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...

AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms

Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...

Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment

South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...

Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...

Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies

AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....

Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn

As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...

Is SA ready for the data revolution?

Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...

Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret

Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...

WLAN market bounces back

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...

Items lost and found on Uber rides

South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...

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The rands and sense of learnerships

Black Broad-Based Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is only effective in meeting its goals if the transformative ethos of the legislation is embraced. This is according to Rajan Naidoo, the director of EduPower Skills Academy, who says: "If B-BBEE is approached with a...

Will AI chatbots help fight cyberscams?

Kaspersky experts have conducted research studying ChatGPT phishing links detection capability. While ChatGPT had previously demonstrated the ability to create phishing emails and write malware, its effectiveness in detecting malicious links was limited. The study...

SAP recognises top partners

SAP announced the winners of its latest SAP Africa Partner Awards, which recognise the insight, expertise and value that partner organisations deliver to companies using SAP technologies to run core business processes. The winning partner organisations include...

King Committee keeps an eye on changing landscape

Much has changed since King IV came into effect on 1 April 2017 but Ansie Ramalho, chair of the King Committee, says its principles and practices are expressed at a sufficiently high level of generality to empower boards to apply them in the current circumstances....

Employee experience likely to join customer experience trends

Understanding trends in any given field helps businesses understand what conversations are happening in the industry broadly and likely strategic topics for their competitors. By Kelvin Brown, regional executive of Telviva, KZN In other words, if everyone else is...

The journey from telco to techco

The telecommunications industry is in the midst of a digital revolution; one shifting from providing traditional communications services to becoming solution providers of diverse digital services and, more importantly, becoming increasingly customer-centric. By Rodney...

Enhance your business reputation with compliance standards

The demand for compliance activities is increasing in the global market. Compliance is a fundamental requirement underpinning ESG management, and a prerequisite for doing business internationally. No business wants to learn that the companies that they do business...

Trust essential to the future of digital money

The rapid adoption of new payment technologies such as contactless and ecommerce has changed spending both online and offline. However, it has also led to a rise in fraud and cybercriminal activity, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to building and...

Applications for conversational AI within the organisation

OpenAI was established in 2015 and DeepMind in 2010. Both companies have been singularly focused on the potential and power of artificial intelligence (AI) and garnered significant media and consumer interest. Chris Wiggett, head of data and analytics at Dimension...

The pros and cons of storing data in the cloud

Storing data in the cloud is generally smart, and many organisations are already doing so, often without realising it. Enormous amounts of information reside in cloud-powered services such as Office365, Google Workspace, Dropbox, OneDrive, Slack. And, if a business...

Cloud Solution Architect

Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...

IT Service Desk Agent

The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...

Technical Test Analyst

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Cloud Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...

IT Service Desk Agent – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Technical Test Analyst responsible for testing web-based software applications, performing software installations, and maintaining test environments. Key Requirements Strong Maths skillsISEB / ISTQB Testing qualification or equivalentProficiency in...

Project Manager IT

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...

Junior PLC Programmer

A Junior PLC Programmer is required for a busy manufacturing company in Durban South. Project reliability, system reliability, documentation quality, learning progress, team support and compliance are the crucial aspects of this role. Responsibilities: Assist in the...

Android Developer

Seeking an experienced Android Developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications, implementing robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Key Requirements...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Organizational Design (OD) Programme and Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the operationalisation and implementation of career frameworks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness...

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