Why some SA businesses aren’t translating software into revenue
South African businesses have become highly effective at producing software quickly. What remains far less clear is why this increased engineering velocity is failing to translate into commercial growth for many companies. This is the central finding of the 2026 State...
Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market
The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...
Datatech acquires Maple Woods
Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...
Gates Foundation CEO details a plan to reverse health declines
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works toward completing its...
At 140 years old, Mercedes-Benz unveils Nvidia-powered S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with a new S-Class built for the AI era, bringing together automotive safety and Nvidia’s advanced autonomous driving platform to enable a level 4-ready architecture designed for trust. The new S-Class with...
Portable consumer electronics in for 13% growth
The global portable consumer electronics market size is anticipated to reach $760,99-billion by 2033 and is anticipated to expand at a compointd annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Recent...
Deepfake-related fraud racks up $1bn in 2025
According to cybersecurity experts at Surfshark, 2025 experienced a massive surge in deepfake-related fraud losses. The numbers climbed over $1,1-billion, tripling from $360-million in 2024, and marking a staggering ninefold increase from the $128-million total...
PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Staffing shortages, rising costs, weak support slows hospitality recovery
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers Report. The report reveals that 77% of hoteliers identify...
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AI another important tool in improving energy supply reliability
Many grids across the globe have one, persistent problem in common, aging infrastructure. In the US alone, the average installed base is 40 years old with a quarter of the country's grid 50 years or older. In South Africa the scenario is similar with the average plant...
Paving the way for an effective NHI
Since government announced the passing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, industry experts, business leaders, legal experts, and numerous other commentators have voiced opinions as to why implementing NHI is either going to be a nightmare, or frankly...
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South Africa's rapid rooftop solar adoption, with households and businesses installing over 5 400 MW in just a year, has eased pressure on the national grid - leading to the longest load shedding break since January 2022. However, this surge has raised safety...
RCS messaging could transform business communications
The business communication landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the emergence of Rich Communication Services (RCS), a communication protocol aimed at replacing SMS messaging. By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, country manager at Infobip Nigeria Unlike...
Digital Earth Africa advances observation and monitoring of Africa’s waterbodies
Digital Earth Africa has announced the launch of its Waterbodies Monitoring Service, a service developed in - and for - the African continent. The satellite-based global surface water datasets given the accessible and operational nature of the data, and the focus on...
UNFCCC partners with Qlik on data-driven climate action
Qlik has announced an expanded partnership with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that aims to enhance the UNFCCC's ability to accelerate climate change negotiations, enabling a greater focus on data-informed action. Leveraging Qlik's...
Blink by MiWay refreshes commitment to tech-driven car cover
In the last decade technology has reshaped the insurance industry for both customers and insurers. The rise of insurtech, technology-driven insurance offerings, has spurred rapid change. Pandemic lockdowns further accelerated the demand for technology-based services...
Africa’s tech skills development goes beyond the classroom
Tech skills development in Africa is increasingly going beyond the borders of the classroom as organisations take novel approaches to addressing pervasive skills availability constraints. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD at SAP Southern Africa, says upskilling and mobilising...
AWCape partners with Flowgear
Sage Platinum Business Partner AWCape has announced a strategic partnership with Flowgear, a provider of integration and automation tools. Flowgear provides the .NET platform that allows businesses to simplify and accelerate app-to-app integrations without the need...
PAPE funds expanded strategic investment in Entersekt
Entersekt has announced that PAPE funds (PAPE) has expanded its investment in the company. Following an initial investment in July 2022, PAPE Fund 3 recently acquired Nedbank Private Equity's equity stake in Entersekt, increasing its total investment and ownership...
Rating Developer
Looking for a talented and experienced Rating Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our client's insurance management software solutions. Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.Minimum 5+ years...
Senior Database Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Database Developer to join our client on a remote contract role.What you will be doing:Convert complex MSSQL stored...
Senior Data Technologist
A senior opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Data Technologist to lead the sourcing, integration, and analysis of complex financial, statistical, and visual/spatial data to support forensic investigations and law-enforcement-related initiatives. Key...
Rating Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a talented and experienced Rating Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our client's insurance management software solutions. Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.Minimum 5+ years...
Senior Database Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Database Developer to join our client on a remote contract role.What you will be doing:Convert complex MSSQL stored...
Senior Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion
A senior opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Data Technologist to lead the sourcing, integration, and analysis of complex financial, statistical, and visual/spatial data to support forensic investigations and law-enforcement-related initiatives. Key...
Systems Integration Engineer
Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...
Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0784
Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Develop solutions independently and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on...
Java Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment,...
Systems Integration Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is searching for a Systems Integration Engineer to join their team! As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's technologies integrate smoothly with external systems, driving the success of their deployments. This role...
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