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...

Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis

Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...

AI extends its vertical reach

An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...

How leaders can plan for human-AI collaboration at work

The pervasive use of AI is forcing business and IT leaders to rethink their workforce. Executive leaders must develop four scenarios where human and AI can collaborate effectively, says Gartner. AI will indelibly alter how human workers perform work in the future,...

AI-powered threats are set to soar

AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 on 16-22 November 2025, a new cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals by the...

AI reckoning will define investing in 2026

A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...

Are you ready to take on agentic AI?

Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...

Data, fibre deliver growth for Telkom

Telkom SA has announced that group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are up 3,4% to R22 104-million, driven by robust mobile data revenue growth (+10,3%) and fibre-related data revenue (+12.3%). Meanwhile, group data revenue is up 7,9%, contributing...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Autonomous planning set to supply chains

Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...

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AI-powered automation gives an operational efficiency edge

In the fast-moving world of digital transformation, businesses are under immense pressure to accelerate their operations and adapt quickly to stay competitive in an era dominated by AI and technological advancements. By Greg Williams, regional vice-president for...

Tame the data tsunami to unlock the power of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer just a futuristic concept but rather a modern-day reality that is rapidly weaving itself into our everyday lives. From smart fridges that reorder groceries to traffic lights that optimise commutes, these interconnected devices...

Cyber insurance a risk management tool for financial resilience

As more businesses transform digitally, more cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities. Fortunately, businesses do have a shield to protect them through cyber insurance. By Brett Marais, head of cyber solutions and managed security services, and Veronica Lukwago,...

Skills to combat threat-laden landscape in short supply

South African organisations are at risk. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and sophistication, new research reveals an alarmingly high rate of security incidents over the past year, with experts pointing to a lack of awareness and qualified professionals as key...

Print smart, stay secure

Businesses face an ever-increasing array of security challenges today and as they adopt new technologies to stay competitive, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Printers, often overlooked in cybersecurity strategies, are particularly...

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...

CHOC, Core bring learning program to hospitals

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA and Core, a distributor of Apple, DJI and Nintendo, have partnered to introduce the iSchoolAfrica iPad Learning Programme to four hospital schools in Gauteng, including the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital School situated inside the...

5G FWA to catalyse growth in Africa’s digital economy

According to the Facts and Figures 2023 report, just 37% of Africa’s population uses the Internet, representing a digital divide for hundreds of millions of people. Only a tiny fraction of the continent’s people have access to a high-speed broadband connection at...

Check Point Software unveils MSSP portal for partners

Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled its innovative Portal designed for both managed security service providers (MSSPs) and distributors. According to Canalys, the global MSSP market is projected to grow by 14,2% annually, driven by increasing cyber threats...

Intermediate Software Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field(or...

Ruby Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a mission-driven company transforming the future of bicycle security, is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ruby on Rails and AWS and will play a key role in...

Principal Software Developer at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...

Business Analyst Practice Lead

The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a specialised Cloud Engineer to build, secure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for modern data platforms. Unlike traditional cloud engineering roles focused on general application hosting, this position is dedicated to the unique...

Principal Software Developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...

Business Analyst Practice Lead – Gauteng Centurion

The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Oaklands

We are looking for a specialised Cloud Engineer to build, secure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for modern data platforms. Unlike traditional cloud engineering roles focused on general application hosting, this position is dedicated to the unique...

Intermediate Mobile Developer (Flutter) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:CONTRIBUTE to building high-quality mobile applications as your talents as an Intermediate Mobile Developer is urgently wanted to join the team of a leading supplier of Intelligent Security Solutions. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining...

Business Analyst

The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate willprimarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications...

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