Hormuz a tech chokepoint that heightens semiconductor, AI infrastructure risks

A functional impairment of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly emerging as a critical yet underappreciated risk to the global technology supply chain, with specialty materials such as helium now presenting a larger immediate threat to semiconductors and AI infrastructure...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

Employees under the lash as financial stress grows

There has been a decisive shift in the pressures faced by South Africa’s workforce, with financial stress moving from outside the top 10 employee concerns in 2021 to one of the top five in 2025. This is according to data compiled from Lyra Southern Africa’s Employee...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

Financial services leans into AI

AI has taken centre stage in financial services, automating the research and execution behind algorithmic trading and helping banks more accurately detect fraud and money laundering — all while improving risk management practices and expediting document processing....

Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture

Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African...

SA firms still resilient on sustainability

South African companies are extremely optimistic about making investments in sustainability initiatives over the next year, according to Grant Thornton’s latest sustainability report - Scaling sustainability: How the mid-market is future-proofing growth. In fact, at a...

Geopolitics reshaping global STI collaboration

Rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns about emerging critical technologies are reshaping international co-operation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), according to a new OECD report. The OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025,...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise...

Business success at risk as high-performing culture eroded

Key measures of high-performing organisations - including net promoter score (NPS) and enterprise and network performance - have been on the decline since 2022, according to Gartner. A survey of 18 000 global workers found that between 3Q22 and 2Q25, the percentage of...

Amazon to shed 14 000 jobs

As it invests more in robotics and automation, Amazon is streamlining its workforce and shedding about 14 000 jobs. Writing to employees, Beth Galetti, senior vice-president of people experience and technology at Amazon, explains that the company recognises importance...

OpenAI restructures to for-profit organisation

ChatGPT developer OpenAI is shifting its business model to become a for-profit company. The move will allow it raise additional funding. In a blog post, Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board of directors, says OpenAI has completed its recapitalization and simplified...

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Key payments trends to watch in 2025

The global payments landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New technologies coupled with the rising demand for seamless, secure, and efficient transactions has spurred on an exciting new era of innovation and growth. By Luke Kyohere, group chief product and...

Impact sourcing is an important bridge to a career in the BPO industry

South Africa is fast becoming a successful emerging offshoring destination for business process outsourcing (BPO) services. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa Experiencing significant growth in 2024, the market size was valued at approximately $1,85-billion in...

Predications on the evolution of digital wallets in SA

As South Africa's fintech landscape continues to mature, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for digital-wallet adoption and innovation. Beyond traditional banking alternatives, digital wallets are emerging as sophisticated financial-management tools that address...

Adopting human-centric security

As businesses adopt new technologies and adapt their ways of working to take advantage of the latest digitalisation trends, the unfortunate truth is that they are increasing their cyber risk. By John Penn, security propositions architect at BT Attacks like phishing,...

AI is the spark igniting a new era

It's almost 2025, and we're witnessing the technological equivalent of the “big bang” with AI at the epicentre of how we live, work and play. John Roese, chief technology officer of Dell Technologies, highlights emerging trends that are shaping the future of...

Kyocera’s 2024 journey sets the stage for a dynamic 2025

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) concludes a transformative year marked by growing regional performance, strategic initiatives, and a renewed focus on growth. “Despite a challenging economic environment, KDZA has demonstrated resilience by expanding our...

Fitness apps could pose privacy risks

Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user, with some selling it on to others, such...

Harness AI to combat financial crimes

Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the scale of financial crime today is unprecedented. Fortunately,...

Lessons from 2024 for a stronger, more inclusive retail credit market

In many ways, the retail credit market acts as a barometer of broader economic health, reflecting consumer confidence, spending power, and financial stability, writes Regan Adams, CEO of RCS. 2024 saw South African consumers grapple with harsh economic challenges such...

Does your online payment option have your best interests at heart?

A South African Reserve Bank study has highlighted several key reasons why the country’s consumers remain wary of digital payment methods. The SARB's September Payments Study Report found that of the more than 7 000 South Africans surveyed across two surveys, 17% were...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company on a mission to transform bicycle security, is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. This isn't just another dev job—it's an opportunity to grow into a leader. You'll help guide the team, set...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a mission-driven company transforming the future of bicycle security, is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ruby on Rails and AWS and will play a key role in...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a mission-driven company transforming the future of bicycle security, is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ruby on Rails and AWS and will play a key role in...

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Development and creation of Planning Models for international production.Minimum Requirements:Qualifications/Experience:At least 5+ years SAP BW experience. Experience working in international teams. Business processknowledge in Finance area. Essential Skills...

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Development and creation of Planning Models for international production.Minimum Requirements:Qualifications/Experience:At least 5+ years SAP BW experience. Experience working in international teams. Business processknowledge in Finance area. Essential Skills...

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Collaborate with (sub)product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Configure and customize SuccessFactors to meet business requirements.Execute SuccessFactors Functional Testing & System Integration...

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