Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

Mars to Table challenge seeks deep space solutions

Astronauts on extended missions to the surface of Mars and the Moon will require food systems that are completely independent of Earth. To address this, NASA is running the new Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table. This global competition asks participants to...

Cloud maturity the defining factor for insurers’ competitiveness

South Africa’s insurance sector is entering a critical inflexion point, with Deloitte’s view being that that AI ambition across the industry will stall unless insurers accelerate cloud modernisation in parallel with their AI strategies. The report shows that although...

Cisco’s lower prices drive WiFi 7 surge

Enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue grew by double-digits for the second consecutive quarter - confirming its emergence from the doldrums of 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco has kept its average WiFi 7 AP price significantly below...

Calling all young innovators …

Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and funding to grow their businesses with applications now open for an incubation programme that boosts innovative enterprises and job creation. The Orange Corners Designs...

Chinese automakers reshaping SA’s used car market

Once the underdogs of the automotive world, Chinese automakers have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with - giving many established players in South Africa’s car market cause for concern. New car sales for Chinese brands have skyrocketed, and the same...

Cable cuts result in Azure network latency

Microsoft Azure users might experience delays due to cable cuts in the Red Sea. Microsoft states that, starting yesterday (6 September 2025), network traffic traversing through the Middle East may experience increased latency due to undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea....

Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire

Billionaire Elon Musk could soon become a trillionaire. A new pay package being proposed by the Tesla board could make boost its CEO’s net worth – already an impressive $400-billion – to over $1-trillion. There is a caveat, though: the payday depend on Tesla meeting...

Chandra observes a star’s inner conflict before it explodes

The inside of a star turned on itself before it spectacularly exploded, according to a new study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Today, this shattered star, known as the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, is one of the best-known, well-studied objects in the sky....

Consumers distrust AI-powered search results

A significant 53% of consumers distrust or have a lack of confidence in the reliability and impartiality of AI search and summaries, according to a survey by Gartner. This concern is reflected in user frustration, with 41% of consumers reporting that generative AI...

AI orchestration meets real-world zero-day exploits

A recent executive insight blog examined the idea of a “brain” behind next-generation cyberattacks: an orchestration and abstraction layer coordinating large numbers of specialised AI agents to launch complex operations at scale. That architecture was already...

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Beyond the acronym: SaaS in the real world

In 2023, the software as a service (SaaS) market was estimated at $197-billion and is expected, according to Statista, to reach $232-billion by the end of 2024. Renette Lombard, managing executive: mid-market at BCX unpacks the value of software as a service for the...

Hoe the new world of work impact business stakeholders

The South African workplace, like many others across the globe, has experienced significant changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. These changes, while transformative and in some cases beneficial, have also brought about their own set of challenges, impacting...

How insurtech unlocks business insights

Insurtech is fundamentally reshaping the insurance industry, introducing advanced data analytics to provide more accurate risk assessments, personalised policies, quicker claims processing, and targeted marketing. The result is a level of competitive advantage that is...

Save more at the pump in 2024

During the 2024 budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the National Treasury will not increase the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy for 2024/25. The treasury would however, increase the carbon fuel levy from 10c/l to 11c/l for petrol...

Software developers must protect against GenAI risks

The latest PWC insight shows that a large number of CEOs have embraced the efficiencies that generative AI can bring to their business, with 51% of respondents saying they had already integrated AI into business operations. However, Dewald Mienie, head of architecture...

What to do if someone tries to hack you

In today's connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click...

A call to rethink data protection in today’s threat landscape

Today's cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, posing significant data challenges, and placing organisations under immense pressure to safeguard their business, whether from internal or external attacks. By Modeen Malik, principal systems engineer at Commvault...

How to navigate the cryptocurrency security maze

In an era where the allure of cryptocurrencies captivates the imagination of the global market, the double-edged sword of the decentralised and unregulated nature of these digital assets presents opportunities and significant security challenges for businesses. This...

A fake doctor’s note could cost you your job

It's the law: if you are absent from work for more than two consecutive days, or more than twice within eight weeks, you have to provide a doctor's note to your employer, according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Some employees, however, think...

Don’t let innovation be a casualty of rapid digital transformation

While there is no doubt that banks around the world fast tracked their digital transformation plans as a result of the pandemic, a report from Accenture posits that the rapid growth in digital services may have negatively affected innovation in the sector. In order to...

Energy Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...

Energy Project Manager – Remote Remote

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1039 – Gauteng Pretoria

Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming language.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.Working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...

Support Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort

We're looking for a highly capable Services Technician to join our IT support team. In this role, you'll deliver 2nd Level Application and Technical Support to clients both onsite and remotely. You'll take ownership of end-user incidents and requests—resolving issues...

Microsoft Developer at Niraah Solutions

MS SQL Server Developer Company: Niraah SolutionsLocation: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)Type: Full-time / Contract | Level: Mid-SeniorDomain: Banking / Financial Services About the role We're hiring an on-prem MS SQL Server Developer to build high-quality...

Junior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of Tier 3 systems engineering experience to join our enterprise infrastructure team. This role is suited for a technically adept professional with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure...

Full Stack Java Developer

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a dynamic Software Engineer who thrives on solving real business problems through technology. In this role, you'll design, build, and support critical software solutions that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation across the organisation....

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