Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

IT leaders worry about cybersecurity threats, AI disruptions

Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year. This is the headline finding from a Veeam Software poll of 250 senior IT and business decision-makers conducted worldwide...

These are the top priorities for CFOs in 2026

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are grappling with a tension between short-term cost-cutting imperatives and long-term growth investments for their 2026 top priorities and challenges, according to a survey by Gartner. “CFOs are navigating a complex, volatile...

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the...

The quest for quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...

Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption

Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...

Salaries slide in July

The average nominal take-home pay declined somewhat in July 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the monthly salary movements of approximately 3,8-million South African salary earners. However, the latest salary...

US government to buy into Intel

The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...

Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card

Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...

Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally 

A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...

Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates

A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...

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AI, IoT are powering disruption in key industries

Separately, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are already driving significant development in industries like manufacturing and banking, but in tandem, the two technologies present powerful opportunities in a wide range of sectors. IoT,...

Will data centres be able to keep up with future digitalisation?

As we look towards the digital future of 2030 and beyond, the global landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At Vertiv's recent Accelerate 2.0 event in Durban and Cape Town, Jon Abbott, technologies director and industry advisory for strategic clients in EMEA...

Access to data must be balanced with security in a borderless world

Before the internet, businesses tended to operate in smaller areas and in a very siloed manner. Today, however, there is a global online economy, and the geographical boundaries that limited business operation areas have fallen away. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk...

Bridging sub-Saharan Africa’s digital divide

Last month, we commemorated national Human Rights Day in South Africa, writes George Barrett, country director: South Africa at the British Council. It gives pause to reflect on the long, hard-fought struggle for freedom and constitutional rights won 30 years ago....

Moving point-of-sale into a smarter future

The digitalisation of the modern world economy is being driven rapidly by a shift from traditional payment methods. Fatima Khota, business unit manager of Rectron's point-of-sale (PoS) division, looks at how retailers in the formal and informal sector are adopting...

Service economy comes with challenges – but opportunities too

Ask most people which sector they think makes the biggest contribution to the South African economy and they'll probably say something like mining or farming. A few might even mention tourism and manufacturing. In reality, those sectors are all dwarfed by the...

The expansion of industry-specific ERP solutions

As industries have evolved, so have their needs for enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Originally conceived as versatile tools suitable for a broad array of sectors, ERP systems have proven invaluable in streamlining operations across diverse industries. By...

April 10th is when Redmi Note 13 Series changes the smartphone game

The Redmi Note 13 Series arrives in South Africa soon. Prepare for the day with key features and specials from Vodacom. Forget your birthday or Christmas, the real big day in 2024 is 10th April because that’s when Xiaomi releases the Redmi Note 13 Series in South...

SMEs play a crucial role in the global economy

According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for the majority of businesses worldwide, representing about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. This is according to Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare...

A new era in skills development beckons

Is your company ready to successfully transition from Learnerships to Occupational Certificates? As the deadline of 30 June approaches for the registration of legacy learnerships, companies must ensure they are prepared for the seismic shift in the Skills Development...

BI / Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We're looking for an experienced BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence and reporting solutions. This role requires a mix of technical skill and financial understanding, ensuring data is accurate,...

Junior Software Developer (CH1169b) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Developer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...

UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer

The UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer will design and implement intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. This includes creating wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts, as well as building responsive, accessible front-end interfaces. The role...

Software Engineer

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Coding of changes, fixes, integrations and new systems that will run efficiently and securelyBuilding modular and scalable programs that are optimised for re-use, re-engineering and re-developmentMaintaining standards of good practice...

UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer will design and implement intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. This includes creating wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts, as well as building responsive, accessible front-end interfaces. The role...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Oakdale

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Coding of changes, fixes, integrations and new systems that will run efficiently and securelyBuilding modular and scalable programs that are optimised for re-use, re-engineering and re-developmentMaintaining standards of good practice...

Snr Software Developer

Snr Software DeveloperCenturionOffice-based position Minimum RequirementsTertiary qualification8+ year's relevant experience: .Net; .Net Framework; .Net Core; WinForms; MVC; WebApi; JSON; SOAP API; REST API; JavaScript; HTML; CSS; MS SQL; Postgres...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising IT systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with business...

Snr Software Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Snr Software DeveloperCenturionOffice-based position Minimum RequirementsTertiary qualification8+ year's relevant experience: .Net; .Net Framework; .Net Core; WinForms; MVC; WebApi; JSON; SOAP API; REST API; JavaScript; HTML; CSS; MS SQL; Postgres...

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