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...

IBM in strategic collaboration with Arm

IBM has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads with greater flexibility, reliability, and security. IBM's leadership in system design, from silicon to...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its second...

Nvidia releases physical AI models

Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

How AI cybersecurity could play out in 2026

Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities...

Quality lags as AI translation becomes business-critical

AI translation has quietly crossed a threshold inside global organisations. What was once treated as a support function or experimental efficiency tool is now embedded in core business operations, spanning IT, customer support, product, and revenue teams. But a 2026...

xAI gets another $20bn in funding

xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company, has raised $20-billion to fund its bid to train the most intelligent chatbot - $5-billion more than it initially aimed to achieve. This is believed to have pushed the company’s valuation to more than $230-billion....

Could Venezuela crisis act as Bitcoin price catalyst?

The crisis in Venezuela is pushing Bitcoin higher and is likely to serve as a broader price catalyst. The comments from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group follow Washington’s actions that have sharply intensified political and financial pressure on Caracas, reigniting...

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 first built on Intel 18A

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology. Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform...

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ESG and automation will define IT Asset Disposition in 2025

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From hype to habit: Where AI is headed in 2025

Remember when the world shifted from paper to computers? Or from desktops to mobile devices? We're on the cusp of a similar revolution with AI. What once felt like a futuristic, magical tool is quietly weaving itself into our daily lives. In the same way, we now...

What is fake hacking and how can we protect ourselves?

In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, the term “hacking” often conjures up images of sophisticated cyber threats and data breaches orchestrated by skilled attackers. However, a lesser-known but equally dangerous phenomenon is the rise of “fake hacking” - where...

Digital economy to bring enhanced benefits in 2025

The world of mobile connectivity is not just evolving, it's promising a future that ensures the industry will not stagnate but continue to drive enhanced experiences. By Divyesh Joshi, chief strategy and transformation officer at MTN SA From the first SMS in the early...

Smartphone industry to thrive in 2025 as 5G and AI drive demand

The smartphone market is poised for a strong 2025, driven by product portfolio refreshes among leading handset manufacturers, rising consumer interest in innovative artificial intelligence (AI) features, and growing demand for and increased affordability of 5G...

Key payments trends to watch in 2025

The global payments landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New technologies coupled with the rising demand for seamless, secure, and efficient transactions has spurred on an exciting new era of innovation and growth. By Luke Kyohere, group chief product and...

Impact sourcing is an important bridge to a career in the BPO industry

South Africa is fast becoming a successful emerging offshoring destination for business process outsourcing (BPO) services. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa Experiencing significant growth in 2024, the market size was valued at approximately $1,85-billion in...

Predications on the evolution of digital wallets in SA

As South Africa's fintech landscape continues to mature, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for digital-wallet adoption and innovation. Beyond traditional banking alternatives, digital wallets are emerging as sophisticated financial-management tools that address...

Adopting human-centric security

As businesses adopt new technologies and adapt their ways of working to take advantage of the latest digitalisation trends, the unfortunate truth is that they are increasing their cyber risk. By John Penn, security propositions architect at BT Attacks like phishing,...

AI is the spark igniting a new era

It's almost 2025, and we're witnessing the technological equivalent of the “big bang” with AI at the epicentre of how we live, work and play. John Roese, chief technology officer of Dell Technologies, highlights emerging trends that are shaping the future of...

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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,...

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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...

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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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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Certified Business Analyst qualification (CBAP, CCBA, FTI, or equivalent preferred)Minimum 8+ years' Business...

Azure Devops Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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...

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