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...
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...
Microsoft patches vulnerabilities exposed by Check Point
Microsoft has released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks...
Is the biggest business enemy actually on the inside?
IBM, the largest industrial research organisation in the world, has found that malicious insider threats caused the most expensive data breaches in 2024 - costing an average of $4,99-million per incident – and these already-elusive breaches are becoming harder to...
Why SA is a hidden powerhouse for global executive search
South Africa is known for many things – mineral wealth, natural beauty, innovation, and sporting excellence. But, increasingly, it is also becoming recognised as a high-value hub for global executive search services. By Jeremy Bossenger, MD of BossJansen Executive...
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MTN CEO shares strategic vision
South Africa is confronting the pressing realities of climate change head-on, contending with a warming trend surpassing the global average by more than double, according to South Africa's Nationally Determined Contribution under the United Nations' Paris Climate...
Is it too early for Africa to think about digital treasuries?
There are many challenges for treasuries across the world, in any market, but the developing world has an opportunity for a head start in the switch to digital. This is borne out by the fact that the adoption of best practice treasury management tools, technology and...
Protect your financial assets from unknown online threats
Cybercriminals are a formidable and pervasive threat that continues to loom over online banking and consumer bank accounts. These malicious actors employ a myriad of sophisticated techniques, such as hacking, phishing, spamming, card theft, online fraud, vishing, and...
Bridging the gap between fintech and traveltech
The integration of finance and technology, known as fintech, has revolutionised traditional banking and payment systems, transforming how we live, work and travel. Similarly, travel technology, or traveltech, has empowered travellers with convenient booking platforms...
A guide to virtual wheeling
Eskom has run a successful pilot of virtual wheeling, which will enable companies with multiple offtake sites to connect to generators using the Eskom or municipal grids. Jason van der Poel, partner and Hannah Milner, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel, unpack what...
NEC XON launches enterprise technology solutions business unit
NEC XON has announced the launch of its new enterprise technology solutions (ETS) business unit. The unit will meet the growing demand from high-end corporate clients seeking cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions that power their operations in the data-driven...
Fighting the four most common mental health challenges
In the relentless pursuit of success, entrepreneurs often find themselves immersed in the day-to-day challenges of running a business, inadvertently neglecting their mental health. While dedication and hard work are undeniably vital in entrepreneurship, it is equally...
African organisations must adopt an active defence posture
Considering the constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape, the state of cybersecurity, resilience and data protection in Africa potentially has global implications. By Kate Mollett, regional director of South Africa and SADC at...
Braintree retains LS Retail Diamond Partner status
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Braintree has won the LS Retail Diamond Partner award for the fourth consecutive year. LS Retail, a provider of business management software solutions for retail and hospitality companies, has expanded its partner ecosystem...
Email security still critical
Email compromise still accounts for around 90% of breaches that occur within business on a daily basis, something that, in most instances, can be blamed on user error. "New and evolving threats are landing in users' mailboxes daily, particularly within the hybrid...
PowerBI and SQL Developer
Our client is looking for a solid PowerBI and SQL Developer with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified Consultant who is looking for a remote-based half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the...
IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
ERP Application Consultant (Finance) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Ready to blend your finance expertise with cutting-edge technology? Transition from audit to an exciting career as an ERP Implementation Consultant, where you'll combine your financial acumen with systems to shape the future of business operations across...
PowerBI and SQL Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client is looking for a solid PowerBI and SQL Developer with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified Consultant who is looking for a remote-based half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the...
IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Hyper-V, Exchange and Cloud Infrastructure Support as the next Senior Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its team. You will conduct proactive analysis of system health, architect new solutions...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Systems Integratio/Software DevelopmentJavaC# & MVC (Bonus)PostilionATM Software...
Business Process Analyst (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Cloud Solutions company is looking for a dynamic Business Process Analyst to take the lead in analysing, designing, and optimising business processes with a strong focus on the customer journey. This role blends systems analysis, workflow...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Hyper-V, Exchange and Cloud Infrastructure Support as the next Senior Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its team. You will conduct proactive analysis of system health, architect new solutions...
Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Systems Integratio/Software DevelopmentJavaC# & MVC (Bonus)PostilionATM Software...
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