Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Affordability drives strongest new car sales in a decade

South Africa’s automotive market closed 2025 at its strongest level in more than a decade, supported by easing interest rates, improving vehicle pricing, and a decisive shift in how consumers evaluate vehicle affordability. While headline sales reflect a clear...

SMEs bear the brunt of SA’s late payment negligence

National Treasury’s latest payment data points to a worsening late payment crisis across national and provincial government departments, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of current payment terms for South African small and medium-sized enterprises...

WLAN market growth gains momentum

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 13,2% in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) compared to 2Q24 to reach $2,6-billion and building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide...

iPhone launch ignites scam campaigns

As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device's launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information....

People want political change, but doubt it can happen

People in various regions across the globe are unhappy with their political systems and elected officials, according to a new Pew Research Centre survey. Majorities in 20 of the 25 countries surveyed say their political system needs either major changes or complete...

Political interference is collapsing state-owned companies

With economists warning that South Africa is on the brink of an economic crisis, new research has backed this up stating that state-owned companies (SOCs) are “on a direct path to collapse” unless urgent reforms end political interference, hold shareholder...

Uncertified imports undermine SA’s electrical sector

Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) uncovered thousands of rands worth of non-compliant electrical goods. But this represents only a fraction of the...

Overpricing costs SA homeowners time and money

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling...

Hackathon aims for African AI sovereignty

The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to...

A ‘risk reflex’ key to handling unpredictable scenarios

To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, risk, audit and compliance leaders must develop "reflexive risk ownership” - a future state where business leaders instinctively and automatically recognize, respond to, and manage risks, according to Gartner....

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Protecting the business from social media scammers

With the staggering rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have become prime platforms for scammers to...

The unique challenges of managing Gen Z in a hybrid work environment

Imagine a manager who is all about getting things done within a specific timeframe, a true advocate for efficiency and productivity. This manager, often perceived as strict, means business. But here is the twist - the moment they see their team fired up, committed to...

Dell grows GenAI portfolio

Dell Technologies is expanding its Dell Generative AI Solutions portfolio, helping businesses transform how they work along every step of their generative AI (GenAI) journeys. "To maximise AI efforts and support workloads across public clouds, on-premises environments...

Paratus goes live with Starlink in Zambia

Following the news that Paratus Group, a pan-African telco, data centre and network services provider, has signed a reseller agreement with Starlink, Paratus Zambia announces that Starlink has launched its business services in Zambia. Marius van Vuuren, country...

Africa warned natural resource-backed loans are a disaster

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group urging countries in Africa to stop borrowing loans backed by their natural resources. The IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva met last week with the president of the...

Training reduces the cyber risk

Providing your employees with quality, consistent, and interactive cyber awareness training can reduce your organisation's risk of cyberthreat by 70%. According to recent research, while many organisations invest in hardware and software applications to protect their...

CommunicationHub secures the home-buying process

Proptech specialist e4 has announced CommunicationHub, a digital platform designed to enhance the security of communication within the property transfer process to protect financial institutions, conveyancing attorneys, and home buyers. The first phase of...

AI and green tech skills can help companies get to net zero

Over recent months, people around the world have been experiencing the impact of climate change first-hand. It's no surprise that we've seen an increased drive for businesses to meet growing expectations for environmental accountability. By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce...

Huawei launches commercial product portfolios

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, at the Commercial Market Summit: Join Hands with Partners to Accelerate Intelligence for SMEs, Huawei Datacom released three new product portfolios. High-Quality Smart Wards - Huawei Zero-Roaming Distributed Wi-Fi Solution uses Huawei's...

MTN CEO shares strategic vision

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QA Tester

Seeking a skilled QA Tester with both manual and automation testing expertise to join the Johannesburg-based team. The successful candidate will ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software solutions by executing rigorous testing protocols,...

SAP SD & MM Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with deep expertise in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) modules. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP project implementations, including requirements gathering, process...

QA Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a skilled QA Tester with both manual and automation testing expertise to join the Johannesburg-based team. The successful candidate will ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software solutions by executing rigorous testing protocols,...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and methodical Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience. The successful candidate will assist in building and developing omni-channel communication and activation solutions, support project scoping, management,...

Senior Mobile Developer (Cocoa Touch & Android SDK) (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:ENVIRONMENT:A provider of innovative Digital Solutions in Centurion is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications. In this role, you will take technical ownership of mobile projects, mentor junior...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and methodical Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience. The successful candidate will assist in building and developing omni-channel communication and activation solutions, support project scoping, management,...

Network Security Engineer – EvdB

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

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