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...

Dedicated AI school launches

Regenesys Education has launched what it believes to be Africa’s first institution dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) education. The School of AI is a dedicated academic institution offering structured programmes across AI fundamentals, machine learning...

Collective action needed for the decarbonisation of Africa

While Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate change, it faces critical energy challenges that hamper decarbonisation efforts, says a new white paper from Vodacom, which outlines several practical solutions that could help accelerate decarbonisation across the ICT...

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...

Rewriting matric can improve marks

Facing disappointing matric results or not having written the matric final examination can feel like a closed door. However, a powerful local narrative is gaining momentum: one brave decision to rewrite or attempt it for the first time can fundamentally rewrite your...

99 in-demand jobs matrics can qualify for within a year

As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational...

AI autonomy will be key for the self-driving enterprise

There has been a definitive shift in the digital landscape. Today, autonomous intelligence - not simply technology adoption - is driving competitive advantage. This is the headline finding from HCLSoftware’s Tech Trends 2026 report, which polled 173 enterprise leaders...

NASA’s blockchain technology could enhance air travel safety

Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California’s Silicon Valley, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred...

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Intrusion protection helps secure O&G ops in Africa

Across Africa, oil and gas represent a seismic economic shift. By Rudie Opperman, manager: engineering and training, Middle East & Africa at Axis Communications In South Africa, multiple developments in 2024, such as the publishing of a new petroleum bill and...

Westcon-Comstor extends Splunk collaboration to EMEA

Westcon-Comstor has announced that its Comstor arm has secured EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) distribution rights for cybersecurity and observability leader Splunk. The agreement with Splunk follows the company’s recent acquisition by Cisco. Comstor will...

In an AI world, cyber resilience is key for law firms

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools are revolutionising industries, law firms face a delicate balancing act – effectively leveraging the benefits of technology for efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data from cyberthreats. By Iniel...

How to reduce your smartphone’s carbon footprint

As useful as smartphones are in our day-to-day life, they also have a considerable impact on the environment and carbon emissions. An estimated 5-billion phones are thrown away each year and each smartphone produces an estimated 93 kg of CO2 over its lifecycle - a...

Break the stigma around employee monitoring 

For many, the term “employee monitoring” conjures images of surveillance, distrust, and invasive oversight. This perception is outdated and misaligned with the evolving needs of modern workplaces. According to Warren Bonheim, co-founder of WorkStatz, monitoring isn’t...

Bringing SA teachers to the edge of AI

The role of teachers has been inextricably linked to societal progress, with technological advancements often serving as catalysts for educational transformation. By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa From the advent of the printing press to the introduction of...

Top IT trends to watch in 2025

In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to exciting advancements in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies. Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia, shares six trends...

You need a storage strategy for your AI initiatives

Some have said generative AI is the defining technology of our time. It has the potential to advance the way people live and work on a scale unlike any technology we’ve seen to date. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa For South African businesses, the...

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...

SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 3373 – Gauteng Pretoria

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...

Automation Tester at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences.We are...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Certified Business Analyst with over 8 years of experience to support the SAP eCommerce Remediation Project (Hybris/Omni). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging business needs with technical solutions, ensuring seamless...

Automation Tester at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences.We are...

Solution Architect

?? Solution Architect | Hybrid | Johannesburg We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a dynamic enterprise environment in a hybrid working model. This role calls for a strategic thinker who can design and govern end-to-end solutions while aligning...

Low Code Developer

Kick-start or elevate your development career in the fast-growing renewable energy sector. Is this you? You're a naturally curious problem-solver who enjoys building smart, efficient systems. Detail-oriented and analytical, you take pride in clean data, secure...

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