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...

Company culture drives performance in SA business

Nearly half (49%) of an organisation’s ability to execute and innovate is driven by culture - positioning it not as a “soft” business factor, but as one of the most measurable drivers of performance. New research from The Human Edge identifies four cultural...

Local e-commerce starting to shift from pricing to trusts

South Africa’s e-commerce sector has entered a decisive new phase with growth no longer driven by aggressive pricing and scale alone, but by operational efficiency, customer trust, and precise market positioning. This is according to the newly released South Africa...

Turing Award goes to quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard

ACM has named Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard as the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award – considered the “Nobel Prize in Computing” - for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication...

Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration

Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...

HR increasingly seen as a key business driver

Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...

Cassava scales African AI with new AI Factory

Cassava Technologies is deploying its AI Factory in South Africa - with plans to scale to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. “For Cassava, building Africa’s AI ecosystem is an act of empowerment, not just a technological milestone,” says Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO...

Young scientists fly the SA flag in China

Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026,...

SA’s economic recovery could be short-lived

The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, improved in February 2026 - signalling signs of an economic recovery. However, the economic outlook for the year remains fragile as the Iran war is expected to...

OpenClaw could redefine the AI race

China is quietly redefining the AI race - and markets are starting to price a second epicentre as a multipolar AI world creates “significant opportunities” for investors, according to deVere Group. This is the bullish analysis from James Green, regional director of...

World-class technology institute opens in Joburg inner city

Kathy Gibson reports - The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) was opened today in the Johannesburg inner city. The Institute bought the 10-storey, 10 650 square metre building at 56 Main Street thanks to a donation from David and Tracey Frankel. David...

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Agentic AI heralds a new dawn for business

The world has gone mad with artificial intelligence (AI)…or has it? This question aptly captures the uncertainty many feel as AI triggers seismic shifts across the digital economy, writes SAICTA member Jason Lottering. AI dominates headlines daily. Yet much of what...

Outdated payroll and HR systems open your business to fraud

“If it’s not broken, why fix it?” is how many organisations justify sticking with outdated payroll and HR systems. But in the modern workplace, where employee data is highly sensitive and fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, relying on legacy systems can...

How AI and cloud are reimagining network operations

The telecommunications industry is undergoing a seismic shift in how networks are managed and optimised, writes Samar Mittal, vice-president and head of cloud and network services for MEA at Nokia. Traditional network operations, once reliant on manual interventions,...

How to match your degree to top new ICT competencies

Choosing your qualification is one of the most critical decisions prospective students will ever make. This decision is informed by understanding current and future skills which are in high demand, by keeping a close watch on developments in the market, as well as...

Your CV: fibs, white lies or full-on fabrication?

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, a strong CV can open doors to life-changing opportunities. However, the growing prevalence of misrepresented information on CVs is creating a significant challenge for employers. Jeremy Bossenger, director of BossJansen...

CRM security: Blueprint, not plugin. By design, not by default

Security concerns are changing the way companies approach their customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. The assumptions of a decade ago, where protection was bolted on post-implementation or wedged into existing workflows, are no longer sustainable. Eldon...

AI is ‘just a party trick’ unless companies act on its insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) can produce astonishingly accurate analyses and predictions, but these mean very little if businesses fail to act on them. “Unless you actually take the trouble to implement it, AI is just a party trick, which is very impressive but...

Senior Power BI Developer (Contract) – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:An organisation focused on enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies is looking for a Senior Power BI Developer to design, develop, and deliver advanced reporting and data visualisation solutions. You will...

BUSINESS ANALYST

Job purpose: To ensure the vision and strategy of the company by documenting, developing, and implementing innovative business processes and models. This role identifies process improvement opportunities to enhance the functioning of the company in alignment with its...

BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Centurion

Job purpose: To ensure the vision and strategy of the company by documenting, developing, and implementing innovative business processes and models. This role identifies process improvement opportunities to enhance the functioning of the company in alignment with its...

IT Project Administrator (Contract) – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a detail-oriented IT Project Administrator to support project teams with coordination, documentation, and reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth project execution and effective communication across...

Senior Network Administrator

To support, secure, and maintain the organisation's network and server infrastructure, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable IT operations across the business.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in IT and Network AdministrationDiploma...

Senior Network Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

To support, secure, and maintain the organisation's network and server infrastructure, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable IT operations across the business.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in IT and Network AdministrationDiploma...

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