What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses
Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...
Online life continues to be risky
Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...
Closing the care gap with satellite connectivity
Looking to overcome the connectivity challenges of remote mining regions, Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to improve access to medical care for employees and families in...
Nazia Pillay takes over at SAP Southern Africa
By Kathy Gibson - Nazia Pillay has been confirmed as the MD of SAP Southern Africa, taking the reins at a particularly crucial time for the IT industry. Technology has seen exponential leaps over the last couple of years, and Pillay points out that SAP customers have...
AI infrastructure drives record semiconductor growth rates
According to the Worldwide Semiconductor Technology and Supply Chain Intelligence service from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $800-billion in 2025, growing 17,6% year-over-year from $680-billion in 2024. This...
GenAI smartphone spend to pass $298bn this year
Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) smartphones is projected to total $298,2-billion by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. It will represent 20% of total AI end-user spending in 2025. Gartner defines GenAI smartphones as devices equipped with a...
These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption
Sovereign AI and AI agents are expected to shape public sector adoption of AI within the next two to five years, according to Gartner. Both have reached the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Government Services. Gartner Hype...
New hydrogen project puts SA on the map in global clean energy research
In a significant step advancing research, innovation, and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, Standard Bank has partnered with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to establish the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy....
Facebook users targeted in new credential-stealing campaign
Since late August, the Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has been observing a new malicious campaign leveraging a stealer - a type of malware designed to steal passwords and other account information - dubbed StealC v2 and being spread through...
GIBS Route to Market is back for 2025
The GIBS Route to Market entrepreneurial programme, now entering its third year, will bring together Aspen Pharmacare (medical and health industries), DHL (logistics) and - for the first time - uMngeni-uThukela Water (water), in partnership with leading South African...
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Kids returning to school face digital minefield
The start of the new school year marks an exciting new phase for kids, but it could also mark the first step into a minefield of online risks. This is the warning from Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet, who says young children, tweens and teens face a...
Liquid Intelligent Technologies achieves Cisco Gold Certification
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has achieved the Cisco Gold Certified Partner certification level for its South African operations. "The Cisco Gold Certification is another validation for our customers as we continue to be the digital service provider of choice for...
2024 education trends: where tech and personal development meet
Education, like every aspect of modern life, keeps adapting and evolving to meet the needs of society. Unfortunately, the South African education system is not keeping pace with developments and innovation in the education space. By Shaun Fuchs, founder and CEO of...
Our diversity is Africa’s superpower
Africa is widely acknowledged as the most diverse continent boasting and estimated 3 000 distinct ethnic groups and over 2 000 languages. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa A 2013 study by Erkan Goren which is now considered the global benchmark for measuring...
Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024
The persistent myth is that cybercrime only targets the biggest companies and economies but cybercriminals are not bound by geography, and rapidly digitising economies lure them in large numbers. South Africa is a prime example: even though it ranks 38th among major...
Why due diligence is so important prior to appointment
Recent news reports that a high-profile individual was removed from a board, allegedly because one of her qualifications had been misstated, is the latest in a line of similar incidents. The director in question has reportedly indicated that her qualification is...
Here’s a new method to detect Pegasus iOS spyware
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has developed a lightweight method to detect indicators of infection from sophisticated iOS spyware such as Pegasus, Reign, and Predator through analysing Shutdown.log, a previously unexplored forensic artifact....
Vodacom Business, HPE GreenLake aim to accelerate hybrid cloud transformation
Vodacom Business has added the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to its portfolio. It is expected that HPE GreenLake will enable the ICT specialist to provide as a service solutions, delivering differentiated experiences from edge to cloud, and to simplify workload...
Discover the true value of the data-driven organisation
Statista predicts that the volume of data created, copied, produced, and consumed globally will reach 147 zettabytes in 2024. Dr Karen Luyt, expert solution architect: business and digital advisory, and Stefan Steffen, executive: data insights and intelligence, at BCX...
Vertiv more than doubles manufacturing capacity after acquisition
Vertiv has increased capacity of its switchgear, busway and integrated modular solutions (IMS) business by more than 100% since acquiring the E&I Engineering and PowerBar Gulf switchgear, busway and IMS business in November 2021, and anticipates further doubling...
Senior Network Engineer (Data Centre)
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,...
Systems Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
The Systems Analyst - Enterprise Systems is responsible for analysing, designing, and supporting business processes across SAP S/4HANA ERP and integrated non-SAP systems, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The role bridges the gap between business needs and...
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...
Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote) – Remote 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 – 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...
Pipelines Developer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
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...
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