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...

Microsoft adds AI, offline features to sovereign private cloud

Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. Key...

Renewed push for visa-free travel in Africa

African policymakers, business leaders and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade...

Google, World Bank harness AI to digitally transform emerging markets

Google and the World Bank Group have formed a new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in emerging markets, focusing on deploying Open Network Stacks which act like digital infrastructure to help citizens access vital services. By combining Google Cloud’s AI...

How to build change readiness among employees

Just 45% of employees reported that they realised the change goals set by their organization, according to Gartner. An April 2025 Gartner survey of nearly 1 000 mid- to senior-level business leaders revealed that more than one-third (36%) said their team is more...

Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year finalists named

With entrepreneurs in the local spotlight as potential job creators and economic drivers, Business Partners has revealed the 15 finalists in its 37th annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards. “These entrepreneurs represent the forward momentum of South Africa's...

Jeanette Safi wins PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition

The winners of the second PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA have been announced, with corporate lawyer and capital markets adviser Jeannette Safi scooping first place and R500 000 with her paper “Move, Multiply, Matter: Unlocking the Potential of South Africa’s...

Economic activity strengthens despite risks

Reflecting the resilience of the South African economy and agility of its businesses, the PayInc Economic Index, which tracks electronic transactions processed by PayInc, improved for the fifth consecutive month in September 2025. While several positive factors are...

Consumers want more support to lead healthier lives

A shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food, as revealed in PwC’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer report. The survey reveals that consumers want to purchase food that aligns with their attitudes towards health, convenience and sustainability. However,...

Global leaders call for shared responsibility on health

Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to health as a political priority and a cornerstone of peace and resilience at of the World Health Summit, calling for shared responsibility in shaping a healthier, more resilient world. Nina Warken, German federal health...

These are the platforms trusted for accuracy

While social platform visibility is important, trustworthiness is the critical factor shaping platform strategy for marketers, according to a survey by Gartner. Among all platforms evaluated, YouTube emerged as the most trusted social platform for accurate...

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JSE launches tool to verify brokers

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has introduced 'Verify a Broker', an online tool designed to help people confirm if the stockbrokers and financial service providers they deal with are real and credible. The tool works by providing a consolidated view of the...

Visa welcomes African fintech startups to accelerator program

Visa has announced the startups shortlisted from across Africa to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. As part of Visa's work to unlock financial innovation across the continent, the biannual program offers 12 weeks of 1:1...

Trend Micro expands AI-powered cybersecurity platform

Trend Micro has launched significant additional AI-powered functionality in its platform to secure organisational use of AI and better manage the risks associated with mass adoption of new AI tools. Co-founder and CEO Eva Chen comments: "Great advancements in...

Kaspersky addresses email threats

Kaspersky has announced a significant update to its Kaspersky Security for Mail Server, designed to strengthen systems against emerging email threats. The latest version of Kaspersky Security for Mail Server features advanced functionality for content filtering,...

PayRetailers expands into Africa

PayRetailers, a Latin America payment processor inhas announced its new expansion to Africa. With coverage across four countries, the company offers a unified payment solution for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as their next move for strategic growth....

Insurer warns of hidden implications of drone use

In recent years, drones have transformed from military apparatus to infiltrating almost every type of industry under the sun, including agriculture. According to Industry ARC, South Africa's small drone market is experiencing rapid growth, and is expected to reach...

Biometrics is the future of air travel

For anyone frustrated by the never-ending need to produce travel documents, passports, boarding cards, declarations, and approvals at multiple checkpoints along the air travel journey, then biometrics is the answer. Fortunately, it is also the future, write Stephen...

The magnificent seven of industrial software development

There's fast paced and there's supersonic, and the latter certainly applies to the evolution of software or more specifically industrial software. The last year has seen the industrial software step to the fore to take over the mundane, repetitive and sometime...

Syntech product roadshow coming to Durban on 21 May

Syntech Distribution is hosting its inaugural product roadshow in uMhlanga on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Are you a reseller that isn't registered with Syntech yet? Then this event is an absolute must for your business! Join us to discover top-tier, curated technology...

LG is Energy Star Partner of the Year

LG Electronics (LG) has been named 2024 Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. "Energy Star supports...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Their payment solution aims to alleviate debt burdens, enabling shoppers to pay as they earn, free from...

Senior SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled SharePoint Developer to design, develop, and maintain SharePoint solutions that enhance collaboration and business processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in SharePoint Online, SharePoint On-Premises, and related Microsoft...

Scrum Master

Scrum MasterOur client is seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to support, guide, and optimise Agile delivery within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, enabling continuous...

Senior Software Developer (CH1181)

Our client develops specialised business-information software for farms, wineries, and related industries. They seek a self-motivated Senior Developer with strong work ethic and time-management skills. The position is based in Paarl and reports to the team...

Ruby Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a mission-driven company transforming the future of bicycle security, is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ruby on Rails and AWS and will play a key role in...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 0495

Development and creation of Planning Models for international production.Minimum Requirements:Qualifications/Experience:At least 5+ years SAP BW experience. Experience working in international teams. Business processknowledge in Finance area. Essential Skills...

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