User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen
The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...
Autonomous planning set to supply chains
Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...
Urgent reforms to get SA back on track outlined
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector has long been recognised as a key obstacle to economic growth – but change is underway. In the latest PSG Think Big webinar, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy sat down with award-winning financial journalist Alishia...
TransUnion invests in Omnisient
TransUnion has announced a minority investment and broader strategic partnership with Omnisient, a South Africa-founded fintech operating internationally that offers a privacy-preserving data collaboration and advanced analytics platform. The Omnisient platform...
Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up
The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...
Monetisation appeal of 5G fixed wireless access grows
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans - enhanced by 5G capabilities - proving particularly attractive. While about 80% of the global CSPs...
ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...
Africa leads in blockchain VC funding
While blockchain accounts for 3,2% of total venture capital (VC) funding globally, it commands a much stronger 7,4% share in Africa - more than double, underscoring the continent’s strategic embrace of the technology and its alignment with local needs. According to CV...
Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up
Companies are still paying up to get their data back after a ransomware incident – at almost 50%, this is the second-highest rate in the six years that Sophos has been running its annual State of Ransomware report. The good news is that they are often paying less that...
May 2025 sees continued salary moderation
The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...
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Digital wallets a financial services enabler in Africa
The recent GSMA 2023 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money highlights how mobile money has become a mainstream financial tool in many African countries. By Juan Seco, chief growth officer and East Africa MD of Mukuru Since 2022, more than 184 million people...
Why the 3-2-1 rule matters for your business data
Bad things happen. One day, that file you worked on is fine. The next, it's gone - lost in a hard drive failure or perhaps a stolen device. Maybe the version you worked on has corrupted, and you need to recover an earlier file. Someone might have deleted the file,...
The role of AI in African healthcare
In Africa, as in much of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latst buzzword among healthcare professionals, Globally, we saw an explosion last year of various generative AI platforms promising unparalleled potential to solve some of the continent's biggest...
African countries reap the benefits of digital payments
There's no escaping the fact that cash still plays an incredibly important role in Africa. According to McKinsey, cash still accounts for approximately 90% of payments across the continent. But, things are changing with more and more businesses and consumers adopting...
Solar market oversaturation could be a risk
Due to ongoing loadshedding, high electricity prices, and a considerable decrease in the cost of solar systems over the past few years, more homeowners are making the switch to solar every day. However, elevated demand has resulted in more providers and installers...
Smart technology a proactive solution to SA’s water crisis
South Africa is currently facing a water crisis, with scarcity and inefficient water management posing significant challenges to sustainable, consistent access to water. By Rudie Opperman, manager for engineering and training: MEA at Axis Communications A 58-hour...
SA faces a rising tide of ransomware
South Africa has consistently been the primary target for ransomware and business email compromise among African countries. 2023 witnessed a significant surge in ransomware attacks across diverse industries within the country. According to the latest State of...
Vertiv enhances manufacturing capacity for chilled water solutions
Vertiv has unveiled an upgraded testing room at its thermal management centre near Tognana, Italy, significantly increasing the facility's testing capacity and manufacturing capabilities in the existing space. The upgraded testing room will allow Vertiv to do standard...
Liquid launches Azure Stack in Zambia
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has launched Azure Stack for its customers, giving businesses access to cost-effective local cloud solutions that meet local data regulatory requirement and can run latency-sensitive applications. "According to the Zambia...
Learnerships will get SA working
the lead-up to the Matric class of 2023's final exams, anxiety looms. While some will pursue tertiary education, the majority face the highly competitive job market and the harsh prospect of unemployment. Rajan Naidoo, MD of EduPower Skills Academy, says that in this...
Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP cutting-edge & scalable solutions for account verification, means testing, and payment reconciliation as the next Senior Java Developer sought by a dynamic provider of custom-driven IT Solutions & Consulting in Joburg. You will support and...
Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client in Century City, Cape Town seeks an energetic developer to enhance Fuel Automation Systems using contact-less smart card technology and support testing and implementation teams. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years' development experienceStrong C++ system...
Sales Planner / Business Analyst
Our client is looking for a Sales Planner / Business Analyst to join their team for a 5 month contact period. This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organised, and has experience in both sales forecasting and financial reporting. Our client wants...
Data Analyst / BI Developer
Our client is looking for a Data Analyst / BI Developer to deliver insights and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure, supporting data-driven decision-making. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree4 years' relevant experienceProficiency in Power BI, SQL,...
Sales Planner / Business Analyst – Western Cape Century City
Our client is looking for a Sales Planner / Business Analyst to join their team for a 5 month contact period. This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organised, and has experience in both sales forecasting and financial reporting. Our client wants...
Data Analyst / BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Data Analyst / BI Developer to deliver insights and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure, supporting data-driven decision-making. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree4 years' relevant experienceProficiency in Power BI, SQL,...
Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to play a key role in a global Zero Trust Initiative. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, ensure world-class quality and security across platforms, and...
Embedded Software Engineer
Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement algorithms in C/C++ and MATLAB, contributing to high-performance radar products within an international team. Key Requirements Strong embedded software development in C and C++Algorithm...
Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to play a key role in a global Zero Trust Initiative. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, ensure world-class quality and security across platforms, and...
Embedded Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement algorithms in C/C++ and MATLAB, contributing to high-performance radar products within an international team. Key Requirements Strong embedded software development in C and C++Algorithm...
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