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...

Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030

Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...

Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...

Big power cuts crash growth outlook

Near-term growth prospects have slumped due to intensified power cuts, according to Absa's first quarter perspective report. The bank has cut its GDP forecast for Q4 22 to -0,5% q/q and also projects a Q1 23 contraction. For 2023 as a whole, the impact of power cuts...

IBM acquires GraphQL server developer

IBM has acquired StepZen, which has developed a GraphQL server that helps developers build GraphQL APIs quickly and with less code. Founded in 2020, StepZen provides an easier way for developers to build GraphQL APIs. The technology takes a declarative programming...

Global tech spend to surpass $4trn in 2023

Global tech spend will grow 4,7% to reach $4,4-trillion in 2023, according to Forrester's Global Tech Forecast, 2022 to 2027. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) will experience the fastest regional tech spend growth, despite macroeconomic...

EOH shareholders support rights issue

EOH's right offer has been oversubscribed, with the group successfully raising R500-million. Given the success of the rights issue, the underwriters were not required to subscribe for any rights offer shares in terms of their underwriting commitments. Total demand,...

Strong growth for European cloud spend despite economic turbulence

Public Cloud Services spending in Europe will reach $148-billion in 2023 and will reach $258-billion by 2026, growing at a 22% five-year 2021 to 2026 CAGR, according to IDC's Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide. Being a cost-effective...

Creeping landslide threatens an African city

A large, slow-moving landslide is accelerating in eastern Congo, putting a community at risk. New research exposes geologic hazards amid unprecedented urban sprawl. Creeping from just a finger’s width up to a few feet per year, slow-moving landslides occur naturally...

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F5 achieves new economies of scale

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Sophos has launched the latest version of its next-generation XG Firewall. This new version strengthens the delivery of enterprise-grade security to organisations of all sizes with several additions. The additions include Sophos Sandstorm, the extension of the...

Gemalto speeds processes at Uganda’s borders

Gemalto is supplying Uganda's Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) with its Coesys Visa Management that combines swift issuance of all visas and permits with biometric enrollment upon arrival. Gemalto is supporting the new solution with...

The digital economy: converting scale to value

The rise of the digital economy is developing at pace globally and is now probably the single most important driver of innovation and prosperity, writes Yusof Seedat, director for growth markets at Accenture Research. The proposition of its potential to stimulate...

HotelREZ adopts Sabre’s hospitality solutions

HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts has completed the migration of its member hotels to Sabre's SynXis Central Reservations and device responsive booking engine. Sabre's broad portfolio of hospitality solutions empowers hoteliers to create and deliver a unique and...

Mobile device infections surge in 2017

Nokia has issued the Nokia Threat Intelligence Report - H1 2016, revealing a sharp rise in the occurrence of smartphone malware infections in the first half of the year. Issued twice a year, the report examines general trends and statistics for malware infections in...

Citrix unveils roadmap to cloud, secure mobility

Citrix is introducing new packages to transition from on-premises licenses to Citrix Cloud for existing customers, services that enable Citrix and Microsoft customers to deploy Windows 10 desktops on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, services to deploy apps directly...

Ericsson in exclusive deal with 20th Century Fox

Ericsson hasannounced an exclusive, multi-year feature film deal with leading international content distributor 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, for its subscription video on demand (VOD) service, Nuvu. The output deal includes DreamWorks Animation-produced...

Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng West Rand

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology Degree or a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringMust be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Project...

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Full Stack Developer - Use your brilliant talents to develop digital experiences that transform brands and grow businesses We are looking for a creative Full Stack Developer with a strong background in SharePoint development. The ideal candidate will have extensive...

BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

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Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer.Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineersProvide 2nd...

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Our client who is an industry giant in conveyor systems and solutions, is looking for a highly skilled welding Robot Programmer. You will play a key role in programming, configuring, and optimizing their robotic welding systems. Your expertise will ensure that their...

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Senior Python Developer

Full Stack Developer - Specialists in custom software solutions designed to promote seamless automation of tasks in any industry We are recruiting a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a strong...

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Welding Robot Programmer at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Boksburg

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