long and difficult road - one that might be easier to do in stages in line with available...

Enable your mobile workforce for the IoT age

Though it's only really caught on as a buzzword fairly recently in the local context, the Internet of Things, or IoT as its commonly referred to, has been around for a number of years already, writes By Michael Colin, sales director of BitCo. Think about any device...

On World Backup Day, prevent data loss

World Backup Day, celebrated annually on31 March, is a reminder of the importance of taking effective measures that can make all the difference when a data loss incident strikes. It is also a good time to pause and reflect on the rising tide of threats that...

Rectron to distribute DJI’s consumer drones

Rectron has added DJI's range of consumer drones to its growing portfolio. A leader in the consumer drone space, DJI technology is designed to capture images once impossible to reach, featuring camera stabilisation systems that have redefined camera placement and...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

A consulting firm looking for an Intermediate Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should be customer facing, likeable and interviews well as well as flexible and delivery oriented. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree...

API Developer

Our Client is looking for API Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing APIs between software platforms, programs, and applications.This role involves interpreting business requirements and functional specifications provided by...

Solutions Analyst

Solutions AnalystGeorge, Western Cape (office based position)Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth. Job Overview:Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?As a Solutions...

Agile Business Analyst

A financial service client is looking for a dynamic Agile Business Analyst to play a key part of their process to help facilitate a diverse group of bright and passionate people, who are responsible for building and operating their enterprise-level systems that are at...

API Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our Client is looking for API Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing APIs between software platforms, programs, and applications.This role involves interpreting business requirements and functional specifications provided by...

Solutions Analyst – Western Cape George

Solutions AnalystGeorge, Western Cape (office based position)Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth. Job Overview:Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?As a Solutions...

Agile Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

A financial service client is looking for a dynamic Agile Business Analyst to play a key part of their process to help facilitate a diverse group of bright and passionate people, who are responsible for building and operating their enterprise-level systems that are at...

Database Administrator

Qualifications and Experience: Minimum 3- year National Higher Diploma / Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering).Technical Natural ADABAS Courses.Experience: 6-7 years practical work experience of Natural...

Senior SQL Server Developer

SQL DevelopmentRequires full-time commitmentOffice basedOptimisationSSRS ReportingTechnical Solution DesignDocumentationPresentationsGitHub Integration Desired Skills: Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills Ability to...

Data Engineer

Bring Order to the Data Universe! We're on the hunt for a Data Engineer who can make sense of the messy, chaotic world of raw data. If you can structure, optimize, and deliver data that fuels decision-making, apply now and let's transform the data landscape together!...

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