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...

AI data centres add new power challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...

Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3

South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...

SA tech startups get open invitation to Hong Kong

South Africa’s digital technology startups are being encouraged to grow in Hong Kong where a range of incubation, funding, and growth support programmes are in place to help innovators succeed, says Stephen Phillips, director-general of Investment Promotion at...

Innovators and ‘blue guardians’ needed for conservation

Do you have an innovative solution to protect and restore marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean region? If so, the “Great Blue Wall Challenge” would like to hear from you. The challenge is a global call for start-ups and social enterprises that are using...

Robots gear up to meet the press

ITU's upcoming AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on 7 July will feature the world’s first press conference with humanoid social robots when nine of the innovations and their creators will be open to questions from journalists. Over 40 specialised robots...

Worldwide IT spend continues downward trend

For the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy, projecting overall growth this year in constant currency of 4,4% to $3,25-trillion. This is...

PC pain persists in first quarter

Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for the precipitous drop in shipments of traditional PCs during the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

IT security spend in MEA to grow 7,9%

Spending on security solutions and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) (including Israel) will increase 7,9% year on year in 2023 to reach $6,2-billion, according to the latest Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). The...

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,...

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Internet infrastructure security guidelines for Africa

The Internet Society and the African Union Commission unveiled a new set of Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa during the African Internet Summit this week. The guidelines will help Africa create a more secure Internet infrastructure and are set to...

Algorithms at work in the contact centre

Interactive voice recognition (IVR) is a technology that was first used in the 1970s by bank tellers to verify customer balances. It followed other phone technologies such as touch-tone dialing, 1-800 numbers, private branch exchanges (PBX), and is a precursor to the...

SWARM supports Starbucks Rewards launch in SA

Cape Town-based SWARM Loyalty, a specialist developer of mobile loyalty and customer marketing applications, has helped Starbucks South Africa deliver its much-anticipated loyalty programme, Starbucks Rewards. SWARM Loyalty is a company within Dynamic Technologies....

Dell’s Inspiron for AIO and gaming

Dell has launched two new all-in-ones (AIO) and a new gaming desktop to round out its popular Inspiron PC product line. The new line-up includes the Inspiron 27 7000 All-in-One (AIO), the Inspiron 24 5000 All-in-One (AIO) and the new Inspiron Gaming Desktop -- the...

Fujitsu launches Esprimo K557 all-in-one

Fujitsu has launched the Esprimo K557, a versatile all-in-one desktop PC - with a streamlined design that looks at home in even the most visible locations such as shared office spaces, reception desks and classrooms. The newest model introduces a clean, clutter-free...

Cut the cost of airtime and data in half

Aetas Mobile, a new SIM-only mobile service, has just been launched as part of the Aetas network of brands and is set to redefine the cost of airtime for the South African consumer. Aetas Mobile sells all the services consumers have come to appreciate from a mobile...

Why WaaS is the future of business, retail, marketing

As the information age continues to deliver on innovation, constant change, and continuous improvement, tech journals are buried in SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and various other common technologically driven services. With connectivity binding all technology together, there's...

Harvard invests in African cross-disciplinary research

The official opening of Harvard University's Centre for African Studies Africa office in Johannesburg will allow the university to deepen its collaborations, and more effectively partner with African academic, government and business institutions. In addition, the new...

Cisco debuts single enterprise licensing

To help organisations simplify software management and get the most out of their technology investments, Cisco today announced the availability of a new enterprise-wide software product and services agreement that will change how customers purchase, deploy and adopt...

K2 Nintex/ C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a talented K2 Nintex Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions using K2 and Nintex tools as part of a broader workflow automation strategy.This position is...

Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly skilled team of software engineers, front-end developers, and UX/UI designers. They specialise in developing elegant solutions for intricate problems. They prioritise creating a dynamic and nurturing environment that empowers...

Ecommerce Support Engineer

Responsiblities: Be responsiblie for supporting e-commerce platforms ensuring functionality, merchant content creation assistance and integration with e-commerce platforms. Ensure seamless integration of third party tools and applicationsCollaborate with internal...

Ecommerce Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Responsiblities: Be responsiblie for supporting e-commerce platforms ensuring functionality, merchant content creation assistance and integration with e-commerce platforms. Ensure seamless integration of third party tools and applicationsCollaborate with internal...

Cyber Security Specialist

Our client, who is a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance consulting firm based in Pretoria, known for its start-up culture and lean team structure, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced ISO 27001 Implementer to join their lean, agile team. The...

Junior Business Analyst

Junior Business AnalystPort Elizabeth/ GQMarket related salary offered The Junior Business Analyst is responsible for assisting with the analysis, documentation, and improvement of business processes within the organization. Successful incumbent will work closely with...

Cyber Security Specialist – Gauteng Lynnwood

Our client, who is a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance consulting firm based in Pretoria, known for its start-up culture and lean team structure, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced ISO 27001 Implementer to join their lean, agile team. The...

Junior Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

Junior Business AnalystPort Elizabeth/ GQMarket related salary offered The Junior Business Analyst is responsible for assisting with the analysis, documentation, and improvement of business processes within the organization. Successful incumbent will work closely with...

Project Manager

Our client based in Durban SA.With over 30 years of Industry experience and knowledge, we can assist you with making the right choice in your design for your project. With expertise in turnkey project management both national and international projects, you can be...

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