Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...
Top science and maths achievers selected for NSTF programme
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced this year’s group of 22 selected maths and science top performers studying in science-related courses. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a unique annual programme that selects and recognises students for...
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%...
The C-suite in 2026 is optimistic, disciplined, flexible and AI-powered
The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence. According to International Workplace Group’s latest State of the C-Suite report, 95% of CEOs are optimistic about 2026 and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, after a year marked by economic...
New scam exploits OpenAI’s teamwork features
Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI's organisation creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling...
Only 8% of top apps are quantum-resistant
The rapid development of quantum computing is raising significant security concerns – particularly with studies showing the just 8% of the most popular everyday-used apps are resilient. “Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and it poses a threat to current...
Sienna Rose reopens AI content debate
Soul singer Sienna Rose has become popular on streaming services, earning upwards of $2 000 per week from downloads. But fans may be disappointed to learn that the artists, who has 3-million listeners on Spotify and uploaded a massive 45 tracks over a three-month...
SA tech business reaches Aurora Tech Award 2026 semi-finals
A South African tech business has been named among the Top 30 semi-finalists for the Aurora Tech Award 2026, a global initiative established by inDrive that recognises the most promising female-led technology startups from emerging markets. Among the organisations in...
Search engines still outperform GenAI
Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new information, according to a survey by Gartner. GenAI tools may be transforming search behavior, but they are far from replacing traditional channels. Instead,...
Chinese vehicles gain traction in SA’s used market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. There was a time when the idea of owning a Chinese vehicle was underlined by humour. Why would you buy...
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The untapped opportunity in corporate computer refurbishment
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Purchasing gesture-based, low-cost identity verification (IDV) solutions to meet growing governance demands could put South African businesses at serious risk. This is according to Lance Fanaroff, co-founder of biometric identity provider iiDENTIFii. Awareness of...
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Building a competitive edge with GenAI in Africa
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Why Africa must lead its own AI education revolution
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Kaspersky eSIM Store simplifies global travel
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Jaltech, Wetility seal R500m solar power deal
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What business travellers need to know this flu season
If you're a professional heading abroad for business this winter, there's more to think about than flights and meeting agendas. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) recently shared a warning about rising flu cases across the country. For business travellers,...
Ericsson, Google Cloud team on AI-powered 5G core as-a-service
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Hisense users can watch the World Cup for free
Hisense SA has announced that users of its VIDAA-powered smart TVs will be able to watch every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - live, and at no cost. As an official partner of the tournament, Hisense is offering fans across the globe, including South Africa,...
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We're seeking a Senior Applications Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology and customer success. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients in Cape Town to...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
JOB DESCRIPTION Customer, Platforms and Insights TFG's mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of...
Applications Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're seeking a Senior Applications Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology and customer success. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients in Cape Town to...
Full Stack Developer (Blazor – .NET – C#)
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with expert-level front-end experience using Blazor to contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of modern, scalable applications. The role focuses on building rich user interfaces using Microsoft...
CRM Developer at GEMS
IntroductionInternal Advert - CRM DeveloperThe position of CRM Developer is vacant. The CRM Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is a permanent position and will be based at...
Full Stack Developer (Blazor – .NET – C#) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with expert-level front-end experience using Blazor to contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of modern, scalable applications. The role focuses on building rich user interfaces using Microsoft...
CRM Developer at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
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