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...

Obituary: Kelvin Reynolds

Respected IT channel executive and motorsport enthusiast Kelvin Reynolds has passed away. Kelvin was best known in the IT industry for his leadership roles at Zytron, M&PD, Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), Oracle and Epson. He began his IT career in 1980 as a...

B2B buyers prefer a rep-free experience

Buyers want to engage on their own terms as 67% of B2B buyers state that they prefer a rep‑free experience, according to new research from Gartner. A survey of 646 B2B buyers conducted from August through September 2025 found the shift is already underway - with 45%...

Command injection vulnerability in ExifTool targets macOS users

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team, identified a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-3102) in ExifTool, a free, open-source tool used worldwide to read and edit metadata in images, videos and PDF files. The flaw, which affects macOS systems running...

Satellite data was key to bringing giant tortoises back to Galápagos

For the first time in more than 150 years, giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos — guided by NASA satellite data that helps scientists discover where the animals can find food, water, and nesting habitat. The effort, a...

SaaS, AI to drive public cloud spending above $1trn in 2026

Global spending on public cloud services is forecast to surpass $1-trillion in 2026—growing over 21% - and is expected to double by 2029, according to the latest update of International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...

AI is living up to some HR expectations

Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...

AI accelerates API sprawl

The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...

Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%

According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...

Bonus time and winter boost BNPL use

A large percentage of South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases take place in February and March, when many companies pay out annual bonuses. Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, spokesperson at Payflex, explains: “We find that responsible consumers use large parts of...

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers debuts

Red Hat has announced Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers to simplify access to its enterprise Linux platform for business-focused development and testing scenarios. A new self-service offering through the Red Hat Developer Program, Red Hat Enterprise...

Sophos Managed Risk expands capabilities

Sophos has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. Many organisations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. In fact, Sophos...

Cerebrium raises $8,5m to scale serverless AI platform

Cerebrium, a serverless AI infrastructure platform founded in Cape Town, has announced an $8,5-million seed round, led by Gradient, Google’s AI venture fund, with participation from Y Combinator, Authentic Ventures, and several strategic angel investors and operators....

SA needs a performance-driven culture

Some consider South Africa's labour laws to be extremely stringent, but even those that believe the levels of protection offered to employees are good argue that certain aspects of the laws need to be relaxed to promote economic growth while still addressing...

Welcome to the new cyber battleground

The Israel–Iran war has moved at a rapid pace in terms of kinetic warfare. What is also a new development is the speed at which this conflict rapidly expanded beyond traditional warfare, evolving into a complex cyber conflict, writes Dr Carl Windsor, chief information...

Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa

Engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as CEO: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. He will report directly to group CEO Teddy Daka. Ralebitso holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in...

What really happens to your old tech?

You finally hand in that old laptop - through your company’s e-waste drive, a school initiative, or maybe an ITAD collection bin. But what happens next? By Giulio Airaga, MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers Most imagine it gets dumped or shipped away. At Desco, that...

Zebra Technologies supports first responders

Zebra Technologies has launched the FR55 first responder mobile computer to meet the operational requirements of emergency, defence and security sectors. The FR55 responds to the move from the TETRA digital radio service to 3GPP Mission Critical Services (MCX) on...

Predict and win at the FIFA Club World Cup

Carling Black Label is giving Champion Fans across South Africa the chance to win real rewards for their football insight by using the Carling Score Predictor to predict the outcomes of the FIFA Club World Cup. The launch of this initiative follows Carling Black...

NOC Engineer/Systems Admin (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:MONITOR, maintain, and support the network, compute infrastructure, and critical systems as the next NOC Engineer/Systems Admin wanted by a provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions. The role ensures high availability, optimal performance, and rapid...

Senior BI Analyst

Our client, a leader in the Telecommunications / BPO sector, Durban, is looking to fill the position of Senior BI Analyst. Purpose of the Role:To lead reporting, dashboarding, and performance analysis across telecoms products and campaigns. Key Responsibilities:...

Software Developer

One of our clients is seeking a Software Developer that will independently develop and maintain components of platforms and energy management solutions. This role requires taking ownership of features, contributing to design, and supporting junior developers. Key...

Java Technical Lead

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

Senior Developer (.Net)

If you want autonomy, variety, and the kind of work that actually makes it into production, this is the seat. Build real-world systems at a multi-disciplinary tech partner in Menlyn, Pretoria.PurposeLead development, architecture, and delivery of business-critical...

NOC Engineer/Systems Admin (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:MONITOR, maintain, and support the network, compute infrastructure, and critical systems as the next NOC Engineer/Systems Admin wanted by a provider of cutting-edge Digital Solutions. The role ensures high availability, optimal performance, and rapid...

Senior BI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client, a leader in the Telecommunications / BPO sector, Durban, is looking to fill the position of Senior BI Analyst. Purpose of the Role:To lead reporting, dashboarding, and performance analysis across telecoms products and campaigns. Key Responsibilities:...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

One of our clients is seeking a Software Developer that will independently develop and maintain components of platforms and energy management solutions. This role requires taking ownership of features, contributing to design, and supporting junior developers. Key...

Java Technical Lead – Western Cape Cape Town Region

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

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