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...

Ruka selected to 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator

Ruka, the African technology company behind SmartChat, has been selected as one of only 10 startups for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a program supporting high-impact companies using technology to transform the continent. The accelerator,...

HPE and Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core solution

HPE and Ericsson have announced the establishment of a joint validation lab to tackle critical challenges faced by telecommunications (telco) service providers while deploying a multi-vendor infrastructure stack. By enabling the validation of a cloud-native,...

Nature, wellness, food drive tourists to Africa

The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual Travel Trends 2025 report, revealing the latest consumer spending insights and motivation when it comes to travel. Cross-border movement is often influenced by the most pressing economic factors of the...

Uptick in unemployment rate

The official unemployment rate was 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Quarterly Labout Force Survey for Q1: 2025, there was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed people to 16,8-million from 17,1-million in Q4: 2024, while there was an...

Partnering with LEO operators benefits telcos and underserved customers

Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, which struck its own agreement with Starlink in India in...

Family-favourite brands used in cyberattacks

Ahead of the International Day of Families, observed on May 15, Kaspersky experts analysed cyberthreats that use popular family-focused brands, such as Disney, Lego, Toca Boca and others as bait. The research, based on selected keywords monitoring, revealed a steady...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

First-party fraud now the leading form of attack

There’s been a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type globally, representing a third (36%) of all reported fraud in 2024, up from 15% the year before. This is among the findings from the new LexisNexis...

Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa

Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...

Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks

The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...

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Microsoft direct routing the next rung on the DX ladder

Digital transformation is not an event or milestone, rather it is the ongoing streamlining and simplification of business processes to support better efficiency, more productive teams, better customer experience and service, and much more. And so, it would come as no...

Château Gâteaux optimises delivery process

Château Gâteaux, now in its 25th year of supplying gourmet cakes across South Africa, has optimised its delivery processes with the MultiTRAX delivery application from the Argility Technology Group (ATG). With 20 outlets and still growing, Château Gâteaux has...

Deliver a seamless and secure employee experience

The past three years have driven a mindset shift around how work can be done. Despite the gradual return to the office for many in South Africa, we're still in the midst of a remote working revolution. By Mandy Duncan, HPE Aruba Networking country manager South Africa...

What customers want when things go wrong

Even when your customers love you, your products, the services you offer, or your staff, at some point you may be faced with an unhappy, disappointed, or dissatisfied customer. By Liezel Jonkheid, director and founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab It could be a...

The continuing demand for Java developers

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, Java has consistently proven its resilience and adaptability. Its well-known 'write once, run anywhere' approach has seen it dominate the programming language landscape for more than two decades. Even today, Java...

Paratus Botswana completes Gaborone metro fibre ring

Paratus Botswana has completed its new metro fibre ring around Gaborone, providing secured, high-speed connectivity to businesses and individuals in the area. Country MD of Paratus Botswana, Shawn Bruwer says that many of its financial services clients, including...

People at the heart of retail training

The change the retail sector has undergone in the past decade is staggering. Particularly with the global pandemic propelling online shopping to unprecedented heights, retailers have had to adopt an omnichannel approach to meet customer expectations. Staff dare not...

SA consultancy helps Microsoft with zero trust adoption framework

Digital transformation has shifted the emphasis on IT security from being an IT-issue to being a business imperative, and protection of data (and systems) has become increasingly key to all facets of organisations. Microsoft recently released an Adoption Framework for...

Use digital tech to supercharge supply chain ROI

Distribution and logistics companies in Africa face challenging times. Fuel prices are high, inflation is rising, road and rail infrastructure is patchy, and supply chains have yet to settle following years of pandemic disruption. At the same time, consumers and B2B...

IT Auditor

Our client is hiring: IT Auditor based in Joburg NorthDuties and Responsibilities:Perform IT audits and reviews to assess compliance, security, and efficiency.Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses.Prepare audit findings and recommendations for...

Fullstack Developer 2159

Full Stack Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Full Stack developer with a heavier focus on frontend Angular & TypescriptUnderstanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the...

Data Scientist

Data ScientistTurn sports data into winning strategies with advanced algorithms and machine learningCape Town | R1 200 000 - R1 300 000 per annum | 08:00am 17:00pm About Our ClientOur client is an innovative sports technology company pushing the boundaries of...

IT Auditor – Remote Remote

Our client is hiring: IT Auditor based in Joburg NorthDuties and Responsibilities:Perform IT audits and reviews to assess compliance, security, and efficiency.Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses.Prepare audit findings and recommendations for...

Fullstack Developer 2159 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Full Stack developer with a heavier focus on frontend Angular & TypescriptUnderstanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Data ScientistTurn sports data into winning strategies with advanced algorithms and machine learningCape Town | R1 200 000 - R1 300 000 per annum | 08:00am 17:00pm About Our ClientOur client is an innovative sports technology company pushing the boundaries of...

Business Analyst

We're hiring Business Analysts on behalf of a leading financial services provider where insight, collaboration and problem-solving make a real impact. If you have a solid background in analysing business processes and translating them into practical solutions, this...

System Analyst (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...

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Looking for a talented and experienced Embedded Systems Engineer who will contribute to developing the stable, maintainable and flexible firmware system that underlies products. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with experienced and junior engineers in a...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're hiring Business Analysts on behalf of a leading financial services provider where insight, collaboration and problem-solving make a real impact. If you have a solid background in analysing business processes and translating them into practical solutions, this...

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