Consumers want AI to help with shopping, not make purchase decisions
As brands race to invest in agentic commerce, consumer willingness to let artificial intelligence (AI) make purchase decisions topped out at 11% across lower-stakes categories, such as personal care and household supplies, according to Gartner. The findings suggest...
IBM and Red Hat commit $5bn to redefine open source in the AI era
IBM and Red Hat have announced Project Lightwell, a $5-billion commitment backed by new frontier AI capabilities and a global force of more than 20 000 engineers to help enterprises secure open source software. Together, these investments establish a new model for...
IBM and Riyadh Air build first AI-native airline
IBM and Riyadh Air have announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and...
AI-generated sites distribute remote access software used in attacks
Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular applications like...
Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn
Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...
PayInc Economic Index holds encouraging signs for the economy
After six months of consecutive gains, the PayInc Economic Index, measuring the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025 but stayed higher than a year ago. Continued resilience and improving economic indicators point...
CEOs expect business to improve in 2026
The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence - 95% of CEOs are optimistic about next year and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, according to International Workplace Group’s (IWG) latest State of the C-Suite report. This rising optimism is...
Electric vehicles on the charge in 2026
In 2026, 116-million electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are forecast to be on the road, according to Gartner. “Despite the US government introducing tariffs on vehicle imports and many governments removing the subsidies and incentives for...
Thinkst Applied Research takes over Computer Olympiad
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research, the company behind the internationally recognised Thinkst Canary. The sale includes all...
Has SA turned a corner in new-vehicle sales?
As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market - even as several...
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How to achieve record management compliance
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Can SMEs afford and manage backup services?
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Best practices for managing contract renewals
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Navigating the ESG landscape: a global perspective with regional nuances
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As consumer debt surges, data is critical in debt recovery
As South Africans and their pockets are impacted by rising inflation, cost-of-living increases, and a spate of interest rate hikes over the past two years, consumer debt has surged at an alarming rate. More people are turning to credit facilities to keep up with daily...
What CIOs need to consider about cloud repatriation
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Almost half of SA SMEs are vulnerable to attacks
Millions of companies have been left vulnerable in the wake of the South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission's (CIPC) recent cybersecurity breach which saw personal information being unlawfully accessed and exposed. A statement released by the...
Navigating healthcare uncertainty across Africa
While Africa continues to face challenges around healthcare accessibility and cost, there are glimmers of hope on the digital horizon, writes Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to become home to one in three people by the end of the...
How tax automation could boost the digital economy
Pundits often say that digital technology can grow GDP and raise living standards. There is merit to these claims, writes George Karageorgiades, director and cofounder of PaySpace. A 2022 paper published by Chinese researchers in the Frontiers in Public Health journal...
Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Career Opportunity: Credit Facilitator (Team Lead) Job Title: Credit Facilitator Location: Johannesburg North (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-time Reports To: Credit Manager Salary: Up to R32,000 CTC (Dependent on experience and qualifications)Are you a seasoned Credit...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
SQL DeveloperBuild and optimise high-performance data systems for large-scale retail and distribution environmentsRemote | Open to candidates outside South Africa | Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a technology company delivering...
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Network Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria
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Information Security Manager – Remote Remote
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Senior Angular Developer
Senior Angular DeveloperLocation: Johannesburg or Cape Town (hybrid way of work)Digital group SA - AppDev - (6 – 12 Months Contract)The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic development team. The successful person will be...
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Senior Angular Developer – Gauteng Midrand
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Mobile Solution Architect Lead – Western Cape Cape Town
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