WiFi 7 set to dominate as prices drop
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, WiFi 7 adoption is expected to peak in 2029, at a rate not seen since the zenith of...
Digitalisation is impacting family life
Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...
Shaping the future of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem
MTN Group Fintech’s inaugural Fintech Summit has reaffirmed that mobile money is central to Africa’s financial inclusion journey. Today, 33% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa use mobile money - with annual transactions surpassing $1,1-trillion and contributing around 5%...
Check Point acquires Lakera
Check Point Software Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for Agentic AI applications. The acquisition will enable Check Point to deliver a full end-to-end AI security stack designed to protect enterprises as...
Fiscal uncertainty undermines SME confidence
After starting the year on an optimistic note, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were confronted by a wave of new uncertainties that disrupted planning and dampened confidence. This is according to the Quarter 1 2025 SME Confidence Index by Business...
Africa urged to seize economic opportunities through new climate plans
African governments are being encouraged to present their new national climate plans as opportunities to supercharge economies and boost living standards across the continent as deadlines approach for all countries in the Paris Agreement to submit these plans. "Strong...
Telecoms pressure points highlight need for strategic reform
South Africa’s telecommunications sector ranked lowest in customer sentiment across all major industries in 2024, according to the newly released PwC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index, conducted in collaboration with DataEQ. This index is the most...
Manufacturer confidence drops in Q3
Despite notable gains in sales and production activity in certain manufacturing subsectors, overall business confidence remains under severe pressure. This is according to the Q3 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which shows that business confidence dropped by 10 points to...
WLAN market growth gains momentum
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 13,2% in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) compared to 2Q24 to reach $2,6-billion and building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide...
iPhone launch ignites scam campaigns
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device's launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information....
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From credit crunch to subscription surge
Economic challenges like debt and reckless spending in a cost-of-living crisis are all exacerbated by a severe lack of financial literacy. Recent research shows that the level of financial literacy in South Africa is quite low, with only 42% of the adult population...
SA retailers at an e-commerce crossroads
South Africa's e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same...
Braintree qualifies as LS Retail Diamond Partner
Microsoft Partner Braintree has qualified as a 2024 LS Retail Diamond Partner. This compliments Braintree's Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud ERP offering. LS Retail is an embedded solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP cloud platform,...
Telviva bundles add-ons
Unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) vendor and service provider Telviva has bundled its popular add-ons, as well as cucial CRM integration, into a single Telviva One Premium subscription. Telviva's chief commercial officer Rob Lith says that, in modern...
Saicom white labels Mobile APN
South African technology solutions provider, Saicom will be white labelling its Mobile APN solution. "Mobile APNs are no longer just a trend. They've become a business imperative in our increasingly connected business landscape," says Greg de Chasteauneuf, chief...
Mukuru again in FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment list
As next-generation financial services platform Mukuru marks the major milestone of being in business for 20 years, FCX Intelligence announces it has made the list of Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for the fifth successive year. FXC Intelligence founder and CEO...
African payroll and HR solution gets UK recognition
The Engage payroll and HR suite, distributed by CRS Technologies, has been recognised by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK authority for tax, payment and customs. This means that the Engage suite can be used in UK-based payrolls. "Engage is already...
Overcoming security alert fatigue
Alert fatigue represents more than a mere inconvenience for security operations centre (SOC) teams; it poses a tangible threat to enterprise security. By Brandon Rochat, regional sales director: Africa at Cybereason When analysts confront a deluge of thousands of...
Ability to recover from a breach key to business continuity
In 2024, companies will adopt more predictive risk management strategies to not only attempt to limit malicious threats and breaches, but also comply with growing cybersecurity regulations. Ransomware has become one of the top threats facing organisations today and is...
SecurityHQ partners with NewOrder
Managed security services provider (MSSP) SecurityHQ has enhanced its collaboration with South African security company NewOrder. NewOrder is a cyber secure lifestyle brand, that provides tactical cyber security and information security solutions to protect against...
Systems Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
The Systems Analyst - Enterprise Systems is responsible for analysing, designing, and supporting business processes across SAP S/4HANA ERP and integrated non-SAP systems, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The role bridges the gap between business needs and...
Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Business Process Analysis (45%)Analyse information, business processes, and operational workflows to identify gaps, opportunities, and improvement areas. Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with multiple stakeholders. Document business...
Senior Network Engineer (Data Centre) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Join a forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider as a Senior Specialist: Network Engineer in Johannesburg. This isn't just about keeping the lights on — it's about building and maintaining next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation,...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
IT DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer Own resilient infrastructure at the heart of digital security! On-site | Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaR900,000 per annumSecure platforms | Scalable systems | High-impact roleAre you a DevOps expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote) – Remote Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...
IT DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
DevOps Engineer Own resilient infrastructure at the heart of digital security! On-site | Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaR900,000 per annumSecure platforms | Scalable systems | High-impact roleAre you a DevOps expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...
Group IT Manager
To manage and oversee the company's information technology systems, ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. The IT Manager will ensure the security and integrity of data, manage IT...
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