Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

IBM extends enterprise GenAI with Confluent acquisition

IBM and Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11-billion. Confluent provides an...

How leaders can plan for human-AI collaboration at work

The pervasive use of AI is forcing business and IT leaders to rethink their workforce. Executive leaders must develop four scenarios where human and AI can collaborate effectively, says Gartner. AI will indelibly alter how human workers perform work in the future,...

AI-powered threats are set to soar

AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 on 16-22 November 2025, a new cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals by the...

AI reckoning will define investing in 2026

A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...

Are you ready to take on agentic AI?

Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...

Data, fibre deliver growth for Telkom

Telkom SA has announced that group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are up 3,4% to R22 104-million, driven by robust mobile data revenue growth (+10,3%) and fibre-related data revenue (+12.3%). Meanwhile, group data revenue is up 7,9%, contributing...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

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...

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TCL scoops five EISA awards

TCL has clinched five EISA awards. The TCL 98-inch C8K earned the “EISA Statement TV 2025–2026” award, while the TCL 85C9K claimed the “EISA Home Theatre Mini LED TV 2025–2026” title. The TCL 75C7K was named as the “EISA Family TV 2025–2026”, the TCL 55C6K took...

WeThinkCode_ graduates stand out in the job market

Tuition-free software development academy WeThinkCode_ is celebrating the graduation of its 2025 class. This year, 361 students graduated across four campuses: 189 in Johannesburg, 67 in Cape Town, 73 in Durban, and 32 from CJC Parktown. The average pass rate stood at...

TCL offers 5G smartphone without a premium price

TCL has launched the TCL 60R 5G smartphone in South Africa. Available from September at participating retail stores, the TCL 60R is priced at R2 299 on prepaid. With 5G connectivity, TCL NXTURBO, and RAM expansion technology, the TCL 60R 5G is pitched as an...

Think you’re too small to be hacked? Think again

For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target”. No one’s trying to breach the corner bakery, the local law firm, or the regional logistics company - right? Wrong. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye Hackers...

Hisense wins international EISA awards

Hisense has won six awards at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). This year’s recognition, based on independent testing, spans across Hisense’s TVs, laser projectors and wireless sound systems. “These awards highlight Hisense’s position as a global...

RS South Africa partners with Qhubeka to empower learners

RS South Africa has partnered with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, to make a difference in the lives of South African learners. Through its bicycle donation initiative, 354 bicycles have been distributed to date, empowering students to access education...

Companies rethink putting all their eggs in one tech basket

The recent wave of Microsoft SharePoint breaches, allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has brought a stark reality into sharp focus: Being “all-in” with one big tech vendor doesn’t guarantee safety or resilience. In fact, it can make you a bigger...

Is SA ready for the connected TV tipping point?

As audiences move from broadcast to CTV, the real question is when local advertisers will catch up.  By Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa For decades, television was the heavyweight of media spend. If you wanted mass reach, you bought primetime TV. Simple....

Get the basics right to unlock social infrastructure funding

At first glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. By Lloyd Wallace, technical director and expertise lead: infrastructure advisory at Zutari The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According...

Businesses can turn digital ambition into real impact

South African businesses are not short on digital ambition. Most already have access to tools like document automation, visitor management and smart lockers. Marcell Otto, product manager: digital services at Ricoh South Africa But having the tools is not the same as...

Senior Network Operations Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

A leading provider of enterprise network and infrastructure services in South Africa is currently seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to join their Network Operations team in Johannesburg (JHB). This is a hands-on senior role, responsible for the design,...

Junior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking a Data Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in designing and implementing data...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0093 – Gauteng Pretoria

Operational support for payroll runs in different countries.Functional support of business teams.Maintain payroll schemas and rules.Configure business requirements in payroll.Conduct Functional tests and System Integration tests.Manage and resolve incident and service...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 1564 NM

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Senior Backend Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...

Applications developer Sharepoint

The role is for a SharePoint Developer / Automation Specialist responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SharePoint solutions and automating business processes using Power Apps and Power Automate. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 1564 NM – Gauteng Pretoria

Projects:Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions.Implement pixel perfect UI designs.Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic.Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...

Applications developer Sharepoint – Western Cape Cape Town

The role is for a SharePoint Developer / Automation Specialist responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SharePoint solutions and automating business processes using Power Apps and Power Automate. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure...

Support Engineer (Callouts) (Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:ARE you the go-to person for solving tech problems? Then a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa wants you as their next Support Engineer where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support...

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