Positive PMI movement, but geopolitical impact still to come
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March 2026 rose by 1.6 points to 49.0 in March, from 47.4 in February. While the improvement is encouraging, the headline index remained below the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the...
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...
Semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $793-billion in 2025, an increase of 21% year-over-year (YoY), according to preliminary results by Gartner. “AI semiconductors — including processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and networking components continued to drive...
Trends shaping data centre design in 2025
Data centre innovation continues to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI. This is according to Vertiv Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation,...
Copper shortfall widens the AI race
A looming copper supply gap is poised to widen as electricity demand accelerates and new vectors - such as the race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending - add to the call on copper. According to Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of...
How sales leaders can win in the age of AI
As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies,...
Telecoms faces new threats in 2026
The Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has warned that South Africa’s telecoms sector enters 2026 facing intensifying cybercrime, infrastructure fragility and global supply threats that pose a direct risk to national digital stability. The assessment comes...
Discovery reverses attempt to claw back funds
More than 16 000 Discovery Health customers are breathing a sigh of relief this morning after the medical scheme decided it would halt attempts to claw back funds erroneously paid out due to a system error. Discovery Health last night (Sunday 11 January 2026) announ...
Africa records big increase in air cargo
During November 2025, African airlines experiences a 15,6% year-on-year increase in the demand for air cargo, making it the strongest-growing region in the world. The continent’s airlines saw an 18,1% capacity increase year-on-year. a cargo load factor (the percentage...
Bill Gates pays $8bn to ex-wife’s foundation
As part of his divorce settlement, Bill Gates has paid almost $8-billion Melinda French Gates’s private foundation. The payment is one of the largest charitable contributions ever recorded. The $7,88-billion was paid to the relatively new Pivotal Philanthropies...
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What MNEs need to know about the new Global Minimum Tax Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed into law the Global Minimum Tax Act and Global Minimum Tax Administration Act. “The new legislation gives effect to the OECD Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules designed to alleviate a member country’s potential tax losses...
Naked raises R700m to accelerate insurance transformation
South African insurtech Naked has secured $38-million (about R700-million) in its latest funding round as it continues to redefine insurance through technology-driven convenience, transparency and cost-effectiveness. The Series B2 funding round was joined by global...
PMI, ITU collaborate on project management excellence
Project Management Institute (PMI) and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation, and the development of future-ready skills...
MainOne lights up on Equiano
MainOne has added another layer of service through the Equiano submarine cable, providing additional resiliency for enterprise customers to ensure uninterrupted service at no additional cost. By incorporating capacity on the Equiano submarine cable into its network,...
The transformative power of multicloud strategies on file storage
In an increasingly data-driven world, organisations are adopting multicloud strategies to meet their business needs. As companies contend with vast and complex amounts of unstructured data, a multicloud approach allows them to manage, access and protect their...
AI is a team effort
The use of AI and ML in the enterprise continues to grow. However, it comes with many challenges, from developing and deploying to managing AI and ML models. As a result any organization must always view an AI initiative as a cross-departmental team effort. Andreas...
Prioritise data strategies in 2025
As South African businesses navigate an increasingly data-driven world, many face the challenge of turning overwhelming amounts of information into actionable insights. Ferdinand Steenkamp, co-founder at Tregter, emphasises the urgency for companies to adopt clear,...
Data key to modern agriculture
Growers will tell you that successful farming is a mix of science and instinct – and those instincts are honed through many generations. But today the science of farming is getting better and better as deployment of technology tools, such as drones, precision...
Key trends transforming the BPO Industry in 2025
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is at a pivotal juncture, poised to redefine its role in a rapidly evolving landscape. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa As we step into 2025, several key trends are driving innovation, growth, and transformation....
Strategies that will determine a fintech’s success in 2025 and beyond
There’s no shortage of opportunity in the African digital financial services sector. However, this doesn’t mean that fintechs can just show up and grow. Juan Seco, chief growth officer at Mukuru There are established fintech brands operating alongside new players in...
Senior Database Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Database Developer to join our client on a remote contract role.What you will be doing:Convert complex MSSQL stored...
Senior Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
A senior opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Data Technologist to lead the sourcing, integration, and analysis of complex financial, statistical, and visual/spatial data to support forensic investigations and law-enforcement-related initiatives. Key...
Systems Integration Engineer
Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...
Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0784
Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...
Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment,...
Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...
Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0784 – Gauteng Pretoria
Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...
Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment,...
Azure Devops Engineer
Our client is eagerly searching for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team. If you are proficient in all things Azure, send through your CV! Key Requirements Deep understanding of services such as Azure Resource Manager, App Service, Storage, AKS, Virtual...
SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 1788
Part of a team of 14 that will do Operation support on a rotational basis.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...
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