Portable consumer electronics in for 13% growth
The global portable consumer electronics market size is anticipated to reach $760,99-billion by 2033 and is anticipated to expand at a compointd annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Recent...
Deepfake-related fraud racks up $1bn in 2025
According to cybersecurity experts at Surfshark, 2025 experienced a massive surge in deepfake-related fraud losses. The numbers climbed over $1,1-billion, tripling from $360-million in 2024, and marking a staggering ninefold increase from the $128-million total...
Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation
The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...
AASA tears a strip off the ATNS over air traffic control
In a scathing – some would say well-justified – statement, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines and determine effective solutions for...
Nvidia and Uber look to make the world robotaxi-ready
Nvidia is partnering with Uber to scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform, and Nvidia Drive...
What the SCA really said about online gambling
South Africa’s online betting industry has been thrown into needless panic by headlines proclaiming that online gambling is banned, writes Wayne Lurie, director of Lurie Inc Attorneys and CEO of SAROGA. The recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd...
Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health
New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...
Salaries rise for sixth straight month
The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million earners in South Africa, increased for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. This steady increase aligns with the gradual improvement in economic activity...
Stolen card prices surge on the dark web
Prices for stolen payment cards on dark web marketplaces have risen in most countries, according to new research from NordVPN and, while the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods
South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...
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Green Digital Infrastructure Empowers an Intelligent Africa
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Stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday
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The anatomy of winning CX as peak shopping season looms
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Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls
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What’s under the PBX hood?
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Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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