As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Nvidia and Uber look to make the world robotaxi-ready

Nvidia is partnering with Uber to scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform, and Nvidia Drive...

What the SCA really said about online gambling

South Africa’s online betting industry has been thrown into needless panic by headlines proclaiming that online gambling is banned, writes Wayne Lurie, director of Lurie Inc Attorneys and CEO of SAROGA. The recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd...

Drug-resistant malaria in East Africa comes under attack

A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step...

Executives turn to hybrid work amid economic uncertainty

Research from International Workplace Group reveals that nine out of 10 c-suite executives are concerned about the business impact of macroeconomic instability. As a result, they are turning to hybrid working, empowering their people to work from a combination of...

Malatsi to brief parliament on proposed B-BBEE changes

Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi will brief parliament tomorrow (27 May 2025) on a proposed policy change that would allow Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) equity equivalence in the telecommunications sector, in line with...

What’s on the cybersecurity horizon?

Kaspersky is monitoring 25 APT groups that are currently active in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including well-known ones such as SideWinder, Origami Elephant, and MuddyWater. The rise of creative exploits for mobile and further development of...

Altron posts profit growth

Altron has reported strong growth in profitability for the financial year ended 28 February 2025. Revenue of R9,6-billion is flat compared to last year, but the group reported a 27% increase in earnings of R1,8-billion before interest, tax, depreciation and...

Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative

Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s chair and CEO Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and...

Average vehicle age continues to rise

The average age of US light vehicles rose to 12,8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The average age for passenger cars climbed to 14,5 years, while light trucks average is...

Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe

Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...

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For years, the slogan "the customer is always right" has motivated businesses across the board to prioritise customer satisfaction as an operational imperative. And as consumers become savvier - largely thanks to digital tools that allow easy access to information and...

Huawei Cloud launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services

During his keynote speech on 7 July, at the opening of Huawei Developer Conference — HDC.Cloud 2023, Zhang Ping'an, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud, announced the launch of Huawei Cloud Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. Guided by its...

The ideal ECM unlocks the potential for business success

In the fast-paced digital age, modern organisations are constantly searching for ways to optimise their operations and gain a competitive edge. One tool that has emerged as a vital asset is the enterprise content management (ECM) system. "With its ability to...

Organisations turn to Zero Trust to modernise cybersecurity programmes

Organisations are turning to Zero Trust to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated....

Customer savings with Commvault and Microsoft

Commvault and Microsoft have announced the results of an independent study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) showing real world cost savings driven by Commvault and Microsoft's joint solutions for securing and protecting over 1-million terabytes - or 1 Exabyte - of...

Xero Beautiful Business Fund to boost small business aspirations

Coinciding with Xero Day 2023 - the day of Xero's founding 17 years ago - Xero yesterday (6 July) announced a new global small business fund with more than R8-million in funding, to support the future aspirations of small businesses globally. The Xero Beautiful...

Bolt launches audio trip recording safety feature

Bolt is introducing a new feature to its in-app safety toolkit, empowering both drivers and passengers to initiate an audio recording of their trip within the Bolt app. The recorded audio can be easily reported to Bolt's Customer Support team, facilitating swift and...

Nokia, Red Hat announce partnership

Nokia and Red Hat have reached an agreement to tightly integrate Nokia's core network applications with Red Hat OpenStack Platform and Red Hat OpenShift. As part of the agreement, Nokia and Red Hat will jointly support and evolve existing Nokia Container Services...

Senior Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...

Junior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Junior Data...

Senior Data Analyst

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Senior Data...

Senior Java Integration Developer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an exceptional Java developer to design and build integration services and applications using the organisation's Framework. You will work on challenging projects in a fast-paced banking environment, contributing across the full development...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Senior Data...

Software Developer C#.NET

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West

Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

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