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...

Vodacom calls on community to help fight theft, vandalism

As the festive season approaches, Vodacom has noticed an increase in the number of battery theft and vandalism incidents on its base stations. The company is appealing to all stakeholders, from law enforcement to communities, to help in combatting these incidents....

Kids’ online life source of family conflict

According to a Kaspersky survey, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as their children’s...

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...

Challenges mount for European telcos

European telecoms companies will need to choose between vertical integration or horizontal disintegration to navigate a complex set of challenges which are already giving C-suites headaches, according to GlobalData. “Interventions by activist investors, the need to...

‘Elon Musk shows his power with a single logo change’

Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for Dogecoin have surged 1 992% worldwide over the last seven days after Elon Musk changed Twitter’s bird logo to Dogecoin’s shiba inu on Monday, says online casino guide 6Takarakuji. This is an increase of over 20...

Study reveals Moon’s water is near its South Pole

A new study using the now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has pieced together the first detailed, wide-area map of water distribution on the Moon. SOFIA was a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. With clear,...

Number of Ethereum traders increases by 88%

In the past year, The number of Ethereum NFT traders has risen by a staggering 88% YoY in the past year, according toBitcoinCasinos.com, and is a clear indication of the growing interest in this space. “The blockchain industry is seeing immense growth and the surge in...

Webb measures the temperature of a rocky exoplanet

An international team of researchers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to measure the temperature of the rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b. The measurement is based on the planet’s thermal emission: heat energy given off in the form of infrared light detected by...

How AI transforms the workforce is up to business leaders

Since its inception in the late 1900s, artificial intelligence (AI) has transcended countless boundaries, making many developments that seemed impossible, very possible. It is self-evident from the built-in voice assistant on your phone to robot vacuums that can be...

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Simulation software challenge for African startups

GE Africa Innovation Centre (GE AIC) and Qfinsoft, Ansys channel partner for South Africa, are collaborating to provide start-up companies and emerging enterprises with the opportunity to access the Ansys’ multiphysics simulation portfolio, through a challenge...

New insurance accounting standard adds comparability

The new insurance contracts accounting standard recently published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) brings greater comparability for investors and analysts, according to KPMG International. The organisation welcomes the publication of the new,...

Kenyan company builds value for clients

A pioneering East African audit and professional services firm is adding value to its services by automating processes and harnessing the cloud. Compliance is non-negotiable in the auditing sphere, but in order to truly add value to clients, accounting and auditing...

Redefining customer service in telecoms

Traditionally, the telecom industry has been dominated by a handful of large players and due to lack of competition, they did as they like. However, this is now changing with new entrants offering better solutions combined with exceptional customer service. Cloud PBX...

Microsoft empowers educators to transform learning in SA

Microsoft South Africa is hosting the Africa Educator Exchange Forum on 29 May and 30 May at its headquarters in Bryanston. Over the course of the two-day forum, 52 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) will participate in problem-based learning activities,...

CA extends SD-WAN monitoring

CA Technologies has launched CA Performance Management, which includes monitoring support for dynamic software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) architectures built on Cisco IWAN and Viptela. Advanced analytics provide for optimal performance of cloud workloads and...

F5 delivers application services for a multi-cloud world

F5 Networks has announced the availability of offerings designed to provide consistent application services in multi-cloud environments - giving companies greater deployment flexibility more effective security and faster time to market. F5's 2017 State of Application...

The quiet revolution of visual automation

When Chris Mulder, head of collections at The Unlimited, wanted to automate a simple process, he hit a wall. IT's plate was overflowing and his project ranked too low in priority to get attention any time soon. Even if there was a spot, he'd have to face the daunting...

SaaS assists in differentiating insurers

The increasingly competitive insurance market is driving organisations to innovate faster than ever. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) becomes a vital element of this if implemented correctly, according to Stuart Blyth, director at SilverBridge. "Testing new products in...

Hughes Jupiter brings broadband to Africa

Hughes Network Systems has announced that its Jupiter System has been selected by Global-IP Cayman as the technology platform to enable its mission of bringing high-performance connectivity to mobile devices used throughout the sub-Saharan Africa region. The Jupiter...

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...

Automation Tester

Very good experience in Jmeter on large projectsWork closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owner and other Stakeholders to acquire the performance testing requirements.Analyse and Prepare Test plan for Performance or...

Technical Specialist

The Technical Specialist will have experience of interacting with clients' technical teams, internal software development teams and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to our...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Very good experience in Jmeter on large projectsWork closely with Quality Assurance Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owner and other Stakeholders to acquire the performance testing requirements.Analyse and Prepare Test plan for Performance or...

Technical Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

The Technical Specialist will have experience of interacting with clients' technical teams, internal software development teams and networking teams. This person will be an integral team member in the on-going support of products and services provided to our...

Senior Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE To design, maintain and optimise FIC's databases and its data to meet the business requirements while ensuring the security, compliance, and availability of data to the FIC's operations.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement...

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