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...
HPE challenges Huawei in campus switch market
Following a successful acquisition, the addition of Juniper’s revenue leaves HPE in a neck-and-neck race with Huawei for second place in the campus switch market, according to a new survey from Dell’Oro Group. “The combined HPE-Juniper entity grew campus switch...
Africa has aviation challenges, but potential is immense
While Africa is expected to outpace global air traffic growth next year, the region continues to face some of the world’s toughest operating conditions - resulting in the smallest share of global industry profit and extremely thin margins, according to the...
Leadership turnover harming supply chain performance
More than half (54%) of supply chain leaders report that leadership turnover has moderately to completely disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. This disruption - combined with the impact of...
WLAN growth stunted by China slowdown
A sharp contraction in China spending kept worldwide Wireless LAN (WLAN) growth from hitting double-digits in 3Q 2025, according to the latest report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco was late to the Wi-Fi 7 party,” says Siân Morgan, research director at Dell’Oro Group....
New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...
Uber Eats reveals South Africans’ cravings in 2025
South Africans did not simply order takeaways this year. They curated, choreographed and customised. They left notes that read like diary entries, they elevated fried chicken to a national treasure, and they turned the comments box into a place for romance, precision,...
As child deaths rise, Gates Foundation calls for action
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4,6-million children...
Salesforce recognises SA’s digital leaders
Salesforce the South African organisations using its platform and partner ecosystem to cut costs, accelerate sales cycles and improve operational performance. Across this year’s finalists in the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, companies report an average 35% saving in...
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Autonomous healing systems the future of technological transformation
As businesses grow increasingly reliant on IT infrastructure, the demand for more resilient, self-sustaining systems has skyrocketed. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault Autonomous healing software, an emerging technology, is gaining traction for...
Private sector could lead SA’s skills revolution
South Africa, I believe is at a talent and innovation tipping point, writes Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa. If we don’t act now, we risk falling even further behind in the global race for competitive advantage. To put it...
Strengthening network helps in the ransomware fight
Ransomware is becoming a major headache for businesses in South Africa. Recent research from Interpol shows that, on average, cyberattacks on organisations across Africa have surged by 23% year-on-year, with ransomware quickly becoming one of the most prevalent...
Role of the CISO in today’s business environment
In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organisations of all sizes. By Nelesh Baichan, group CISO for Digital Resilience and DSG Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, encompassing sophisticated attacks like ransomware and...
How to stop bad things happening to good businesses
Many businesses, particularly smaller ones, often fail to recognise the importance of cybersecurity. Research indicates that most small and medium-sized enterprises invest less than £500 annually in cybersecurity. This underinvestment is typically due to indifference...
Personalised messaging key for better CX
The customer service landscape is transforming, with businesses shifting from merely solving problems to delivering proactive, personalised customer experiences. This shift is driven by the personalisation revolution, where tailoring interactions to meet individual...
Find smart ways to fill skills and drive growth
In 2021, more than 60% of enterprises in the European Union could not fill technology-related vacancies. Globally, companies are feeling the pressure when it comes to skills gaps across IT tech (27%), cloud computing (26%), AI and machine learning (26%), and data...
Pathways to digitally transformed, sustainable, safer roads
People often overlook the importance of road transport systems, but their smooth functioning relies on the interaction of various elements within the built environment, writes By John Rammutla, associate: highways, transport and infrastructure at WSP in Africa. The...
How to retain your infosec professionals
Burnout among information security (infosec) professionals is a prevalent cause of staff turnover, as highlighted by a recent Kaspersky study that included participants from the META region. The growing complexity of the cyberthreat landscape and the persistent skills...
Putting the customer first, adding value is key for Black Friday
Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved. Shoppers are in a rush trying to find the deals that offer value, while retailers for their part need to achieve sales numbers in order to satisfy shareholders. By...
Solutions Architect at PnP
Role SummaryThe Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect the organisation against Cybersecurity Threats and secure sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as POPIA, PCI. The...
IT Systems Analyst (East London / Centurion)
Our client is looking for an IT Systems and Application Analyst that will be responsible for the analysis, maintenance, and optimization of business applications and IT systems across the organization. This role involves working closely with business users, IT teams,...
Automation Tester (5–7 Years) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in API testing, automation scripting, and modern backend technologies. This role will support the Private Lending project and involves validating critical lending workflows, ensuring...
Data Engineer (Corporate Lending – Corporate Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture and infrastructure necessary for effective data processing and analysis. This role involves collaborating with data analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that...
Solutions Architect at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryThe Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect the organisation against Cybersecurity Threats and secure sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as POPIA, PCI. The...
IT Systems Analyst (East London / Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is looking for an IT Systems and Application Analyst that will be responsible for the analysis, maintenance, and optimization of business applications and IT systems across the organization. This role involves working closely with business users, IT teams,...
Automation Tester (5–7 Years) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in API testing, automation scripting, and modern backend technologies. This role will support the Private Lending project and involves validating critical lending workflows, ensuring...
Data Engineer (Corporate Lending – Corporate Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture and infrastructure necessary for effective data processing and analysis. This role involves collaborating with data analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that...
Senior Business Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)
A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contractThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability,...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis 3 Day in office hybrid model / Cape Town based / Seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to support and drive customer-facing financial...
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