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...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?

Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....

SA consumers have become numb to inflation

As always, South African consumers continue to adapt to constant change – but while 64% report that they expect their household situation to improve by the start of 2026, this confidence masks the reality that they have become numb to rising prices and economic...

AMD unveils EPYC 4005 Series processors

AMD has launched its AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors that enable right-sized solutions with enterprise-class features and performance for small and medium businesses and hosted IT service providers. AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs deliver the performance, features and...

Intel and Shell advance immersion cooling

As AI and high performance computing (HPC) increase the need for powerful data centre infrastructure, IT operators are seeking more efficient, scalable and sustainable thermal cooling solutions. Liquid cooling is increasingly popular and expected to account for 36% of...

Slow growth ahead for global telecoms

Worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services reached $1,51-billion in 2024, reflecting a 2,2% year-on-year increase, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). In comparison, IDC...

Summit aims to address fraud

The rise of technology has emboldened criminal syndicates, leading to a significant increase in global fraud. South Africa, being one of the most targeted countries, faces daily challenges with high levels of fraud, making it a critical player in this landscape. “The...

Tech leaders back Saphila2025

Anticipation is building as Saphile 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) flagship local SAP user conference, approaches. Set to take place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City, the event will bring together business and technology leaders from across the continent...

Andrew Bennett to drive growth at Routed

Routed has announed the appointment of Andrew Bennett as the company’s new business development manager. Bennett began his career at Dimension Data before moving to more senior roles at Sun Microsystems, Microsoft and VMware. “My goal in this new position is to expose...

Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

SA’s small businesses are resilient

mall businesses continue to display resilience in challenging times, with 83% growing their revenue over the past year and 90% optimistic about their future growth.  This is according to new research from Xero, shown in its 2025 State of Small Business Report. Despite...

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Cisco launches full stack observability platform

Cisco has announced the launch of a new Full Stack Observability Platform—a vendor-agnostic solution that harnesses the power of the company’s full portfolio. It delivers contextual, correlated, and predictive insights that allow customers to resolve issues more...

DCC wins award at APC for Schneider Electric MEA Awards

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) was awarded the Bronze Volume Distributor of the Year Award 2022 for the MEA region at the recent APC by Schneider Electric MEA President’s Club Partner Awards held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt The ICT distributor’s APC by Schneider...

Jorge Mendes is new Cell C CEO

Cell C has announced the appointment of Jorge Mendes as the company's new CEO, effective 1 July 2023. "We are thrilled to welcome Jorge Mendes to the Cell C team," says Joe Mthimunye, Cell C board chairman. "Jorge has a deep understanding of the telco industry, and...

Mitigate the insider threat in cybersecurity

Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 18% of security incidents that resulted in data compromise involved insiders. The Ponemon Institute 2022 Cost Of Insider Threats Global Report found that the average cost to remediate an incident caused by an...

How to recover from a cyberattack

In mid-May, the Western Cape Parliament's technology systems went offline after a cyberattack. While this event was undoubtedly bad for productivity, they could at least recover from the attack thanks to data backups, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans....

Growing threats highlight importance of cyber insurance

Cyberattacks on South African companies are on the rise. Local insurers and incident response teams reporting the highest level of incidents they have ever seen, , as these attacks become more frequent and sophisticated, the majority of local businesses can expect to...

Frogfoot expands senior leadership

Frogfoot Networks, a licensed open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has filled several key senior executive roles that were introduced to reflect the level of maturity of the business and to position it for the next phase of growth. According to Shane Chorley,...

SA team among top winners in Huawei’s Global ICT Competition

A South African team has taken a top spot in the annual Huawei Global ICT Competition. The winning team included students and graduates from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). The team progressed to the Global Final, held...

New appointments to Cell C board

Cell C has announced the appointment of Maya Makanjee and Godfrey Motsa to its board of directors. Their inclusion in the board demonstrates Cell C's strategic focus on accelerating growth and fuelling investor confidence. Makanjee has a Master's degree in Business...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Data Analyst at Humankind Group

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Data Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging data to inform business strategy and operational decision-making. This role requires a strong technical proficiency in SQL...

Junior Software Developer

Build real products, automate real processes, and see your code make a measurable impact. Is this you? A self-starter who loves solving business problems with clean, pragmatic code. You're curious, analytical and comfortable owning outcomes, from scoping to ship. A...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user experiences, and contributing to full-stack development in an agile/DevOps...

Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

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