As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

How to measure data streaming ROI

Organisations measure their return on investment from both operational and business perspectives. This is one finding from a survey of 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50-million or more. The study, which was commissioned...

Climate stress testing an emerging challenge for banks

As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stress testing for banks offers a timely roadmap. Climate Stress Testing Methodologies: Current Practices, Challenges,...

IATA highlights critical priorities for aviation safety

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. The priorities are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a...

ISPA revved up for today’s colloquium on ICT policy reform

The ISPA’s official representative body (IRB) says it welcomes today’s (17 October) colloquium on ICT policy reform organised by the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. “The ISPA is excited about the opportunity to review the current policy and...

Oracle, Nvidia accelerate sovereign AI

At Oracle AI World, Nvidia and Oracle announced they are deepening their collaboration to bolster sovereign AI initiatives and accelerate government digital transformation worldwide. By combining Nvidia’s AI computing platforms with Oracle’s scalable cloud...

Olivia Barker takes top honours at Eskom Expo ISF

Olivia Barker, a Grade 11 learner from St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls Pretoria, has been recognised as one of South Africa’s brightest young scientists at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). The event brought together some of the most...

Luxury goods market on track for 15% growth

The luxury retail landscape is being reimagined, with brands moving beyond transactional spaces to offer curated lifestyle experiences, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. In 2025, global physical luxury stores accounted for 81% of personal...

Concern grows over AI in our daily lives

A new Pew Research Centre survey of 25 countries finds that people are generally more concerned than excited about the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life. A median of 34% say they are more concerned than excited about the increased use of...

AI glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans now freely accessible

Google - in partnership with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) - has launched a new AI Glossary for isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans giving millions of South Africans the language tools to engage  with artificial intelligence in their mother tongue. The...

SA businesses must build digital resilience

As organisations worldwide navigate an increasingly fragmented digital landscape, South African businesses face unique challenges that demand urgent attention to cybersecurity and data infrastructure, according to BDO's latest Techtonic States report. The global...

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A CFO’s guide to GenAI potential

CFOs of leading global organisations understand that their role extends beyond mere financial oversight; they are pivotal in steering organisation-wide transformation, particularly in the realm of technological advancement. By Kovin Nayager, senior manager and chief...

Sustainability and AI pave a new energy pathway for SA

As the global conversation around climate change intensifies, South Africa is confronted with a dual challenge: how to meet its growing energy demands while reducing its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal. By Louise Taute, MD of  Westcon-Comstor...

Simplify customer interactions for happier, more loyal customers

Simplifying customer interactions can lead to happier, more loyal customers, writes Kelvin Brown, customer operations executive at, Telviva. There is more choice than ever before, meaning customers are not forced to endure a customer experience (CX) that is...

Drones see huge uptake in security industry

The integration of drone technology into security operations has changed the way we approach surveillance and threat detection, with these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offering unparalleled advantages and efficiencies. For instance, drones offer such benefits as...

Compliance logic key to effective data governance and cybersecurity

It is only in the past five years that digital has started to become more regulated, and with this has come a range of compliance legislation that businesses need to come to grips with. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance Officer at Galix For many...

Watch out for these top cloud threats

October, is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and organisations’ focus on protecting digital assets has never been more important. As innovative new cloud and generative AI solutions help advance today’s businesses, it’s also important to understand how these solutions...

How to promote mental health in the workplace

World Mental Health Day (10 October) brings the critical issue of mental well-being to the forefront, with this year’s theme being It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace. “Organisations can no longer afford to overlook the mental health of their...

What does October hold in store for SMEs?

Eskom’s appeal to Nersa (The National Energy Regulator of South Africa) for a 36% electricity price hike for the 2026 financial year seems a slap in the face for businesses and consumers who were still basking in the glow of last month’s interest rate cuts and the...

The financial impact of cybercrime

The financial strain on businesses is growing at an alarming rate, largely as a result of escalating cybercrimes. The financial implications of cyberattacks are becoming impossible to ignore. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software The increasing frequency and...

White-collar crime is on the rise

In an increasingly sophisticated and digitised business environment, more organisations are at risk of suffering losses due to criminal activity. Traditional threats such as robbery and physical theft have been overtaken by white-collar crime events involving internal...

Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 1564 NM – Gauteng Pretoria

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...

Applications developer Sharepoint – Western Cape Cape Town

The role is for a SharePoint Developer / Automation Specialist responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SharePoint solutions and automating business processes using Power Apps and Power Automate. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure...

Support Engineer (Callouts) (Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:ARE you the go-to person for solving tech problems? Then a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa wants you as their next Support Engineer where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support...

Data Engineer

Shape thefuture of data with high-impact analytics at the heart of strategic decision-making. Is this you?You're analytical, solution-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentwhere complex data challenges fuel your curiosity. You enjoy turning raw datainto...

Solutions Architect

Solution Architecture involves designing, describing, and managing the engineering of solutions aligned to specific business problems. The Solutions Architect leads this function and is responsible for defining and presenting the overall technical vision of the...

Support Engineer (Callouts) (Somerset West) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ARE you the go-to person for solving tech problems? Then a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa wants you as their next Support Engineer where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Shape thefuture of data with high-impact analytics at the heart of strategic decision-making. Is this you?You're analytical, solution-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentwhere complex data challenges fuel your curiosity. You enjoy turning raw datainto...

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