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...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

Cloud market set to go stratospheric

The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...

Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises

The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...

Satellite record tracks and projects rising sea level

Observations from space show that the rate of sea level rise is increasing. Knowing where and how much rise is happening can help coastal planners prepare for future hazards. The average global sea level rose by 0,27cm from 2021 to 2022, according to a NASA analysis...

US bank run will hit private wealth growth in key tech hubs

The crisis engulfing many of the US tech banks - Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Silvergate and Signature Bank, among others - has created a financial crisis that is significantly impacting the technology sector, which relies on these banks for financing, payroll and other...

Security investments set for 12,1% growth in 2023

Worldwide spending on security solutions and services is forecast to be $219-billion in 2023, an increase of 12,1% compared to 2022, according to the new Worldwide Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). Investments in hardware, software,...

Fraudulent robocalls will cost $58bn this year

Mobile subscribers will lose $58-billion to fraudulent robocalls globally in 2023; a rise from $53-billion in 2022. A new report from Juniper Research finds that these losses will be driven by the increase in multifarious scam calls to deceive end users, such as...

Bank failures push CFOs to diversify deposits

More than one in four CFOs said they plan to diversify their deposits across more banks after recent high-profile Silicon Valley bank failures, according to Gartner. Gartner polled over 250 CFOs and senior finance leaders on 13 March 2023 on their responses to recent...

Nvidia accelerates neural graphics PC gaming

Ahead of this week's Game Developers Conference (GDC), Nvidia has announced an expanded game roster and new developer plug-ins for Nvidia DLSS 3. The latest version of Nvidia's AI-powered Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology is now supported in an assortment...

Dell strengthens security portfolio

Dell Technologies has announced new security services and solutions to help organisations protect against threats, respond to attacks and secure their devices, systems and clouds. Seventy-two percent of IT business leaders and professionals believe the changing...

Warming makes intense droughts and floods more frequent

Scientists have predicted that droughts and floods will become more frequent and severe as our planet warms and climate changes, but detecting this on regional and continental scales has proven difficult. Now a new NASA-led study confirms that major droughts and...

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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...

ISPs must put service centre stage

It is no secret that South Africa in general has a culture of poor customer service across many sectors of the economy and the telecommunications industry is no exception. The last report from the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for Mobile Data...

PBX: the journey is only beginning

At a time when digital transformation represents the front line of corporate communication, the role of PBX systems has come to the fore. While some may question whether these systems have a place in a fast-moving digital world, the reality is that hosted PBX is a...

SA fintech wins banking security award

South African fintech company, Entersekt has won Best Mobile Security Technology in the 2017 Banker Africa Southern Africa Banking Awards. This is the second year it has received the honour. The annual awards programme is open to all banks and financial institutions...

DCC launches HP ink tank printers

HP's new DeskJet GT All-In-One series (5820 and 5810 models), available immediately from official HP distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), offers high volume, extremely low cost printing thanks to its high-capacity ink tank system. The DeskJet GT models also...

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Our client is looking for an ICT Technician that will be joining their team based in Gqeberha.The successful candidate would need to mainly perform maintenance to all PC & Laptop hardware, stock management, logging calls via email with couriers for collections...

Solar and Energy Storage Systems Technician – Gauteng Fourways

Are you a hands-on technician passionate about solar energy and battery storage systems? - Apply now! Is this you?You're a highly skilled Solar PV Technician with a knack for troubleshooting and installing cutting-edge energy solutions. You thrive in problem-solving...

ICT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client is looking for an ICT Technician that will be joining their team based in Gqeberha.The successful candidate would need to mainly perform maintenance to all PC & Laptop hardware, stock management, logging calls via email with couriers for collections...

Network Engineer III

Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll design, optimize, and secure cutting-edge network systems that power critical business operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex network challenges, and are ready to lead...

Automation tester

Automation tester with a passion for testing software application, working on advanced technologies, Agile environment and healthy working environment.Experience in Selenium and JavaCI/CD experienceAble to work on Agile MethodologiesMin of 3+ experience with...

Network Engineer III – Gauteng Midrand

Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll design, optimize, and secure cutting-edge network systems that power critical business operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex network challenges, and are ready to lead...

Automation tester – Gauteng Turffontein

Automation tester with a passion for testing software application, working on advanced technologies, Agile environment and healthy working environment.Experience in Selenium and JavaCI/CD experienceAble to work on Agile MethodologiesMin of 3+ experience with...

Dynamics 365 Developer

We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...

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ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in building the service for a new Forex product, owning projects end to end as the next Intermediate Python Developer sought by a cutting-edge Investment Platform. You will help enhance existing Forex products, develop new products...

Dynamics 365 Developer – Gauteng Centurion

We need a Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM Developer specializes in tailoring and enhancing the Dynamics CRM/ERP platform to meet specific business needs. You must have expertise in adapting the system's vast capabilities to create efficient, user-friendly solutions.Must be...

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