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...

AASA tears a strip off the ATNS over air traffic control

In a scathing – some would say well-justified – statement, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines and determine effective solutions for...

Nvidia and Uber look to make the world robotaxi-ready

Nvidia is partnering with Uber to scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform, and Nvidia Drive...

Toll road payment technology cuts fraud by 90%

he introduction of a new online toll solution from FNB is reducing fraud related to toll road payment methods. Traditional payment methods on toll roads were inconvenient for motorists and vulnerable to abuse and fraud. Fraudsters were, with little effort, able to...

How AI is key to cybersecurity

We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape, write Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner at Oliver Wyman. In 2024,...

Security spend in MENA set for 14% growth

Information security spending by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) enterprises is projected to total $3,3-billion in 2025, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Security software will remain the largest spending category in...

Why microlenders are under the regulatory spotlight

Microlenders face two regulators and one big risk, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. Microlending is the practice of providing small loans to individuals or groups who can’t access traditional financial services. In South Africa, microlenders have become a...

Watch Blue Origin’s all-female flight launch

At 15h30 this afternoon, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off with an all-female crew – the first in almost 60 years. Watch the launch here. The launch window opens today at 15h30 South African time (08h30 CDT). The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda...

Africans tend to misplace blame for climate change

Across 39 African countries, most of those who have heard of climate change place primary responsibility for addressing it on their government, while a further third saw ordinary citizens as most responsible, and very few placed responsibility on historical emitters....

Massive growth for semiconductor revenue

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $655,9-billion in 2024, up 21% from $542,1-billion in 2023, according to final results by Gartner. Nvidia climbed to the number one position, overtaking Samsung Electronics and Intel for the first time. “The position shift among...

5G IoT to grow at plus-50% CAGR

The global 5G IoT market size is expected to reach $89,42-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 50,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth can be ascribed to improved dependability, decreased latency, expanded capacity, and...

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How cybercrime evolved in 2022

In June 2022, the Costa Rican government was forced to declare a national emergency after a significant ransomware attack by Conti, a hacking group with Russian ties. The group had found vulnerabilities within the public sector cybersecurity infrastructure which left...

An overview of 5G pros and conns

Fast internet throughout South Africa is key to many benefits, including the ability to work remotely in remote areas, increased access to education and technology, and more. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer of in2IT Technologies Increased bandwidth...

Cyber defence must be a top priority

With big tech now actively advocating for a more online world, driven by a fourth industrial revolution, the Internet of Things and the Metaverse, the average individual has never before had so much of their lives on the Internet - and with this comes the need to...

Acer debuts powerful Nitro laptops

At CES in Las Vegas last week introduced a suite of new Nitro gaming laptops, featuring the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. Aimed at casual gamers, the new 16-inch and 17-inch Acer Nitro laptops come in more compact,...

Alienware bolsters Aurora R15 Desktop at CES 2023

Alienware has launched the evolved Aurora R15 gaming desktop with AMD technology. By Yoon Lee, vice-president: monitors at Dell Technologies Announced a few months back, Alienware's flagship Aurora R15 is designed with expressive curves and an iconic, sculpted shape...

IBM launches new partner program

IBM has announced IBM Partner Plus, a new program that reimagines how IBM engages with its business partners through unprecedented access to IBM resources, incentives, and tailored support to deepen their technical expertise and help speed time to market. The program...

Cybersecurity trends that will shape 2023

Cybersecurity is a continually evolving landscape, driven as much by the availability of technologies that assist companies in optimising operations as it is by malicious users leveraging more advanced forms of attacks. By Ian Engelbrecht, system engineering manager...

How to root out questionable social media behaviour before you hire

More people seem to be posting before they think and causing untold reputational and economic harm for themselves and their employers. "This is why there is growing demand for screening online behaviour that may fall foul of the hate crimes laws, or which displays...

Avoid BEC attacks with good email hygiene

Business email compromise (BEC), where criminals steal money by simply 'asking for it', is on the rise. According to an Interpol report, BEC is one of the top five digital threats in Africa - and South Africa is the most likely target, shouldering 34% of the...

Software Developer

Sales Force DeveloperDepartment: Business TechnologyWork Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston (Office-based) Job Summary:Seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to design, customize, and maintain our Salesforce instance while ensuring compliance. You'll collaborate with...

Senior PHP Developer (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:HONE your craft as an expert coder filling the role of the next Senior PHP Developer wanted by a cutting-edge Cloud-based SaaS platform. You will need at least 8-10 years suitable work experience including Modern PHP (7+), Laravel, Livewire, PHP Unit...

Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team based in Sandton, JHB – Hybrid.To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and...

Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Sales Force DeveloperDepartment: Business TechnologyWork Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston (Office-based) Job Summary:Seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to design, customize, and maintain our Salesforce instance while ensuring compliance. You'll collaborate with...

Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Software Application Support Specialist to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced products and solutions. Work closely with various team members to...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, based in Cape Town (onsite).The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...

Software Tester

Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionality of the CRM platform, client portal and Android Apple appsApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works but works intuitively.You'll run functional tests, customer scenario...

Graduate: Software Developer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day IT support to staff across design, production, warehousing, and administration. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (PCs, handheld scanners, printers, sewing machine interfaces,...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...

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