Card spending rebounds ahead of holiday spending
The final quarter of the year is widely seen as a performance anchor for South African retailers, with elevated consumer spending expected to offset weaker months, boost profitability, and influence year-ahead strategies on inventory and pricing. Seasonal demand,...
AI-driven cartels challenge traditional antitrust systems
Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination could threaten antitrust processes and automatically collaborate on pricing. This was one of the topics under discussion at the 10th Anniversary International Conference “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education...
These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future
Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...
First-party fraud now the leading form of attack
There’s been a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type globally, representing a third (36%) of all reported fraud in 2024, up from 15% the year before. This is among the findings from the new LexisNexis...
Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa
Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...
Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
Trade wars set to increase Big Tech antitrust scrutiny
The consensus around the need to regulate digital monopolies has never been stronger on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the second Trump administration, transatlantic tensions over digital regulation, including antitrust, will heighten, as Big Tech is caught in an...
Mobile PoS heralds the modern retail era
While the economic landscape has been anything but stable, with international trade tensions and the national budget fallout spooking the market before rebounding when the VAT increase was later withdrawn, the retail sector is showing remarkable resilience. This is...
Slim profile gives new Samsung phone an edge
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge phone, a slim phone measuring just 5,8mm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is a slim design that will redefine market standards amid competitive pressures. The phone’s...
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Cloud is now an essential business strategy
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has outlined the top five cloud trends it believes will shape global enterprise in 2023: Cloud 2.0, sovereign cloud, 5G and edge computing, industry cloud, and the emerging cloud talent gap. The predictions form part of TCS' latest...
Observations on IT in 2023
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Embrace business intimacy to drive growth and efficiency
Across every industry, leaders have been asked to be more efficient and productive as we face unprecedented headwinds and economic uncertainty. Zuko Mdwaba, country leader and area vice-president of Salesforce South Africa For CIOs and IT leaders, identifying where...
The luxury of outsourcing for ‘free’
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Consumers can subscribe to a better life in 2023
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Technology trends affecting the security sector in 2023
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Top e-commerce trends to watch in 2023
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How to future-proof your career
If you don't believe you can change your life and your career in a year, then you haven't tried learning a new skill in digital technology. Matriculants are eagerly awaiting their results, countless job seekers are looking to accelerate their careers and thousands of...
Virtual agents reduce costs and improve the success of outbound campaigns
When it comes to outbound sales, the traditional ways of doing things have mixed success at best. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva A leading mobile network, for instance, might require its outbound call centre to work through huge lists of prospects, all for a...
The changing face of procurement and why key skills are so critical
Despite the worst of Covid-19 being over, South African businesses continue to feel the impact of the country's depressed economy. Still recovering from a decade of state capture which cost the nation hundreds of billions of rand as well as the financial fallout from...
Full Stack JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for a passionate Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join our innovative development team and help shape the future of the [URL Removed] platform. If you're excited by cutting-edge technology, cloud-native architecture, and the opportunity to push the...
Intermediate Test Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an Intermediate Test Analyst to join our team based in Cape Town.Hybrid, initial 12-month contract.Core Tasks:Manual testing of Business Vault tables, HANA tables, data cubes, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reportsSQL scripting for data...
Senior JAVA Developer (Spring)
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer (Spring) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join as a Senior Full Stack Developer!Rev up your career with South Africa's IT Hub!Ready to drive innovation at the heart of one of the world's most iconic brands? The IT Hub South Africa is looking for a Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join our dynamic,...
Junior Technical System Analyst
Job Summary:Provide high quality application and systems support, understand the nature and business impact of requests and perform the required analysis. Provide second line support for technical and functional solutions Responsibilities:Provide high quality...
Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Plattekloof 1
Help build and maintain data infrastructure, data integrity and automation. Is this you? Analytical and detail-obsessed, you take ownership, define solutions independently and get hands-on to make things work. You're passionate about programming and data quality,...
Junior Technical Systems Analyst – Gauteng Randburg
We're looking for a motivated Junior Technical Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12 months contract position. Preference will given to female candidates This role is perfect for someone who has hands-on experience with leading technologiesProvide high...
Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Junior Data Scientist (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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