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...

AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics

There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...

Identity attacks in the spotlight

A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...

Could submarine cable technology be Africa’s Internet future?

When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient, and more direct connectivity between the continent's east and west coasts, writes Nic Breytenbach, senior transmission architect at Seacom, and...

Passenger demand buoys airline industry

Airlines are filling more seats as passenger demand for air travel continues on its upward trajectory, according to the lates figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for August. The industry body says highlights from the latest report include:...

Steady growth in global air cargo

Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...

Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy

PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...

Agentic AI: supply exceeds demand

The current supply of agentic AI models, platforms and products far exceeds demand, which will result in consolidation and market correction, according to Gartner. Gartner analysts anticipate that agentic AI markets will consolidate in the short term as hype and fear...

These are the most valuable AI use cases for customer service

As organisations seek to maximize the impact of their AI investments, Gartner has identified the most valuable use cases for AI in service and support functions. A Gartner survey of 265 service and support leaders from a variety of industries and business in April and...

Security, affordability will shape a new era for energy

Energy security and affordability have moved to the forefront in many regions as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped as much by infrastructure realities and geopolitical risk as by decarbonisation ambitions. Drawing on...

AMD, OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs

AMD and OpenAI have announced a 6 gigawatt agreement to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure across multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. Under the...

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Westcon-Comstor broadens Palo Alto Networks offering

Westcon-Comstor has broadened its relationship with Palo Alto Networks through an agreement designed to accelerate channel partners' AWS Marketplace growth. The collaboration sees partners gain the ability to transact Palo Alto Networks software products and serve...

JSE signs MoU with Saudi Tadawul Group

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tadawul Group. The agreement is designed to serve as a catalyst for growth, innovation and technological advancement in both markets, supported by a shared vision for...

Hikvision distribution marks a new era for Even Flow

As Even Flow marks its appointment as a national distributor for the full range of Hikvision products, the company is relocating to new and bigger premises. The Hikvision distribution agreement is the culmination of a focused journey to diversify the company’s...

Making sense of flash storage

Solid state storage, also called flash storage, has emerged from the fringes and into most devices. Today, the choice of solid state for enterprise storage can radically influence the performance and value you can expect from areas ranging as broadly as backups to...

AI could radically improve strategic planning

Any discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on business would be incomplete without taking a moment to reflect on the technology's impact on people. By Shanna Jardim, senior business intelligence consultant at Insight Consulting However, far from...

South Africans are losing financial literacy

In the wake of Covid-19 and the accelerated digitisation of financial services, the gap between South Africans who have highly developed financial literacy and those with little or none has not just widened - it has taken on new dimensions. The consequences for South...

Protect yourself against fraudulent background checks

South Africa's worryingly high unemployment rate and a fiercely competitive job market, characterised by limited vacancies and heightened scrutiny, have seen some job seekers being issued fake background screening reports on their criminal or credit status checks....

NEC Africa partners with IgKnight in Mauritius

NEC Africa has announced a strategic agreement with IgKnight, its new fulfillment partner in Mauritius. John Dewar, GM of enterprise technology Solutions at NEC Africa, says: "Taking our key product partners with us and putting human resources on the ground are...

Principle .Net Developer/Architect – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

This role, within a flat organizational structure, requires both leadership skills and technical expertise, as well as a willingness to undertake tasks from solution design to core functionality development.Key responsibilities include:• Architect and develop...

Software Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

IT System Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...

Business Analyst (Lending) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Systems Administrator

Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, monitor, and administer the company's full IT infrastructure (LAN/WAN/VPN/wireless/firewalls).Install, configure, and support physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux).Manage telephony systems and ensure performance...

Software Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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