As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Last chance to enter FNB App of the Year Hackathon

On 25 October, FNB will host some of the brightest minds in app development and innovative technology solutions for entrepreneurs at this year’s FNB App of the Year 72-hour Hackathon. The FNB App of the Year Hackathon aims to connect developers, designers, tech...

Big carbon dioxide plume mapped over SA

Using data from an instrument designed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the nonprofit Carbon Mapper has released the first methane and carbon dioxide detections from the Tanager-1 satellite. The detections highlight a carbon dioxide plume in...

Internet access must become a basic human right

People around the globe are so dependent on the Internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Particularly in developing countries,...

ITU finalises report on preparatory studies for WRC-23

ITU Member States have approved a major report on the technical, operational, and regulatory materials for the preparation of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The report summarises and analyses the results of extensive technical studies conducted...

Over 20% of META employees would click on a malicious link

In 2022, Kaspersky blocked 507-million user attempts to follow malicious phishing links and, during testing carried out among employees in the META region, found that employees most often fell victim to scam emails with claimed corporate announcements about the dress...

Strong growth forecast for transport management systems

Berg Insight estimates that The value of the European transport management system (TMS) market reached around € 1,1-billion in 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,4%, and is forecast to reach € 1,8-billion in 2027. This is according to new...

Most businesses challenged by execution of essential security operations

Globally, 93% of organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks such as threat hunting challenging, according to Sophos’ new report “The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders”. These challenges also...

Companies limit protection with nominal information security literacy

Typically, the process of employees’ education in information security-related issues is limited to the examination of some manuals and, says new research from SearchInform, only 12% of organisations conduct special webinars - and only 16% of businesses implement...

DELLA proteins could hold key to the next Green Revolution

A family of “promiscuous” proteins found in all land plants is responsible for many different plant functions, despite remaining relatively unchanged for over 450-million years. New findings, published in Nature Plants and New Phytologist reveal new knowledge about...

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Metacom unveils advanced enterprise router

Commercial and industrial communications provider, Metacom has unveiled the MC6000 Enterprise Router. Custom developed using 15 years of experience in the retail industry, the MC6000 is a single hardware device capable of managing multiple services on a single...

Assistance services go digital

Europ Assistance South Africa today announced the official launch of its fully digitalized service provider network across all its business lines, made possible via its access to global technological innovations of the Europ Assistance Group. The enhanced solution is...

Itec SA introduces Hanwha Techwin products

Itec SA has introduced the Hanwha Techwin (formerly known as Samsung Techwin) range of Wisenet security cameras to its client base. As part of the launch, Itec SA has focused specifically on giving local businesses access to the recently developed WisenetQ and Wisenet...

Confusion over UIF contributions persists

On 1 April this year, a new Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) scale of benefits came into effect as announced by the Minister of Labour in Government Gazette Notice No. 588. The limit for those claiming benefits was increased from R178 464 per annum to R212 539 per...

Oracle’s SPARC systems deliver better performance

Oracle has announced its eighth generation SPARC platform, delivering new levels of security capabilities, performance, and availability for critical customer workloads. Powered by the new SPARC M8 microprocessor, new Oracle systems and IaaS deliver a modern...

The Frame converts your home into a gallery

The television set, changing the way we engage with art, has arrived. With the advancement of functional art, The Frame television by Samsung, acts as an artwork of your choice, blending into your home and making art a part of your daily life. The Frame, which...

M2M key to unlocking Africa inclusivity

As more financial service providers adopt machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, it is becoming ever more apparent that these solutions are vital to economic inclusivity and innovation on the African continent. This is according to Jeremy Potgieter, SADC regional head at...

SD-WAN helps improve network performance

"The consistent, reliable, low latency and, above all, fast performance of an organisation's network is a non-negotiable in the era of digitisation." This is the word from Anton Jacobsz, MD at value-added distributor Networks Unlimited, referring to total...

Forrester’s CIO Guide to AI promises and pitfalls

Amid all the hype we're hearing from the media and technology providers about "intelligent systems", CIOs are still unsure of how they can apply artificial intelligence (AI) for long-term success. A Forrester report guides CIOs on the steps they need to take to ensure...

Channel firms should aim for digital inclusion

While the term 'digital disruption' continues to instil a sense of urgency and pressure among businesses, especially among smaller channel operators, the reality is that businesses should aim for digital inclusion and adopt an intelligent, clear approach. It is a...

Senior C#.Net Engineer x2 (Midrand) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior C#.Net Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist whose role will entail designing new applications, enhancing existing development, technical documentation while providing guidance &...

Dynamics 365 Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Bsc IT graduate that would like to develop their career in Microsoft ERP development. The client is fantastic at mentoring and growing their employees and you will be able to learn a lot in a supportive environment. You will learn how to tailor...

Network Support Engineer

Network Support Specialist Wanted! Are you a network mastermind who loves keeping things connected, optimized, and secure? If you have a knack for Aruba and Cisco equipment, and you're looking to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, dynamic environment-then we need...

Test Automation Engineer

Leading SA bank requires the skills of Intermediate level QA engineers.12 month contract3-5 days work from the office Own laptop is required. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable...

PHP / Laravel Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...

Network Support Engineer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Network Support Specialist Wanted! Are you a network mastermind who loves keeping things connected, optimized, and secure? If you have a knack for Aruba and Cisco equipment, and you're looking to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, dynamic environment-then we need...

Test Automation Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Leading SA bank requires the skills of Intermediate level QA engineers.12 month contract3-5 days work from the office Own laptop is required. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable...

PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...

IT Support Engineer

Exciting IT Support Specialist Opportunity! Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of IT support? Are you the go-to person for tech issues and love solving problems with cutting-edge tools? If your answer is a resounding "YES," then we have the perfect opportunity for...

Field Support Engineer

Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...

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