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...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace

South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...

How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?

According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...

The tech driving finance investments

Finance leaders are focused on AI-enabled technology solutions and intelligent process automation to align their finance technology investments with broader business goals to enhance speed, agility, and competitive advantage, according to Gartner. “CFOs are...

South Africa and Brazil lead in time spent online

At the end of 2024, Internet users worldwide spent an average of six hours and 38 minutes per day browsing online, seven minutes more than at the beginning of the year but two minutes less than in the same period the previous year. With the average person sleeping...

Illicit crypto transactions lower than in traditional finance

In South Africa and many countries globally, the crypto industry now has the same controls as traditional finance - but with additional tools that allow for greater transparency, making financial crime more difficult. This is according to Johan Hetzel, global head of...

Growth in AR/VR headsets expected to pause

Global shipments for AR/VR headsets grew 10% in 2024 according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The launch of new products during the holiday quarter as well as multiple new...

Ransomware gang blackmails victims after publicly revealing data

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has found that the Fog Ransomware group, known for its attacks on a range of industry sectors, has begun to link the IP addresses of their victims to their stolen data and publish this information on the Dark Web,...

Implications of US research funding cuts

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hosted a crucial webinar addressing the potentially far-reaching consequences of financial cuts from the US the research landscape in South Africa. The virtual event, "Understanding the implication of financial cuts from...

FNB takes over Springboks lead sponsorship

First National Bank, a longstanding partner of SA Rugby and the Springboks since 2017, has become the principal partner of the Springbok teams, with the FNB logo now front and centre of the teams’ jerseys. The sponsorship is for all levels of SA Rugby, including...

Vodacom Business launches Digital Water Tower

Vodacom Business is proud to partner with the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) to address the growing water security challenges in Gauteng. Through this collaboration, Vodacom Business will leverage its digital solutions to drive enhanced water management and...

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Liquid Networks launches DDoS Secure

Liquid Networks has announced the launch of its Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Secure offering to its customers. The solution is designed to proactively mitigate attacks by scrubbing traffic and blocking known attackers or malicious traffic. "Cyber attacks are...

Datatec signs up to United Nations Global Compact

Datatec has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. Over the past year, Datatec's Responsible Business team has been heavily focused on developing a shared-value ESG and Responsible Business strategy...

AI Expo celebrates 5th anniversary at SCC

AI Expo Africa celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, taking place on 19 and 20 September in the Sandton Convention Centre. AI Expo Africa 2022 will feature the following elements: * 10 000 square foot expo hall * 63 vendors and two showcase pavilions *...

Acronis expansion strategy in Africa pays off

Acronis has reached another milestone as part of its expansion strategy: it has shown outstanding results after a year of working together with market research agency CG Consulting on its African reseller recruitment drive. As a channel-centric organisation, the...

ESET contributes to a digitally literate future for SA learners

Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September, stories about South Africa's poor literacy rates take the spotlight. The statistics are alarming; eight out of 10 grade 4 learners can't read for meaning; while the adult literacy rate is 87%. Digital literacy is...

MasterClass series helps matric class of 2022 get exam-ready

As the world commemorates International Literacy Day on 8 September 2022, South Africa is reminded of how online learning has enriched the country's education system. Numerous learners benefit from feature-rich digital resources, and countless others can improve their...

Shedding some light on alternative power sources

The reality of ongoing blackouts remains ever-present for South Africans. Households and businesses, in particular smaller businesses who do not have the luxury of large generators in an office or warehouse environment, continue to seek alternative power sources to...

Can you afford a BEC? We think not …

The first and favourite means of attack from cyber criminals is via email. Yearly they generate $26-billion from spoofing and phishing attacks, a large portion of the cybercrime industry. This is due to 80% of organisations still being vulnerable to these sorts of...

Take a strategic approach to business automation

Digital platforms and robotic process automation (RPA), once ground-breaking innovations, have become something of a commodity in today's world. By Sumit Kumar Sharma, enterprise architect and head of advisory services at In2IT However, the development of low code/no...

Cutting costs in the hospitality industry

As rising fuel prices and global economic upheaval continue to increase the cost of flights and leisure travel, local and international hospitality businesses are feeling the pinch. Companies in the sector need to evaluate how they can improve guest experiences while...

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ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in building and optimising robust data solutions that support the investment operations and analytics of a dynamic Financial Services provider seeking a technically skilled and business-savvy SQL Data Engineer who thrives in a...

Senior Full Stack C# Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng

Our Client, a reputable Fintech Company, is looking for a Senior Developer to join their growing Team! Role SummaryAs a Senior .NET Developer, you will design and develop robust, scalable applications, lead architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers. You'll...

Python/Django QA Tester (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Financial Services Provider is undergoing significant modernization of its core insurance platform and is seeking a skilled Python/Django QA Tester to support this transformation. They are looking for an experienced and passionate Python Software...

Mid to Senior Laravel Developer

We're urgently looking for Mid to Senior Laravel Developers to join our client's team. This role focuses on building and maintaining robust web applications using PHP and Laravel, collaborating on both backend and frontend development, and contributing to scalable,...

Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Software Developer – JHB / Stellenbosch – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgTech start-up with an ever-growing software development team, is seeking experienced Senior Developers to help build a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. With offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, they are looking for pragmatic...

SQL Data Engineer (12 month contract) – Gauteng Centurion

As a SQL Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building and optimising robust data solutions that support the company's investment operations and analytics. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and business-savvy professional who thrives in a...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Client in the Automotive Industry as an Expert Full Stack Developer!Are you a seasoned Full Stack Developer ready to work on cutting-edge technology solutions in a global automotive environment? Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking an Expert Full...

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