Manufacturing pressure drives October PMI lower
The seasonally adjusted PMI declined by 1.6 points to 49.2 in October, reversing the gain seen in September when the index reached 50.8. The latest reading suggests that the manufacturing sector remains under pressure, with respondents pointing to subdued domestic...
AI’s growing demand for resources is unsustainable
A new white paper from NTT Data highlights the urgent need to embed sustainability into every layer of AI development and deployment to counteract the technology’s environmental impact. Deploying innovative solutions for sustainable AI is a corporate responsibility...
WAPAloza 2025 spotlights ‘wireless without limits’
The Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) announces that its WAPAloza event for the wireless, fibre and satellite connectivity ecosystem is schedule to take place on 23 to 25 June at the Misty Hills Hotel and Conference Centre in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg....
Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education
The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...
Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction
Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With Parliament only set to adopt the...
Google continues positive momentum in team collaboration
As part of Google Cloud Next ’25, Google has explored enhancements coming to Google Workspace, its team collaboration platform. The enhancements are fueled by Gemini, Google’s most capable set of large language models (LLMs) ever. They incorporate both generative AI...
Large-scale credential theft escalates
Cybercriminals continue to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM’s newly-released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in...
CATL hints at improved battery technology
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...
Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears
Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...
China outperforms on smartphone market growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...
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Adopting a cost optimisation approach for the cloud
Cost optimisation is the continuous discipline of controlling spending and driving cost reduction while maximising business value. For its part, IT cost optimisation entails continually evaluating and configuring all the cloud resources that drive the applications,...
30 years later, SMS remains a force to be reckoned with,
Despite the rise of advanced and hi-tech communication platforms in recent years, SMS usage for business communication is at an all-time high and the platform is expected to remain entrenched in this space for many years to come. By Marthinus Jansen van Vuuren,...
The bait and switch: when online interviews go bad
What would you do if the person you hired through a series of online interviews and virtual tests is not the same person who shows up at work? It sounds like something from a science fiction movie. You spend hours testing, interviewing and talking to a candidate and...
Fraud trends every CFO should know
PwC's Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022 revealed that 46% of organisations have experienced fraud, corruption, or other economic crimes in the last 24 months. Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa, gives a rundown of what to look out for. Fraud protection is no...
The silent war between employers and employees will have no winner
The defining leadership challenge of 2023 will be navigating the silent war brewing between employers and employees. "What war?", you may ask. Perhaps it is easier to explain it as a series of battles happening on many work fronts. By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa The...
The need for updated cybersecurity education in a digital world
Check Point Software Technologies is using this International Education Day (24 January) an opportunity to re-emphasise the need to include cybersecurity among the subjects to be studied in schools and high schools. The reality is that it is increasingly necessary to...
Smart energy approach can save businesses millions
Most South African businesses face significant challenges in ensuring energy security for their operations in the face of ongoing loadshedding. Too often they simply invest in back-up power or alternative energy solutions without first knowing exactly how much energy...
What cyber confrontation looked like in 2022
In a recent report, Kaspersky's experts analyse cyberspace activities relating to the Ukrainian crisis, observing their meaning in relation to the current conflict, and their impact on the cybersecurity field. This report is a part of Kaspersky Security Bulletin (KSB)...
The future of work and its influence on tertiary education
The way in which we work, and the future of work, is facing significant disruption that is being shaped by technology and the innovative growth of artificial intelligence. According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the rapid adoption of these...
Leverage cloud while using on-prem systems
Moving to the cloud certainly makes sense from an African business perspective, despite some serious challenges and risk factors unique to these shores. By Udhveer Sookraj, data integration specialist at Insight Consulting However, not all businesses can take the...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
Data Engineer / Data Scientist
One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...
Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're hiring Feature Analysts in Cape Town, with two (2) contract roles available. These positions are ideal for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, and who want to contribute to agile product delivery in a growing...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...
Software Developer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Analysis, development and maintenance of integration solutions across TFG. Maintaining momentum on high priority initiatives. Building and enhancing integration capabilities that enable secure, scalable and maintainable data...
Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator
Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...
Mid-Level Software Engineer
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...
Software Developer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Analysis, development and maintenance of integration solutions across TFG. Maintaining momentum on high priority initiatives. Building and enhancing integration capabilities that enable secure, scalable and maintainable data...
Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein
Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...
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