Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

Don’t be a victim in the month of love

February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But, while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern...

NASA tracks glacial changes

For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...

EU’s Chat Control threatens the most secure messaging apps

Security specialists Surfshark say that its study of popular messaging apps reveals 90% of them use end-to-end encryption. But while some messaging apps are highly committed to user privacy, their efforts might not be sustainable in the long-run. Surfshark says the...

Unlocking the potential of biodegradable circuit boards

Looking to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineers from the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials are collaborating to develop more environmentally friendly, biodegradable boards for use in wireless...

Limpopo’s ambitious project to tackle e-waste

Discarded electronic devices and appliances are now the fastest growing waste stream in the world and, recognising International e-Waste Day today (14 October), Limpopo province will be reinforcing the message of safe disposal and recycling with its E-Waste for Youth...

Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger

Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption: 60 of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems - child hunger - and emerged with breakthrough, tech-powered ideas that...

World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...

Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation

The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...

Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth

Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...

Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...

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Why modern organisations need advanced endpoint security

Security technologies have come a long way from the anti-virus and firewall solutions of the past. As data grows exponentially, traditional security measures are no longer effective. David Herselman, MD of inq South Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an...

Cybersecurity fatigue a growing risk in the age of AI-driven attacks

Although the tactics and technologies cybercriminals use have evolved over the past 20 years, phishing and other social engineering attacks are nothing new. But despite the significant amounts of time and money invested in cybersecurity training and awareness,...

Esquire celebrates 25 years

Esquire Technologies will celebrate its 25th birthday on 27 July 2024, and is already sharing its cheer with reseller partners by promoting a wide range of IT and digital lifestyle products, consumer home products, and renewable energy solutions through its daily...

Diversified Computing Centres, Enabling a Green and Smart Africa

The 2024 Pan-African DataCentres Exhibition and Conference took place this week at the Sandton Convention Centre. At this gathering nearly 3,000 global data centre energy customers, as well as 120 integrators, consulting firms, and industry associations shared...

The jump, the gun and Microsoft Copilot

Companies need to adopt a project approach to the integration, application and management of Microsoft Copilot, writes Heath Huxtable, executive head at Braintree. Four hundred million paid Office 365 users. That's how many users have invested into the Microsoft...

Protect digital ID with phone number security

Phone numbers have evolved into essential identifiers, akin to personal IDs and crucial for logging into numerous online services ranging from social networks to banking apps. As such, control over these digits is pivotal, with their loss potentially leading to...

Faster, smarter, more secure connectivity gives you the edge

It is easy to take technology like connectivity for granted when everything is working as it should. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South Africa However, earlier this year as companies across South Africa abruptly lost access to everything...

Use the data security tips when travelling for business

Business travellers are constantly up against threats to their data security. As cybercriminals get craftier, protecting personal and company info on the go isn't just a good idea - it's a must. Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, shares some key tips for keeping data safe. "In...

What’s stopping SA enterprises from embracing GenAI?

Generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, is the talk of the town, with entire industries rethinking their business priorities and goals regarding the emerging technology. By Tshepo Motshegoa, CIO of Seacom According to one Salesforce survey of IT leaders...

BI Developer (Power BI, SQL & Data Integration) LW

Business Intelligence & Reporting:Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions supporting HR, finance, and manufacturing use cases, including workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, and departmental reporting. Develop KPI-driven...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

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