SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Access Bank ups customer engagement with video

Kathy Gibson reports - Access Bank Ghana has implemented a video channel in its contact centre, giving its approximately 1-million customers a new and convenient way of engaging with the bank. Chimbar Nurokinan, head of contact centre at Access Bank Ghana, explains...

South Africans fear spying from drones

According to the results of the recent Kaspersky Business Digitisation survey that was conducted in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region, 44% of employees surveyed in South Africa are afraid of drone spying. Corporate spies and hackers use drones to get trade...

DSA believes SA could double SMME growth

South Africa can easily double the number of small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) if sufficient attention is paid to the direct selling industry, says Rajesh Parshotam, chairperson of the Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSA). A report by the Small...

SA accelerates digital transformation pace

South Africa is driving forward with digital transformation at around the same pace as the rest of the world. New research shows that local organisations have grown dx adoption by 20% between 2018 and 2020 - with 43% of organisations now identifying as digital...

Hyperautomation set to drive supply chain autonomy

The evolution towards an autonomous supply chain has already begun, and this transformation coincides and is driven by members of Generation Z (Gen Z), that have just started to enter the workforce, according to Gartner. "Born between 1997 and 2012, the oldest Gen...

Worldwide server market revenue grew 1,5% in Q4

Vendor revenue in the worldwide server market grew 1,5% year over year to $25,8-billion during the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, worldwide server shipments declined 3% year over...

AI transforming investor positioning for technology service providers

By 2025, more than 75% of venture capital (VC) and early-stage investor executive reviews will be informed using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, according to Gartner. "Successful investors are purported to have a good "gut feel" -- the ability to make...

Scientists trace fastest solar particles to their roots on the Sun

Zipping through space at close to the speed of light, Solar Energetic Particles, or SEPs, are one of the main challenges for the future of human spaceflight. Clouds of these tiny solar projectiles can make it to Earth – a 93-million mile journey – in under an hour....

Mobile wallets set to be $3,5trn industry

The global shift towards a cashless society created a huge space for mobile wallets as a safer and more convenient way of managing money. As the pandemic continues driving a digital transformation of payments, the entire segment witnessed impressive growth in the last...

Weak passwords proliferate in top companies

Even the Fortune 500 don't use secure passwords, with many of their users setting passwords that can be breached in less than one second. New research from NordPass reveals that the top password in the retail and ecommerce industry is "password", the same as in the...

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Huawei launches new telepresence offering

Huawei Enterprise South Africa, a business group of Huawei Technologies - the world’s largest telecommunications and ICT equipment manufacturer - has officially announced the local release of its Panovision telepresence offering. The Huawei TP3206 is the first...

Oracle announces Primavera P6 Analytics

To help organisations improve decision making and drive efficiencies in project processes, Oracle today announced the availability of a new release of Oracle’s Primavera P6 Analytics. Oracle’s Primavera P6 Analytics 3.1 is a configurable business intelligence solution...

New Kindle Paperwhite 3G released

The new Kindle Paperwhite 3G is set to revolutionise the future of e-readers, featuring a new matte white screen which reflects light evenly to ensure easy reading, and 62% more pixels for unsurpassed resolution. The download time via 3G wireless has been reduced...

G4S SA cuts print costs with Itec solution

G4S South Africa, the local subsidiary of the world’s second largest private sector employer, has chosen Itec Connect to be its managed print services (MPS) partner in line with its drive to reduce costs and boost operational efficiency. Under the terms of the deal,...

Kaspersky Lab to optimise PC resources

Kaspersky Lab announces that its experts have developed and patented an advanced technology which optimises a PC’s use of computing resources. Patent number 2475819 registered by Rospatent describes a method of identifying and removing registry branches, files,...

Miro wins Digium Pinnacle Partner award

Miro, a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems and specialist wireless distributor, today announced it has been awarded the Digium Pinnacle Partner award for best Distributor of the Year in the Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East region. These Pinnacle...

Ultimate SSD data storage from DCC

High performance solid state data storage is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) with the recent launch of Verbatim’s USB 3.0 external solid state drive (SSD) to their product range. The lightweight and compact drive offers users high...

East Africa holds e-commerce opportunities

There is huge demand for e-commerce facilities in East Africa – but the market is still in its infancy, according to PayGate marketing director Robin Philip. “We are very excited about the opportunity to develop strong, mutually rewarding partnerships in the region,”...

Can BI aid the healthcare sector?

Healthcare in South Africa has always been a contentious issue. This contention is mainly due to the fact that the topic is so varied and covers issues from the most basic primary healthcare offered by the state, to highly specialised, hi-tech health services...

ICT developments critical to BRICS growth

Ahead of the fifth BRICS Summit to be held in South Africa on 26 and 27 March, Yaron Assabi, CEO of Digital Solutions Group, looks at the importance that technological developments hold in assisting these emerging markets' continued growth. Rob Davies, Minister of...

IT Application Manager – Western Cape Mowbray

Join Our Mission: Elevate Healthcare through Innovative IT Leadership! Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry? We are on the lookout for an exceptional and seasoned IT professional to lead our...

Senior Java Developer LW1488 – Gauteng Johannesburg

Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of platform/application Review and present the proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System Owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...

SOC 2 Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Level 2 SOC Analyst, you will play a critical role in safeguarding digital assets and maintaining the integrity of cybersecurity infrastructure. Leveraging your expertise, you will be responsible for incident response, threat intelligence analysis,...

Applications Engineer at Moore Process Controls

Moore Process Controls is a World Class, process automation company, specializing in providing industrial solutions for the local and international market. Applications range from Distributed Control Systems, TUV compliant Safety Shutdown Systems, Compressor Control,...

Senior Business Analyst (Front End)

Overview:We are looking to employ a Senior Business Analyst (Front End) to join our team. As a key member , you will play a crucial role in understanding business needs, analysing requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for 2 x Business Analysts to join them on an independent contact basis Hybrid work model / Contract / Rates : Neg / Cape Town basedFinancial Services / Insurance First requirement:Business Analyst for a...

IT Support Technician (VoIP/Networking)

Role: IT Support Technician (VoIP/Networking)Location: Gqeberha/PE A growing MSP based is looking for a IT Support Technician to join their dynamic team. If you enjoy a fast paced and collaborative environment and are passionate about Telecoms, VoIP and customers,...

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Position available for a Mid-Level QA Tester in Cape Town. Possibility of working hybrid. Experience with Cypress essential.Minimum RequirementsMore than 2 years in software testingISTQB CertificationComputer Science degree or diplomaExperience with Cypress and...

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