PMI points to manufacturing fragility
The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...
Vehicle sales continue positive streak
Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...
Tech companies take pragmatic approach to ESG
The technology sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities in the second quarter of 2025 have been characterised by incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances, says GlobalData. Robert Pritchard, principal...
Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards
A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...
Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays
Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...
Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements
Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...
AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids
When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...
Nation-state actors exploit SharePoint vulnerability
High-profile local and global sites alike have fallen victim to a newly-uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. In South Africa, National Treasury is among the customers affected, while international users like the US nuclear weapons agency have also been...
AI drives major infrastructure shift for SA enterprises
As AI assistants, agents, and data-driven workloads reshape how work gets done, they’re creating faster, more dynamic, more latency-sensitive and more complex network traffic in South Africa. This is the headline finding from a Cisco study into the architectural...
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2024 will see AI democratisation, expansion of modern edge, move to zero trust
In 2024, we can expect to see Generative AI move from disruption to optimisation, with the dialogue shifting from theory to practice. Meanwhile the edge platform approach will become more prevalent with companies and ecosystems delivering simpler edge platform-centric...
How to build a more inclusive, skilled workforce
The local technology skills shortage has been well documented over time, with recent statistics underscoring not only a dearth of technical expertise in South Africa, but also a concerning youth unemployment rate. New figures from Statista show a staggering number of...
Technology and data can improve SA healthcare
Technology and data can improve and uplift communities in South Africa especially from a healthcare perspective, writes Steve Bottger, executive: software engineering at Altron Systems Integration. Imagine the potential to pinpoint and react to a cholera outbreak with...
What does the future of Android-based PoS terminals look like?
Most of us probably don’t spend that much time thinking about what operating systems are installed on the point-of-sale (PoS) terminals, also known as card machines, that allow us to buy gifts at a boutique, lunch at a food market, or even our weekly groceries. Dig a...
Itec and CBS partner to extend SA footprint
Managed business services provider Itec SA and office automation provider Corporate Business Solutions (CBS) have joined forces to enhance the availability, distribution and servicing of document management solutions across the country. Mike Murray, business...
Moonlighting – your side hustle can cost you your job
The duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees was underscored in a recent Labour Court judgment. By Mpumelelo Nxumalo, partner and Kalene Watson, senior associate from Webber Wentzel The court emphasised the necessity of proactive...
A data-based approach to solar could save more
Load-shedding has led to significant productivity and revenue losses for many businesses. This ongoing power crisis has also led to record-breaking imports of solar panels, with R8,4-billion worth of panels being imported in the second quarter of 2023 alone. By Ashley...
Cisco debuts performance insight, visibility for modern apps on AWS
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has announced new business metrics in Cisco Cloud Observability, powered by the Cisco Observability Platform to enhance business context for modern applications running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This latest release also supports integration...
CRS provides contingency plans for potential grid collapse
CRS Technologies has announced the implementation of comprehensive contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted HR and payroll services in the event of a national power grid failure in South Africa. While industry analysts consider the likelihood of a complete grid...
Kyocera strengthens SADC foothold with Mauritius partnership
Kyocera is extending eco-friendly production printing services into the SADC region, thanks to a strategic partnership forged with Central Business Equipment (CBE) in Mauritius. CBE's acquisition of the TASKAlfa Pro 15000c signifies a significant milestone, poised to...
Senior Full Stack Developer (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Join a top healthtech company as a Senior Full Stack Developer and become part of no-politics, values-driven team revolutionizing healthcare through tech. This fast-growing company is making healthcare more affordable and accessible — and they're rewarding top talent...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions? Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to drive the evolution of their...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Become part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions. We're looking for high performers with a growth mindset to thrive in a hybrid, values-driven environment, with excellent opportunities for career...
Data Centre Engineer
Are you a highly analytical, self-motivated Data Center Engineer with a passion for server hardware, meticulous cabling, and operational excellence? Our team is looking for a results-driven individual to join us in supporting servers at our customer's state-of-the-art...
Senior Data Engineer / Analyst with BPM
To define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurv (responsible for overseeing South Africa's exchange control regulations) Identify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating models Interpret and implement industry process...
Senior Database Administrator
Role DescriptionThe Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and performance optimisation of the company's databases, particularly those supporting Alchemy and the murex pilot. This role ensures data integrity,...
Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our international client has redefined the approach to addressing client security needs by reshaping support strategies, tapping into existing client technologies, optimising or complementing their current resources, all while aligning seamlessly with...
Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You...
Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You...
Intermediate BI Developer
Our client is seeking an Intermediate BI Developer (Data Scientist) to support the design, development, and delivery of business intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will leverage tools such as AWS QuickSight and Power BI to transform raw data into...
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