Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn

Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...

Despite challenges, economy shows resilience

August 2025 showed a fourth month of consecutive economic gains, a clear sign of economic resilience amid persistent headwinds. This is the headline finding from the PayInc Economic Index, launched today by PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica. With a refreshed...

Stalled career growth drives top talent to quit

There’s a talent crisis building inside organisations. While employment statistics point to a cooling labour market, data from Workday’s new iteration of its Global Workforce Report shows a different kind of pressure building inside companies: a continued exodus of...

AI infrastructure drives record semiconductor growth rates

According to the Worldwide Semiconductor Technology and Supply Chain Intelligence service from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $800-billion in 2025, growing 17,6% year-over-year from $680-billion in 2024. This...

Is it time to say goodbye to passwords?

Each year on the first Thursday of May, cyber security professionals urge the public to strengthen their password hygiene. But in 2025, this tradition may be past its expiry date. Why? Because our over-reliance on passwords is becoming the very risk we seek to avoid....

Be wary of AI password generation

Most online services and apps require the user to create a password – but chances are many of those passwords are not being used daily and due to this overabundance, there’s a high probability that many of the passwords are being reused. Poor password management is...

Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...

What the future holds for cybersecurity

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has outlined their predictions for the 2025 advanced persistent threat (APT) landscape, highlighting significant shifts in cyber threats. These include the rise of hacktivist alliances, increased use of AI-powered...

GenAI advances that will shape procurement

Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, according to Gartner. Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly...

Digital transformation accelerates drug development, discovery process

Ever-increasing drug discovery and development timelines is a multiscale issue causing delays in patient access to medicines and increasing costs for pharmaceutical companies. Digital transformation could streamline the process, accelerate innovation, and improve...

AI advances to shape threat and defence landscape

In 2024, the world saw cyber threats evolve faster than before, primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more...

Gene drives could boost malaria control

A new study explores the impact that mosquitoes modified with the gene drive technology could have on malaria incidence if deployed in West Africa. The Target Malaria UK modelling team at Imperial College London published “The potential of gene drives in malaria...

Trust tops township economy imperatives

South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report from African marketing agency Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field &...

Leonardo supercomputer makes cooling sustainable

Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world. The...

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Commvault named leader by KuppingerCole

Commvault, an enterprise data protection leader for the complex and mission critical hybrid environments of today's global businesses, announced that KuppingerCole Analysts has positioned Commvault as an Overall Leader in its Leadership Compass on Cloud Backup for...

Why Europe and the US are snapping up SA talent

An interesting development is presenting vibrant new work opportunities to South African professionals. Here's a look at the hiring storm that is allowing individuals with the right skills to take up well-paid international job opportunities - without the hassle of an...

FirstDMT launches AX69.Cloud

FirstDMT revolutionises device management with the launch of its cost-effective, carrier-grade solution designed specifically for smaller businesses and ISPs. In the highly competitive Telco and ISP industry, service providers are facing shrinking margins and...

Embrace tech innovation while prioritising cybersecurity

With many businesses rethinking digital transformation, a balance between accelerated adoption and prioritising cybersecurity is a team effort which cannot be ignored, writes Yesh Surjoodeen, Southern Africa MD at HP. The rapid development of digital technology since...

Deaf students graduate from Belgium Campus

In what is thought to be a South African first, six deaf IT students are graduating this Friday (12 May) from Belgium Campus iTversity NPC, each with a three-year Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree. "We collaborate with the industry to provide these...

Deaf students graduate from Belgium Campus

In what is thought to be a South African first, six deaf IT students are graduating this Friday (12 May) from Belgium Campus iTversity NPC, each with a three-year Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree. "We collaborate with the industry to provide these...

InterSystems recognised as best in KLAS

InterSystems' HealthShare Unified Care Record has been recognised by KLAS Research in the 2023 Best in KLAS: Global Software. This marks the 10th time that the system has been honored by KLAS since 2006. The need for high-quality, accurate healthcare data today cannot...

Boniswa Corporate Solutions scoops Africa Tech Week award

Telecommunications services provider Boniswa Corporate Solutions has won two awards at Sentech Africa Tech Week awards. The are the Africa Tech: Technology Company of The Year Award, an award that celebrates companies that have created and delivered an outstanding...

PSG Konsult is changing its name

Financial services group PSG Konsult is seeking approval to change its name to PSG Financial Services. The proposed change, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, is aligned to the firm's growth aspirations. "In the 25 years since being established,...

Zebra Technologies grows Mobile Robotics Specialisation

Zebra Technologies has announced the rapid growth of its Mobile Robotics Specialisation for channel partners. Nearly 40 specialist robotics partners have joined the programme since its April 2022 launch to help solve customer challenges. As part of Zebra's...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a data scientist to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud, underwriting, and claims) by extracting insights from large and...

Junior Specialist: Project manager

Project Execution and Management To support the programmes team in all aspects of the project lifecycleInitial screening of funding proposals for grant making.Support for contract management, onboarding project partners and close out.Monitoring and reporting - ensure...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer

One of our clients is looking for SAP Technical CRM, minimum 5 years' experience, Tertiary qualification in the ICT space and SAP certified consultants. 12 months contract in PTA CBD and hybrid. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP CRM development and...

Business Analyst (George) – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry with innovative, customer-focused solutions is based in the scenic city of George. They are seeking a Business Analyst to join their Innovation Department, specializing in...

React Native Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

Software Engineer

Position overview: Contribute to the development, testingand maintenance of banking applications and systems. Assisting in designing, coding and testing sofware solutions.Collaborate with cross- functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Participate in code...

Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...

Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Position overview: Contribute to the development, testingand maintenance of banking applications and systems. Assisting in designing, coding and testing sofware solutions.Collaborate with cross- functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Participate in code...

Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...

Finance System Analyst

Exciting Opportunity: Finance Systems Analyst (6 Month Contract) - Join a Leading Financial Services Group in SA!Are you a numbers guru with a tech-savvy edge? Our client, a top Financial Services Group in South Africa, is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Systems...

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