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...

How phishing threats evolved in 2025

A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass schemes. The...

ORTIA advances R14,5bn infrastructure programme

OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is making strong progress on its R14,5-billion five-year capital expenditure (capex) programme to modernises key infrastructure, boost operational reliability, and deliver a world-class experience for travellers. The current...

Vodacom goes live with virtual wheeling

Vodacom has fully operationalised its agnostic virtual wheeling platform. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with IPP (independent power producer) SOLA Group to procure renewable electricity for commercial operations. The operation leverages...

Women entrepreneurs get R1m boost

The MTN SA Foundation has named the top 10 finalists in this year’s R1-million MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge. Now in its fourth year, the challenge provides women entrepreneurs with an opportunity to expand their ICT businesses. “At the launch event held in...

Multichoice files new takeover regulation notice

While the finalisation of Multichoice’s acquisition by French media company Canal+ is still underway, a new shareholder has started buying up shares in the South African pay-TV operator. Multichoice yesterday afternoon (2 September) received formal notification that...

Google gets to keep Chrome in court ruling

A court battle to break Google up has ended. The search giant is being allowed to retain all of its operations, with the proviso that it share search data with rivals. Because Google is a search leader, and also has its own products like Android and Chrome, the US...

NYDA and NSFAS in strategic partnership

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has announced a new strategic partnership with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marks a significant commitment to expanding...

Openserve connects SATA to the World Broadband Association

Telkom fibre provider Openserve has successfully facilitated the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Southern Africa Telecommunication Association (SATA) and the World Broadband Association (WBBA). Beauty Apleni, the current chair of SATA and...

Canon expands its local waste programme

Canon South Africa has expanded its national waste management programme to address the growing pressure on South Africa’s landfill capacity. The programme enables the responsible collection and processing of various waste types including paper and packaging,...

Smart strategies to manage debt and interest rates

South Africans are learning to live and thrive in a financially uncertain world, according to the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse Study, which shows that while 39% of households expect they may miss at least one bill or loan payment, many are actively reshaping their...

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Navigating the open source landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, open source software stands as a pillar of innovation, collaboration, and versatility. By Johannes Briel, senior IT security specialist - PCI QSA, QSA (P2PE) at Galix As we venture through 2023, open source presents many...

Enhanced cellular connectivity critical for farm safety

In South Africa, the safety of our rural communities, particularly on farms, is a pressing concern. Nearly 32% of South Africa's 60 million people live in these areas where the challenges of security are constantly in the spotlight. By Tobie van Schalkwyk, business...

The metamorphosis of supply chain management

Is your organisation's supply chain a crawling caterpillar or has it morphed into a sprightly, soaring butterfly? By MJ Schoemaker, president of SAPICS In recent years, supply chains have had to change dramatically. Their metamorphosis has been accelerated by chaotic...

Cyber resilience in 2024 – protect, defend, recover

Data has become a core business asset, and protecting this asset from data loss is a strategic priority, especially as new threats are constantly emerging. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault SA/SADC The escalating sophistication of cyber threats will...

What the world needs now is talent …

The world is in a permanent state of change amid technology, economy, consumer and climate change demands. By Vanisha Balgobind, talent and organisation lead for Accenture in Africa Although there have been remarkable leaps in automation and AI, company leaders will...

Mimecast acquires Elevate Security

Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a provider of human risk management solutions. The acquisition strengthens Mimecast's offerings by providing proactive insights and deeper visibility into human behaviors and risk, helping customers better protect the digital...

Emmanuel Raptopoulos to head new SAP region

SAP has appointed Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos as the President for SAP's newly-created EMEA region. The new territory comprises BeLux, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the UK and the whole of the Middle East and Africa....

2024 trends for African telcos

Customer experience and efficiency to drive growth of Africa's telco sector this year, writes Louis Avenant, senior project manager at Itemate Solutions. Africa's vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service...

AI and automation’s potential for humanity

Each industrial revolution has caused disruption, but it doesn't necessarily mean a net loss of jobs. While automation and artificial intelligence (AI) can eliminate jobs and industries, they also create new ones. By Professor Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics...

The ransomware dilemma: to pay or not to pay?

The rise of ransomware attacks has become an alarming trend, causing business leaders to grapple with a difficult question: should they negotiate with ransomware attackers and pay the demanded ransom? This dilemma poses many challenges, and businesses must weigh the...

Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a technically proficient Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on securing systems, applications, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across on-premises servers, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft...

Business Analyst (Senior) 2825 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...

Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in partnering with business stakeholders to understand, document, and translate their data, reporting, and analytical needs into scalable, engineering-led solutions as the next Business Analyst (Data Engineering) sought by a reputable...

Project Manager

Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...

Security Analyst (Cisco) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on network and firewall security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco networking, and general network security...

Project Manager – Western Cape Kuils River NU

Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...

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