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...

Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI

Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...

Nvidia reports record revenue

Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...

Steady increase in air cargo demand

During April 2025, African airlines saw a 4,7% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo, increasing their cargo capacity by 9,7% year-on-year. During the month, Africa accounted for 2% percent of the total global air cargo traffic market. This compared with the...

Data services, mobile users to drive MVNO market

The global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market is set to grow at a CAGR of 7,7% from 2025 to 2030 and reach a value of $137,31-billion, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing demand for data services and an increasing number of mobile...

Atmospheric sputtering observed on Mars

After a decade of searching, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution) mission has, for the first time, reported a direct observation of an elusive atmospheric escape process called sputtering that could help answer longstanding questions about the history of...

PC and tablet forecast up, despite uncertainty

After recording strong results in the first quarter of 2025, IDC is increasing its traditional PC forecast for 2025 — this comes despite the significant impact that US tariffs have had on its trading partners’ market sentiment. Global PC volume is now expected to...

Tariff volatility drives smartphone forecast down

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 0,6% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1,24-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The forecast was reduced from the 2,3% growth in the February...

Execs consider cuts in their function

Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025, in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand and inflation, according to a poll by Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar...

More passengers for African airlines in April

During April 2025, African airlines experiences a 13,6% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, as capacity increased by 8,9% year-on-year. Across the continent, airlines achieved a 76,3% passenger load factor (a 3,1 pecentrage point increase compared to April...

More threats to software supply chains

Kaspersky reports that, by the end of 2024, a total of 14 000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase compared to the end of 2023. A total of 42-million versions of open-source packages were examined by Kaspersky during 2024 in search for...

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Google celebrates Africa Day with art, music, stories

As Africa gears up for Africa Day, an event that marks the founding of the African Union and celebrates the continent's quest for unity, Google is unveiling a range of programs and activities to celebrate Africa's diverse cultural heritage and provide opportunities...

Datacentrix wins three Veeam awards

Datacentrix has received the 2022 'Value Added Reseller of the Year, South Africa' award, one of the highest partner accolades from Veeam Software. The awards are held annually to reward the outstanding success and the commitment of Veeam ProPartner Value-Added...

Qlik acquires Talend

Qlik has closed its acquisition of Talend, expanding the company's capabilities for modern enterprises to access, transform, trust, analyse, and take action with data. "Qlik, together with Talend, will bring significant benefits to customers, including expanded...

Santam debuts digital insurance for micro, informal businesses

Santam has launched what is believes to be the country's first digital insurance solution for micro township enterprises, which will cost between R75 and R195 a month, providing these businesses with financial security and recovery in the event of a loss. The small-...

Delay drives changes to Vodacom’s Infraco acquisition

The terms of Vodacom Group's acquisition of a co-controlling interest in the material assets own by Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) - including Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa - have been changed, but the deal is still on the table. The acquisition was...

Bolt launches Outternship to encourage women

Bolt has announced the Outternship programme as part of its efforts to drive more participation and inclusion for women in technology. The six-month-long internship termed, Outternship will offer the selected candidates an opportunity to kickstart their career in an...

HP appoints Mitsumi as distribution partner in West and Central Africa

HP Inc has named Mitsumi Distribution, one of the leading distributors of IT solutions in the Middle East and Africa, as its one of authorised HP distribution partners in more than 20 francophone countries in West and Central Africa. The partnership will see Mitsumi...

Local insurtech Root expands into the UK

Born-in-SA insurtech platform Root has expanded into the UK and is enjoying promising growth in a receptive market. Charlotte Koep, chief operating officer of Root, says the company's first foray into global markets is proving encouraging: "There is a real appetite...

Smarter ways to use data to supercharge the banking sector

The South African banking sector remains fiercely competitive with challenger banks and niche lenders intensifying the race. When it comes to securing both the lucrative SMME sector as well as a consumer market more willing than ever to switch, finding ways to curate...

Software Systems Engineer

Software Systems EngineerAccelerate your career with cutting-edge defense technology!R 1,000,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a global leader in defense and security solutions dedicated to innovation and societal safety. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...

Business Analyst at Codeplex

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with clients, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements for software solutions. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in...

Systems Administrator (JHB or CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of tailored financial solutions seeks a Systems Administrator with a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment. You will be responsible for installing,...

Software Systems Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng

Software Systems EngineerAccelerate your career with cutting-edge defense technology!R 1,000,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a global leader in defense and security solutions dedicated to innovation and societal safety. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...

Business Analyst at Codeplex – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with clients, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements for software solutions. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in...

Systems Administrator (JHB or CPT) – Gauteng Germiston

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of tailored financial solutions seeks a Systems Administrator with a strong technical background, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic business environment. You will be responsible for installing,...

Information Systems – Dev – Ops Engineer

Our client based in Ottery - Western Cape produce bespoke rigid plastic packaging (bottles, jars, containers, tubes, roll-ons, caps etc.) in a multitude of shapes, colours, materials and sizes for a variety of industries (personal care, home care, chemical,...

Senior Software Engineer – JAVA

Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...

Ethical Hacker at GEMS

IntroductionThe position of Ethical Hacker is vacant. The Ethical Hacker will report directly to the ICT Security Specialist and forms part of the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.The total...

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