PMI points to manufacturing fragility
The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...
Vehicle sales continue positive streak
Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...
Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...
AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...
Four in five adults with TB have no symptoms
A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, suggests that to...
IBM delivers new quantum processors, software, algorithms
At the annual Quantum Developer Conference, IBM unveiled fundamental progress on its path to delivering both quantum advantage by the end of 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. “There are many pillars to bringing truly useful quantum computing to the...
MTN grows customers, adds AI learning
MTN has issued a quarterly update for the period ended 30 September 2025. It boasts 300-million customers and has enjoyed strong broad-based performance across the markets it operates in, led by MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. MTN Nigeria has restored positive retained...
New data strategies needed as AI ambitions outpace readiness
A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organisations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that, while chief data officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this...
AMD unveils strategic roadmap
AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...
Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers
Sixty-one percent of Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...
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Behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work
South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Geoff Cohen, partner at digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, urges companies to take a step back and...
Compliance the foundation for sustainable growth in finance
For many financial institutions in South Africa, compliance has long been treated as a cost of doing business, a necessary function to satisfy auditors and regulators, and to avoid penalties. But that mindset no longer holds up, writes Pienaar Zietsman, chief...
Sovereign SASE a new model for data-sensitive enterprises
Secure access service edge (SASE) is a powerful model for delivering security services closer to users and applications. By Nirav Shah and Andres Herrera at Fortinet But for many organisations, especially in healthcare, government, financial services, and defense,...
Hidden ownership turns tax crime into an AI challenge
Tax evasion goes far beyond legal tax avoidance. It is the practice of illegally hiding income or profits to avoid paying tax, costing countries over $500-billion a year. In many cases tax evasion depends on opaque ownership structures that hide who really owns...
Telecom expense visibility the missing link in financial governance
For good reason, people, capital, and infrastructure are known as the pillars that hold up organisations. Now comes a modern pillar that is just as important: connectivity. Nobody would deny the need for extensive financial oversight in monitoring spending on people,...
Questions every business should ask their SAP partner
SAP isn’t just another system. It touches all your business processes, data, and decision-making, and covers nearly every business function. That’s why choosing the right SAP partner is essential. The right one will help your business move forward. The wrong one will...
Fintech startup raises $2,6m
Four-year-old card-linked instalment platform Float has secured $2,6-million (R46-million) in funding co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings, with participation from all existing investors, including Platform Investment Partners. Lighthouse Venture Partners...
NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb partner on African connectivity
Across Africa, industries operating in remote and difficult-to-reach locations face a persistent challenge: reliable, high-speed connectivity. Mining operations deep in rural regions, offshore oil platforms, government outposts, and agricultural enterprises often work...
Recognition for Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista. Check Point is featured on the list due to its strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability...
SA could leapfrog the world in EV adoption
Often perceived to be lagging behind the developed world, South Africa has a unique opportunity to not only catch up, but to leapfrog established markets like Europe and the USA in the long-term adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). By Linda Cele, products head key...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales
Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...
Business Analyst
The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...
Mid Level C++ Developer
We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...
Java Developer – Sapiens
Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...
Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...
Java Developer – Sapiens – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...
Senior Data Analyst – Telescope Operator
A key role has opened for a Senior Data Analyst / Telescope Operator to lead a small team of data analysts/operators supporting science operations and development activities during the construction phase. This position is ideal for a qualified professional with...
Senior Data Analyst – Telescope Operator – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A key role has opened for a Senior Data Analyst / Telescope Operator to lead a small team of data analysts/operators supporting science operations and development activities during the construction phase. This position is ideal for a qualified professional with...
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