PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
GenAI smartphone spend to pass $298bn this year
Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) smartphones is projected to total $298,2-billion by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. It will represent 20% of total AI end-user spending in 2025. Gartner defines GenAI smartphones as devices equipped with a...
These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption
Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...
New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research
In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....
Facebook users targeted in new credential-stealing campaign
Since late August, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer - a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information - dubbed StealC v2 and being spread through...
GIBS Route to Market is back for 2025
The GIBS Route to Market entrepreneurial programme, now entering its third year, will bring together Aspen Pharmacare (medical and health industries), DHL (logistics) and - for the first time - uMngeni-uThukela Water (water), in partnership with leading South African...
SA corporate travel set for major rebound
There is renewed momentum for corporate travel across Africa with nearly half (46%) of customers in EMEA planning to increase their travel spend in FY26, according to Flight Centre Travel Group’s annual global State of the Market survey. This represents a significant...
The increasingly precarious lives of domestic workers
One in three domestic workers still earn below minimum wage and, as the cost-of-living soars, are struggling to survive, according to Sweepsouth’s 8th Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. Based on a national survey of 5 039 domestic workers,...
Changing the way money moves
With stablecoins enjoying a massive surge globally – and a virtual explosion in Africa driven by the need for efficient cross-border payments, remittances, and a hedge against economic volatility – Mesh.trade has launched South Africa’s first yield-bearing digital...
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Huawei and global sustainability stakeholders discuss how to thrive with green ICT
Huawei held the Green Development Summit, themed "Thrive with Green ICT", during MWC Barcelona 2024. At the summit, guests from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), MTN Group, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), UN Educational,...
Duxbury launches next-gen solar-powered switches
Duxbury Networking has introduced its range of Solar Unmanaged switches designed for both commercial and industrial use, and targeting applications in businesses and home offices. The solar-powered switches, the DUX106SPS5A and DUX106SPS15A models, are ideal for any...
SaaS evolution and innovation to accelerate in 2024
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) space is set for strong growth, with Gartner estimating that the value of the market will grow from around $204-billion in 2023 to nearly $244 billion in 2024. Relentless advances in technology, along with businesses' appetite for...
Fortify data security to protect against cyberthreats and meet regulatory demands
As cyberthreats continue to rise and data becomes an increasingly valuable business commodity, South Africa's data regulation landscape is evolving, and businesses need to prioritise data security and privacy measures. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at...
Debunking myths in finance and ERP
The business world is getting more complex daily, and the availability of information can be overwhelming. Worse, it can lead to many myths and misconceptions that can easily cloud your judgment. By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape When it comes to finance and enterprise...
Niche ISPs could lead in collaborative innovation
In the dynamic landscape of South Africa's ICT industry, shared services are emerging as a transformative force, empowering niche Internet service providers (ISPs) to unlock innovation and efficiency through collaboration. This sets the stage for a new era of growth...
Solcon Capital, IFC partner to develop deep tech companies
IFC and Solcon Capital have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying and nurturing investment opportunities in the deep tech sector within India and South Africa, with the goal of propelling the digital economy in these burgeoning markets. Under the...
Kortext, Vodacom Business to support higher education students
Kortext, which provides digital learning and student engagement software for higher education, has reached an agreement with Vodacom Business to provide digital learning material - including textbooks and videos - to higher education institutions in South Africa....
Dell and partners launch Limpopo Solar Community Hub
Dell Technologies, in partnership with Utelize Mobile, SITA South Africa, Computer Aid International and Amandla Community Projects, has launched the Xitlhelani Village Solar Community Hub in Limpopo. Solar Community Hubs are solar-powered internet centres that...
Jacques van Niekerk takes on global CEO role at Incubeta
Incubeta has announced the appointment of Jacques van Niekerk as the new global CEO. Having been part of the founding team at Acceleration, an early adjacent player in the marketing technology consultancy and digital transformation field, Van Niekerk went on to lead...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3337 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Scrum Master 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...
Technical Leader
A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Technical Leader – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination – Gauteng Halfway House
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...
Business Analyst NH
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...
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