Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

Syntech shines in Customer Care

Syntech Distribution has cemented its position as South Africa’s favourite distributor when it comes to caring for its reseller partners. For an impressive fourth time, Syntech has scooped the Customer Care Distributor of the Year award by a comfortable margin. The...

These are the top vendors for 2025

The votes are in, and South African resellers have named their favourite vendors for 2025. The 13th annual Channelwise Awards survey attracted a record 2 828 voters, who named their favourite vendors in 10 categories, as follows:   Infrastructure Hardware...

The future of banking is intelligent – but riskier than ever

As financial institutions worldwide confront intensifying economic volatility, explosive tech acceleration, and the rise of digital rivals they face an existential squeeze - and they must act now or risk irrelevance in an AI-accelerated future, warns new research on...

Majority of Bill Gates’ $200bn pledge heading to Africa

Following his pledge to give away his $200-billion fortune over the next 20 years, Bill Gates has said that the majority of this spend will go to Africa – with a focus on partnering with governments that prioritise the health and well-being of their people. “I...

UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics

In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern...

PMI contracts for seventh consecutive month

The seasonally adjusted ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, marking a seventh consecutive month in contractionary territory and suggesting ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector, despite some tentative signs of recovery...

Growing consumer confidence boosts new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales in May experienced a buoyant 22% surge to more than 45 000 units, according to the latest sales data from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “It was most satisfying to see customer confidence, boosted by a further interest cut and positive...

Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...

Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise

AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...

How City of Joburg innovated to keep the lights on

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – When it started on its digital transformation journey, the City of Johannesburg had to not only update obsolete technology, but convince business users to adopt better processes. Having partnered with SAP since...

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AI in HR: gimmick or godsend?

Companies need an internal committee as well as an industry body to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is used responsibly for HR processes within their business and by their service providers. This is according to Carmen Arico, chartered reward specialist and...

Hybrid workplaces need a cloud-based print and scan solution

One of the main findings of Microsoft's 2022 Work Trend Index -- an annual study that outlines the top trends business leaders must pay attention to in the shift to hybrid work -- is that "every organisation in every industry will have to infuse technology into every...

How geospatial data is revolutionising banking

Change is constant in today's world. In the financial services and banking sector this presents unique challenges, such as increasing competition, ongoing regulatory compliance requirements, and rising customer expectations. By Charl Fouché, chief operations officer...

AI in education: transforming learning or disrupting the system?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been on an exponential rise in recent months, with its impact being felt and experienced across every sector, with a particularly widespread ripple in education. With over a decade's teaching experience and well-versed in African...

Smart locker adoption soars

Customer demand for an online delivery service that always works is driving growth in the smart parcel locker market and courier industries. By Craig Pitchers, chief operating officer of The Courier Guy The size of the global smart parcel locker market could reach...

Veeam announces ProPartner Award winners

Veeam Software has announced the winners of the Veeam ProPartner Awards for 2022. The awards are held annually to reward the outstanding success and the commitment of Veeam ProPartner value-added resellers (VARs) and Veeam cloud and service provider (VCSP) partners....

Santam acquires MTN device insurance book

Santam, South Africa's leading short-term insurer, has entered into an alliance with MTN South Africa, that will see the company purchase the mobile telecommunication firm's device insurance book. The acquisition, and alliance, is aimed to support MTN South Africa in...

Manufacturers must be ready for the circular economy

In the words of Greta Thunberg, the world is on fire. Nasa data shows the planet's climate is significantly changing owing to human activity including material extraction and use - which has nearly quadrupled in the last 50 years - and the subsequent creation of...

SLVA, Black Kite protect businesses from third-party cyber risks

As an official partner of global third-party cyber risk monitoring platform Black Kite, SLVA Cybersecurity is positioned to analyse and secure South African organisations' cybersecurity posture. SLVA Cybersecurity is both a value-added reseller and managed security...

Storage, channel strategy drive Lenovo growth

Fueled by strong market momentum in edge-to-cloud servers, storage, and software, Lenovo is transforming into a full-service solutions provider with expansion across its infrastructure solutions portfolio. Lenovo has also seen more than 100% year-over-year growth in...

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...

UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

If you're a UX-driven designer who enjoys turning research and insight into clean, human-centred interfaces, this role could be a good fit. It's a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, starting in October, suited to someone at intermediate level with around 3 to 5 years...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to identify business needs, define requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions within the banking sector. The SBA will lead the analysis and design...

Remote Support Engineer – 2nd Line

Remote Support Engineer - 2nd LineMake Your Mark with a Fast-Growing, People-First Tech BusinessRemote (Cape Town) | R40k-R60k Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic, fast-growing technology services company with over two decades of experience delivering...

Senior Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Strong, hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience - essentialIT Degree or DiplomaProject Management certification...

Remote Support Engineer – 2nd Line – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Remote Support Engineer - 2nd LineMake Your Mark with a Fast-Growing, People-First Tech BusinessRemote (Cape Town) | R40k-R60k Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic, fast-growing technology services company with over two decades of experience delivering...

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Strong, hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience - essentialIT Degree or DiplomaProject Management certification...

Junior Data Engineer

Junior DTP OperatorKick-start your creative production career in a fast-paced print and packaging environment.Montague Gardens, Cape Town | R6,000 R8,500 per month | Full-time, pension, 15 days leave, overtime | Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 / 08:00 to 17:00 About Our...

National Technical Manager

A Very well established company in the East Rand is seeking a National Technical Manager to join their team.Minimum Requirements: Diesel / Auto Electrical/ Millwright Trade test Higher Management qualification Experience in training technical staff Knowledge of Excel...

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