SA’s youth ‘apply technology with purpose to lived reality’
South Africa requires some unique solutions throughout every level of its society to deal with its most pressing social and economic challenges – and the top finalists in the Huawei Developer Competition Code4Mzansi look to have come up with some. Solutions geared...
Families neglect to secure devices
On International Day of Families observed today (15 May), a global Kaspersky study reveals that while 55% of respondents from South Africa talk about online safety, only 33% secure all their family devices – highlighting the need for proactivity from family digital...
South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures
South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...
These are the top future of work trends in 2026
Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...
Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...
SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief
Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...
Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls
Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...
Free Starlink for Iran amid Internet shutdown
With Iran still implementing a nationwide Internet shutdown, Starlink has made its service available to customers for free. Several non-profit organisations reported yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) that they had been able to access the satellite Internet service at no...
Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025
2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...
CNAPP set to $12,9bn by 2030
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market revenue is forecast to reach $12,9-billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 30% from 2025 to 2030. According to Dell’Oro research, the market’s trajectory is being shaped...
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Private 5G will be a gamechanger for automation and industry
Local companies are set to embrace the future of operational efficiency, safety and productivity. Vox has announced their role in the introduction of private 5G into the South African market, amidst a global private 5G network market which is expected to grow in value...
Proptech uses AI to provide a competitive advantage
While the property industry globally has traditionally been a laggard when it comes to the use of technology, focusing more attention on assets such as physical buildings rather than technology, this has rapidly changed. A growing number of businesses are now...
Shorten the disciplinary carousel to benefit employees and employers
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) in South Africa goes to great lengths to provide employees and employers with a structure they can use to address matters around conduct and discipline. By Dumisani Ndiweni, partner at Webber Wentzel However, since the LRA and Commission...
Qlik appoints Tejas Mehta as SVP, GM for Middle East and Africa
Qlik has announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as senior vice-president and GM: Middle East and Africa. "We are thrilled to welcome Tejas Mehta to the Qlik team," says Gareth Vincent, senior vice-president of sales: EMEA at Qlik. "His leadership and vision will be...
NWK partners with BCX, Q-KON to enhance comms
NWK, South Africa's oldest agricultural company and known for its extensive retail network mainly in the North West in South Africa, has teamed up with BCX and Q-KON to enhance its communication capabilities. In a strategic move aimed at bolstering operational...
Receiving stations ensure access to MTG satellite data
The first of a series of PUMA-2025 receiving stations specifically designed to capture data from the next-generation of Meteosat geostationary satellites has been installed in Nairobi, Kenya. It will ensure that Kenyan meteorologists can use the most accurate and...
Liquid and Globalstar partner to deliver high-speed 5G access
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Liquid, says:...
Now UNO is available for in-car gaming
Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group have announed that Mattel's classic card game UNO will be revealed this week for in-car gaming at gamescom 2024. "We continue to increase the value of the overall digital experience for our customers," says Stephan Durach, senior...
Arcserve’s Comprehensive Disaster Recovery
Johannesburg, Wednesday 14th August, 2024: According to Arcserve Southern Africa, A well-defined disaster recovery plan is crucial for minimising downtime and ensuring operations are returned to normal, quickly. "Any such plans should also incorporate a data backup...
Harnessing the power of financial skills
As we celebrate South Africa's Women's Month this August, it's a good time to shine a spotlight on an often overlooked aspect of women's empowerment: financial skills development. By Carmen Field, co-founder and director at Finance Studio, a Xero partner In my career...
Systems Operations Administrator (Somerset West) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:CONFIGURE and manage network infrastructure, manage and automate software installations while managing Microsoft 365 services as the next Systems Operations Administrator wanted by a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions. Applicants will require...
Senior Java Developer – (Sandton – Hybrid) – Western Cape Kenridge Heights
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Systems Analyst
Job purposeUnderstand the business requirements, and through a structured process, document, validate and translate it into functional specifications that are used by developers to develop a technical solution. Test and validate the functionality of the technical...
Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to build the digital showroom of the future? As a Senior Front-End Developer, you'll be at the heart of a modern retail sales platform that powers how vehicles are configured, sold, contracted and delivered across global markets. Your mission is simple (but...
Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job purposeUnderstand the business requirements, and through a structured process, document, validate and translate it into functional specifications that are used by developers to develop a technical solution. Test and validate the functionality of the technical...
Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to build the digital showroom of the future? As a Senior Front-End Developer, you'll be at the heart of a modern retail sales platform that powers how vehicles are configured, sold, contracted and delivered across global markets. Your mission is simple (but...
Data Warehouse Analyst
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
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We are seeking a mid-senior level Network Engineer to support, operate and evolve our enterprise network environment with a strong focus on SD-WAN, LAN, and WLAN. Experience with Huawei technologies is preferred but not mandatory as the environment is multi-vendor...
Data Warehouse Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...
Network Engineer – Gauteng Erasmuskloof
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