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...

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...

The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are

…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...

Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...

SA wins 15 medals at the BRICS Future Skills Challenge

South Africa's best future-forward digital skills are comparable to those of top candidates from Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is according to the results of the BRICS Future Skills Challenge, an online multi-day competition hosted by China this month. South...

Employers value procurement and supply professionals

The CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022: South Africa paints a clear picture of just how valuable procurement and supply professionals have become to organisations in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world. As the war in Ukraine escalates, inflation spikes,...

Online sales grew on Cyber Monday, Black Friday

The average transaction per minute on Cyber Monday was 408 as South Africans continued to shop for the best deals online. This is according to the 3D Secure data, BankservAfrica's online card authentication service (i.e., transactions that require customer...

FortiGuard Labs helps Interpol take down cybercriminals in Africa

FortiGuard Labs has provided evidentiary support to Interpol and African Member countries as part of the Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ASCO) to help detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime through co-ordinated law enforcement activities, using Interpol platforms,...

What to expect in the cybersecurity space in 2023

KnowBe4 has released its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts. The top five predicted cybersecurity trends for 2023 include: * A shift in focus to creating a security culture within organizations across the globe - The need for security...

Data protection laws being put to the test

A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...

Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted

An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...

Intel fuels Moore’s Law paving the way to 1trn transistors by 2030

Intel has unveiled research breakthroughs fueling its innovation pipeline for keeping Moore's Law on track to a trillion transistors on a package in the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) 2022, Intel researchers showcased advancements...

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Sophos Wireless added to Central Management Platform

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Wireless, its first cloud-based solution for the protection and management of wireless networks. Managed through the Sophos Central platform, Sophos customers and partners can now secure and manage wireless networking in...

On-premise infrastructure still tops in SA

South Africa's market for on-premises business IT solutions remains healthy and continues to offer a number of exciting business opportunities to the reseller channel, despite the rapid growth in adoption of cloud-based solutions among enterprise users. That's...

Verint launches Robotic Process Automation

Verint Robotic Process Automation is a set of advanced capabilities that uses software robots to automate, manage and execute high volumes of time-consuming business processes around-the-clock each day. Leveraging the software, organisations can significantly reduce...

Language Express partners for African reach

The Language Express, developer of the award-winning programme The Social Express, has partnered with Prognari, an Africa-focused education value-add organisation that seeks to develop social, emotional intelligence capabilities and life skills in children and young...

SA gamers get in on TI16 action

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is the official hardware provider of The International 2016 (TI16), which will be held from 8 to 13 August, 2016. TI6 is the sixth edition of The International -- an annual Dota 2 tournament where 16 teams compete for a prize pool...

Data privacy rules give certainty for African cloud

With stronger information privacy and data protection laws coming into effect in South Africa and other parts of the continent, businesses operating in Africa must think carefully about where and with which providers they host their cloud enterprise data and...

Econz helps Metro Telworks with field service

Econz Wireless, a leading solution provider of mobile time & attendance and employee tracking solutions, has provided Metro Telworks with an accurate field service tracking system. Metro provides a valuable service to network operators such as Vodacom and Cell C,...

Don’t click that link …

Just because someone says you've won a small fortune, or inherited it, doesn't mean it's legitimate, writes Sarel Lamprecht, MD of Phishield, a provider of cyber insurance. Have you been offered a part-time job via email, or had someone want to confirm an order and...

Levelling the playing fields in banking

We live in a fast paced and dynamically changing world, driven in large part by the disruptive wave of digital transformation and its ripple effect across industry. "Financial services is no exception," says Astrid Stolbrink, DBS head of financial service at SAP...

WASPA joins iWeek event

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) joins South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) for the first time as a partner in this year's iWeek XV. "South Africa's Internet consumers primarily use their mobile...

Senior Web Developer

Interpreting client specifications and identifying website user requirements.Creating timeframes and work schedules to meet deadlines.Communicating effectively with clients and teams.Building a network of freelance designers and content writers.Updating records and...

PLC Technician at Xelvin

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced PLC / Siemens Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, programming, and implementing automated control systems using Siemens PLCs. Your work will directly...

C# Developer

Leading online betting company seeks an experienced full stack developer. This is a permanent position with hybrid working 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Company is based in Randburg. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with 6 years...

Systems Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company that provides an extensive array of digital health solutions, including clinical decision support, laboratory systems, mobile health, and data management. Their comprehensive suite of healthcare IT offerings is dedicated to driving...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Interpreting client specifications and identifying website user requirements.Creating timeframes and work schedules to meet deadlines.Communicating effectively with clients and teams.Building a network of freelance designers and content writers.Updating records and...

PLC Technician at Xelvin – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced PLC / Siemens Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, programming, and implementing automated control systems using Siemens PLCs. Your work will directly...

C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading online betting company seeks an experienced full stack developer. This is a permanent position with hybrid working 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Company is based in Randburg. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with 6 years...

Systems Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company that provides an extensive array of digital health solutions, including clinical decision support, laboratory systems, mobile health, and data management. Their comprehensive suite of healthcare IT offerings is dedicated to driving...

Mobile Developer

Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...

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