SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

Scammers prey on business travellers

As a business traveller, you carry more than just your laptop: between your tech, your corporate credit cards, and your watch, you could be toting around R50 000 to R200 000 in value. That's quite the tempting target for those with less-than-honest intentions....

GenAI can boost productivity for legal leaders

Large language model (LLM) generative AI (GenAI) tools are designed to work with large amounts of text, and Gartner experts expect them to have a significant impact on the legal industry because legal work is so centered on words. Ron Friedmann, senior director...

Serious slump seen in NFT art sales

The "crypto winter" has definitely cooled collectors' appetite for digital artwork and the once booming NFT art market is significantly down by nearly every trackable metric, with the number of sales and sales value deep below last year's levels. According to data...

Tech to the fore in Gauteng crime fight

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi plans to enlist technology to help in the fight against crime in the province. “Our province is a home of heartless and merciless criminals,” he said in yesterday’s State of the Province Address. “They do as they wish. “So the issue of...

Gauteng plans to address energy woes

As the energy crisis worsens, Gauteng is planning initiatives to help shield businesses, individuals and government from the worst effects. “We have established an energy crisis response team that engages with the National Energy Committee and is working with local...

Consumers change shopping habits to save money

Amid elevated inflation and rising interest rates, a constrained economy and rolling blackouts, it is safe to say that the purse strings of millions of South Africans have been tight for quite some time. PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey report shows that...

Sun releases strong solar flare

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, on 17 February. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric...

All eyes on Godongwana and his response to the state of disaster

Energy is the lifeblood of any economy and the extreme loadshedding by Eskom, used as a tool to maintain the integrity of the national grid due to the unavailability of sufficient generation capacity, has literally drained this lifeblood from the most industrialised...

Optimistic outlook for entrepreneurship education

The Heavy Chef Future Entrepreneurs Report reveals a massive revolution currently taking place in entrepreneur education with the intended use of Web 3 technologies, investment in data science, and shifts in skill priorities redefining the future landscape of...

Spending on mobile apps tumbled $3bn in 2022

After years of impressive growth and mobile apps reaching more people than ever, the global app industry saw a downturn in 2022 - the first one in the market's history – with spending dropping by a massive $3-billion last year, says SafeBettingSites.com. As an...

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Epicor expands SA footprint

Western Cape technology consulting firm Astraia Technology has been appointed as an Epicor value-added reseller (VAR) through South African distributor epic ERP. "We are extremely excited to have Astraia on board.," says Stuart Scanlon, managing director of epic ERP ....

Strategic AI: chat abot it

AI and the solutions it enhances has become the gold rush of the Western world -- a digital hunt for the customer experience oil that sits on the frontlines of chatbot capability and evolution. Amazon has released its increasingly impressive Alexa and Echo range of...

SilverBridge unveils BHave tool, training

SilverBridge says its in-house automated testing tool, BHave, provides the group with an effective way to increase the efficiency of its software testing. BHave ensures product development and customer support happens as smoothly as possible. Recently, the company...

Internships help drive Otel’s growth

Independent telecoms firm Otel Communications is on track to eventually employ at least 75% of its current crop of interns sourced from the country's leading tertiary institutions. Earlier this year, Otel's interns embarked on a 12-month high-performance programme...

Inspiration Healthcare adopts Ideagen

Inspiration Healthcare Group, a global supplier of medical technology for critical care, operating theatre and home healthcare applications, is adopting software from Ideagen to enhance regulatory compliance and key operational processes. Ideagen Q-Pulse, Ideagen's...

Digital solutions key in business-to-business credit

Business-to-business transactions are becoming increasingly competitive and digitalisation is placing greater pressure on businesses to grant credit effectively and quickly to remain ahead of the competition, writes Keith Wardell, commercial strategy drector of...

Fall Creators Update, new headsets

Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Windows Mixed Reality headsets and experiences. From the initial launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been on a mission to empower the creator in all of us and believes in the fundamental human need to...

EMEA’s top 50 cloud innovators named

The top 50 EMEA businesses innovating in the cloud have today been recognised in a new industry report. Spearheaded by thought-leadership innovators HotTopics.ht and sponsored by application security and cloud experts F5 Networks, the Top 50 EMEA Cloud Climbers Report...

Face the challenge or pay the price

Every organisation will have to confront the challenges associated with IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) at some point, rather sooner than later. If company assets are found in the wrong place or found with company data, the directors will have to pay a hefty price. When...

Hitachi Vantara enables always-on availability

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has introduced the latest version of its specialised data recovery platform, Hitachi Data Instance Director (HDID) v6, which significantly modernises IT environments and how data is protected. This newest version...

Application Architect

Are you a skilled Application Architect looking for your next challenge? Our team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of tech! You'll work with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and are dedicated to providing the...

Technical Support Technician (Solar / Renewable Energy)

Our client in Solar / Renewable Energy industry is currently looking to employ a Technical Support Technician based in Rosebank, Johannesburg.Candidates staying in the area will be given preference.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:Proven...

Oracle DBA

Requirements: Relevant ICT Tertiary Qualification or relevant experience3 years plus Oracle DBA experience, in large scale, complex environments will be an advantage.A DBA certificate / diploma will be an advantageDuties and Responsibilities: DBA Duties and...

Application Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you a skilled Application Architect looking for your next challenge? Our team is looking for someone like you to help shape the future of tech! You'll work with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and are dedicated to providing the...

Oracle DBA – Gauteng Randburg

Requirements: Relevant ICT Tertiary Qualification or relevant experience3 years plus Oracle DBA experience, in large scale, complex environments will be an advantage.A DBA certificate / diploma will be an advantageDuties and Responsibilities: DBA Duties and...

ITSM Technical Consultant

Role: ITSM Technical ConsultantLocation: Century City, Cape TownOur client is a leading Software Solutions company and they are looking for a dynamic ITSM Technical Consultant to join their growing team. You will need to be proficient in a specific technology or...

Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...

Business Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Data Analyst at Training Young Minds (Pty) Ltd

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for turning data into actionable insights and possess strong analytical skills. As a Data Analyst at Training Young Minds, you will work closely with...

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