Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Cell C Business rolls out SME connectivity strategy

Cell C has announced a new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The strengthened SME connectivity strategy follows extensive research into South Africa’s small and medium enterprise landscape. The study, conducted with research house...

More needs to be done on air pollution reporting

A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking....

Nvidia invests in Cassava Technologies

Nvidia has invested in African technology group Cassava Technologies. Hardy Pemhiwa, president and group CEO of Cassava Technologies, comments: “Cassava is Africa’s leading technology company, driving the continent’s digital transformation with digital infrastructure...

Infrastructure key as AI evolves

Kathy Gibson reports – Not only is artificial intelligence (AI) already a widespread phenomenon, it is rapidly maturing into its second age. The first era put the power of AI at every user’s fingertips; the second era is where agentic AI will be employed to perform...

Are you ready to run the AI race?

Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...

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...

Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn

Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...

Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks

The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...

Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed

Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...

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Paving the way for an effective NHI

Since government announced the passing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, industry experts, business leaders, legal experts, and numerous other commentators have voiced opinions as to why implementing NHI is either going to be a nightmare, or frankly...

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South Africa's rapid rooftop solar adoption, with households and businesses installing over 5 400 MW in just a year, has eased pressure on the national grid - leading to the longest load shedding break since January 2022. However, this surge has raised safety...

RCS messaging could transform business communications

The business communication landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the emergence of Rich Communication Services (RCS), a communication protocol aimed at replacing SMS messaging. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, country manager at Infobip Nigeria Unlike...

UNFCCC partners with Qlik on data-driven climate action

Qlik has announced an expanded partnership with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that aims to enhance the UNFCCC's ability to accelerate climate change negotiations, enabling a greater focus on data-informed action. Leveraging Qlik's...

Blink by MiWay refreshes commitment to tech-driven car cover

In the last decade technology has reshaped the insurance industry for both customers and insurers. The rise of insurtech, technology-driven insurance offerings, has spurred rapid change. Pandemic lockdowns further accelerated the demand for technology-based services...

Africa’s tech skills development goes beyond the classroom

Tech skills development in Africa is increasingly going beyond the borders of the classroom as organisations take novel approaches to addressing pervasive skills availability constraints. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD at SAP Southern Africa, says upskilling and mobilising...

AWCape partners with Flowgear

Sage Platinum Business Partner AWCape has announced a strategic partnership with Flowgear, a provider of integration and automation tools. Flowgear provides the .NET platform that allows businesses to simplify and accelerate app-to-app integrations without the need...

PAPE funds expanded strategic investment in Entersekt

Entersekt has announced that PAPE funds (PAPE) has expanded its investment in the company. Following an initial investment in July 2022, PAPE Fund 3 recently acquired Nedbank Private Equity's equity stake in Entersekt, increasing its total investment and ownership...

Digital transformation success showcased at Sapphire

Some of the world's leading companies are showcasing their digital transformation success leveraging SAP's technology and services at Sapphire, SAP's flagship customer event. The event, which is taking place in Barcelona, Spain from 11 to 13 June, brings together...

Senior SQL Developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps EngineerDrive cloud automation, scalability, and modern engineering practices within a leading technology-driven business.Johannesburg (Bryanston) - Hybrid Work - R700 000 - R1 400 000 CTC (experience dependent) About Our ClientOur client is an...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Melrose

Azure DevOps EngineerDrive cloud automation, scalability, and modern engineering practices within a leading technology-driven business.Johannesburg (Bryanston) - Hybrid Work - R700 000 - R1 400 000 CTC (experience dependent) About Our ClientOur client is an...

Systems Analyst

Our client is a global leader in mining and engineering, focused on operational excellence, safety, and innovation. They seek a technically skilled and analytical professional to enhance technology-driven safety, compliance, and fleet optimization.Role: Systems...

Junior – Senior PHP Developer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge, Cloud-native Platform is looking for talented coders to fill Junior – Senior PHP Developer roles at its Joburg offices. The ideal person will have relevant industry experience – preferably coming from ISP, having worked on CRM, Integrations...

Systems Analyst – Free State Free State

Our client is a global leader in mining and engineering, focused on operational excellence, safety, and innovation. They seek a technically skilled and analytical professional to enhance technology-driven safety, compliance, and fleet optimization.Role: Systems...

Junior – Senior PHP Developer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge, Cloud-native Platform is looking for talented coders to fill Junior – Senior PHP Developer roles at its Joburg offices. The ideal person will have relevant industry experience – preferably coming from ISP, having worked on CRM, Integrations...

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Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in Johannesburg! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you...

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