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...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Dell adds AI experiences to the modern workspace

Dell Technologies is bringing a comprehensive portfolio of AI PCs and workstations to the modern workplace. “From running complex AI workloads on workstations to using day-to-day AI-powered applications on laptops, the AI PC will be an important investment that pays...

ISPA looks to boost fibre Internet service levels

South Africa’s fibre Internet consumers will experience smoother line transfers if service providers adopt recommendations in the latest version of ISPA’s “Fibre Network Operator (FNO) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Best Practice Recommendations” document....

Top HR investment trends for 2023

Nearly half of HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority in 2023, according to a recent Gartner survey, which adds that other top investment areas include staffing and recruiting, total rewards, and learning and development. "HR leaders continue...

Gaming app install ad spend close to $27bn despite slowdown

AppsFlyer's State of Gaming App Marketing report indicates that as the post-Covid era unfolds, a digital slowdown - or return to pre-Covid conditions - is occuring in the industry. The report is an in-depth study of key gaming trends for app developers, marketers, and...

NASA develops quantum detector that counts single photons

Quantum computers hold the promise of operating millions of times faster than conventional computers. But to communicate over long distances, quantum computers will need a dedicated quantum communications network. To help form such a network, a device has been...

African smartphone market declines

Africa's smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17,8% year on year (YoY) to 17,6-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...

So who’s going to recycle solar panels in 30 years’ time?

With more than R2,2-billion worth of solar panels imported into South Africa during the first half of 2022, and the pace of imports set to increase dramatically as the country's energy crisis mounts, the overlooked problem of recycling these panels could result in an...

The challenges facing women in the tech industry

A new global survey to coincide with International Women's Day reveals that parity for women in technology-related positions and industries is still a way off, and suggests that Covid-19, along with a skills shortage, has had a major role to play in blocking women's...

Power, security bring new opportunities for Mustek

Alternative energy is a big opportunity for IT distributor Mustek, which today announced its interim results for the half-year ended 31 December 2022. Hein Engelbrecht, CEO of the Mustek group, says the green energy opportunity is already contributing about 10% to the...

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Transform the call centre with social media

Digital technology is fast transforming the service providers and communications contact centre industry. Social media engagement has already risen by 23% and phone transactions handled by call centres has dropped by 12%, according to Dimension Data's 2016 Global...

Orange opens in Burkina Faso

Orange has launched its brand in Burkina Faso, less than one year after the closing of its acquisition of Airtel and the launch of Orange Côte d'Ivoire. Orange will pursue its development in mobile financial services and 3.75G mobile Internet, where it was the first...

Fujitsu launches nVidia-powered VR-ready workstations

Enabling an new level of creativity and visualisation in the workplace, Fujitsu has introduced two new virtual reality-ready (VR) workstations powered by the latest nVidia professional graphics cards. Joining the Fujitsu line-up of VR-ready workstations are the...

TerraPay GSMA on standardised mobile money APIs

TerraPay, a mobile-first international payment network, has been working with the GSMA to ensure TerraPay compatibility with the recently-rolled out standardized mobile money APIs. TerraPay will provide support by providing a staging environment for the new GSMA...

Partnering brings cloud to fruition

Kathy Gibson reports from CeBit in Hannover - There is huge opportunity in enterprise communication in connecting people, things and processes. These connections need to be pervasive, natural, on-demand and intelligent, says Simon Dai, chief technology officer:...

Getting the best out of BI

In an increasingly competitive market, insurers must use business intelligence (BI) to differentiate themselves in the digital age. But how best can the effectiveness of such a solution be measured? Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, discusses how...

Digital civility starts at grassroots

Like the humble spreadsheet before it, the Internet is one of the most transformative technologies in history, writes Angela Schaerer, teacher engagement lead for Microsoft South Africa. It functions as the platform through which any sized businesses can market and...

BT improves parking attendants’ working lives

Until recently, parking attendants had a tough time patrolling the streets of Amsterdam. They'd meet aggressive - sometimes violent - reactions from ticketed drivers. That put a serious strain on their health, resulting in high absenteeism. Now, thanks to digital...

Embrace a BI mindset change to succeed

Today, everybody is "talking" digital. Any organisation not on the path of digital transformation will face the very real possibility of being "left behind" in what can be considered a very volatile business market, writes Yolanda Smit, strategic business intelligence...

Creative Brands gets competitive edge with Xerox

Cape Town-based Creative Brands, a corporate branding and printing company, has added a Xerox X1000 Digital Colour Press to its range of industry-leading printing, packaging and design technology. The machine which was purchased from Oxbow and Bytes Document Solutions...

IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with CCTV software and hardware components.· Perform regular maintenance and updates on access control software and hardware.· Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls to support security systems.· Ensure the...

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Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a 12-months contract role.What you...

Websphere Server Application Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Websphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)Installing,...

Junior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a 12-months contract role.What you...

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Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

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