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...

ITU sets path for digital inclusion

Member states of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on a roadmap to bring connectivity to everyone around the world as the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) closed in Baku, Azerbaijan.​ The Baku Action Plan agreed at WTDC-25...

Data centres turn to oceans and space as energy demand soars

The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure on traditional land-based data centres. To alleviate some of this pressure and meet the needs of...

Call for better fixed wireless connectivity in townships

Kathy Gibson reports from Wapaloza in Muldersdrift - If we are serious about bridging the digital divide, and empowering more South Africans in the digital economy, affordable connectivity is key. This is the word from Eduard du Plessis, CEO and founder of Fixed...

Africa’s foreign investment hit record high in 2024

The latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the continent shot up by 75% to reach $97-billion, representing 6% of global...

Cyberwar rages in Israel-Iran conflict

As the war in the Middle East escalates, combatants are confronting a simultaneous host of cyberattacks. A report from Radware spells out how a host of significant cyber activities related to the conflict are ongoing, including state-sponsored operations, hacktivist...

Scientists find ties between Earth’s oxygen and magnetic field

For 540-million years, the ebb and flow in the strength of Earth's magnetic field has correlated with fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen, according to a newly released analysis by NASA scientists. The research suggests that processes deep inside the Earth might...

The future of analytics in the AI era

Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...

Companies looking for investment opportunities in AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) discussions continue to generate a buzz across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential. And one of the more prominent areas of discussion involves investment opportunities...

Ethernet switch market soars on datacentre boom

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $11,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) - a 32,3% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the datacentre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers build out infrastructure...

Enterprise WLAN market continues to reset

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 10,6% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) compared to 1Q24 to reach $2,3-billion as the market’s growth momentum continued from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly WLAN...

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Unravel the complexities of retail omnichannel communication

Implementing an effective omnichannel communication strategy can provide retailers with a distinct edge in the competitive market, but the move can also present significant challenges for businesses operating within the ever-changing landscape of modern retail. By...

Take your culture to the cloud – not just your data centre

When you think of the cloud, don't simply think of it as a technology concept. It's much more than that. By Karind Ori, cloud and digital executive at +OneX The cloud is an innovative business model that has rapidly reshaped our ways of working - and continues to do...

Keep payroll and HR going, even during loadshedding

Is there a worse time to lose power than during month-end? Every business has crucial activities that keep it moving forward. Prime examples include paying salaries and helping employees access leave applications and payslips. But when loadshedding strikes, such...

How to combat mid-year fatigue

As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, many individuals that I speak to, both leaders and team members, experience a sense of fatigue. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach Do you ever feel like the fatigue is an...

Standardisation could address SA’s energy constraints

There is not a business in South Africa that isn't hurting because of load-shedding. While there were several months of relative "reprieve" in the form of Stage 2 and Stage 3 blackouts, the colder weather has prompted Eskom to announce a return to Stage 6 levels....

Never skip ‘backup day’ …

In the midst of uncertain power schedules, interest hikes, and currency woes, business executives have their hands full. However, a strong data protection strategy - supported by regular and efficient backup systems - should be a priority. By Ant da Silva, country...

Get creative about skills retention in SA

Crumbling infrastructure. Loadshedding. Rampant crime and corruption. These are just some of the reasons why many highly skilled South African professionals are choosing to relocate to other countries - where the infrastructure is stable, the lights stay on, and their...

Employee mistakes still the biggest cybersecurity threat

With almost 88% of data breaches being caused by an employee mistake, a strong human risk management programme with regular employee training and cybersecurity awareness is critical, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. Ask any cybersecurity...

Time to rebuild passenger confidence in checked baggage

Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. By Nicole Hogg director of baggage at SITA No doubt fears...

Skilling our youth for a transformative future

In the month where we mark World Youth Skills Day, it is necessary to reflect on what we can do to reverse the unemployment trends across a continent that not only has the youngest population in the world, but also a wellspring of exciting untapped talent. By Lizelle...

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Middleware Specialist with a strong background in middleware technologies and platforms. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining middleware solutions, with expertise...

AWS Developer (Advanced) 2650 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Migration of services to AWS for applications and the support thereof. DevOps: Implement DevOps practices for AWS Glue jobs and workflows, including automation of data workflows and monitoring of ETL processes.AWS Lambda Development: Program with Python to develop,...

Middleware Solutions Architect (Contract) – Gauteng Olivedale

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Middleware Specialist with a strong background in middleware technologies and platforms. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining middleware solutions, with expertise...

DevOps Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: SARAO seeks to appoint a DevOps Engineer, responsible to automates and supports the tools and processes relating to continuous delivery, integration and deployment for software packages, platforms, operating systems and infrastructure in the Compute...

Business Data Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Data Analyst tto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Business Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Data Analyst tto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.We are seeking a...

Junior – Mid Frontend Developer (React) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE visually appealing and seamless user interfaces as the next Junior – Mid Frontend Developer sought by a cutting-edge FinTech platform. Working closely with Senior Developers, Designers, and Product Managers, you will help implement clean,...

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Key performance areasAs a Senior Web Developer, your primary responsibility is to shape the core architecture and functionality of applications. You will focus on designing and implementing robust server-side logic using NodeJS and .NET Core (C#), ensuring the...

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