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...

Vodacom, Maziv deal gets the go-ahead

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv. The transaction implementation data will be Monday (1 December 2025). Maziv will house all of the fibre assets owned by Community Investment...

The role of SEZs in digital infrastructure investment

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have always been regarded as essential engines for socio-economic development. This is the word from Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer for the Coega Development Corporation, speaking in a panel discussion at the 20th...

UAE drives AI, PC growth in emerging MEA markets

market intelligence company Context, in its latest monthly analysis across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, highlights robust IT distribution sales growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, continued pressure in Turkey, and surging demand for AI-capable...

The quiet rise of Chinese cloud in SA

Chinese cloud providers are becoming a rising force in South Africa’s digital infrastructure race. While global cloud narratives often spotlight American providers, the likes of Alibaba Cloud and Huawei Cloud are quietly changing the equation through local presence,...

Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies

Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...

Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup

Meta is investing $14,3-billion for a major minority stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Scale AI, that works with data to train AI systems. The company’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta as part of the deal. The acquisition forms the...

UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds

Eighteen​ United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...

Guardian agents will bolster trust

By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...

Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar

Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...

DeepSneak deception: malware poses as AI assistant

Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a phishing site...

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OPPO launches Reno10 Pro Plus in SA

OPPO will unveil its premium OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus to the world in South Africa, which will be the first country to lead the market with this device. As part of its dual-flagship high-end strategy, the latest in the OPPO Reno10 Series, OPPO will be launching the Reno10...

Digital is critical to helping youth access quality healthcare

High unemployment and medical inflation prevent South Africa's young adults from getting the medical help they need. There is a solution, writes Dr Chido Siame, clinical care lead at Kena Health. It's a venerable cliché that a country's youth represents its future,...

Build resilience with a DevOps mindset

There are three words that the world defines as a corporate success story - technology, technology and technology. But, as Harvard Business Review points out, technology is only one part of the equation. People are the other half. "Compelling customer understanding"...

Data and analytics change performance and optimisation

Thriving as an organisation in the Ages of Analytics and Customer means capturing insights at the point of creation to constantly enhance performance and build a sustainable business foundation. Forrester perhaps defines the value of having data and analytics at the...

Digital technology a game changer for education

Digital technologies and connectivity hold the key to unlocking the true potential of Africa's young people. By opening up new opportunities for African youth to learn and for teachers to connect with students in the most remote and rural communities, these resources...

MTN SA deploys five-generation technology in IPP efforts

MTN SA is moving fast to become a standalone Independent Power Producer (IPP) by harnessing the power of multiple generation technologies, which will include additional solar, gas and battery energy systems, in one plant at its head office in Fairlands, Johannesburg....

Paratus announces its biggest data centre project yet

Paratus Group is celebrating 20 years in Africa by announcing that it will construct Angola's first Tier-IV by design Data Center (DC) in Luanda. This complements the existing two Tier-III by design DCs that the pan-African telco already owns and operates in Angola,...

African banking groups embrace PAPSS

PAPSS, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, has announced the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with five African multinational commercial banking groups: Access Bank Group, Ecobank Group, KCB Group, Standard Bank Group, and UBA Group. These...

Unlock Africa’s e-commerce potential with alternative payments

Africa is projected to have more than half a billion e-commerce users by 2025. In part, this can be attributed to the growing adoption of alternative payment methods in the wake of the pandemic. With 45% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa not having a bank...

SAP Africa Code Week empowers 2,6m youth in 2022

An estimated 230-million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills in 2030, according to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One programme supporting young Africans to take advantage of these opportunities is the continent's biggest...

Senior Full Stack Web Developer: Cloud Services – Remote

ENVIRONMENT:A prominent web hosting company is looking for a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer to lead the development of their new product. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with cloud technologies, React, Django, and AngularJS, as well as expertise...

IT Support Technician (CH1171) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for an IT Support Technician to join their growing team.The role requires a proactive and reliable individual with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a...

Software Developer – JHB / Stellenbosch – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgTech start-up with an ever-growing software development team, is seeking experienced Senior Developers to help build a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. With offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, they are looking for pragmatic...

IT Support Technician – CPT

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic skin care company is seeking an ambitious IT Support Technician to provide essential desktop support and assist the IT Department. The role focuses on maintaining a 48-hour closure time for Helpdesk tickets, resolving issues such as folder access...

Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...

Enterprise Java Developer

Shape the backbone of enterprise systems - design APIs that scale with the future. Is this you? You're a seasoned Java developer with a passion for clean code, collaboration, and scalable systems. You enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring junior developers, and...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team based in JHB.This is an initial contract of 12-months- hybrid.Non-Negotiables:IIBA certified if not then FTI CertifiedBanking experienceAgile certified & experiencedSafe certified & experiencedJHB...

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