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...

Mobile and digital IDs defining the future of travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance is rising; and biometric adoption is accelerating....

DLL hijacking has doubled since 2023

Security specialist Kaspersky reports that dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking attacks have doubled in the past two years. DLL hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library loaded by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by...

AI drives record surge in automated cyberattacks

Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditised tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders. This is among the findings from FortiGuard Labs’ 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, which is a snapshot of the...

GenAI could transform core functions

NTT Data has introduced new data that shows manufacturing organisations worldwide are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive...

Calls for Icasa to stop mobile number abuse

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has again requested the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to take firm action to prevent the unlawful use of mobile numbers by call centres operating from fixed...

Supply chain leaders plan to pass of tariff costs

According to a survey by Gartner, 45% of supply chain leaders anticipate passing costs to their customers as their primary strategy for mitigating new tariff costs. Forty-three percent of respondents stated they would mitigate the costs through various supply chain...

Strong revenue growth for US IT distribution

Sales through distribution in North America posted a second consecutive quarter of growth in the first quarter of 2025. Distributor Revenues came in at $19,9-billion which is a 7,6% increase year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North...

IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3

IBM is the first cloud service provider to make Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators available to customers, a move designed to make powerful artificial intelligence capabilities more accessible and to directly address the high cost of specialised AI hardware. For Intel, the...

Beware of SAPS impersonation scam

Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...

AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise

Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...

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Create an environment for your CHRO to operate in high-res

Over two years beyond the pandemic, the skills gap remains high, affecting productivity. Leaders now focus on leveraging the full potential of data, technology and people to speed transformation and growth. They've put it at the top of their agenda, and according to...

The value of an ecosystem in the complex cloud environment

As the cloud landscape grows and sprawls, it's becoming increasingly complex for users to keep up with all the moving parts, processes, and new developments. The cloud 'ecosystem', as it's called, refers to all these multiple building blocks that make up a cloud...

Opportunities for business expansion in the evolving payments landscape

South Africa could experience some turbulence in 2023 due to high levels of inflation and the Reserve Bank being unlikely to move away from its rate hike cycle - including the most recent increase of 25 basis points - overall leading to a rather bearish outlook. This...

Hard core or hard code? Traits of a successful software developer

What makes a successful software developer? Is it the number of degrees or certifications that they have, or the number of years of experience they have accumulated? By Craig Williams, technical director at Webtonic These certainly can be important, however, there are...

EziPay partners with MFS Africa

Cross-border remittances and digital wallet company EziPay, has partnered with digital payments gateway MFS Africa to bring last mile connectivity for remittances and collections to and from mobile money wallets and bank accounts in Africa. The partnership comes at a...

Student accommodation player increases investment in local startup

Student.com has increased its stake in South African tech start-up DigsConnect.com. Student.com initially invested an undisclosed amount in mid-2022, with founder CEO Luke Nolan saying that Africa offers exciting growth avenues for Student.com. "Finding student...

Datacentrix scoops six HPE partner awards

Datacentrix has received four company awards at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Partner Awards 2022, including Overall Partner of the Year, as well as two individual accolades. Wimpie Jansen van Rensburg, Datacentrix business unit manager: enterprise...

Westcon-Comstor signs up SolarWinds distribution

Westcon-Comstor has announced a joint distribution agreement with SolarWinds. As part of the agreement, Westcon-Comstor will provide the entire suite of SolarWinds network management and monitoring products to resellers and customers across South Africa and the...

Root and FinChoice partner on personal accident insurance

Insurance platform Root has joined forces with digital financial services provider FinChoice to launch a personal accident plan designed specifically for South Africa's tech-savvy, urban population. The new product, underwritten by Guardrisk, offers a lump sum of up...

SA insurtech Naked raises $17m

Naked, the South African artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insurtech company, has raised $17-million (about R290 million) in Series B Funding. International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution...

SOC Analyst

Role PurposeThe SOC Analyst (Tier 2) acts as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, performing in-depth investigation, analysis, and incident response. The role involves monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events across client...

SOC Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Role PurposeThe SOC Analyst (Tier 2) acts as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, performing in-depth investigation, analysis, and incident response. The role involves monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events across client...

Senior Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 5 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...

Senior Full Stack .Net Developer

We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Full Stack Developer to join our growing team. Your expertise: At least 7 years' experience in developing information systems.7+ years Software Development experience using C#, and .Net Core,Strong Angular...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 5 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...

Senior Full Stack .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Full Stack Developer to join our growing team. Your expertise: At least 7 years' experience in developing information systems.7+ years Software Development experience using C#, and .Net Core,Strong Angular...

Front End Developer

We are searching for a Front-End Developer (C#, vb.NET, jQuery) to join our client's team! Key Requirements 5 - 10 experience in [URL Removed] web forms & MVCProficiency in vb.net and C#Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, AjaxProficiency in html styling; Css3 and...

Senior Solutions Architect

The Senior Solutions Architect is responsible for creating a comprehensive architecture for a solution and providing strategic direction throughout the design and deployment process. After determining a clear understanding of the client's business needs, the Solutions...

Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We are searching for a Front-End Developer (C#, vb.NET, jQuery) to join our client's team! Key Requirements 5 - 10 experience in [URL Removed] web forms & MVCProficiency in vb.net and C#Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, AjaxProficiency in html styling; Css3 and...

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