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...

New Grandoreiro malware variant exposed

Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro malware continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns – Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico targeting around 30 banks....

Chiplet market to grow to $411bn by 2035

Chiplet technology is revolutionising the semiconductor industry by offering alternative advantages compared with traditional monolithic designs, according to new research from IDTechEx, which highlights the transformative potential of chiplets. In its latest study –...

Curiosity finds surprise clues to a watery past on Mars

When NASA’s Curiosity rover arrived at the “sulfate-bearing unit” last fall, scientists thought they’d seen the last evidence that lakes once covered this region of Mars. That’s because the rock layers here formed in drier settings than regions explored earlier in the...

Google fires generative AI salvo

Kathy Gibson reports - The artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is on: hot on the heels of Microsoft’s addition of OpenAI to its search products, Google has showcased how it is already using generative AI, along with new offerings and its vision for the future....

Gen Z will trade short-term economic ills for future sustainability

Nearly half (47%) of Generation Z is willing to accept short-term economic limitations, such as lower GDP growth, for policymakers to invest in a longer-term strategy that promotes more sustainable growth, according to new research from Dell Technologies. The research...

Microsoft adds generative AI to Bing, Edge

Microsoft yesterday launched an AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, which it believes will deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content. "AI will fundamentally change every software category,...

Slight but uninspiring increase for the BETI in January

After breaking six months of declines in December, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved again in January 2023. Yet, despite this positive movement, 'more-of-the-same' can be expected this year as economic woes prevail. "The BETI improved to...

SA’s need for manufacturing excellence stronger than ever

South Africa's manufacturing industry has had to keep evolving to remain competitive in the face of global competition. But, while there has been a long-standing battle between effectively producing products against demand and maintaining a sustainable cost base, a...

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Canon to acquire Toshiba Medical Systems

Canon board of directors has passed a resolution to acquire the shares of Toshiba Medical Systems and make the company a subsidiary, as the necessary clearance from competition regulatory authorities has been obtained. Canon concluded a shares and other securities...

Riverbed’s 2017 predictions for the channel

Hanli Wood, channel sales manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Riverbed Technology, offers her predictions for where the channel will move in 2017.   Digital transformation redefines the channel’s role The traditional sales model used to comprise three distinct steps: the...

Africa shows huge appetite for e-learning

Just two months after going live, Africa’s pioneering online education portal and mobile application is boasting over 385 000 visitors, searching for trusted, professional courses, programs and degrees. Across Africa, educational infrastructure cannot meet the current...

Online shopper: the lessons of 2016

In a turbulent 2016 for the consumer, it’s the online shopper that may have escaped with the least scars, as the online environment has become more flexible and secure. While the estimated R8,9-billion spent annually online in South Africa may not be on a par with the...

Cloud security: More than just an IT problem

In 2016 we saw the rise of cloud adoption, with three new Internet-based companies created every second. With –Forester predicting that the global public cloud market expected to reach $236 billion by 2020. With this comes the evolution of cybercrime and the need to...

Commvault adds mobile access, control and automation

Commvault has launched its Automated Proactive Solution System (APSS) framework, bringing new innovations in mobile access, control and automation to customers. The new innovations coincide with the company receiving over a 98% customer satisfaction rating in its...

Kaspersky runs Tresorit holiday special

Given the cybercrime realities that mobile and Internet users are faced with, it has now become essential for consumers to pay attention to the protection of their mobile devices. However, with the added focus being placed in the cloud, where many consumers use it to...

Vodacom One Net Business connects devices

Vodacom has launched One Net Business, a cloud-based unified communications solution that seamlessly converges fixed and mobile telephony services across any device. This means that customers can switch a call between their mobile and landline phone at the push of a...

‘Tis the season to be vigilant online

As the festive season fast approaches, shoppers are looking to online retail to avoid the packed malls and the long, tedious queues. The good news is that South Africa’s online retail sector is growing at a steady pace, writes Cathy Smith, MD of Cisco Southern Africa....

Gruppo Campari chooses OpenText business network

Gruppo Campari, a leading  global branded beverage company, has selected OpenText to digitise its order-to-cash processes and streamline B2B transactions with its major customers. Using OpenText Managed Services and OpenText Active Invoices with Compliance, Campari is...

Intermediate to Senior Systems Developer

The Intermediate to Senior Systems Developer is responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and the users. The primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central...

IT Project Manager at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

Clearly define the project goals, objectives, and scope.Assign roles and responsibilities to the project team membersCreate a detailed project plan with tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.Develop and maintain the project schedule, monitoring progress against...

Cloud Database Engineer (Advanced) 2510 – Gauteng Pretoria

Cloud Database Engineer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterExperience with Oracle database architecture, automation, and performance tuning.Expert knowledge of cloud architectures with a focus...

Junior Data Engineer (Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg

iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering. The ideal...

Intermediate to Senior Systems Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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Hire Resolve is actively seeking a talented Test Automation Engineer for one of our esteemed clients in the IT Services and IT Consulting industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team, driving innovation and quality in software development...

Threat Analyst (Cyber Security) at Ciba Industries

Job Title: Threat Analyst (Cyber Security)Location: JohannesburgContract type: Permanent/ContractHybrid A Threat Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, analysing, and mitigating threats to the organization's information systems and data. This role requires...

Senior Systems Engineer (AutoCAD and/or Rhinoceros) (Netherlands)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an inspiring project team of a Yacht Building Specialist seeking a Senior Systems Engineer whose quality oriented in your approach and plans and organises the work in such a way that goals are achieved in time. You will work on the translation of the...

Junior-Intermediate Full Stack Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly motivated Junior-Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join their client's team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the...

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