Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025
2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...
CNAPP set to $12,9bn by 2030
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market revenue is forecast to reach $12,9-billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 30% from 2025 to 2030. According to Dell’Oro research, the market’s trajectory is being shaped...
ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal
The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...
AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...
Paycorp invests in global fintech
Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...
Restraint defines consumer behaviour in May
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...
AI fuels push to enhance IT skills
African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...
SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps
Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...
Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats
As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...
Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market
According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...
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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...
Draft public interest guidelines for mergers published for public comment
Businesses have anxiously been seeking clarity on the application of public interest conditions in merger transactions. It is anticipated that the Competition Commission's draft public interest guidelines for mergers will provide some clarity on its approach to public...
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...
The role of domestic solar in the move towards NetZero
Though South Africa has shown a decrease of around 3% in carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes between 2021 and 2022, the country remains among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon dioxide worldwide. By Alison Groves,...
Trusted, conversational AI will drive productivity, decision-making
Businesses are embracing AI and increasing productivity across every industry, with 45% of executive leaders reporting increased investments in AI. Early enterprise adopters are already seeing the benefits, and freeing up more than 30% of time from every employee so...
AI’s role in elevating video conferencing experience
In an era defined by remote work and digital interactions, video conferencing has emerged as a powerful communication tool for businesses and individuals alike. By Charis Nicholas, head of high touch and end user video collaboration in southern Africa at Logitech...
Edge DataWave, Master Data Management combine forces
Data solutions providers Edge DataWave, a member of the Edge Evolve Group, and Master Data Management, have come together to create Edge Master Data. Both organisations played pivotal roles in establishing the South African chapter of DAMA International, a global...
Angular Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain responsive web applications using Angular 18+, TypeScript, and SCSS.Implement clean, maintainable, and testable backend APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core Web API.Design and optimize database schemas using SQL Server and Entity...
Junior Software Engineer – Western Cape Brackenfell
My client based in Brackenfell is currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related fieldAgile Foundation...
Android Developer
Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...
SAP ABAP Developer
We are seeking a skilled and motivated SAP ABAP Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining custom SAP applications using ABAP programming language. You will work closely with functional teams to...
Back End Developer – 1612
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PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...
SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and motivated SAP ABAP Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining custom SAP applications using ABAP programming language. You will work closely with functional teams to...
Back End Developer – 1612 – Gauteng Pretoria
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PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
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