Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Airbus opens Joburg support centre for African customers

Airbus has opened its new customer support centre in Johannesburg, strengthening its local presence and supporting the growth of the African ecosystem. Serving as a hub for customers in the region, the new office will provide tailored support and enhance operational...

August sets new record as hottest yet

August 2024 set a new monthly temperature record, capping Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The announcement comes as a new analysis upholds confidence...

Half of digital labour platform workers have safety fears

Digital labour platform workers are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, putting additional pressure on them to accept work that carries a high risk of exposure to criminal activity. The fourth Fairwork report for South Africa, released on 8 September...

WLAN momentum continues with 20% growth

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market continued its strong growth in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), increasing 20,4% year over year to $2,1-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

The Grandparent Scam racks up successes

The grandparent scam. Phishing. Online fraud. Financial exploitation. These are just some of the attacks that are directed at older people, and that are proving to be unpleasantly successful. A team of researchers at the University of Southern California found that...

Applications open for online BRICS hackathon

The BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa's best future forward digital skills to represent the country in an online multi-day competition or hackathon. Candidates aged between 16 and 35 and skilled in either robotic process automation, mobile app...

Central bank digital currency adoption sees 200% jump

The number of countries with central banks working on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has increased from 35 in 2020 to 105 this year. This represents a 200% increase in two years, according to analysis by BanklessTimes.com. Jonathan Merry, CEO of BanklessTimes,...

Covid threatens elimination of deadly meningitis in Africa

With the Covid-19 pandemic delaying meningitis vaccination campaigns for more than 50 million children in Africa, the region is at a heightened risk of outbreaks of meningitis type A, which has nearly been eliminated on the continent. In a race against time, the World...

New eSIM-only iPhone has implications for carriers

The news that Apple has launched an eSIM-only iPhone 14 model in the US is an eSIM turning point in the mobile carrier industry, essentially signalling the start of a new era of digital connectivity competition, says GlobalData. According to the leading data and...

Poor industry participation puts SABS IT standards at risk

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has sounded the alarm that IT standards including printer cartridges, computers, IT accessories, infrastructure and IT security are at risk of being withdrawn if the industry does not actively participate in the relevant...

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Word of mouth carries enormous weight when it comes to the reputation of your business products and services. Thanks to social media, the voice of the customer is louder than ever, making excellent customer service a critical success factor for any business. That's...

TransUnion helps consumers get credit ready

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Gemalto is launching the industry's first LTE Category 1 (Cat 1) wireless module to make 4G LTE connectivity more efficient. Specifically designed for machine-to-machine (M2M) and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the new Cinterion M2M module meets the...

How to keep your children safe online

Very few parents use parental controls on Internet-enabled devices bought for their children, leaving youngsters potentially exposed to online threats. Most parents feel it is suitable for children to use the internet either somewhat supervised or totally...

The brave new world of VoIP

Enterprise telephony market research reveals that Internet Protocol-enabled PBXs are now out-selling analogue PBXs by a factor of five to one.

The nine top trends in CEM today

Customer experience management that genuinely enhances customer "stickiness" depends on new strategies and now mindsets, says Frost & Sullivan. Speaking at the recent Interactive Intelligence Customer Experience Executive Forum in Johannesburg and Durban, Gareth...

A new dawn for Business Connexion Group

24 August 2015 marked a historic day in the history of Business Connexion Group and in particular for Isaac Mophatlane, Group CEO, as the company delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, following the successful acquisition by Telkom and after trading for over...

SDDC the foundation for hybrid cloud

Research indicates the software-defined data centre is going mainstream, as customers move from virtualising compute resources to implementing storage and network virtualisation. A new report by Research and Markets notes that the software-defined data centre market...

VMware extends unified hybrid cloud platform

VMware has announced new innovations for the company's unified hybrid cloud platform. These new public cloud services and software-defined solutions will enable customers to build applications faster, improve IT security, rapidly recover from disasters and drive...

Dermalog wins African biometrics prize

The consulting company Frost & Sullivan has awarded Germany's largest biometrics manufacturer Dermalog and its customised solutions and products for Africa with the "2015 African Biometrics Company of the Year Award". Dermalog is particularly successful with a...

Project Manager (Software) – Gauteng Sandton

6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

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About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, in Logistics Industry, is currently looking to employ an experienced Business Analyst to their team based in Port Elizabeth.Role overview : To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated...

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JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance our digital presence and improve the user experience of our website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles,...

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Senior Backend DeveloperGrow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity in Cape Town!Backend Development: Design, Develop and maintain high-quality Backend Systems and Services to support our business-critical product.Versioned Public APIs: Lead the...

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