PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Africa sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks
One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made significant progress to curb the spread of the virus. Coordinated action between...
Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that Hout Bay’s marine environment is seriously threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds (PPCPs) that persist and bio-accumulate in marine life - even kilometres away from pollution...
Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content
Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...
AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria
With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...
SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone
Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....
Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition
Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...
Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs
Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...
Siyakwamukela kuZulu at Afridax
Crypto exchange Afridax says it has marked a significant milestone in its mission to democratise access to digital assets in Africa by integrating isiZulu into its platform. Language barriers pose a significant obstacle to financial inclusion, particularly in Africa...
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The best detection and response strategy for cyberthreats
In a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, network operators in organisations of all sizes are grappling with an increasingly persistent and organised world of cybercriminals. Carlo Bolzonello, country lead for Trellix South Africa looks at some of the most common...
Supply chain optimisation through ERP intelligence
Findings contained in a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicate that Africa's economies have the potential to become major players in global supply chains. The Economic Development in Africa report, released in...
Meeting SA’s 2050 Net Zero emission requirements before it becomes costly and arduous
South Africa hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in its low-emission development strategy. While the target has already received significant buy-in from local companies and institutions, none are under any illusions about the challenge that lies ahead. As Sune...
What security monitoring can tell you about your business
Security monitoring technology continuously logs and analyses data from network points and nodes, enabling security teams to detect and respond to incidents faster and, while this is crucial, it's not the full extent of its usefulness. By offering continuous...
Innovation, competition fueling disruption in trade credit insurance
South Africa's trade credit insurance offerings have largely retained their European roots making them less than ideal for the local market, says Gareth Joubert, MD at Hollard Trade Credit. "We have a matured trade credit insurance market, but the product is still on...
Mustek adds IBM to security portfolio
Mustek's Cloudshop has partnered with IBM's ReaQta division to expand its cybersecurity threat detection and response capabilities. IBM 's ReaQta's endpoint security solutions are designed to leverage AI to automatically identify and manage threats while remaining...
Frogfoot goes on the acquisition trail
Frogfoot Networks has acquired two fibre specialists - Garden Route Networks and Route Networks - to extend its connectivity and infrastructure capabilities along the South African coast. The acquisition allows for the organisation to seamlessly improve its...
Trends shaping financial inclusion in insurance
South Africa stands as one of the most unequal societies in the world - underscoring the critical importance of financial inclusion in the nation's progress, writes Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything Insure and CEO of FirstEquity Group. Beyond growth and...
Dealing with SA’s neglected human capital potential
South Africa finds itself amidst a complex web of social, economic, and environmental crises, writes Bonga Ntuli, executive board member and director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa. While some strides have been made toward...
The power of regular ERP updates for manufacturers
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires constant adaptation and optimisation. Tempting as it is to stick to the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' credo, one crucial aspect of maintaining a competitive edge lies in regularly...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...
BI Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
ERP Analyst
Introduction Do you have Experience as an ERP Analyst, if so we require your expertise, for an amazing role available in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa Duties & Responsibilities Internal support and assistance to end-usersTroubleshootingMore details to be...
BI Specialist at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
ERP Analyst – Western Cape Observatory
Introduction Do you have Experience as an ERP Analyst, if so we require your expertise, for an amazing role available in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa Duties & Responsibilities Internal support and assistance to end-usersTroubleshootingMore details to be...
Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are on the look out for a Business Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This role offers the chance to design,...
Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Citrusdal
Our client, a South African company that provides a supply chain optimization platform for the fruit industry are on the look out for a Business Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Citrusdal, Western Cape. This role offers the chance to design,...
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