SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Researchers decode SA’s oldest DNA to date

A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany has analysed human remains from the Oakhurst rock shelter in southernmost Africa and reconstructed the genomes of 13...

MTN , ZTE debut 5G ultra-range maritime coverage

MTN South Africa and ZTE have announced Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, with benefits for maritime connectivity, tourism and the economic prospects of local fishermen. The deployment of Ultra-range 5G network in Mossel Bay will...

Report reveals that SA children can’t read for meaning

A new report reveals that a massive 82% of South Africa's Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning - indicating that the disruptions of the Covid years have set children back by at least a year. Indeed, if the country continues on the current trajectory, it will take...

Subsea cable system lands in KZN

The 2Africa undersea cable, said to be the largest in the world, has been landed into the carrier-neutral Durban facility of Open Access Data Centre (OADC), which is owned and operated by West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). Chris Wood, group CEO of WIOCC,...

Logistic execs pessimistic about 2023

Nearly 70% of global logistics executives say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption arising from China's battle to contain Covid, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change. Ninety percent...

Poor recruiting experience a deal breaker for in-demand job seekers

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, global and South African employers are still feeling the impact of the Great Resignation. Over three-quarters of South African employees (77%) are actively looking for a new job, and it's not easy to win over top talent,...

Campus switch sales could approach $100bn by 2027

Almost $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group. A "digestion period" is expected in 2024, followed by a quick recovery and long-term growth. "Despite rising concerns about the challenging...

Cross-chain bridges exploited by cybercriminals

In 2022, malicious attacks on cross-chain bridges accounted for a staggering 64% of all digital currency losses, according to TradingPlatforms.com. "The technology behind cross-chain bridges is still in its infancy and has yet to be fully tested," says Edith Reads, a...

AI joins the hunt for aliens – and finds intriguing signals

Artificial intelligence is now a part of the quest to find extraterrestrial life. Researchers have developed an AI system that outperforms traditional methods in the search for alien signals. And early results were intriguing enough to send scientists back to their...

SARS claws its way back

Kathy Gibson reports - Machine learning (ML) in risk analysis has helped the South African Revenue Services (SARS) increase what it calls the "compliance dividend", collecting more taxes and alleviating the need to increase the taxpayers' burden. That's the word from...

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IoT a critical driver for a traffic control

The total cost of road traffic accidents across South Africa's roads was estimated at R142,95-billion in 2016, equating to 3,4% of GDP in that year. With Easter holidays approaching, these figures could increase if no effective drastic measures are taken. "These...

OutSystems recognised as a mobile low-code leader

Low-code application developer OutSystems has been recognised as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Mobile Low-Code Development Platforms, Q1 2017. "One of the keys to simplifying digital transformation, is the ability to deploy solutions seamlessly across web and...

Software communities can create jobs

The South African economy is at a tipping point. Slow economic growth and the recent downgrading of the sovereign rating has dire consequences for job creation and business growth. In times like these, businesses start looking at where they can cut costs and jobs are...

Dobroflot fishing fleet connects with Orange

Russian fishing fleet operator Dobroflot Corporate Group has chosen a fully-managed maritime satellite solution from Orange Business Services to connect its 14 vessels and onshore operations. The solution makes it possible to access business-critical applications...

Sage One Payroll launches in Kenya

Sage has announced that Sage One Payroll is now available in Kenya. The cloud solution integrates with Sage One Accounting, offering a complete business solution for start-up and small businesses. Sage One Payroll is a smart online payroll solution that can be...

Don’t buy stolen data

Customer databases are one of a company's most important assets, and nowhere is this more true than in organisations whose core business is lead generation and database sales. Databases are popular, as emails are inexpensive, easy to distribute, and are a highly...

dormakaba redefines dynamic Workforce Management solutions

dormakaba South Africa, with its recent acquisition of AWM360 Data Systems, is growing to provide an even more dynamic ecosystem to clients. AWM360 Data Systems has provided the organisation with the extra local boost it needed to expand its offering and support...

Nerds On Site brings cloud to SMEs

Nerds On Site, which solves technology headaches for South African SMEs, has added Gabsten Technologies' CloudProtect solution to its line-up, bringing a much needed cloud backup and recovery capability to its clients. CloudProtect is cost effective, easy to use and...

Paratus fibre network expands in Namibia

Paratus Telecom, the largest privately owned pan-African telecoms operator, has invested more than R20-million in its fibre network in Windhoek and is fast expanding. As part of its fibre expansion programme, Paratus Telecom plans to invest a total of more than...

AFC issues $500m Eurobond

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a pan-African multilateral development finance institution and project developer, has issued a $500-million seven-year Eurobond. The senior, unsecured Eurobond which carries a coupon of 3,875% was priced to yield 4% and matures in...

Senior IT Support Technician – Western Cape Green Point

ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of an Senior IT Support Technician with 12+ years' SME Support experience is sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company to monitor Active Directory, Exchange, VMware and SQL infrastructure while continually reviewing the IT...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The successful candidate will be responsible for the application of data science and advanced quantitative methods, which include machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics to enable key strategic, tactical, and operational...

Data Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Job Title: Data AnalystJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Analyst to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Data Analyst will be responsible for conducting full lifecycle analysis, including requirements gathering, activities, and design....

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for activities that define the organisation's and sectoral data assets (as well as the assets' sources, structure, classification and associations) as part of the data strategy to respond to...

Data Scientist

If using state-of-the-art cloud based technologies to solve data analysis and prediction problems appeals to you, then look no further because this position was made for you! I am talking about Python | R | Azure | PowerBi | Google Analytics | NLTK | SQL We all know...

Project Manager

Our client in the fire industry is recruiting for a Project Manager to join their team. Minimum requirements: 2 or more years experience in the fire industryComputer literateValid drivers' licenseFluent in Afrikaans and EnglishQualified SAQCC Fire Level 5...

Business Analyst at Reverside

Job Title: Business AnalystJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding the business needs, processes, and challenges of the organization to...

Project Manager at Reverside

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that all project...

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for activities that define the organisation's and sectoral data assets (as well as the assets' sources, structure, classification and associations) as part of the data strategy to respond to...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

If using state-of-the-art cloud based technologies to solve data analysis and prediction problems appeals to you, then look no further because this position was made for you! I am talking about Python | R | Azure | PowerBi | Google Analytics | NLTK | SQL We all know...

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