SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...

Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure

Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...

Developing countries face record-high public debt burdens

Global public debt rose to $102-trillion in 2024 – with developing countries accounting for nearly one third of that amount – $31-trillion – and paying a record $921-billion in interest which strains budgets and puts vital public services at risk. In the latest...

Property sales point to business confidence ‘stutter’

Business confidence among commercial property brokers declined in the second quarter of 2025 of 2025, reversing the upward trend observed in previous quarters. This is one of the findings from The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey, which assesses a sample of...

AI-powered drone swarms transform industries beyond defense

While drone swarms have been an area of technological development for many years, their practical applications have only recently gained significant momentum, particularly following increased attention during the Russia-Ukraine war, as reflected in Google search...

Global IT spending set for 9,3% growth in 2025

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,74-trillion in 2025, an increase of 9,3% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Current spending on generative AI (GenAI) has been predominantly from technology companies building the supply-side...

From AI to the metaverse, ITU adopts new resolutions

Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, to sustainable digital transformation at the World Telecommunication...

GenAI extends automation potential in future of work

The return to the office has accelerated in 2024. While further return-to-the-office mandates are expected in 2025, many employees continue to work remotely for at least part of the time. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the hottest...

Black Friday a shot in the arm for local economy

Black Friday sales are forecast to generate an additional R88-billion in November for South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors, according to research from fintech Capital Connect. The study shows that retailers in South Africa will generate R22-billion in...

Crowdfunding market is slowing down

In recent years, the crowdfunding market has been yo-yoing - with the annual growth rate falling by 6% and 4% in 2020 and 2022 respectively, and then rising to an average of 2,5% for the past two years. However, after a steady increase in 2023 and 2024, the entire...

Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030

Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...

Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...

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Check Point signs up TD Africa

Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with TD Africa, a foremost distributor of technology, services and lifestyle products, to expand the reach of Check Point's security solutions to Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Cameroon. The partnership is particularly aimed...

Guiding customers on the lifecycle management journey

South Africa is a huge polluter. Not only is the great majority of our power generated from coal, but a massive 6,2kg of e-waste is generated per inhabitant annually, with only 12% of that recycled. In fact, only 20% of global e-waste is formally recycled, according...

Faraway conflict, local consequences

Russia and Ukraine may be tens of thousands of kilometers away from South Africa, but the former’s invasion of the latter will have serious ramifications for the citizens of this country. By Russel Morena, CEO of SAIGA When Russia unleashed its military might on...

When it comes to ransomware, don’t forget the basics

Ransomware is getting nastier and more expensive all the time and it has affected almost every industry and geography. No one is immune from the threat. By Renee Tarun, deputy CISO/ vice-president: information security at Fortinet In a global ransomware...

HP, Digital Generation aim to be leaders in sustainability

As the effects of climate change become more apparent, sustainability has become a top concern for corporates - and IT vendors are stepping up to address the problem. “Sustainability is a key focus for all OEMs, and for everyone that plays a role in supplying...

Managing Covid-19 after the National State of Disaster

A new Code of Practice has been issued to guide employers on measures that need to be taken in the workplace to contain Covid-19 infections, once the National State of Disaster ends. By Kate Collier, partner, Mehnaaz Bux, partner and Jenna Atkinson, associate at...

Tips to secure your business against cybercrime in the cloud era

The cloud is very attractive to South African businesses. It provides flexible and agile technology - ideal for companies keen to digitise, automate and innovate. Cloud models inherently use operational funding, creating better cost control and reducing up-front...

Aruba ESP delivers cloud-native services for edge-to-cloud networks

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company has announced significant advancements to Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform), with new functionality in Aruba Central to enable organisations to keep pace with rapidly changing business requirements. The new Aruba Central...

Liquid lands Equiano subsea cable capacity in Nigeria, SA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has announced it has acquired a fibre pair on the Equiano subsea cable, allowing Liquid to transport traffic up to 12 Terabits, bringing an increase in international...

Oracle Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Junior PL/SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis Cape Town / Permanent / Hybrid work model/ Retail & IT We are seeking a motivated and skilled programmer to contribute to our projects with...

Senior Systems Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Senior Systems EngineerIntegrate Complex systems and more!R 760 000 - R 850 000 per anumWe are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our...

Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch)

ENVIRONMENT:HELP grow the software platform of a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeking the coding talents of a Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer. You'll be involved in every step of the Development process from requirements...

Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...

Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Data Scientist (DBN)

ENVIRONMENT:FACILITATE data-driven decision-making and improving company operations as the next Data Scientist sought by a Durban-based Financial Services company. You will develop and execute cutting-edge AI and BI solutions while driving Data Science projects, using...

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