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...

Please Call Me case finally settled

Vodacom and  Kenneth Makate have finally settled the Please Call Me matter out of court. Vodacom has agreed to pay Makate an undisclosed amount. The case has been dragging on since 2018, when Makate sued the telco for compensation for the idea of the Please Call Me...

Nvidia continues to drive data centre innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nvidia continues to drive the evolution of the IT industry, and the data centre in particular, at a speed most of us have not experienced before. This is the word from Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, talking about his key...

Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret

Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...

WLAN market bounces back

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...

Items lost and found on Uber rides

South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Cloud security report exposes dangerous blind spots

Systemic weaknesses, including alert fatigue, fragmented toolsets, and a widespread inability for organisations to detect lateral movement or defend against AI-driven attacks, leaves enterprises dangerously exposed. This is among the findings from Check Point Software...

AI, quantum, neurotechnology could unlock brain-machine interface

IBM has entered a joint study agreement with Inclusive Brains, which specialises in non-invasive neurotechnologies and multimodal artificial intelligence, to experiment with advanced AI and quantum machine learning techniques. The aim of the joint study is to boost...

Targeted attacks mimic executives to steal funds

With cyberthreats to business executives on the rise, Kaspersky has detected a series of sophisticated attack attempts aimed at deceiving an organisation’s finance team into paying fraudulent invoices. Emails mimicking correspondence between the organisation’s CEO and...

AI pushes tech sector emissions, energy use up

Technology sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union...

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Consistent support key in overcoming gender barriers

We hear the phrase "women in tech" quite often in the working world, yet not all women in tech appreciate this phrase. Many feel it is yet another label that entrenches the gap between men and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)...

Solve your home energy crisis through a careful, measured approach

With Eskom having upped the ante on load shedding since the recent cold snap that saw snowfall in certain parts of the country, inquiries for alternative energy solutions and installations like solar PV have since shot up again as South Africans look to bring an end...

Absa CIB joins Contour’s production network

Digital trade finance network Contour has announced that Absa Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has become the first African bank to officially join its growing production network. Absa CIB's clients will now have access to Contour's digital Letter of Credit (LC),...

Put people at the heart of end user service

Frictionless, convenient, consistent and fast. These are the keywords that define business-to-business (B2B) customer service and, according to PwC, are the route to ensuring that the organisation raises the bar and retains customer loyalty. It is echoed by McKinsey...

Mastercard partners with EMIS to boost Angolan digital economy

Mastercard has entered into a strategic partnership with the Empresa Interbancária de Serviços (EMIS) to roll out a co-branded contactless card with EMV technology to boost the digital economy and accelerate digital transformation in Angola. Also known as the...

The who, why and what of data literacy

In today's digital age, data literacy has become a crucial skill that individuals and organisations need to possess. But what is data literacy? Who needs it, and why is it essential? In this article, we will explore the 3 W's of data literacy: who, why and what. By...

Axiz signs up Veeam Data Management Solutions in East Africa

Axiz has been awarded the East Africa distribution rights for data management solutions provider Veeam. The distribution rights cover several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. "We have in the past invested time and effort in building...

Aerial fibre offers affordable, reliable Internet

We previously looked at how traditional large suburbs have ample servitude space that allows for conventional trenching, but this is not as easily available as network operators look to expand into more densely populated communities. By Shane Chorley, CEO of Frogfoot...

Huawei announces 2023 H1 results

Huawei has announced its business results for the first half of 2023, with overall performance in line with forecasts. In 2023 H1, Huawei generated CNY310,9-billion in revenue, with a year-on-year increase of 3,1% and a net profit margin of 15%. The company's ICT...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Senior Systems Analyst Degree or Diploma and/or CBAP Certification. Experience and Exposure: 8 years plus or more in systems analysis experience - payments and Forex industry domain Strong working knowledge of Use Cases and UML.Solid understanding of the ISO20022...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Primrose

Cloud Solutions Architect / Platform EngineerAccelerate your career with a global automotive leader!R [Phone Number Removed]; - R [Phone Number Removed]; plus benefitsJoin a dynamic and successful automotive group with over 70 years of excellence in the industry. As a...

Commercial Analyst

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Senior IT Specialist

Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...

Project Manager

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CRM Analyst (HubSpot) (George Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal part in reducing call centre reliance and driving sustainable online growth by using data-led decision-making and marketing automation to enable seamless customer journeys as the next CRM Analyst wanted by one of South Africa's...

Commercial Analyst – Mpumalanga Delmas

?? Commercial Analyst - Delmas | R25K ?? We're looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our team in Delmas. If you're sharp with numbers, love turning data into insights, and thrive in a fast-paced environment - this could be for you! What you'll do:?? Analyse...

Senior IT Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Project Manager Opportunity! Fixed-Term (12 month contract) | Market Related Job Purpose:To manage the organisational projects using current Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery...

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