As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

More than half of PCs are still running Windows 10

According to Kaspersky’s statistics, more than half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of those polled have already upgraded their devices to Windows 11. In Africa, 35,95% of users have upgraded to Windows 11,...

DCC Technologies to distribute ASUS Business solutions

DCC Technologies will distributor the Business SYS product range from ASUS Business. The partnership comes at a time when companies across the region are under pressure to adopt new digital tools to remain competitive, improve efficiency and protect sensitive data....

Call for Africa to reshape its economic narrative

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...

Buckle up: 2025 is going to be a rough ride

Kathy Gibson reports - We are in for a bumpy ride in 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) just one of the many global trends influencing the world around us. Indeed, futurist Dion Chang, founder of Flux Trends, describes 2025 as “stepping into the void”. He...

Cybersecurity should be top industry priority for 2025

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has found that an average of more than 2 000 new vulnerabilities are discovered in software every month, of which around 15% are classified as "critical". "In view of this constant threat situation, German...

First Voluntary Carbon Market trades on the JSE

The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10 000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to approximately 80% of...

Digitalisation key to transport industry evolution

The transportation sector is evolving rapidly as a critical enabler of global supply chains and industrial operations. This is a key finding from RS’s latest transportation sector report, “Moving in the Right Direction: Driving an Interconnected World at a Local...

CFOs are broadening their role

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are expected to perform beyond the traditional scope of leading the finance function in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 251 CFOs, taken in October 2024, showed multiple enterprise priorities where CFOs have been...

Unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential

Africa’s oil and gas industry continues to attract investment as new discoveries and frontier basins drive exploration activity across the continent. In 2025, several high-impact projects will shape the sector, offering opportunities for resource development and...

How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives

In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...

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What is a VPN, and why would I need one?

According to the Global Web Index, 31% of internet users have used a VPN in the past month. Daniel Markuson, cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, explains in a simple, non-technical language what a VPN is and how it can help keep personal information secure. "We could...

Why the telecom industry needs to think about cybersecurity today

According to Deloitte, trends like the increasing competition within the broadband market, multi-access edge computing and private cellular networks, and the demand for cybersecurity risk management in the 5G era are gaining momentum in telecommunications. By Amir...

Attracting FDI to Africa in turbulent economic times

Recently, foreign ministers from South Africa and other African and emerging economies met at the G20 Foreign Ministers Summit ahead of the G20 Summit for Heads of State in November. In his speech at the Summit, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called on world...

Tips for surfing the internet safely

Today (23 August) is Internet User's Day, a day that commemorates the anniversary of one of the greatest technological events of humanity: the day in 1991 when a web page was published for the first time worldwide. From that moment on, the internet has continued to...

Digital Wallet Enables Financial Inclusion in Africa

Mukuru Wallet Lowers the Entry Barriers to FinTech Services As we enter into the third decade of the twenty-first century, financial inclusion is still as remote for many Africans as it has always been. Despite near-universal connectivity and digitalisation across the...

Mitigating the risk of Zero Day attacks against Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 servers contain extremely sensitive information and most organisations simply cannot do without it for an extended period of time. Zero-Day Attacks, those attacks that take advantage of a vulnerability in software or firmware found by cybercriminals...

Automation technology is set to redefine the finance industry

The financial services sector is the recipient of dramatic digital transformation, writes Daniel Goldberg, co-founder and CEO of Bridgement. We may be familiar with the more consumer-facing elements such as the proliferation of mobile banking and internet banking, but...

All the implications of a four-day work week

The concept of a four-day work week is attracting growing interest in countries around the world, including South Africa. "Local employers must understand the model, decide if it will work for them, and know how to implement it effectively," says Kirk Kruger, master...

Senior React Native Developer (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Sales Software provider seeks a highly skilled Senior React Native Developer who will play a crucial role in shaping its product from conception to completion, translating designs into high-quality code and developing cutting-edge...

Senior C# Developer

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

Senior C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr C# Developer, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation setting. This is a 1-Year contact, to be part of an international manufacturing and packaging company. Role is based in Richard's Bay....

SQL DBA

An opportunity exists for a Database Administrator to work within a growing financial services organisation.Responsibilities:Implement appropriate designs for databases, data warehouses, marts, reports, and dashboardsSpecify database infrastructure requirementsDesign...

Sage X3 Developer – Hybrid South Africa

DBN000129 – Sage X3 Developer - Hybrid South Africa Purpose of the job:To design, develop, and maintain custom solutions within the Sage X3 ERP system to meet specific business needs. Required QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related...

Junior & Intermediate Java Developer

Our client is seeking a passionate Intermediate/Junior Java Developer for a fully on-site role based in Pretoria. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable environment with exciting projects. Key Requirements 2-3 years'...

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