Global trade is growing, but fragility rises
Global trade grew by $2,5-trillion in 2025, increasing by about 7,5% to a record of $35-trillion, according to the latest edition of the Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Trade in goods drove most of the...
Air cargo saw demand start to rise
Global air cargo demand was up in February, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11,2% compared to February 2025 levels (which saw 11,6% for international operations)....
What are the ‘killer applications’ for quantum computing?
With the commercial value of quantum computing hardware predicted to exceed $21-billion within the next two decades, the technology has attracted the attention of both public and private stakeholders across a range of regions and industries. And with multiple hardware...
Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams
With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...
Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools
Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically, in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...
Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...
Climate action can save lives, boost sustainability
Science20 (S20) South Africa has issued its 2025 Statement on Climate Change and Well-being, calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect the well-being of people, ecosystems, and the planet. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to health, livelihoods,...
Grand theft telematics: security flaws threaten vehicle safety
At the recent Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that has exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer. By exploiting a zero-day vulnerability...
Cybercrooks are coming after your data and your money
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are interested in your data and your money, and they are becoming increasingly good at getting their hands on both. The 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals that data is the adversaries’ primary focus area, closely...
IBM launches new defence-focused AI model
IBM has announced the general availability of the IBM Defense Model, a purpose-built AI model designed to deliver reliable intelligence for defence and national security. Developed together with Janes, a leading provider of open-source defence intelligence, the IBM...
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Fintech startup secures $11m funding from Standard Bank
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Ricoh sets ambitious 2040 environmental goals
Ricoh has announced its updated environmental strategy, committing to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its direct operations and electricity use (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040, a decade earlier than its previous 2050 target. The ambitious plan is part of...
Obsidian delivers cloud data backup peace of mind with HYCU
With Atlassian Cloud customers only able to export their data once every 48 hours, there is a significant gap to effectively protect and recover their mission-critical data. Obsidian Systems, a Platinum Partner of HYCU in South Africa, says the availability of the...
Huawei Digital Power lays out a green vision for Africa
The shift to green and renewable energy is so important, particularly for Africa. David Bian, director of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa, Smart PV Development Department, outlined why in a presentation to last week's Solar and Storage Live exhibition: "Today,...
Applications open for the 2024 AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program
Having successfully incubated and developed 27 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) since 2020, AWS' Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) seeks to add another 20 success stories with its 2024 cohort. For SMEs in South Africa, the integration of technology in...
How ERP can drive better reporting capabilities
Business reporting is essential to companies for various reasons. Among the more prominent of these reasons is that it can identify the strengths and weaknesses of an enterprise. Growth of any business can only occur once a sound strategy has been developed by...
Promote sustainability across the supply chain
If any trend signals the next evolutionary stage of business in South Africa and around the world, it's sustainability. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions have become ubiquitous,...
Retail transformation enhances operations, empowers employees
In today's digital world, retailers are looking for more innovative ways of optimising operations, increasing employee efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) provides them with an invaluable tool to do so...
Businesses urged to prioritise prevention over paying ransoms
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A guide to responsible appliance disposal
E-waste from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa. According to Gauteng's government website, the country produces around 360 000 tons of e-waste every year, with the province accounting for 55% of that volume....
React Developer (Menlyn) LW – Gauteng Pretoria
Frontend:React, Vue, or Angular andBackend: Go, C, Java, JavaScript or similar languages and/orMobile: Experience with React Native or similar mobile frameworks is a plus.Software Development & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable...
Scrum Master at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town , is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on an independent contract basis The primary objective of the Scrum Master is to help the team achieve delivery goals through effective collaboration, ownership, transparency, and...
Senior Helpdesk Technician
Job SummaryThe Senior Helpdesk Technician provides advanced technical support to end-users, ensuring efficientresolution of IT-related issues. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, managing escalated ticketsand contributing to system improvement....
Lead / Senior Application Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications and systems that drive our business forward. As a technical leader,...
Senior Helpdesk Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
Job SummaryThe Senior Helpdesk Technician provides advanced technical support to end-users, ensuring efficientresolution of IT-related issues. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, managing escalated ticketsand contributing to system improvement....
Lead / Senior Application Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications and systems that drive our business forward. As a technical leader,...
Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're Hiring: Data Engineer – Fraud & Financial Crime Technology Platform (6-Month Contract)Are you a talented Data Engineer passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Join our Fraud and Financial Crime Technology Platform (FFCP) team and play a...
Data Scientist – 0228
Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Data ScientistMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date02-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be...
Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're Hiring: Data Engineer – Fraud & Financial Crime Technology Platform (6-Month Contract)Are you a talented Data Engineer passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Join our Fraud and Financial Crime Technology Platform (FFCP) team and play a...
Data Scientist – 0228 – Gauteng Centurion
Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Data ScientistMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date02-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be...
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