PMI points to manufacturing fragility
The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...
Vehicle sales continue positive streak
Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...
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...
What’s on the cybersecurity horizon?
Kaspersky is monitoring 25 APT groups that are currently active in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including well-known ones such as SideWinder, Origami Elephant, and MuddyWater. The rise of creative exploits for mobile and further development of...
Altron posts profit growth
Altron has reported strong growth in profitability for the financial year ended 28 February 2025. Revenue of R9,6-billion is flat compared to last year, but the group reported a 27% increase in earnings of R1,8-billion before interest, tax, depreciation and...
Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative
Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s chair and CEO Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and...
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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage are game-changers for Africa
It would be difficult to exaggerate the value that carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology offers Africa's oil and gas industry. By NJ Ayuk, chairman of the African Energy Chamber With oil and gas-producing countries facing tremendous pressure to...
Ricoh SA completes sustainable solar rollout
Ricoh South Africa has completed a major solar power installation at its new Regional Head Office in Equites Park in Meadowview Business Estate. The announcement coincides with Ricoh's global commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) goals...
Rectron expands partnership with Microsoft
Rectron has expanded its existing partnership with Microsoft to distribute Microsoft 365, Windows and server software into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Rectron and Microsoft's partnership has spanned almost two decades, and this is another...
Vertiv in distribution agreement with Technology Access Group
Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with South Africa-based TechAccess that allows TechAccess to distribute Vertiv's integrated rack solutions portfolio designed for the enterprise sector and to support critical infrastructure systems. The TechAccess...
R50m deal boosts diversity, transformation
Black female owned private equity investor Moshe Capital has acquired a 20% stake in Pragma, which specialises in delivering enterprise asset management services and solutions. The R50-million deal was funded by FNB and takes black ownership of Pragma to 56,8%. "Moshe...
Equity-based crowdfunding platform lists first African businesses
Equity crowdfunding platform GoGetta has listed its first two businesses outside of South Africa. Scorefam is a sports gaming business which makes it easy for betting fans to deposit and withdraw earnings via its crypto-enabled app. Quiver is a crypto-based savings...
Credit card size 5G network could expand private wireless markets
Vodafone has unveiled a prototype 5G network built on a credit card sized Raspberry Pi personal computer and an equally small, advanced silicon chipset. Beyond the "network on a chip" aspect, the pre- Mobile World Congress (MBC) Barcelona 2023 announcement is notable...
Fujifilm opens new head office in SA
Fujifilm South Africa has officially opened its new local head office in Sandton. The opening of the head office coincides with Fujifilm South Africa's ten-year anniversary celebration in South Africa, having first opened its doors in March 2012 as a subsidiary of...
New earnings threshold gives employees more protections
The earnings threshold will increase to ZAR 241 110.59, representing a ZAR17 030.11 increase from the earnings threshold that currently applies. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux, partners at Webber Wentzel The earnings threshold, a determination in terms of section...
Growthpoint Properties signs up Parket
Growthpoint Properties is trialling Parket, a digital parking management platform, at its Longkloof Office Park in Cape Town. Parket founder and CEO Joshua Raphael says: "We are proud to sign Growthpoint Properties. It is especially rewarding that we will be able to...
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...
Information Systems – Dev – Ops Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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 – Gauteng Randburg
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 – Gauteng Pretoria
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...
Project Manager
Senior Project ManagerLead groundbreaking projects in the defense /aerospace technology!R 990,000 - R 1,430,000 per annumJoin a leading technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing the digital world. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your project management...
Junior Project Manager at Codeplex
Role description:We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Junior Project Manager to join our team and lead the successfulplanning, execution, and delivery of software implementation projects. As a Junior Project Manager, you will collaboratewith...
Business Analyst Specialist
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and align organisational strategy, business needs, and IT capabilities.Develop, document, and maintain models, views, and frameworks to illustrate current and future business and IT landscapes.Translate complex business...
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