Used car sales show strong year-on-year growth
December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the...
Reputation has a monetary value
Corporate reputation now has measurable value: companies with strong reputations can realize as much as 4,78% in additional annual shareholder returns, creating a global "Reputation Economy" worth an estimated $7,07-trillion, according to a new study from Burson. The...
Digital divide hinders service delivery to poor communities
The spread of digital technology has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a...
Cyberattacks on SMBs nearly double in 2025
There has been a dramatic escalation in the number of cyberattacks targeting SMBs who faced nearly twice as many weekly incidents in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. This is according to cybersecurity organisation Guardz’s Mid-Year...
Infostealer and ransomware on the rise in SA
Understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for day-to-day cyber defence in South Africa, according to Maher Yamout, lead security researcher for the Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky, who unpacked...
In the age of GenAI, preemptive capabilities are the future for security
By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, replacing standalone detection and response (DR) solutions as the preferred approach to defend against cyberthreats, according to Gartner....
Agentic AI gains prominence in boardroom discussions
Corporate boardrooms are buzzing with a new artificial intelligence (AI) narrative. There are notable company discussions around agentic AI in 2025, as firms shift from basic automation and generative AI (GenAI) pilots toward autonomous, decision-making AI systems...
Google looks to Africa’s youth for the future
Looking to reaffirm its commitment to Africa – particularly its youth – Google has initiated a number of projects focused on empowering the continent’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. New...
AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030
Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...
Green steel and hydrogen key to decarbonisation
Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. With the rising adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and its use for applications like green steel, as well as the development of other clean energy forms, new technologies are...
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NTT Data a leader for cloud professional services
NTT Data has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment report. The report evaluated 24 cloud professional services providers on key measures of success across two primary categories: capabilities and...
Kaspersky named as a leader in threat intelligence
Kaspersky has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Spark Matrix: Digital Threat Intelligence Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions for the second year in a row, reaffirming its technological excellence and customer impact. According to the 'XDR and SOC...
LG extends AI offerings with Athom acquisition
LG Electronics (LG) has acquired an 80% stake in Athom, a smart home platform company based in the Netherlands. The agreement includes plans to acquire the remaining 20% within the next three years. This strategic move aims to enhance LG's connectivity within open...
TCL expands distribution through retail partners
TCL Electronics has partnered with the Makro retail chain to strengthen its market presence and provide enhanced accessibility to TCL products across the country. As part of the partnership, TCL's premium televisions and smart home solutions will be prominently...
Busamed sees ROI from hosted cloud migration
Private South African hospital group Busamed has successfully consolidated seven on-premise data centres into one central, hosted private cloud environment, with the organisation seeing power consumption savings that have covered around 80% of the project costs, as...
The case for appointing an alternate director
The recent SENS announcement by a JSE-listed company that it had appointed an alternate director raises an important issue: while the Companies Act allows for the appointment of alternate directors, is it good governance? Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute...
Future-proof payroll with automation
Payroll and human resources (HR) teams at small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South Africa have seen a profound shift in the regulatory, technology and business landscape over the past five years. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, director of global product compliance at Sage...
Taking circular action to counter the e-waste challenge
The narrative around sustainability and environmental responsibility has shifted from box ticking to economic and reputational value, particularly for brands that are paying attention, writes Ashley du Plooy, CEO of the E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA). Investing...
Game over? Not with the right cybersecurity protection in place
There is an old saying which notes that "there's nothing new under the sun". Gamers today, however, might disagree, because, as computing and graphics power has grown exponentially in the last few decades, gamers around the world share in a feeling of being deeply...
How to choose your first gaming laptop
Every day, thousands of people become fearless warriors, cunning detectives, or legendary heroes. Some join their friends and competitors in online matches. Others solve brain-bending puzzles or manage a motley crew of characters through epic sagas. They fight...
SQL Developer
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
IT Support Technician
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
Scrum Master
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
Head: Information Technology Infrastructure – Gauteng Centurion
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo oversee, integrate, and optimise the Bank's IT infrastructure, support, and service delivery functions. This includes ensuring stable and secure infrastructure systems, reliable first- and second-line support, efficient IT service management,...
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