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...

What salary should you be earning?

What is your job worth to employers? To answer that question, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report, including the 2026 Salary Guide. Based on actual salary offerings from thousands of vacancies posted across the company’s...

Fixing the broken STEM pipeline for women and girls

South Africa has made undeniable progress in opening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to women. Classrooms are fuller, graduation ceremonies are more representative, and policy frameworks are more ambitious than ever before. Yet beneath these...

CompTIA recognises Africa’s top trainers

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have a profound impact on how we learn, what we learn and how we teach. This is the word from Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, speaking at the biennial CompTIA Partner Awards held last...

Developing economies boost global trade

Global trade expanded by about $500-billion in the first half of 2025, despite volatility, policy shifts and persistent geopolitical tensions. This is one of the findings of the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released today. And,...

Major gaps in local SMB cybersecurity

SMBs in South Africa – defined as companies with less than 250 employees - are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, a new study by Cisco reveals, stating that less than 4% of surveyed local SMBs are at a “mature” level of preparedness against cyberattacks -...

Africa is still cybercriminals’ favourite target

Africa is once again the most targeted global region for cyberattacks, according to Check Point’s September Threat Intelligence Report, with an average of 2 902 attacks per organisation per week. Telecommunications, government, and consumer goods and services led in...

Major airlines used in latest email scam

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a surge in scam emails where attackers impersonate major airlines and airports - including Amsterdam Schiphol, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and others - to trick businesses into engaging in fraudulent...

Google selects top startups for 2025 GFSA

Whittling down more than 400 applicants, 10 South African startups tackling challenges ranging from healthcare to law and agritech have been selected for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) programme. The successful applicants have already started the...

African startups could get R25m in early-stage funding

African founders are invited to apply for exclusive pitch days taking place in Cape Town this November, where a total of R25-million in early-stage capital will be deployed into exceptional startups operating across the continent. Driven by entrepreneur and investor...

Could submarine cable technology be Africa’s Internet future?

When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient, and more direct connectivity between the continent's east and west coasts, writes Nic Breytenbach, senior transmission architect at Seacom, and...

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In2IT Technologies is Huawei’s IP Services Partner of the Year

In2IT Technologies has been named the IP Services Partner of the Year by Huawei at the recent Africa Connect 2024 conference. The award recognises In2IT's contributions and expertise in delivering innovative IP services to customers across Africa. "We are honoured and...

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...

Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and Electronic

Technical Coordinator Systems Electric and ElectronicJoin a world leader in custom superyacht construction and innovationCape Town | R200,000 to R260,000 gross | Monday-Friday, 07:00-16:30 About Our ClientOur client is a globally respected shipyard renowned for...

Full Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Centurion

A software vendor that provides an end-to-end cloud-based platform for field sales automation, distribution, and warehouse management, primarily serving the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry across Africa, is seeking a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to...

Senior Network Operations Engineer

A leading provider of enterprise network and infrastructure services in South Africa is currently seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to join their Network Operations team in Johannesburg (JHB). This is a hands-on senior role, responsible for the design,...

Junior Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in designing and implementing data...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0093

Operational support for payroll runs in different countries.Functional support of business teams.Maintain payroll schemas and rules.Configure business requirements in payroll.Conduct Functional tests and System Integration tests.Manage and resolve incident and service...

Senior Network Operations Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

A leading provider of enterprise network and infrastructure services in South Africa is currently seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to join their Network Operations team in Johannesburg (JHB). This is a hands-on senior role, responsible for the design,...

Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in designing and implementing data...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0093 – Gauteng Pretoria

Operational support for payroll runs in different countries.Functional support of business teams.Maintain payroll schemas and rules.Configure business requirements in payroll.Conduct Functional tests and System Integration tests.Manage and resolve incident and service...

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