PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Economic activity strengthens despite risks
Reflecting the resilience of the South African economy and agility of its businesses, the PayInc Economic Index, which tracks electronic transactions processed by PayInc, improved for the fifth consecutive month in September 2025. While several positive factors are...
Consumers want more support to lead healthier lives
A shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food, as revealed in PwC’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer report. The survey reveals that consumers want to purchase food that aligns with their attitudes towards health, convenience and sustainability. However,...
Global leaders call for shared responsibility on health
Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to health as a political priority and a cornerstone of peace and resilience at of the World Health Summit, calling for shared responsibility in shaping a healthier, more resilient world. Nina Warken, German federal health...
These are the platforms trusted for accuracy
While social platform visibility is important, trustworthiness is the critical factor shaping platform strategy for marketers, according to a survey by Gartner. Among all platforms evaluated, YouTube emerged as the most trusted social platform for accurate...
5G investments fuel data demand and digital revolution
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions is seeing an accelerating shift towards 5G connectivity, which is expected to account for a significant share of mobile subscriptions and data traffic by 2030. This is among the findings from Nokia’s latest Mobile Broadband...
Altron goes live with AI Factory
Altron has successfully deployed what it believes to be South Africa's first operational AI Factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure including Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. The platform delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure,...
Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams
There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...
Khushi Lall is Eskom Expo ISF’s Top Junior Scientist
With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the classroom, Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. The Grade 9...
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BIDTravel transforms IT infrastructure to optimise private cloud
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Mpumalanga shifts to sustainability
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Face biometrics the first line of defence against identity fraud
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AI-powered automation gives an operational efficiency edge
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Tame the data tsunami to unlock the power of IoT
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Cyber insurance a risk management tool for financial resilience
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Skills to combat threat-laden landscape in short supply
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Print smart, stay secure
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Agriculture dips after strong Q1
Following a surprise robust quarterly growth of 13,5% in Q1, agriculture reversed course as widely expected and fell by 2,1% q/q in Q2 of 2024 with a -0,1-percentage point contribution to overall GDP. By Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial...
Traditional learning methods fall short
South African classrooms today are more diverse than ever before, and the need for personalised learning journeys is greater than ever before. To ensure that each student reaches their full potential within these diverse environments, the adoption of adaptive learning...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do you dream in Java? Speak fluent Spring Boot? Can you charm both Angular frontends and Native Android apps into working harmoniously? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!We're on the lookout for a Java Developer Extraordinaire to join our squad of...
Senior Business Analyst – IT3 – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst deliver a clear and actionable Business Requirement Specification (BRS) and supporting documentation for IT3 tax reporting from CL-STRUCT into Axiom. The role requires hands-on engagement with Tax, Finance, and Technology...
Data Engineer/ BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is eagerly seeking a Data Engineer/ BI Developer to join their team! Key Requirements Bachelor's Degree - BSC / BTech/DiplomaMinimum of 5 years' relevant experienceExperience in Power BI, SQL, Python, AzureShould you meet the requirements for this position,...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Advanced Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role Overview:We are looking for a skilled Back End Developer to join our team. The role involves delivering robust backend solutions while also contributing to the frontend code base and full-stack projects. You will work closely with feature teams to design,...
Senior Full Stack Developer
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Senior Mobile Developer – iOS & Android
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Advanced Back End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Senior Mobile Developer – iOS & Android – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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