Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

‘Permacrisis’ puts telecoms, data centres under financial pressure

There has been a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures, according to BDO Global’ 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk...

Private sector the engine for Africa’s long-term transformation

With its youthful population and abundant mineral and energy resources, Africa is brimming over with opportunities. But the continent will only realise its full potential if the private sector takes a leading role in addressing the roadblocks to growth and investment....

These are the top strategic trends in software engineering

Gartner has announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices. “AI-enabled tools and...

SA’s car sales continue to increase

Despite fuel price increases hitting South Africans’ mobility budgets, they aren’t being deterred from buying new cars. According to data from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, June’s new vehicle market grew for the ninth consecutive month to 47 294 vehicles,...

Denmark to grant citizens copyright over their own features

As artificial intelligence (AI) makes deepfakes easier to create – and more believable – Denmark plans to give citizens property rights over their own features and voices. If it’s passed, the law would give people some protection from digital identity theft. If people...

Stanford sues Xerox over PARC neglect

Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC) is the place where many of the most significant innovations of the 20th Century set the scene for modern computing. Among the many inventions that took place at the centre were the graphical user interface (GUI), Ethernet and...

Europe faces sharpest rise in mobile data costs

The rise of digital platforms, IoT and smartphones has fueled a sharp increase in mobile data spending. In 2025, end users worldwide are expected to spend $671-billion on mobile data, $30-billion more than last year. There are big regional differences: while Americans...

Customer experience BPO to hit $296,29bn

The global customer experience business process outsourcing market size is estimated to reach $296,29-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12,8% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. CX BPO involves the contracting of customer...

Almost half of agentic AI projects will fail

Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls, according to Gartner. “Most agentic AI projects right now are early stage experiments or proof of concepts that are mostly...

Nokia slashes power consumption with Xeon 6

Intel and Nokia are expanding their long-standing and strategic collaboration to advance core network infrastructures with the deployment of Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (E-cores) in the Nokia NFVI v5.0 and Nokia Core Networks Applications. With better...

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Putting people at the heart of process to manage the end user

Frictionless, convenient, consistent and fast. These are the keywords that define business-to-business (B2B) customer service and, according to PwC, are the route to ensuring that the organisation raises the bar and retains customer loyalty. It is echoed by McKinsey...

Advanced analytics deliver multiple benefits to retailers

South African retail is a competitive space, with tight margins, customers demanding great prices and more personalised offerings, and consumer spending under significant pressure. Big data analytics can be an invaluable tool for retailers seeking a competitive...

What the gamer of today and the future looks like

The stereotype we had about gamers is now in the past. Today a gamer can be a dynamic, social, successful person and they are proud to define themselves like that. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director of Dell Technologies South Africa Same as videogames and...

Why fraud is regarded as a new language

Fraud has become an alarmingly common occurrence in the world today, with a significant portion of the news involving individuals, organisations and companies engaged in deceptive activities. Gareth Cremen, partner, and Nomcebo Ntuli, candidate legal Practitioner at...

Why cyber protection is vital for digital survival

In the wake of today's highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats that have enormous potential to cripple their day-to-day operations, expose sensitive data, and inflict irreparable...

IoT, wearables and the new health insurance paradigm

The rapidly expanding adoption of wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) marks a turning point for the life and health insurance industry. By Simon Spurr, MD of Alula Technologies Consumers today understand the value of their data with the potential for...

How to prepare our children for the future

Our youth will be tomorrow's leaders. This is something we frequently hear, but how are we preparing them? South Africa is a nation with many issues, and the ongoing problems that South African youth face today are extremely troubling. In this article, we speak to...

Insurtech’s are disrupting by putting the customer first

More than a decade ago, the customer's purchasing journey was very different from what we see today. By Mishaya Chettiar, executive head at Everything.Insure Prior to the advent of the digital consumer, customers were essentially presented with a variety of brands...

More funding for Founders Factory Africa

Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113-million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem. The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund...

Junior Application Developer

Junior Application Support Engineer Kickstart your IT career supporting data-driven solutions that power business efficiency.Durban (Office-based) R15 000 R20 000 | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a growing, technology-driven organisation specialising in...

Senior Systems Analyst (6 month contract)

The Systems Analyst supports the business by helping them to transform operational objectives into business solutions by gathering, analyzing and translating their specific needs into clear, unambiguous business requirements and functional specifications, and ensuring...

Junior Application Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Junior Application Support Engineer Kickstart your IT career supporting data-driven solutions that power business efficiency.Durban (Office-based) R15 000 R20 000 | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a growing, technology-driven organisation specialising in...

Senior Systems Analyst (6 month contract) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

The Systems Analyst supports the business by helping them to transform operational objectives into business solutions by gathering, analyzing and translating their specific needs into clear, unambiguous business requirements and functional specifications, and ensuring...

Java Developer (EE Focus) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development experience, a solid understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work within...

Information Security Manager

Information Security ManagerInformation Security ManagerResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & GovernanceDevelop and maintain The Companys enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Establish and enforce...

Senior System Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to join our team and play a key role in bridging business needs with technology solutions. The Systems Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and translating business requirements into clear, functional...

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