As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

SA needs to join the AI economy before it’s too late

South Africa runs the risk of becoming a bystander in one of the most transformative economic shifts of the century – artificial intelligence (AI) – according to Specno chairman, Daniel Novitzkas. And, as the global AI revolution accelerates, Novitzkas is urging South...

Over 7m streaming accounts’ credentials leaked in 2024

For millions of Gen Z users, streaming platforms play a central role in how they socialise and connect with global culture – but in a new report, Kaspersky has identified over 7-million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon...

SA youth determined to build wealth, not inherit debt

South Africa’s youth are increasingly aware of their financial inheritance - and they are committed to changing the narrative for those who come after them, according to the second edition of 1Life Insurance’s Generational Debt Survey. This year’s survey – aimed at...

Call for better fixed wireless connectivity in townships

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - If we are serious about bridging the digital divide, and empowering more South Africans in the digital economy, affordable connectivity is key. This is the word from Eduard du Plessis, CEO and founder of Fixed...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

Cyberwar rages in Israel-Iran conflict

As the war in the Middle East escalates, combatants are confronting a simultaneous host of cyberattacks. A report from Radware spells out how a host of significant cyber activities related to the conflict are ongoing, including state-sponsored operations, hacktivist...

Scientists find ties between Earth’s oxygen and magnetic field

For 540-million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth's magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released analysis by NASA scientists. The research suggests that processes deep inside the Earth might...

The future of analytics in the AI era

Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...

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Best practice tips for strengthening data privacy

South Africa has become a fertile hunting ground for international cybercriminals. Research by security company Kaspersky indicates that more than half of South African companies were targeted in the past year while spyware attacks increased by 18.8% between the last...

CIOs have never had more to offer – or to contend with

From the person interested in technology pushing for its inclusion in the company's operations, to the IT manager reporting to the financial director, to today's strategic technology leaders whose voices are heard at board level, the role of the CIO has seen a...

Growth challenges for emerging African telcos

Africa is home to a thriving telecoms industry typified by a small group of very large, dominant telcos - such as MTN and Safaricom - and a highly competitive group of emerging telcos. These telcos play a vital role in the continent's economic and social development,...

Modern-day threats in the crypto gold rush

Many still perceive cryptocurrency as a novel and unconventional form of currency. It operates within an environment that lacks the safety and regulation found in traditional financial systems. Just like the lawless days of the American Wild West, the crypto world is...

Is it time to do away with performance reviews?

Once considered a powerful tool for fostering growth, development and alignment within an organisation, the relevance of employee performance reviews has become a hotly debated topic, with many human resources practitioners arguing that traditional annual performance...

Red Hat, Intel deliver open source industrial automation

Red Hat has announced a new industrial edge platform, designed in collaboration with Intel, that will provide a modern approach to building and operating industrial controls. By transforming the way manufacturers operate, scale and innovate with standard IT...

Peach Payments concludes $30m funding deal

Baobab Payments, trading as Peach Payments, has concluded a €29-million/$30-million funding round. The round, announced in April, was led by Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by UK-based asset manager Apis Partners. Peach Payments is an...

Africa lays the groundwork for a future of electric vehicles

The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints need to be overcome, writes Yael Shafrir, associate director at Webber Wentzel. Many South Africans who struggle every day to...

Revolutionise retail efficiency with cloud

Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience. Central to this is the cloud that brings with it the combination of advanced technologies, edge solutions, and the...

Technical Support at Robertec (Pty) Ltd

Technical Support for Kamstrup products, including water and electricity meters, software, AMR equipment. Desired Skills: Electrical Plumbing Computer Skills Desired Qualification Level: Certificate About The Employer: Robertec (Pty) Ltd is a distributor of Kamstrup...

Technical Support at Robertec (Pty) Ltd – Gauteng Allen’s Nek

Technical Support for Kamstrup products, including water and electricity meters, software, AMR equipment. Desired Skills: Electrical Plumbing Computer Skills Desired Qualification Level: Certificate About The Employer: Robertec (Pty) Ltd is a distributor of Kamstrup...

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI DesignerShape the future of sports technology through design excellenceClaremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams...

UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Claremont

UX/UI DesignerShape the future of sports technology through design excellenceClaremont, Cape Town R80 000 - R100 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in sports technology, creating advanced data and performance solutions for elite sports teams...

Project Manager (3 month contract)

Requirements:A relevant BSc / Btech or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Project ManagementMust be registered with SACPCMP, or eligible to registerAt least 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager/Construction Manager of medium to large...

IOS Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Front End Developer – 1274

?? We're Hiring: Angular Front-End DeveloperReady to craft seamless user experiences while working across the stack? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS & OIDC?? CI/CD pipelines & Git version control?? UX focus – optimize user journeys &...

Project Manager (3 month contract) – Eastern Cape East London

Requirements:A relevant BSc / Btech or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Project ManagementMust be registered with SACPCMP, or eligible to registerAt least 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager/Construction Manager of medium to large...

IOS Developer – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...

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