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...

OpenAI adds AI guardrails to Pentagon contract

OpenAI has changed it terms and conditions for the Pentagon contract it won over rival Anthropic over the weekend. The artificial intelligence (AI) developer was awarded the contract when US president Donald Trum ordered that Anthropic’s solutions not be used in...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

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...

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...

Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability

The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...

Developing nations’ entrenched debt under the spotlight

The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched today (22 October) during the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16). The new Forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as...

Axiz extends Veeam backup protection with Ootbi distribution

Axiz has entered into a distribution agreement with Object First, the company behind the Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) appliance set up by Veeam founders Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov. The partnership will provide African organisations with enhanced data...

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Tech innovation key to solving employment crisis

Tech leaders in South Africa share their opinion on what emerging technologies and skills development methodologies need to be implemented in order to reverse the jobs crisis in the country. South Africa's ICT sector is currently facing a massive hiring slowdown, with...

Vertiv launches AI Hub

While artificial intelligence (AI) use cases are growing at an unprecedented rate, expert information is scarce for pioneering data centres. Vertiv recognises this knowledge gap and the urgency of accessing this information, leading to the launch of their AI Hub,...

What to study now to get ahead in IT

In an era of technology rapidly transforming industries worldwide, the demand for digital skills has never been higher. Employers across South Africa and beyond are increasingly seeking individuals equipped with the latest in-demand digital skills to drive innovation...

Africa set to be the pivotal continent in the world

Africa is a continent of tremendous opportunities, endowed with and characterised by a young, dynamic and vibrant workforce, massive renewable energy potential, abundant biodiversity resources, rapid regional integration and innovative solutions designed to unlock the...

ISO standardisation can bring the best out of corporate training

With technological advancements rapidly changing the face of work and employees having to acquire essential new skills, the need for corporate training has never been greater. The results of a 2023 survey by global professional services network Deloitte found that 56%...

Overcome the top fraud prevention challenges

The fight against fraud is constantly evolving, writes Wilnes Goosen, fraud consultant at Experian Africa. Experian's recent fraud research shows that 71% of the fraud leaders in our survey are struggling to keep up with the rapidly evolving fraud threat. But as new...

Retailers should prepare for an uptick in consumer spending

South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted on behalf of fintech Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to grow by 1.8% in 2024, gradually...

IT offers a career for everyone

IT career opportunities are so numerous and varied and that there are IT jobs and specialisations to suit everyone. This is according to speakers participating in a webinar on Careers in IT hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...

Africa’s cultural renaissance fuses creativity and innovation

Our continent is rich with ideas - let's continue to work to support its creative youth towards social upliftment and global dominance, writes Skinder Hundal, global arts director of the British Council. As we stand at the crossroads of cultural transformation and...

Tips to improve your backups

Backups are crucial. Whether you are worried about a ransomware attack or some other disaster taking out the information that keeps your business running, backups are the best way to mitigate data loss risks. Yet, organisations are often unsatisfied with the value...

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...

.NET Developer

Role OverviewSeeking a Senior .NET Engineer to lead back-end development for custom software solutions. This role involves technical leadership, architecture input, mentoring junior developers, and delivering high-quality, scalable applications in a hybrid work...

Android Developer

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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