Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

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...

NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...

Global IT spend set to surge

The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...

Old Mutual sounds alarm on skyrocketing deepfake scams

Old Mutual has urged South Africans to be on high alert as deepfake scams become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, with scammers now using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing fake videos, voices, and images to defraud unsuspecting individuals...

Chris Norton joins Kaspersky as GM: sub-Saharan Africa

Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new GM for sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of driving Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. Kaspersky has been operating in Africa since 2009. In 2024, Kaspersky’s business in Africa achieved standout performance,...

Asokan Moodley to lead NTT Data’s AI efforts in MEA

NTT Data has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as gead of GenAI and industry advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Moodley will spearhead NTT Data's artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across the MEA...

Nvidia powers world’s largest quantum research supercomputer

Nvidia has announced the opening of the Global Research and Development Centre for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), which hosts ABCI-Q — the world’s largest research supercomputer dedicated to quantum computing. Quantum processors promise to augment AI...

xAI responds to Grok’s ‘white genocide’ remarks

xAI has updated the AI-powered Grok chatbot after it posted comments about white genocide in South Africa without citing research or sources. The company found that, on 14 May, an unauthorised modification was made to the Grok response bot’s prompt on X. “This change,...

IIoT market set to boom

The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is estimated to reach $1 693,44-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant focus on...

As telecoms and IT grow, so does the cybercrime threat

There is both good news and bad news for telecommunications and IT companies across Africa. The positive news, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey, is that the trends shaping mobile, wireless and broadband communications across the continent...

At 160, the ITU is still relevant

This year's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World...

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Red Hat, Oracle expand collaboration

Red Hat and Oracle have announced a multi-stage alliance to offer customers a greater choice of operating systems to run on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The strategic collaboration starts with Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on OCI as a supported operating...

Quro Medical releases mobile app for doctors

Digital health technology company, Quro Medical (Quro), has released a new mobile application for doctors to enhance efficiency and promote greater care in the treatment of their patients on the Quro Hospital-at-Home programme. Joost Pielage, chief technology officer...

How do we create opportunities for unemployed youth?

Unemployment in South Africa, especially among the youth, is undoubtedly the most important socioeconomic challenge. By Smangele Nkosi, GM: South Africa at Cisco For the last two decades, the unemployment rate has exceeded 20%. At the end of 2021, it reached a record...

Investment in data can improve business agility, customer experience

We live in a new reality post-Covid-19, where customers are more digitally savvy, online 24/7 and have easy access to more options than ever before. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Businesses need to adapt to this new reality, or they will be at a...

Be smart in a world of chaos

Whatever industry we operate in, no matter the size of our organisation; we're all running in the same race. The one to ensure that we're at the forefront of customer experiences, winning business, and operating as efficiently as possible, which is only harder during...

HR departments rebrand as the focus shifts to people

Over the past few years, the way people think about work and how employers think about employees has shifted dramatically. We have emerged from a public healthcare and economic crisis with a renewed appreciation for the central role of people in the business. By Sonia...

How AI can save consumers billions in accident claims

Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm, especially with the latest tech hit, ChatGPT, going viral. By Filum Ho, CEO of Apollo Studios If you haven't heard of or tried ChatGPT, it's a highly advanced artificial intelligence tool that you can use to ask...

Predictions for last mile delivery tech

Transport and logistics are soaring in Africa, with further rapid growth predicted for years to come. That's the word from the World Economic Forum and African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) organisation in a new forecast report released in Davos, Switzerland in...

QA Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...

Junior Software Tester (CH1167)

Our client, in the financial services industry, is expanding their software development team and is currently recruiting a Junior Software Tester to join the team in the Pretoria office.This position is suited for someone with less experience who is eager to grow in...

Junior Software Engineer

Our client is looking for a Junior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 3 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 Engineer (Python and C++) – Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative automation company is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their Software Tools team. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative software development team responsible for creating...

Junior Software Tester (CH1167) – Gauteng Arcadia

Our client, in the financial services industry, is expanding their software development team and is currently recruiting a Junior Software Tester to join the team in the Pretoria office.This position is suited for someone with less experience who is eager to grow in...

Junior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Junior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 3 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...

Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...

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