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...

Safer Internet Day: enterprise resilience is the real issue

Safer Internet Day, globally celebrated on 10 February 2026, is often framed around awareness: safer passwords, smarter clicks, and better online behaviour. But for enterprise leaders, the most pressing internet risks don’t come from individual mistakes, they come...

Strong solar flare caught on camera

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...

Passenger demand buoys airline industry

Airlines are filling more seats as passenger demand for air travel continues on its upward trajectory, according to the lates figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for August. The industry body says highlights from the latest report include:...

Steady growth in global air cargo

Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...

Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy

PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...

Agentic AI: supply exceeds demand

The current supply of agentic AI models, platforms and products far exceeds demand, which will result in consolidation and market correction, according to Gartner. Gartner analysts anticipate that agentic AI markets will consolidate in the short term as hype and fear...

These are the most valuable AI use cases for customer service

As organisations seek to maximize the impact of their AI investments, Gartner has identified the most valuable use cases for AI in service and support functions. A Gartner survey of 265 service and support leaders from a variety of industries and business in April and...

Security, affordability will shape a new era for energy

Energy security and affordability have moved to the forefront in many regions as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped as much by infrastructure realities and geopolitical risk as by decarbonisation ambitions. Drawing on...

AMD, OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs

AMD and OpenAI have announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. Under the...

Gold price tops $4 000 … can it go higher?

Gold has broken through $4 000 an ounce for the first time and Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the rally underlines investors’ unease about debt, inflation, and policy direction - though questions are now emerging about how much further it can go. “Gold at $4...

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Secure your business-critical processes in the cloud 

African enterprises are transforming their operations through the accelerating adoption of cloud technologies. By David Yawalkar, global head: operational product marketing for RISE with SAP As companies continue to face disruption and a challenging operating...

Enjoy the convenience of digital payments – and stay safe

With more than 184-million people across Africa having embraced mobile money according to a GSMA report, and with Discovery Bank and Visa research showing an increasing popularity of contactless payments and digital wallets in South Africa, these solutions have become...

Cost optimisation drives FTTB for the SME

Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). By Alain Schram, sales manager at Vox They're the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth...

Data quality KPIs critical in driving business success

Data is gold in our increasingly digitised world, just as the value of gold is only realised in the refinement process. Data needs to be refined to unlock its real value. Unrefined data can damage businesses, their competitiveness and ability to capitalise on...

Legal Interact named as Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker

Legal Interact has been named Global Microsoft Partner of the Year in the category of Inclusion Changemaker. The award recognises Legal Interact's pioneering efforts in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to transform legal services and its integration of Microsoft...

TCL unveils LED TV, smart home appliances

TCL Electronics has launched a 115-inch X955 Max QD-Mini LED TV in South Africa, along with a range of upgraded domestic appliances and air conditioners. TCL's 115-inch X955 Max QD-Mini LED TV features a peak brightness of 5 000 nits and over 20 000 local dimming...

Financial resources management drives organisational value

In the post-Covid-19 era, cost containment remains a top priority for most businesses. This presents something of a challenge for data science departments seeking to recruit additional or replacement team members, as the value they bring to the organisation can be...

Why outsourcing payroll could be your business’s best move

Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time is a non-negotiable priority for all businesses. Accurate payroll fosters trust, enhances job satisfaction and cultivates a positive organisational culture. Yet, the complexity and time commitment required to manage...

The growing role of VR in business and training

Online meetings, hybrid working, an increase in popularity of distance learning and training and online shopping are all a part of our daily lives and, as a result, businesses are looking at ways to still stay connected to employees and customers despite not being in...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1716

You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain...

Backend API Integration Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled API Integration Engineer with strong backend development expertise and a proven track record in building, integrating, and optimizing APIs and microservices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience across...

Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1716 – Gauteng Pretoria

You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain...

Business Analyst at QES

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst (S/4 HANA) to join our client based in Gauteng (Randburg) on an independent contract basis, Fully onsite work model Must be based in Gauteng / JHB, Work fully onsite Requirements & Preferences: Retail industry experience...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 0087

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...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 2283

Collaborate with (sub)product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Configure and customize SuccessFactors to meet business requirements.Execute SuccessFactors Functional Testing & System Integration...

Business Analyst at QES – Gauteng Randburg

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst (S/4 HANA) to join our client based in Gauteng (Randburg) on an independent contract basis, Fully onsite work model Must be based in Gauteng / JHB, Work fully onsite Requirements & Preferences: Retail industry experience...

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