New test for global economy as trade, food and finance shocks spread
The global economy entered 2026 with optimism and resilience supported by trade, industrial production in developing economies, and investment linked to artificial intelligence (AI) - but rising geopolitical tensions are now testing that momentum, according to UN...
Africa’s path to gender economic parity pushed back 50 years
Women's economic participation in Africa has fallen 0,6 percentage points below 2022 levels - extending the region's timeline to reach economic parity from 120 years to approximately 170 years. This is according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest report – Financing...
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...
Staffing shortages, rising costs, weak support slows hospitality recovery
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers Report. The report reveals that 77% of hoteliers identify...
What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise
A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...
Call for mental health support to be integrated into HIV care
A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Linköping University in Sweden showed that people living with HIV face an elevated risk of suicide due to a combination of stigma, fear of disclosure, mental health challenges and gaps in primary...
OpenAI aims to raise $100bn
OpenAI is reported to be in discussions with tech players Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia, as well as the investor Softbank, to raise another $100-billion. If it’s successful, the company would have a value of at least $750-billion. The ChatGPT developer is currently one...
How long can the gold rally last?
Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...
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As cyber threats continue to grow in both scale and sophistication, businesses in 2024 must remain more vigilant than ever to safeguard their sensitive data and financial assets. With cyber risks advancing alongside technological progression, cybersecurity can no...
Huawei takes eKit on the road
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More than 1 100 entries for FNB App of the Year
The FNB App of the Year has concluded its 72-hour hackathon, showcasing more than 1 100 innovative app concepts from talented young developers and entrepreneurs nationwide. Omelele Mmbo, FNB business development head, says: “FNB is thrilled to support these young...
Cisco unveils new partner program
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EFTCorp, Visa partner to bolster African fintech growth
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Get the upper hand in the cybersecurity arms race
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How easy is it to use your accounting software platform?
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Unlocking the future of connectivity
Passpoint and Open Roaming can bridge the gap in South Africa’s spectrum battle, writes Paul Colmer, exco member of the Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA). The battle for the 6GHz spectrum band is heating up in South Africa, mirroring global debates on the...
How FIs can stay ahead with advanced digital verification methods
Digital onboarding and real-time transactions are key to delivering a slick customer experience for financial services in today’s age. Yet this world of open trading has created gaps for financial criminals, including money launderers, terrorist financiers and...
Is GenAI overhyped?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) in particular, have captured the imagination of the world with an ability to create new content, including text, images, videos, and code as well as interpretations of existing data and content. By Anthony Willis,...
.NET Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Ready to build secure, cloud-native solutions in a collaborative digital team where your ideas truly matter? Our cient is looking for someone for a 10 week project working remotely from SA and working with a team in the UK. Is this you?You're an enthusiastic and...
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JAVA Developer
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Full Stack Developer at Ability Executive Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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