July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

Opinion: Trump’s aid review a win for Africa

NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, offers his opinion on the implications of Western aid on industries like oil and gas. After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must...

Tariff implications larger than 2018 trade war

Expectations for 2025 were for robust US growth and a fragile recovery in other nations. As US president Donald Trump settles into the White House, his unpredictable policies have the power to turbo-charge or upend these assumptions. Investors should prepare to...

Google Bard launches in Swahili

Google has announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili - the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of the world, including...

Saphila 2023: it’s a wrap …

Saphila 2023 wrapped up today after three days of conferencing and networking. The biennial African SAP User Group (AFSUG) event has been on hold since 2019, so delegates seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers for the first time in four years. Kathy...

For apathetic SA consumers ‘good enough is good enough’

Online engagement has grown significantly over the years as more consumers chose digital options to buy groceries, medication and clothing, among other items - and this was fast-tracked by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that the Covid hangover is almost over,...

Generative AI could revolutionise pharma and healthcare

The implementation of generative AI in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes, says GlobalData, and can significantly transform the industry. Kiran Raj,...

Top emerging liability trends for professional services firms

Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny over building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging investment funds negatively impacted by inflation. A lawyer's untrained use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when...

CIO commitment and concerns around innovation

A global annual survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) by Lenovo reveals that despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world's CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organisations. Despite their optimism, the...

South Africans unaware of what personal data is available online

According to a recent survey by Kaspersky called Digital Superstitions, over a third of respondents (38%) from South Africa do not know what data about them is publicly available on the Internet. For those who recognise and are aware about their own personal...

Vuma future-proofs network with Huawei

Fibre provider Vuma and Huawei have partnered to bring next-generation 50G PON - which effectively supports 10Gps Everywhere - to the local market. The new offering provides high-density symmetrical 50G PON to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements in future...

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Strengthen your security position

The changing face of IT security is seen in such factors of modern life as the pervasiveness of the Internet, the sheer abundance of mobile devices, the rise of social media, and dramatic shifts in web and cloud-based technology. The Internet of Things (IoT) adds...

MOYO Business Advisory centralises data

South African system architecture and analytics company, MOYO Business Advisory has rolled out PPO, Project Portfolio Office's simple to use, cost effective and scalable project portfolio management (PPM) application, using the tool at an operational level for...

Act before it’s too late

Data loss continues to make headlines around the globe with South Africa being the latest target as a database on millions of South Africans has appeared online. Xperien warns that says this could be the biggest breach of Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act...

Fujitsu supports streamlined judicial systems

Fujitsu has announced the availability of its digital court recording system, Fujitsu Arconte, across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). The solution is already the market leader in judicial registration systems in Spain, where it has enabled more than...

Mastercard brings payments to another 15 000 SMEs

Mastercard has announced a collaboration with South African fintech company Yoco to roll out 15,000 mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) devices to small and medium-sized businesses by the end of the year, while educating them on the benefits of going cashless. To start...

Channel to lead transformation, says Dell EMC

There is no question about where Dell EMC's bread is buttered: more than 55% of its international business is conducted through channel partners, while in South Africa it accounts for 70%. This, says Dell EMC head of channel for SADC Jonas Bogoshi, is a good sign for...

Meet the demands of the future workforce

Cloud computing will play a central role in enabling mobility and remote working, writes Allan Macfarlane, chief technology officer at Pivotal Data. Technological advancements, new employee preferences, and an evolving workplace environment are creating a diversity of...

DDoS results in a buyers’ market

It's a buyers' market in the local property arena at the moment, according to certain industry experts. This is largely as a result of the slower economy, which has seen a rise in the number of properties for sale. Globally, it's a buyer's market as well when we look...

Decision Inc appoints strategic consulting head

Decision Inc as appointed Alistair Maxwell as the business manager of its new strategic consulting division. Maxwell will be instrumental in enhancing the company's reputation in strategic data and information analysis, adding greater strategic value to clients. He...

Digital is changing everything in financial services

People have strong views on the impact of digital technology on their lives, from the excitement of getting a new gadget to the satisfaction of doing in minutes what used to require a trip or a long phone call. Contrary perspectives include the fear of being left...

Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client a well established FMCG company based in Durban, SAJob Role: Data AnalystLocation: Durban Start Date: ImmediateQualifications: Diploma or Degree - Industry Trade Marketing and / or Data AnalyticsMin 3-5 years experience inn FMCG environmentBusiness...

SAP FICO Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients who are a leading player in the automotive industry committed to pushing technological boundaries are seeking a motivated and talented FICO Consultant to join their dynamic and innovative team based in Midrand/ Menlyn. Work with the latest technology and...

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Senior mobile developers. Hybrid, two days office based. Proficiency in .NET Core for robust application development.Experience with Flutter or other mobile development frameworks.Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new mobile technologies and...

Business Analyst – AI & Chatbot Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst with a strong background in AI and chatbot technologies. You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions by analyzing requirements, designing effective strategies, and ensuring...

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Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into...

Java Developer (Expert) 2867

Java DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Proficient in core Java concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP), multithreading, and exception handling.- Strong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as collections, generics, and IO.- Expertise in Java...

Full Stack developer Dot Netcore

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