AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud

One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...

NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise

A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...

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...

Vodacom partners with SA Rugby

Building on its longstanding relationship, Vodacom and SA Rugby have signed a landmark partnership agreement naming Vodacom the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all national Springbok teams and SA Rugby affiliated competitions. From junior to...

Network International expands portfolio with Absa

Absa Business Banking has appointed Network International - a leading digital commerce group in the Middle East and Africa – as its digital payments technology partner. Network will provide Absa with end-to-end payment processing capabilities through a single payments...

Sweepsouth sweeps top place at SA Tech Challenge

Home services platform Sweepsouth has taken first place in the Digital Platforms category at this year’s SA Tech Challenge - a G20 Presidency initiative recognising the country’s most innovative and impactful technology solutions. The award celebrates scalable...

Open call for bold women tech founders in SA

The Aurora Tech Award is calling on female-led tech startups in South Africa to apply for the chance to secure up to R1,9-million in prize money. South Africa’s tech ecosystem is growing fast, but women-led startups still face major hurdles with less than 2% of global...

AI features big in Telkom’s planning

Telkom says it has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of its digital transformation strategy, spending R46-million in this financial year aligning its AI initiatives with business strategy. “AI enables us to optimise operations, personalise...

AI-led businesses ignore humans at their peril

No-one would argue that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but there is some irony in the fact that as more business functions - from data collection and analysis, to everyday operations - are performed digitally the more customers seek to...

CFOs going all-in on AI

Chief financial officers (CFOs) have fundamentally shifted their approach to artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research from Salesforce, moving from cautious spenders to strategic investors who are betting on AI not just for cost-cutting, but as a crucial...

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Teaching digital resilience to the next generation

Protecting children and teens from online risk requires more than just cybersecurity solutions. It demands careful monitoring and ongoing education to help kids navigate the online minefield safely. According to Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director for Southern...

Ensure a robust return on your big data investment

In this digital age, big data is no longer just a trendy term. Businesses of all sizes are pouring resources into big data projects to make smarter decisions, deliver personalised customer experiences, and accelerate innovation. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam; head of...

Unified commerce for customer-centric retail success

In the dynamic world of retail, understanding the evolving nature of the consumer journey is paramount. With increasing technological advancements and rising customer expectations, retailers need to be agile and responsive, ensuring their customers can seamlessly...

EV revolution creates partnering opportunities

The emergence and growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is generating exciting opportunities for the Eastern Cape province, which already has a well-established presence in the local vehicle manufacturing sector, as well as for technology companies looking to...

NetScout achieves AWS Security Competency

NetScout has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency for its advanced NDR product, Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI), in the category of threat detection and response. As part of the assessment, AWS validated NetScout's technical proficiency and proven...

Kaspersky calls for responsible AI application, development, use

Kaspersky has presented its ethical principles for the development and use of systems employing artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML). As AI algorithms play an increasingly prominent role in cybersecurity, the principles set out in Kaspersky's...

Paratus sets up high-capacity fibre links from Mozambique to SA

Paratus has launched two cross-border fibre links to Mozambique, offering an alternative to the sub-sea cable by introducing resilience with two distinct routes into South Africa. One of the fibre links traverses Swaziland, and the other follows the Kamati Poort...

Do we need another cloud?

Amazon Web Services launched its cloud services in 2006, followed shortly by Microsoft's Azure offering in 2010. Three years later, the word 'hyperscaler' entered our lexicon - meaning large cloud service providers that can provide offerings such as computing and...

Business challenges where AI could be useful

The beginnings of AI can be traced back to the 1950s and while AI has been improving for several decades, compared to other technologies, such as telephony, home computing and the internet, progress on AI has been relatively slow. By Hans Roth, senior vice-president...

What is the business value of ChatGPT?

It is key for organisations to have line of sight into processes and procedures that clearly define employee use cases when it comes to ChatGPT, writes Lizaan Lewis, head of legal department at Altron Systems Integration. ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence...

BI Analyst (Citrusdal)

ENVIRONMENT:A detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst is sought to join the team of a fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry. You will be responsible for analysing large datasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to support...

Senior IT Technician (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround,...

Junior Data Engineer – Paarl

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in the agriculture industry. As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructure and creating data-driven solutions to support...

SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 0144 – Gauteng Pretoria

Part of a team of 14 that will do Operation support on a rotational basis.Based on a strong technical ABAP background, play a technical solution architect role for all change requests.Mediate between developers and functional team members and will engage directly with...

BI Analyst (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Citrusdal

ENVIRONMENT:A detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst is sought to join the team of a fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry. You will be responsible for analysing large datasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to support...

Senior IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround,...

Junior Data Engineer – Paarl – Western Cape Paarl

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in the agriculture industry. As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructure and creating data-driven solutions to support...

Technical Analyst (Connectivity)

Ready to grow your career in systems implementation? We're looking for a tech-savvy professional who combines strong technical integration skills with proactive client communication and a passion for technology in Pretoria East.As the Technical Analyst: Connectivity,...

Business Systems Engineer (Citrusdal)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry seeks a highly driven Business Systems Engineer who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with the organization's goals. You will be part of a...

Senior SQL Database Administrator

Our client is looking for a solid DBA with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified DBA who is looking for a REMOTE-BASED half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the hours may increase at mutual...

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