Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn
Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...
PayInc Economic Index holds encouraging signs for the economy
After six months of consecutive gains, the PayInc Economic Index, measuring the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025 but stayed higher than a year ago. Continued resilience and improving economic indicators point...
Companies looking for investment opportunities in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) discussions continue to generate a buzz across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential. And one of the more prominent areas of discussion involves investment opportunities...
Ethernet switch market soars on datacentre boom
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $11,7-billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) - a 32,3% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the datacentre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers build out infrastructure...
Enterprise WLAN market continues to reset
The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 10,6% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) compared to 1Q24 to reach $2,3-billion as the market’s growth momentum continued from the previous quarter, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly WLAN...
Biggest-ever data breach exposed
What’s believed to be the single biggest data breach ever – a massive 16-billion records - has been exposed. Investigators at Cybernews, which uncovered the breach, believe the records are scattered across 30 different databases, and some records are or might be...
How to stay on top of data and analytics trends
Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...
Astronomers find ‘missing’ matter
Astronomers have discovered a huge filament of hot gas bridging four galaxy clusters. At 10-times as massive as our galaxy, the thread could contain some of the Universe’s ‘missing’ matter, addressing a decades-long mystery. The astronomers used the European Space...
Africa leads in digital asset adoption
Africa holds a dominant position in global digital assets adoption, with the continent leading worldwide Stablecoin adoption at 9,3% and hosting an estimated 54-million digital assets customers. This is among the findings in what is believed to be the first...
Resilience vital as SA’s supply chains come under pressure
As the global economy reels from yet another round of trade shocks, South Africa’s supply chains are once again caught in the crosshairs of disruption. A recent US court decision to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs has triggered confusion among global...
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SARS’ new process for emigration and foreign investment allowance
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced the new Approval for International Transfer (AIT) process on 24 April 2023, which heralds a significant change in the disclosure requirements for South Africans taking money abroad. The AIT process applies to both...
A better way to prioritise vulnerability management
Digital transformation offers enormous benefits, but equally increases the security threats faced. Continuous Threat Exposure Management, first coined by Gartner, is one of the most effective methods to combat these, writes Patrick Evans, CEO at SLVA CyberSecurity....
We need to work together to solve youth unemployment
So goes the well-known African proverb, "If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together". For years the race to solve youth unemployment can be characterised as one that has been rushed with little preparation for the journey and a vague idea of...
Ensure information security in the cloud age
Every business today needs to manage, retain and secure an exponentially growing volume of data. And in an age where the cloud and connected devices allow people to connect with each other and business resources - data, documents, databases, networks and systems -...
Why financial services cybersecurity is important
User experience remains the main differentiator for successful financial services organisations and digital transformation provides the only scalable answer. By Ricardo Ferreira and Michael Brown of Fortinet The digitisation of products, services, and operations is...
Think waste management is a waste of time? Think again
Effective waste management plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. From reducing unsightly garbage strewn across the country's streets to reducing environmental contamination, it is a critical element in preventing the spread of diseases and promoting public health....
Innovative payment solutions are shaping SA’s retail sector
Today's consumers have access to a myriad of convenient experiences through mobile apps and online platforms, and they expect a similar level of ease when interacting with businesses and specifically payment interactions. Indeed, consumer demand for better and more...
Your phone system could save your people time
With new hires suspended by many businesses as the combined effects of slow economic growth and load shedding take hold, businesses are having to try and do more with fewer resources. For the people involved, this means risking burnout or quiet quitting unless...
SARS confirms removal of ‘financial emigration’ process
SARB removed the requirement to financially emigrate from South Africa in 2021, but SARS had not yet aligned their processes with the emigration change until now. By Jonty Leon, attorney and tax practitioner, and Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at...
Legislative changes for foreign employers
Using foreign employees has become a big business trend in the modern connected era. A combination of labour skills shortages and global connectivity encourages organisations to look abroad when filling roles, often because it can be more affordable due to differences...
Information Security Architect – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Exciting opportunity for a Group Security Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure architecture for cloud and hybrid IT systems. This role has a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms, while ensuring enterprise-wide security alignment with...
Production System Manager (DevOps) – Gauteng Moreleta Park
Step away from the ordinary and dive into the thrilling world of satellite data processing and Earth observation technologies! Apply for this exclusive opportunity in Pretoria East to work at the forefront of space technology!Note that this is a full time, on site...
BUSINESS ANALYST at Competent Candidates
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills...
SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT
Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs.Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues.Control and...
Business Analyst at Reverside
Company Overview:Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team...
BUSINESS ANALYST at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills...
SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs.Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues.Control and...
Business Analyst at Reverside – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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To work with stakeholders throughout the organization to build a holistic view of the organization's strategy, processes, information, and IT assets. The specialist BA links and aligns the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy. This is...
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