Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

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...

Autonomous planning set to supply chains

Autonomous planning has passed the Peak of Inflated Expectations and is emerging as one of the most impactful trends in supply chain planning (SCP), according to Gartner. “Autonomous planning has the potential to reshape how supply chain leaders approach...

Insurance scams to watch out for …

A recent InfoQuest survey found that 57% of South Africans have been targeted by scams in the past year, indicative of an increasingly sophisticated “scam economy” – and while fraudsters one focused primarily on banking and e-commerce, insurance scams have become a...

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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Thawing permafrost creates new lakes, increases CO2 emissions

Since 2015, scientists participating in NASA’s Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) have been studying the impacts of climate change on Earth’s far northern regions and how those changes are intertwined. As our planet warms, permafrost - layers of soil that...

Dell Technologies Forum is Back to help Build your Next Breakthrough

The highly anticipated Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will take place on 10 November and will be held once again as an in-person event at the Kyalami Convention Centre. The Dell Technologies Forum will bring together business leaders and industry experts to...

Cisco showcases security innovations

Cisco has announced new capabilities across its security portfolio so teams can be more productive and protected wherever they are working from. Unveiled at Cisco’s annual Partner Summit conference, the news demonstrates continued progress towards the strategic vision...

Fintech the answer to driving Africa’s financial inclusion

Having a bank account is mostly taken for granted, writes Wally Fisher, head of Unayo at Standard Bank. Many of us have had one since our parents decided we were responsible enough to start our financial journey into adulthood. But imagine for a second that you didn’t...

Conference focuses on fastest-growing sector in local economy

South Africa is facing a massive crisis in the form of rising youth unemployment and scarce job opportunities. In a country where one in three people nationally is unemployed, the numbers are more alarming for the youth where 63,9% of those aged 15 to 24 are without...

Ensure data protection is part of the customer experience

The rapid introduction of global and local data protection regulations over the past five years has narrowed the chasm between privacy and information security. By Imraan Kharwa, data protection officer at Infobip Where these were historically seen as discrete...

Prof Barry Dwolatzky launches memoir

A new book, Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings, was launched yesterday, 2 November 2022. The self-penned memoir by Wits University’s Emeritus Professor, Barry Dwolatzky, chronicles a modest man’s journey from middle-class white suburbia to a clandestine role in...

OneWeb, Paratus sign multi-year gateway installation agreement

Paratus Group has announced a multi-year agreement with global telecommunications provider, OneWeb, to build a gateway in Luanda, Angola, which will be operational in the second half of 2023. The new gateway will provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services to...

Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP cutting-edge & scalable solutions for account verification, means testing, and payment reconciliation as the next Senior Java Developer sought by a dynamic provider of custom-driven IT Solutions & Consulting in Joburg. You will support and...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to join our team. This role involves supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of ERP systems, working closely with both developers and business users to understand requirements, explore solutions,...

Senior C# Azure DevOps Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Knowledge Areas:Understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging trends. Expertise in website creation, configuration, monitoring, and deployment. Familiarity with authentication concepts and patterns, including Active Directory Domain...

Technical Test Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A self-driven & strong Technical Test Analyst is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services based in the Northern Suburbs. You core role will be to contribute to the Technical Testing function (Manual and...

Intermediate .NET Developer

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 3+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:A self-driven & strong Technical Test Analyst is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services based in the Northern Suburbs. You core role will be to contribute to the Technical Testing function (Manual and...

Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer for a fully in Office role based in Pretoria. Key Requirements 3+/- years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed].NETC#Blazor/BlazoriseEntity FrameworkMSSQLShould you meet the requirements for this position,...

CNC Programmer

Key ResponsibilitiesCNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and refine...

Azure Cloud Infrastructure/Systems Engineer (on-site) contract (TB)

The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...

CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Key ResponsibilitiesCNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and refine...

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