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...

Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff

Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...

Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic

After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...

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...

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...

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...

Forces that will reshape corporate finance

In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...

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...

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Partnering drives revolution in education

When government, NGOs and the private sector join hands, bringin public education into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) becomes possible, writes Kate Groch, CEO of Good Work Foundation (GWF). It's music to our ears that Coding and Robotics is being formally...

Software escrow could give SA fintech developers an edge

In large corporations, digital transformation is impacting every customer touchpoint, yet this rapid innovation for operational advancement could be what exposes them to operational risk. The uptake of bespoke third-party software solutions is essential to enable...

Are learnerships at risk as QCTO takes effect?

With the expiration date of SETA-accredited learnerships looming at the end of June this year, companies are at a critical juncture for their Skills Development. From that point forward, organisations will only be able to register their learners for the QCTO's...

Rajant, Reios SRL merger gives Duxbury advanced IoT solutions

Duxbury Networking, the South African distributor of Rajant Kinetic Mesh wireless network solutions, has highlighted the enhanced suite of IoT solutions which will stem from Rajant's recent acquisition of Reios SRL in Italy. The merger will enhance the Kinetic Mesh...

Cape businesses partner to save electricity

Cape Town's most successful inner city business owners are heeding the call to conserve power in the city's central business district. Property developers, restaurateurs and merchants have given their backing to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District's (CCID)...

Datacentrix wins 2023 OQLIS Data Impact Award

Datacentrix has been named as the winner of OQLIS's LUMIN23 Data Impact Award. The recent OQLIS LUMIN23 Awards brought focus to the latest in data intelligence innovation, as well as projects initiated over 2023 and companies delivering quality work while showcasing...

Return to the office takes off in 2024

During 2022 and 2023, many companies - large and small alike - asked their teams to return to the office for at least a few days a week. This trend is likely to accelerate throughout 2024 as more organisations acknowledge the negative impact that fully remote working...

James Dalton aims to make schools safer

School should be a safe haven for children, allowing them to learn, grow, and achieve developmental milestones in a calm, peaceful and fun environment, and in some cases form lifelong friendships. However, this is not the case for many learners across South Africa,...

SAPICS targets young professionals, students

Reflecting its commitment to addressing youth unemployment in South Africa and the skills deficit in the supply chain field, SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) will host its Young Professional & Student Conference on 22 February 2024. This...

Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Business Process Analysis (45%)Analyse information, business processes, and operational workflows to identify gaps, opportunities, and improvement areas. Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with multiple stakeholders. Document business...

Senior Network Engineer (Data Centre) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Join a forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider as a Senior Specialist: Network Engineer in Johannesburg. This isn't just about keeping the lights on — it's about building and maintaining next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation,...

Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...

IT DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer Own resilient infrastructure at the heart of digital security! On-site | Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaR900,000 per annumSecure platforms | Scalable systems | High-impact roleAre you a DevOps expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and...

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...

IT DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

DevOps Engineer Own resilient infrastructure at the heart of digital security! On-site | Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaR900,000 per annumSecure platforms | Scalable systems | High-impact roleAre you a DevOps expert with a passion for automation, reliability, and...

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...

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