Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
Low growth seen as a top risk
The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
US, China close to a TikTok deal
Oracle is believed to have a key role in a new TikTok deal that would keep the app live in the US. Although a deal hasn’t yet been signed, US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are said to be close to an agreement on the future of the social media...
Study shows extent of savings with smart geysers
A Sensor Networks study reveals that large households of up to four people or more can save up to R500 on their monthly electricity bill by using smart geyser technology. The company, which has installed more than 12 000 smart geysers across South Africa, confirms...
Quantum computing and AI: Synergy or rivalry?
Quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are two technologies touted to revolutionise modern computing. In 2022, AI emerged from deep tech to a household name through the release of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs). Meanwhile, quantum computers...
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Navigating healthcare uncertainty across Africa
While Africa continues to face challenges around healthcare accessibility and cost, there are glimmers of hope on the digital horizon, writes Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to become home to one in three people by the end of the...
How tax automation could boost the digital economy
Pundits often say that digital technology can grow GDP and raise living standards. There is merit to these claims, writes George Karageorgiades, director and cofounder of PaySpace. A 2022 paper published by Chinese researchers in the Frontiers in Public Health journal...
Reinventing the workforce in the age of GenAI
Generative AI (GenAI) has burst onto the scene. It appeared fast and is evolving even faster. It's impact on value chains will fundamentally transform the nature of work, reshaping how businesses deliver value and better experiences for employees and customers. By...
CIPC hack could have serious consequences for SA organisations
The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) holds the registration details of companies, co-operatives and intellectual property rights within a vast database that comprises ID numbers, addresses, contact information and more. It has also...
Veeam recognises top African partners
Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2023 Veeam ProPartner Awards in Africa, celebrating the achievements and dedication of Veeam Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners. The award winners have successfully...
Avanti Communications appoints sales director
Avanti Communications has announced the appointment of Chris van Rooyen as its new sales director. Reporting to senior vice-president of sales and South Africa country manager, Gamze Aydin, Van Rooyen will be tasked with new business development and taking Avanti's...
Ransomware attacks are a growing threat for Kenyan businesses
Businesses in Kenya are growing increasingly concerned about being targeted by cyber threats, especially ransomware attacks, which are growing in both frequency and sophistication and can have devastating effects on organisations. By David Mugo, senior solution...
How microgrids could alleviate load shedding
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that South Africans experienced 600 hours less load shedding over the past three months than they did in the same period last year. But, while this has been welcomed, the threat of load shedding still...
Fintechs help drive financial inclusion across sub-Saharan Africa
As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sees growth in fintech operators, it will become easier and safer for people to send money back home, writes Nikki Kettles, executive of licences and payments regulation at Mukuru. With half of Africans migrating to...
Cybersecurity strategies for cloud acceleration in financial services
Effective cybersecurity must align to organisation's needs and take its lead from its requirements. Security must enable, not define. By Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa Thus, understanding your organisation's operational environment and what...
Data Scientist (George) – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
ENVIRONMENT: Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...
Senior RPA Developer ( six months contract ) – Gauteng Pretoria
Senior RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts and process owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical...
Associate System Support Engineer at PnP
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales
The Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and customers to...
Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
Associate System Support Engineer at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Gauteng Pretoria
The Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and customers to...
Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
Network and IT Support Field Technician
A South African company that has a technology platform that provides consumer service management and rating solutions is seeking an ideal Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team in Cape Town.Responsibilities:Install and maintain Service Systems...
RPA Business Analyst
Key Responsibilities:Process Attending and engaging in RPA project meetings and reviews by contributing domain-specific knowledge and experience.Identify candidate business processes suited to Robotic Process Automation.Design, model and document RPA Solution...
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