How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?

Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....

What will 6G bring to the world of telecoms?

As 6G begins to enter the mainstream, telcos are understandably cautious about the new technology’s potential. 6G is beginning to enter standardization as reported by IDTechEx in its new report “6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players”. The company...

All IT work will involve AI by 2030 – the trick is to find value

By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI, 75% will be done by humans augmented with AI, and 25% will be done by AI alone, according to a July 2025 survey of over 700 CIOs by Gartner. This means that organisations need to focus on a...

These are the top strategic technology trends for 2026

Gartner has announced its list of top strategic technology trends  that organisations need to explore in 2026. “Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed,” says Gene Alvarez,...

Global trade up $300bn in first half of 2025

Global trade expanded by an estimated $300-billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Trade a,nd Development (UNCTAD). Global trade rose by about 15% in the first quarter, with growth...

Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn

Xerox has completed its acquisition of Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre and says the transaction - valued at $1,5-billion inclusive of net debt and assumed liabilities - marks a significant...

Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?

Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...

AI, innovation should be top budget priorities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...

VAT compliance could address revenue challenges

As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....

BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...

Economic pressures drive SA consumers to value

South African retail sales have seen moderate increases despite a strong festive season finish. According to NIQ South Africa’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the last quarter and full year calendar year of 2024, South African consumers spent nearly...

CEOs are confident despite inflation, macroeconomic volatility

As myriad pressures mount for business leaders across Africa and globally, a majority of CEOs are carrying a favourable outlook on the year, and in some cases, the decade, ahead. Across sub-Saharan Africa, CEOs remain remarkably optimistic about the future,...

Deception campaign uses DeepSeek AI as bait

Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1,2-million views on X. Kaspersky's Threat Research...

AI readiness lags ambitions

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), there is a significant gap between ambition and execution. While 89% of organisations have revamped data strategies to embrace generative AI (GenAI), only 26% have deployed solutions at scale. This underscores the urgent...

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Up, up and away: the rise of the meta cloud

The future direction of cloud computing can be wrought with twists and turns, with the next big cloud destination introduced being the 'meta' or 'super' cloud concept. But what does the meta cloud actually mean for businesses; how and why should they embrace this new...

Westcon-Comstor to Host Cisco SMB Experience

Westcon-Comstor is hosting a half-day SMB Experience and Appreciation event, bringing Comstor partners and potential Cisco partners together to get insights from global Cisco leaders as they unpack industry developments in Cisco’s Small and Medium Business lineup...

AfricaCom: Collaboration is key to Africa’s digital growth

The importance of collaboration to Africa’s digital growth trajectory was underlined at the recent AfricaCom conference, which took place in Cape Town from 13 to 16 November. Opening the technology conference, which is the largest in Africa, Minister of Communications...

VMware Explore: all about multi-cloud, private AI

VMware Explore, held in Barcelona, gave partners and customers a taste of the future technology developments in store for them, particularly in multi-cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). Kathy Gibson reports   SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy As...

Jobjack receives R45m investment backing

Local online recruitment start-up Jobjack has secured R45-million in investment funding in a pre-series A round. The funding round was led by Old Mutual subsidiary Next176 and includes the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation as impact-focused investors. Founded in...

Mastercard invests in SA’s technology infrastructure

Mastercard has announced the completion of significant new technological infrastructure that will enable the tech company to process transactions locally and drive the modernisation of South Africa's payments industry. The project is the latest major investment that...

Finnfund investment bridges the digital divide with Nokia

Approximately 80% of homes in South Africa remain unserved by fast and affordable broadband internet. Fibre access is expensive and limited to affluent suburbs, perpetuating the digital divide. Moreover, micropayments are prohibitively expensive due to high bank...

IFC, RMB partner with Liquid to accelerate digital transformation

Liquid Intelligent Technologies will receive R450-million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) each for its South African operations. The total investment of R900-million will support universal and affordable...

Payment24 unveils cloud switch

Payment24 has launched the Payment24 Cloud Switch, an integrated, versatile, hardware-less payment switch that supports a myriad of payment methods. The product combines cloud technology, various payment methods, robust POS compatibility, and a suite of value-added...

UI/UX Designer at Adapt IT

Introduction As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients' needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines, APIs, and cloud data platforms. This pivotal role will focus on ETL/ELT processes using Matillion and Snowflake, as well as...

Data Management Specialist at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

Role Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business...

Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Key ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Software Engineer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to help power the technology behind their success. You'll work on both internal systems and customer-facing tools, empowering over 50,000 Sales Force members to thrive as entrepreneurs while also supporting the...

BI Specialist (Microsoft Stack & Power BI) – 6 month contract

Our client is seeking a highly skilled BI Specialist with strong expertise in the Microsoft BI stack, particularly Power BI, to design, develop, and maintain robust data models and visualizations that support strategic and operational decision-making. The ideal...

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