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...

Axiz inks deal to distribute Broadcom’s product suite

Axiz has partnered with MBCOM Technologies – Broadcom’s sole distributor in the region - to distribute the full Broadcom software portfolio. The agreement brings together MBCOM’s structured regional channel programme and Axiz’s established distribution network in...

SA innovation at the heart of global health transformation

Vitality and Google have announced a global partnership to launch Vitality AI – a new platform which will integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI and data analytics with Vitality’s vast health datasets and behaviour-change expertise - to transform how millions worldwide...

Stock market set for 2026 surge after slump

The stock market had a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 dropping 10% due to investors’ recession fears. Despite a brief stock rally in mid-March, economic uncertainty and trade tensions have set the ground for a disappointing end to a quarter. The market...

Webb unmasks the true nature of the Cosmic Tornado

Exquisite details from the James Webb telescope reveal a chance, random alignment of a protostellar outflow and a distant spiral galaxy. The new composite image combines observations from Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), which...

Global education sector vulnerable to attacks

Educational institutions are highly attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the valuable research, personal data, and financial information they hold. This is among the findings from a new KnowBe4 report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global...

Server revenue almost doubled in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...

AI agents will make exploits quicker

By 2027, AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account exposures by 50% according to Gartner. “Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means...

IBM contributes AI projects to Linux Foundation

IBM is contributing three open-source projects - Docling, Data Prep Kit and BeeAI - to the Linux Foundation. “We're continuing our long history of contributing open-source projects to ensure that they're easy to consume and that it's easy for others - not just us - to...

Criminals target business-owned vehicles

Crime stats for quarter three (October to December 2024) demonstrate an encouraging decrease in most vehicle-related crimes, although the overall numbers are still high. There has been a notable increase in the carjacking of business-owned vehicles, according to...

Interpol operation nets 306 cybercrime arrests in Africa

Kaspersky contributed its threat intelligence data to an Interpol-led law enforcement action that aimed to disrupt cross-border criminal networks across the African region that cause significant harm to individuals and businesses. With seven participating countries in...

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Kunle Awosika to lead Microsoft’s Africa transformation office

Microsoft veteran and Africa expert Kunle Awosika assumes the position of MD for the Africa transformation office as Wael Elkabbany steps into a new role heading up the Africa regional cluster. With more than 22 years' experience working in multiple countries across...

SAS and UKZN launch Teachers4DataAnalytics program

SAS has partnered with three South African universities to launch the Teachers4DataAnalytics program, a teacher training initiative that aims to reach hundreds of teachers and provide them with the knowledge and tools to inspire their students to pursue careers in...

The future potential of the cloud

Despite an increased awareness by decision-makers of cloud computing, many organisations around the world are yet to fully adopt it. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Research shows that 41% of companies in the EU used cloud computing last year, and then it...

Workplace drug and alcohol testing needs to go back to normal

If parking lot capacities and rush hour traffic jams are any indication, the majority of South Africa's workforce is back to the grind full time. It's business as usual and companies need to turn their attention to prioritising occupational safety. By Rhys Evans, MD...

Formula 1 experience beckons for Westcon-Comstor NetApp partners

Westcon-Comstor Africa has launched an exclusive incentive where the top three NetApp partners in Africa will each win a Formula 1 package for two to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place on 20 November 2022 at the Yas Marina circuit. Running until 28...

Be careful what you share online: it could ruin your life

Considering South Africa's highly-competitive job market, internet users - especially young people - should always be very vigilant about the content they share online, as material of a sensitive nature could surface at any time, ruining their careers and tarnishing...

Secrets of customer experience in the cloud era

People will forget what you said and what you did, but they won't forget how you made them feel, as Maya Angelou memorably remarked. The same rule applies to B2B customers and businesses. By Inayeth Govender, GM: demand generation Tarsus On Demand Customer experience...

Total system redundancy is key to effective data protection

Ransomware and malware have become part and parcel of business in today's world. Organisations need to be adequately prepared, which means that their data protection strategy must go beyond the traditional backup, restore, and disaster recovery. By Hayden Sadler,...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

PHP ProgrammerJohannesburg | Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in promotions and incentive-driven marketing in South Africa. They partner with top brands to create engaging loyalty campaigns, interactive promotions, and digital...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank

Shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions with your Azure expertise! Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a passion for automation and best practice. Confident under pressure, you thrive in complex environments where security,...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Software Developer - Tech TeamJob Description Responsibilities Develop readable, maintainable, and modular code (including using AWS services,Postman, Git, SQL etc.)Design, develop and implement accurate test plansDevelopment and integration of RESTful...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Gauteng Johannesburg

Software Developer - Tech TeamJob Description Responsibilities Develop readable, maintainable, and modular code (including using AWS services,Postman, Git, SQL etc.)Design, develop and implement accurate test plansDevelopment and integration of RESTful...

Full Stack PHP Developer at Cardinal Insurance Management Systems

This job description outlines the role of a Full Stack PHP Developer at Cardinal Group's Johannesburg Office. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of various products across the group's companies. Key Responsibilities: Develop applications using an...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize network operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration of network infrastructure, ensuring high performance,...

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Location: Qqeberha - Port ElizabethContract Duration: 6 Months contract Qualifications Required: Engineering qualificationProject management qualificationExperience in managing industrial gas projectsProject and leadership management...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Limpopo Burgersfort

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize network operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration of network infrastructure, ensuring high performance,...

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