Smartphone sales for 2025 on track for 1,5% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1,5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,25-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is an increase from 1% growth in prior forecast, primarily...
Shoppers used Black Friday 2025 to plan, not splurge
South Africans did not treat Black Friday as a spending free-for-all this year. Instead, they shopped with far more discipline, using flexible payment tools to manage cash flow and time purchases more deliberately. This is according to payments platform, PayJustNow,...
How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly
As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...
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...
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Redefining security in the age of cyberthreats
Cybercrime remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the modern business. In September 2023 there were seventy-one incidents and 3 808 687 191 compromised records. Globally, the total number of breached records for 2023 is currently sitting at more than...
Growing demand for skilled IT professionals
South Africa's tech industry is thriving thanks to technology advancements and the adoption of digital solutions by businesses. By Amy Scriven, recruitment manager at EQPlus This has led to an increased demand for skilled professionals in software development, data...
Rethinking security: Why on-premise is no longer enough
Traditional companies often cling to on-premise infrastructure, believing it to be the safest solution. However, recent evidence suggests that the paradigm is shifting, with cloud-based security solutions proving to be more robust and adaptive. Argantic CEO Garry...
Consent puts the customer in control
In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed; today, the control is firmly in the hands of the consumer. For those companies who handle consumer data,...
Salesforce, AWS expand partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Salesforce have announced a significant expansion of their long standing, global strategic partnership, deepening product integrations across data and artificial intelligence (AI), and for the first time offering select Salesforce...
NEC is Cisco’s Mass Scale Infrastructure Partner of the Year for EMEA
NEC has been recognised as Cisco's Mass Scale Infrastructure Partner of the Year for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The award is a testament to the success of NEC's expanding partnership with Cisco. Projects that accelerated the deployment of...
GoMetro secures £9m funding
Fleet management company GoMetro has announced the successful completion of a £9-million Series A funding round. The round was led by new investor Zenobē, with significant participation by FutureGrowth Asset Managers. Following-on in the Series A round were existing...
Netcare Digital is top corporate in Digital Innovation Awards
Netcare's innovative use of digital technology through the development and implementation of a primary healthcare electronic medical records system in Netcare Medicross facilities has earned the title of overall winner in the private sector category of the BCX Digital...
AWCape clinches Sage Top Partner of the Year award
AWCape, a Sage Platinum Business Partner, has been recognised as the Executive Vice-President Top Partner of the Year. In addition, AWCape also received the Top Sage Intacct Partner of the Year award. AWCape is a Sage Intacct Certified Implementation specialist...
GenAI and its impact on payment fraud
The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer
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...
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,...
Data Centre Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg
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 – Gauteng Pretoria
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 – Gauteng Johannesburg
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,...
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