Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

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...

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...

Intel, Cisco deliver first systems approach for AI workloads at the edge

Cisco and Intel have announced a first-of-its-kind integrated platform for distributed AI workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 system-on-chip (SoC), the solution brings compute, networking, storage, and security closer to data generated at the edge for realtime AI...

Digital nomads fuel Cape Town’s property boom

The successful conclusion of the inaugural Nomad Week, hosted by the City of Cape Town, underscored Cape Town’s strategic move to position itself as a global hub for remote workers. While concerns have been raised about the impact of this trend on local affordability,...

Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff

According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...

2024 the worst for spiralling weather, climate impacts

The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years. This is according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which also...

AI sector accounts for 48% of 2025 unicorns

Finbold has research found that during the first quarter of 2025, as many as 48% of the 23 startups that attained unicorn status - exceeded $1-billion in valuation - were involved with the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. In addition, 70% of these AI unicorns are...

Nvidia debuts open humanoid robot foundation model

Nvidia has announced a portfolio of technologies to supercharge humanoid robot development, including Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1, believed to be the world’s first open, fully customisable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. Other technologies...

Nvidia to open quantum research centre

As quantum computers continue to develop, they will integrate with AI supercomputers to form accelerated quantum supercomputers capable of solving some of the world’s hardest problems. Integrating quantum processing units (QPUs) into AI supercomputers is key for...

Expert says VAT increase the least damaging option

The recently presented Budget 2.0 has ignited a heated debate, presenting both challenges and opportunities for South Africa. It highlights the delicate balance between creating tax policies and maintaining economic equity, particularly in how VAT (value-added tax)...

SA’s bright young scientists head for the global stage

Four exceptional young innovators from Mthatha, Cape Town and Kimberley are set to travel to China to compete in this year’s Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) after impressing at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). Samiya Waza, a Grade 12...

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Customers are looking for value in the cloud, not cheap solutions

Infrastructure is the foundation upon which businesses thrive and managed service providers build their businesses, but in today's environment you need to offer unique solutions that show your customers value if you intend to grow. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed A...

Beat the Great Resignation with human experience management

With the world gripped in a state of unprecedented uncertainty following the disruption of the pandemic and the transformational impact of technology, companies are facing an uphill battle with attracting, motivating and retaining top talent. According to Shiraz...

Why can’t your chatbot just solve my query?

Chatbots are, to be blunt, everywhere. It feels as if you can hardly visit a website these days without a bot asking how they can help you. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva It’s not just a matter of perception either. According to research from Gartner, chatbots...

Open source: the future of continued innovation

A growing appetite from organisations for innovation and the requirement for an alternative to traditional proprietary software are two serious driving factors in the growth of open source technology globally. So says Quintin Brussow, Red Hat development lead at...

Fixing global payroll with cloud services

Paying people is a demanding task. It requires financial planning, input from different parts of the organisation, complying with legislation, and - of course - paying a valuable workforce on time. Then there are the ongoing demands of accurate reporting, improving...

Satellite connectivity improves patient outcomes

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in healthcare provision infrastructure in many countries, including South Africa. During the last two years, ease of access to healthcare became a vital determinant of people’s experiences of the virus, and their chances of...

How to benefit from the data warehouse

South African companies are looking for ways to maximise their data footprint, eliminate traditional siloed approaches, and provide users with a frictionless experience to extract valuable insights. The right data at the right time in the right form is an enabler for...

Achieve compliant and measurable ESG impact

Investing into environmental, social and governance initiatives and strategies delivers measurable value to the organisation over the long and the short term. However, initial investment hype alongside so-called ‘greenwashing’ has left many companies and investors...

Welcome to the Metaverse, the next frontier of business

The metaverse may seem like a scary unknown entity to businesses, but it doesn't need to be. It starts with a bit of openness and experimentation, writes Nevellan Moodley, head of financial services and technology at BDO South Africa. The world is transitioning from...

Network & IT Support Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

A consumer service management and rating platform offering wireless IoT solutions for customer feedback, surveys, and queue management systems is looking for a Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team as they grow and expand their footprint. Their...

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,...

Senior Project Manager – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth

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...

Full Stack Software Engineer (Microsoft Dynamics CRM, C#.Net, Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:DELIVER superior internal reporting tools, elevate service standards, and develop client-facing reporting solutions as the next Full Stack Software Engineer wanted by a leading Fixed Income Specialist. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Full Stack...

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