Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...

CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI

CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...

Export-led growth hinges on livestock health,

Robust biosecurity systems, disease surveillance and coordinated response mechanisms are critically important to protect South Africa’s livestock industry against transboundary animal diseases. This is one of the recommendations of the Spring edition of the Absa...

SA is Africa’s prime target for DDoS attacks

South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya were the three most targeted African countries for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2025, according to NetScout’s latest global threat intelligence report – with South Africa ranked as the continent’s...

More than half of PCs are still running Windows 10

According to Kaspersky’s statistics, more than half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of those polled have already upgraded their devices to Windows 11. In Africa, 35,95% of users have upgraded to Windows 11,...

DCC Technologies to distribute ASUS Business solutions

DCC Technologies will distributor the Business SYS product range from ASUS Business. The partnership comes at a time when companies across the region are under pressure to adopt new digital tools to remain competitive, improve efficiency and protect sensitive data....

How HR became critical C-suite players

Chief human resources officers (CHROs) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping business success - with 88% of CHROs stating that their influence in the workplace is at an all-time high, according to a new report from International Workplace Group (IWG)....

iPhone Air eSIM-only push is a digital watershed moment

While Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone has captured the world’s attention for its super-slim and lightweight design, analysts GlobalData say that the main attraction should be on its exclusive eSIM-enablement. “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone...

Finance AI technologies to watch

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...

Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal

OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...

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Digital citizenship in the smart city era

What is a smart city? For many, the answer is technology. A smart city is, by definition, a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors (sometimes hundreds or thousands) to collect specific data. By Bertus Engelbrecht,...

Geospatial data helps manage natural hazards, climate change threats

Mitigating the increasing effects of climate change has become a top priority for South African insurers who have collectively paid billions of rands in related damages over the past five to 10 years. By Zelda Els, technical specialist at Santam The increasing...

The future of AI is human

In an era where the ever-advancing wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) washes over every corner of our existence, we find ourselves gripped by the undeniable potential of these transformative technologies. From redefining how we communicate...

Resolve the talent shortage with a skills-based approach

The skills shortage remains a pressing priority for organisations trying to keep up with the radical revolutions of digital, AI, machine learning and quantum. According to Statista, more than half of global organisations have hit the skills shortage roadblock and it...

Development tips to combat mounting app abandonment

In a landscape dominated by digital solutions, a well-researched and thoughtfully designed app can take your business to new heights - increasing accessibility and revenue generation, elevating brand visibility and marketing opportunities, and allowing for data...

Have you outgrown your payroll software?

Managing your company's payroll should be a seamless experience, but if your payroll department is constantly in a state of crisis management, it's highly likely that the payroll solution you're using is no longer capable of meeting the organisation's evolving...

Student competition empowers next generation of tech innovators

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Dell Technologies South Africa have announced a Student Cluster Competition set to empower the next generation of tech innovators. During the course of the competition, undergraduate students will develop...

Commercial printers’ potential boosted by inkjet

Commercial printers in South Africa face a number of challenges in today's economy including the rise of all things digital, economic stress, heightened competition, rising costs and the importance of environmental concerns. Heidie-Mari Middel, production specialist...

WiFi 7 will transform business as we know it

Wireless acts as the front door to a network's user experience. But with the multitude of wireless devices and things, sometimes the importance of that first impression gets lost. By Stefani Johnson, product marketing manager (wireless) at Cisco That front door opens...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Data Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our client in the financial...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline Management Design, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

UI / UX Designer (Senior) 3330 – Gauteng Pretoria

Liaise with stakeholders and team members.Take complex tasks and make them intuitive and easy to use.Throughout the design process – from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mock-ups and prototypes.Gather data from our analytics and UX...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Data Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our client in the financial...

Power Procurement Project Manager

Our Client operates within a very specialised industry, and they are seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager on a 3-year contract. PurposeThe Power Procurement Project Manager will oversee the procurement and delivery of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) required to...

Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our Client operates within a very specialised industry, and they are seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager on a 3-year contract. PurposeThe Power Procurement Project Manager will oversee the procurement and delivery of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) required to...

Group IT Manager

To manage and oversee the company's information technology systems, ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. The IT Manager will ensure the security and integrity of data, manage IT...

Junior Helpdesk Technician

Job Specific RequirementsQualifications: T Diploma or/ IT CertificationsExperience:Experience in a technical support role dealing with customer issues and resolving matters telephonically. As well as experience with device preparation.Job Knowledge:Technical knowledge...

Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The Pipelines Developer works within the Pipelines Team in the Data Processing and Pipelines department to develop radio astronomy pipelines and data processing applications for ingest, calibration and imaging, alongside tools for testing...

Group IT Manager – Gauteng Randburg

To manage and oversee the company's information technology systems, ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. The IT Manager will ensure the security and integrity of data, manage IT...

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