US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Equinix plans $22m data centre in Lagos

Digital infrastructure company Equinix says it will open its next high performance data centre in Lagos – a $22-million investment it says marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100-million to transform Africa’s digital landscape over the...

Openserve to offer Giga Connect

In February 2026, Openserve will launch Giga Connect, providing dedicated network-to-network connectivity for network operators, service providers, financial institutions, public sector organisations, large enterprises, OTT providers, and data centres where...

How to combat disinformation attacks

By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...

WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging

Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...

China narrows the decline in its smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....

Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor - Memento Labs - to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat...

iStore announces Excellence in Education finalists

iStore Education has announced the two three finalists in each category of the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, following a record 225 submissions from 32 schools across five provinces. A total of 62 standout entries were shortlisted and sent to the international...

How earth observation can aid public health

A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...

Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming

After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...

How AI affects a world of shattered norms

Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...

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Fraud prevention takes centre stage

Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. This year’s CPT Business Summit, Seamless Africa and the ACFE conference all placed fraud prevention at the heart of their...

Hisense captures 58% of global volume share for 100inch+ TVs

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, continues to strengthen its leadership in premium display technology. According to Omdia’s latest half-year data, Hisense ranked numer one worldwide in shipments of 100-inch and above TVs in...

Nedbank launches a new mobile service

Nedbank has introduced Nedbank Connect, a mobile network for Nedbank clients that is available through the Nedbank Money app and Online Banking,. Nedbank Connect enables clients to access flexible and rewarding mobile plans with either a physical SIM card or a free...

Accelerate enterprise AI adoption through a partner network

Canalys projects the global addressable technology market will reach over $5-trillion in 2025 and expects more than 70% to be partner-delivered. By Bennie du Plessis, senior manager: channel for Dell Technologies, sub-Saharan Africa AI will be a key driver of this...

The new breed of cybercrime targeting our digital workforce

My retired parents, looking to supplement their pensions, have taken to exploring online opportunities. They represent a generation characterised by hard work and determination, yet less attuned to the digital sleight of hand that underpins so many internet schemes....

CHIETA launches smart skills centre in Phuthaditjaba

In a partnership to expand access to digital education, the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has launched a Smart Skills Centre in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in collaboration with the Free State Department of Education. Located in one of...

Businesses are betting on AI

In a time of rising global economic uncertainty, African businesses are increasingly turning to AI to accelerate productivity and unlock a new level of ROI. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering, Africa at Salesforce The data is...

Smart ports could drive a stronger economy

Maritime ports are the arteries of global trade, and in South Africa, they carry the lifeblood of the national economy. By Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa The country’s state-owned logistics company’s recent investment in a new fleet...

Retailers urged to rethink connectivity

Retail in South Africa is changing. As customers become more digitally empowered, the traditional, staff-led in-store experience is being replaced with self-service, smartphone-driven journeys. By Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit lead at Duxbury Networking Shoppers...

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Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....

Software Developer (Java, SQL) (CH1182)

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company that designs and builds digital solutions across Africa to enable more productive societies.They are seeking Software Developers with 8+ years' programming experience (any language, ideally Java) and strong SQL...

Data Engineer – 6 month contract (CPT/JHB)

We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Snowflake and Matillion to join our data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business intelligence,...

Software Developer (Java, SQL) (CH1182) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company that designs and builds digital solutions across Africa to enable more productive societies.They are seeking Software Developers with 8+ years' programming experience (any language, ideally Java) and strong SQL...

Data Engineer – 6 month contract (CPT/JHB) – Remote Remote

We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Snowflake and Matillion to join our data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business intelligence,...

Senior Fullstack Developer

Drive innovation at the cutting edge of tech, AI, and gaming - all from the comfort of your home. Is this you? You're a creative problem-solver, passionate about technology and excited by the potential of AI to transform digital experiences. You thrive in a...

Senior Data Engineer

Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work alongside a team of data...

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Drive innovation at the cutting edge of tech, AI, and gaming - all from the comfort of your home. Is this you? You're a creative problem-solver, passionate about technology and excited by the potential of AI to transform digital experiences. You thrive in a...

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