South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

EU’s AI Act sets a precedent

The European Union's groundbreaking AI Act sets a precedent in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), introducing stringent requirements for developers and deployers, says research group GlobalData. With the adoption of the landmark legislation, establishing...

Load shedding forces SMEs to shut down their servers

The national disaster that is load shedding is already costing the South African economy almost R1-billion every day, according to the Reserve Bank. Now SMEs across the country are shutting down their server rooms because unreliable power means that running costs are...

How CPOs can navigate packaging shortages

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) dealing with supply instability for packaging material should use three tactics to navigate rising costs, delayed deliveries and sustainability concerns, according to Gartner. They should centralise packaging specifications,...

Small businesses set to fuel SA economy

Despite the challenges of operating through a pandemic, 87% of South African small businesses are optimistic about their outlook for 2022 and nearly two-thirds (62%) reported growth over the last year. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small...

Development in digital signal processing improves bandwidth 10-fold

Researchers at Bangor University's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre have found a cost-effective way to improve the performance of networks which supply mobile services and broadband to homes and businesses. As well as improved performance, the new technique is...

Crypto apps installs in Europe tumble

The downturn in the crypto market has had a direct impact on the crypto apps ecosystem in Europe. According to the latest numbers presented by StockApps.com, the number of crypto apps installs in Europe was down by almost 20% during the first quarter of 2022....

Start-ups short-listed for AfricaTech Awards

Viva Technology and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced the top 45 start-ups that have been long-listed for the first edition of the AfricaTech Awards. This pan-African initiative, supported by Proparco, aims to recognise and support emerging...

Wealthy investors eye NFTs in their investment mix

More than a quarter of high-net-worth investors will include NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, into their portfolios this year, according to a new survey by deVere Group. The findings of the poll come as momentum surrounding the new digital asset class continues to build...

Second careers for cash-strapped retirees

Between 2020 and 2021, interest in taking a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) course increased by 56% for South Africans aged 65 and over, compared to 12% globally for the same age group. This is according to data collected by The TEFL Academy, a leading...

Connection is key for successful digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports - Digital transformation hinges on a meaningful connection between systems, workforces, customers or communities. "If you haven't yet made that connection, you haven't transformed," says Colleen Alber, technology evangelist at Hyland, speaking at...

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ONE Africa award finalists named

The 2015 finalists for the annual $100 000 ONE Africa Award have been announced by the ONE Campaign in Johannesburg. They are: Africa!Ignite of South Africa; Community Link of Uganda; Support for Women in Agriculture and Environment (SWAGEN) of Uganda; and The Global...

Nightmare on CX Street

For centuries, vampires and werewolves, ghosts and ghouls have been striking fear into the hearts of us mere mortals. However, a reputation for sub-par customer experience (CX) can strike a deadly blow to the very heart of your business, so says Ebrahim Dinat, COO at...

New user group targets Unix users, techies

All Unix users, developers and support people are invited to the first Xinuos FreeBSD User Group, taking place on 26 November. FreeBSD's widespread popularity has spawned a number of user groups around the world. The African arm of the user group is being set up in...

Why Blockchain matters

With Blockchain creating waves in the banking industry, business transformation solutions provider, Ovations, looks into who it will affect the most as well as the opportunities it presents for the market as a whole.

African Opera users save millions

Thanks to Opera's advanced compression technology, African users of the Opera Mini mobile browsers used 82% less mobile data up to October 2015, according to research by Opera Software. South African users enjoyed around a $65 million (R 905 million) saving over the...

Philips shows a better, sustainable future

Around the globe, disruption, innovation, and the rapid pace of technological development is reshaping consumer experience, as well as the operating environment for organisations of all sizes and within every industry. The healthcare industry is no exception.  Today,...

Parents can help their children explore online safely

ESET has announced the global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app, which helps parents to protect their children when exploring the online world. Having a tool to manage what their children do with their tablets and smartphones is important for...

Global spam and phishing trends in Q3

Kaspersky Lab's latest report, "Spam and Phishing in Q3 2015", reveals the latest spam and phishing trends across the globe. The report shows that although the percentage of spam in email traffic has decreased since Q2, spam is using an increasing variety of tactics...

Turrito Networks delivers SME Business in a Box

Turrito Networks, a MicroMega group company, has recently launched Business in a Box, a series of enterprise grade fibre and wireless connectivity options, which all include Windows desktop bundles, designed for local SMEs. By combining uncapped broadband fibre, four...

Businesses need to re-humanise their workforce

As technology continues to permeate the business space across all functions and processes to streamline productivity, it's critical to remember that the heart of any business is its people says industry experts. According to these companies, businesses need to start...

Senior Linux Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Technical Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Network protocol and low latency speed. As the Linux Technical Manager, you will design and implement detailed solutions...

Application Specialist X-Ray

Well known and leading medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for the X-Ray Division.Must be familiar with General Radiography and Fluoroscopy equipment, both analogue as well as latest DR based digital systems, as well as CR products. Mammography and...

IT Specialist

Cape Town IT Specialist Role - Permanent Onsite PositionResponsibilities: Oversee IT infrastructure health, performance, security, and compliance.Ensure services meet business needs and regulatory standards.Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure services.Lead...

Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid – CPT/PTA)

Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating necessary project documentation, managing project scope, determining priorities, and ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones.The role will be based in the Somerset...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

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Intermediate Mobile Developer - Flutter & ReactGo where initiative is appreciatedR25 000 - R30 000 Including ProvidentTop Software Development House Specializing in the Development of various HR and Access Control Applications is looking for a Mobile Developer to...

Application Specialist X-Ray – Gauteng Midrand

Well known and leading medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for the X-Ray Division.Must be familiar with General Radiography and Fluoroscopy equipment, both analogue as well as latest DR based digital systems, as well as CR products. Mammography and...

IT Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Cape Town IT Specialist Role - Permanent Onsite PositionResponsibilities: Oversee IT infrastructure health, performance, security, and compliance.Ensure services meet business needs and regulatory standards.Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure services.Lead...

Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid – CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating necessary project documentation, managing project scope, determining priorities, and ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones.The role will be based in the Somerset...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

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