Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

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...

SCM software with agentic AI set to skyrocket

Supply chain management (SCM) software with agentic AI capabilities will grow from less than $2-billion in 2025 to $53-billion in spend by 2030, according to Gartner. The forecast highlights the rapid expansion in both availability and enterprise spend on SCM software...

Telkom ‘car prize’ is a scam!

Telkom has warned that fraudsters are impersonating the company online to tell individuals they have won a car as part of its recent Summer Campaign. Customers are then asked to make a payment to “release” or claim the prize. The telco has emphasised that it will...

Search engines still outperform GenAI

Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new information, according to a survey by Gartner. GenAI tools may be transforming search behavior, but they are far from replacing traditional channels. Instead,...

Chinese vehicles gain traction in SA’s used market

AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. There was a time when the idea of owning a Chinese vehicle was underlined by humour. Why would you buy...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

SA  business leaders double down on AI and hiring

South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...

AI-led job disruption will escalate, but no job apocalypse

Forrester forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10,4-million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labour productivity...

Retail, e-commerce face new threats in 2026

In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41% of users in the global retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,2% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains...

Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility

Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...

Trends that will define Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026

Check Point Software Technologies has released a definitive outlook on the eight critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require government, the private sector and key civic institutions to...

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From EPP to AI: the future of endpoint security for businesses

Endpoint security is a critical pillar of cybersecurity, especially for South African businesses, which are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT Endpoint security involves safeguarding...

Key trends driving loyalty program design in 2025

As businesses strive to foster stronger connections with their customers, 2025 will see key shifts in how loyalty programs are designed and executed. The focus is increasingly on personalisation, engagement, and delivering meaningful and tangible value. Gordon Wilson,...

Does your HR software have what it takes to inspire employee growth?

Effectively managing core HR operations is critical to the success of any business. Even minor errors in these processes can lead employees to question the company’s credibility and reliability, which can negatively impact trust and morale. To avoid such issues,...

E-commerce and real-time payments transform SA’s economic landscape

In 2025, South Africa finds itself at the crossroads of a digital revolution, writes Gabriel Swanepoel, country manager of Mastercard Southern Africa. Rapid advancements in technology and shifting consumer expectations are creating opportunities to reshape the...

Avoid the trap of deepfake scams

In today’s digitally driven world, we are inundated with cyber scams, both direct and indirect, daily. As cybersecurity technology evolves to block traditional attacks, cybercriminals are increasingly turning to social engineering - manipulative psychological tactics...

The hidden dangers of increasingly advanced AI assistants 

As the use of AI assistants in South Africa continues to grow, so do the risks. Zaheer Ebrahim, Trend Micro’s solutions architect for the Middle East and Africa, unpacks some of the emerging threats. The evolution of AI assistants over the past few years is nothing...

B-BBEE strategies shift from transactional to transformative

A transactional strategy often prioritises short-term gains and superficial compliance, whereas a transformational approach involves a deeper, more holistic transformation of an organisation's DNA. By aligning initiatives with the broader goals of the B-BBEE...

Energy storage key for aligning mines’ goals

During the 1990s and early 2000s South African mines bought electricity from Eskom at regulated tariffs which were globally competitive. By Jonathan Skeen, MD: commercial at SOLA Eskom prioritised the mines as their most important customers, and faced few hurdles...

Intelligent connectivity to stay competitive, adaptive

What do more than 5-billion global Internet users need every day? The answer can be summed up in one word: “connectivity”. In a world marked by extreme disruptions and growing fragmentation, the need for intelligent connectivity has never been more critical. This is...

AI drives efficiencies in mining

The mining industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This era of advanced connectivity, analytics, automation and manufacturing technologies is poised to revolutionise the sector at nearly every...

Senior Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to build the invisible engine that powers thousands of developers worldwide? As a Senior Back-End Developer, you'll be part of a small, elite platform team responsible for creating secure, compliant and reusable cloud infrastructure components and reference...

Project Manager

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 8+ years Project Management experience3+ years managing programmes or multiple interdependent projectsProven...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

My client based in Woodstock is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 8+ years Project Management experience3+ years managing programmes or multiple interdependent projectsProven...

Data Technologist

Data Intelligence Specialist Looking to use your analytical expertise in an environment where precision, insight, and accountability matter? A reputable public-sector institution within the financial oversight and intelligence space is seeking a technically strong...

Senior Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Back-End Developer to design and deliver secure, compliant, and reusable cloud infrastructure components and developer enablement solutions. The successful candidate will work within a global team to build scalable platforms, improve...

SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 3373

Based on a strong technical ABAP background, play a technical solution architect role for all change requests.Mediate between developers and functional team members and will engage directly with product owner(s) and external partner feature team(s) for the respective...

Data Technologist – Gauteng Midridge Park

Data Intelligence Specialist Looking to use your analytical expertise in an environment where precision, insight, and accountability matter? A reputable public-sector institution within the financial oversight and intelligence space is seeking a technically strong...

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