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...

Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance

Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...

Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...

Geopolitical tensions lead to increased risks for shipping

The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Allianz Commercial’s Safety and Shipping Review. The industry faces an...

Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn

The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...

AR/VR spend reaches $8,4bn by 2029

According to the Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide  published by International Data Corporation (IDC), EMEA augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spending will reach $8,4-billion by 2029, reflecting 16% five-year compound annual growth...

Layoffs mark Q1 2025 global job market

The global job market dynamics in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 revealed a negative year-over-year (YoY) trend, as several companies announced layoffs amid ongoing optimisation efforts. The banking and payments sector experienced a rise in postings, driven by...

New satellite connectivity keeps airports online

In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can now maintain...

Drug-resistant malaria in East Africa comes under attack

A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step...

Executives turn to hybrid work amid economic uncertainty

Research from International Workplace Group reveals that nine out of 10 c-suite executives are concerned about the business impact of macroeconomic instability. As a result, they are turning to hybrid working, empowering their people to work from a combination of...

Malatsi to brief parliament on proposed B-BBEE changes

Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi will brief parliament tomorrow (27 May 2025) on a proposed policy change that would allow Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) equity equivalence in the telecommunications sector, in line with...

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Minimise business exposure to ransomware, cyber extortion

Ransomware still holds the line on the cyber attack frontier. According to the 2022 Data Protection Trends Report, only 24% of companies were not attacked by ransomware. The report also found that the most common entry points are malicious links, insecure websites and...

Quickloc8 a game changer for taxi industry

A real-time taxi fleet management application (app) that addresses a host of daily challenges faced by taxi owners, drivers as well as commuters, is experiencing rapid uptake among owners who want to maximise profit, ensure drivers behave in an appropriate manner and...

Netsurit joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Netsurit is now a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is a group of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have partnered with Microsoft to provide integrated security solutions to...

Food for thought on change in working hours

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, many were shocked at discussions around the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the digitisation of work, and the creation of "gig" platforms, citing these changes to the labour environment as radical. A few moments thereafter, the world was...

Securing data in the cloud a modern business imperative

South African businesses are turning to the cloud for the storage and management of their data. But even though this brings significant security advantages with it, when compared to on-premises environments, the cloud is not without its challenges especially given how...

Digital payments could boost FMCG industry

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector contributes R1 trillion to South Africa's annual gross domestic product (roughly 20% of economic production) and employs 2,5-million people (or 16% of the country's total formal labour force). From a continental...

Immutability could combat ransomware in 2023

Data is the lifeblood of today's enterprises and an extremely lucrative target for attackers. Ransomware, which essentially holds data "hostage" by encrypting it until the company pays a ransom, is increasingly common and becoming more advanced daily. By Tunde Abagun,...

Cloud solutions help large enterprises to deal with load shedding

It seems like yesterday, and, yet a lifetime ago that we as a technology industry had to deal with one of the greatest crises of recent times - the Covid-19 pandemic. By Julian Liebenberg, chief of cloud platform solutions at BCX Overnight, we were tasked with...

Grant to strengthen development of fintech in Africa

The African Development Bank has signed a $525 000 grant agreement with Africa Fintech Network (AFN) for the setup of the Africa Fintech Hub, an online portal that will serve as a one-stop shop for all fintech activities in Africa. The Africa Digital Financial...

Partnership eases cross-border payments for African exchanges

The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and the African Securities Exchange Association (ASEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration and co-operation in promoting cross-border payments of capital markets infrastructure...

QA Tester – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a QA Tester to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldISTQB certification (or similar software testing...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Our esteemed client based in Cape Town is looking for a Project Manager to oversee property projects from concept to completion, this will involve identifying opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, securing approvals and financing, managing consultants and...

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Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 4 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...

Project Manager

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project ManagerTo manage the organizational projects using company's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successfuldelivery of the projects, and...

Project Manager

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Mid-Level Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project ManagerTo manage the organizational projects using company's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successfuldelivery of the projects, and...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

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Cloud DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Cloud and DevOps? We're looking for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineer (E1) to join our Digital team. This is a hands-on, entry-to-mid level role ideal for someone with a solid understanding of IT infrastructure,...

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