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 Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational programmes/projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the programme/projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and...

Forms Developer

Our client is looking for a Forms Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 2 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Tugsten TotalAgilityWorkflow & Forms AutomationSystem Integration (ERP/CRM/Databases, APIs)Forms Design & UX (HTML/CSS,...

Forms Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Forms Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 2 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Tugsten TotalAgilityWorkflow & Forms AutomationSystem Integration (ERP/CRM/Databases, APIs)Forms Design & UX (HTML/CSS,...

Senior Applications Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing team in Centurion. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our customers with the SolidWorks product portfolio, focusing on pre-sales, post-sales, onboarding, and...

Senior Java Engineer

Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. Key Requirements 7 - 10...

Senior Applications Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing team in Centurion. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our customers with the SolidWorks product portfolio, focusing on pre-sales, post-sales, onboarding, and...

Senior Java Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Software Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. Key Requirements 7 - 10...

DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:BUILD and operate resilient cloud platforms, automate delivery pipelines, and accelerate software delivery across the organisation as the next DevOps Engineer wanted by a cutting-edge Software House. Working alongside the Senior DevOps Manager (Head of...

Technical Support Agent

Our client in Centurion is looking for a Technical Support Agent who can deliver exceptional customer service to their clientele, with their technical expertise and awesome personality. We are looking for someone who has experience on fixed wireless broadband...

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