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...

Frontier firms rebuild operating models for the age of AI

Spend time with any software engineering team right now and you’ll see something worth paying attention to, writes Jared Spataro, chief marketing officer: AI at Work at Microsoft. Over the last few years, the way software gets built has moved through four distinct...

The office of 2050 will be very different to today

Neural implants, which link the human brain directly to external devices, are among the top emerging technology global workers expect to see in the workplace by 2050, according to new research by IWG. The study, “IWG’s Work Reimagined: The Office of 2050”, summarises...

Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats

Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...

Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks

Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...

The secret sauce, the Pentagon, and the greatest PR campaign in history

By Barry Buck - I’ve said it so many times it’s basically my catchphrase: “I don’t know how they do it, but Anthropic has the secret sauce. They’re just better than every single one of their competitors – and it’s not even close.” Turns out the Pentagon agrees with...

Supply chain attacks top 2025’s threats

Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global study shows. The findings reveal that nearly every third company globally had to confront a supply chain threat over the past year. According...

Bitcoin surges amid relief rally, Trump’s intervention 

Bitcoin is surging as global markets rebound and US president Donald Trump reinforces his support for the digital assets sector in its intensifying confrontation with traditional Wall Street banks. This is the assessment from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the...

Recruiting teams don’t use all the data to shape talent strategies

As the labour market undergoes unprecedented and rapid transformation, only 31% of recruiting functions are leveraging labor market data to shape their business and talent strategies, according to a survey by Gartner. “Given the evolving labor market, organisations...

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SA is a prime target for ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to South African businesses, with the country emerging as a top target in Africa. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT The prevalence of these attacks is driven by a combination of...

Retaining talent is not a ‘single fix’ issue

With South Africa’s skills shortage, the high cost of employee turnover and increasingly mobile skilled professionals, retention of top talent remains a cornerstone of organisational success. By Shaun Smit, director of Transcend Capital This is even more relevant in...

AI can speed up code, but not thinking

In a landscape flooded with AI hype - from low-code shortcuts to intelligent copilots -there’s growing pressure on engineering teams to move faster than ever. But what if we’re accelerating the wrong thing? Sasha Slankamenac, principal engineer at Dariel, believes...

The hidden cost of financial reporting delays

With many South African companies preparing for financial year-end in June, the spotlight is once again on financial reporting – a business function that, while often taken for granted, holds enormous sway over strategic decisions, stakeholder trust and regulatory...

Understanding the barriers to women’s career advancement

The Riverbed Agency has released its Care Barometer: Discovering What Women Care About 2025, research that sheds light on the critical challenges women face in aligning their aspirations with their daily realities. One of the fundamental outcomes of the barometer...

Why SA’s public services must go fully digital by 2030

Across South Africa, public service teams work tirelessly to meet the needs of citizens – often under immense pressure and with challenging circumstances. By Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa While there has been meaningful progress in...

Carbon credits explained

With record breaking sales once more in 2024, the popularity of carbon dioxide removal credits continues to rise. By Eve Pope, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx As the industry speculates incorporation of carbon removals into broader compliance carbon markets such...

Verification is no longer optional for SA businesses

In a high-stakes regulatory environment, many South African businesses operate under the illusion of compliance until it’s too late. From data privacy and financial licensing to empowerment targets, staying ahead requires more than good intentions. It demands constant...

Why real emails now look fake

In the fight against phishing, forward-thinking organisations are winning. But there’s a twist. The heightened vigilance that has empowered employees to detect suspicious emails is now creating a new dilemma: legitimate, business-critical messages are being flagged,...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 0825

Job DescriptionDevelop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.Develop test strategies and plans for backend services, ensuring alignment with project requirements tracked in JiraCreate detailed test cases and scripts based on functional specifications...

SAP ABAP Developer (Chief Expert) 2641 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentABAP / Fiori coding & debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the...

Test Analyst (Advanced) 0825 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionDevelop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.Develop test strategies and plans for backend services, ensuring alignment with project requirements tracked in JiraCreate detailed test cases and scripts based on functional specifications...

IT Support Technician

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills! Job Title: IT Support Technician - Johannesburg - Managed IT ServicesSalary: R20,000 to R35,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this managed IT services provider is a highly smart career move...

Test Analyst (Entry) 2020

Job DescriptionDevelop, maintain and execute manual and automated test cases for SAP-based finance processes.Create and maintain test scripts and test data using Tosca for automation.Identify, document and track defects in JIRA/Xray and coordinate resolution with...

Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 0386

Job DescriptionEngage with business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritise requirements for the e-Invoicing product.Translate business needs into technical architecture and detailed design documents aligned with SAP, EAI, Java, Azure and SCP standards.Design...

Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...

Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...

QA Automation Tester at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider focusing on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...

Project Manager (Logistics) (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:SERVE as the organisational engine of the broader Tech team, driving the execution of all technical projects across the business as the next Project Manager sought by a dynamic Logistics company. You will ensure that scoping, development, deployment, and...

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