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...

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...

Google adds AI skilling support

Google has announced $2,85-million (R49-million) funding through Google.org to support AI skills development, education, online safety and cybersecurity in South Africa. The funding builds on Google’s AI skilling work announced earlier this year and focuses on...

Microsoft SA and GIZ launch Ikamva Digital skills initiative

Microsoft South Africa, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched Ikamva Digital, a transformative digital learning platform designed to empower South African youth and educators with the skills needed to...

SA a top target for cybercrime 

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...

Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...

GDP figures point to a need for economic growth

Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....

Cravings Report reveals Saffers’ food preferences

When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want - and they’re not afraid to ask for it. Data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive...

TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...

Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership

The Internet Society - a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand...

ITU coalition hits $73bn in connectivity pledges

ITU has announced new industry commitments to its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, which has reached $73-billion in pledges for universal, meaningful connectivity. The latest commitments, presented during Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), reflect growing...

MTN announces Win Win Summer winners

MTN South Africa has announced the 10 grand prize winners of its Win Win Summer campaign. The campaign, which ran from 6 October 2024 to 6 February 2025, offered customers an opportunity to win a share of R75-million in prizes, including hourly 1GB data rewards, daily...

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Cheaper and faster deliveries now possible

Warehousing hubs are enabling retailers, ecommerce and healthcare providers to provide cheaper and faster deliveries. Smart logistics technology provider Picup has partnered with Stor-Age Property to provide decentralised hubs in city centres around the country,...

Edge AI helps to re-imagine security

Edge artificial intelligence (edge AI) is a system that uses machine learning algorithms to process data that is generated by a local hardware device (the edge) to make independent decisions in real-time - without having to connect to the cloud or the internet. By...

User experience, security key for African super app future

Financial institutions are increasingly relying on apps and their turbo charged cousins, super apps, for much needed revenue growth. Organisations that can offer a secure, low-friction app experience are more likely to migrate existing customers to digital channels,...

IoT gives businesses assurance in ESG initiatives

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics can be effectively used to measure and define the impact the organisation has, the trust it engenders, and the value it takes beyond the shareholder and into the ecosystem. It has evolved to become far more than a...

Discovery announces secondary listing on A2X

Discovery has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X) and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 4 July 2022. Discovery will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its issued share capital will be...

SA fintech wins inaugural Viva AfricaTech award

As most South African businesses reboot following two years of the pandemic, the African fintech sector was one of the big stories of 2021, with the amount of funding for African fintech increasing to $2-billion compared to $500-million in 2020. This was reiterated...

Huawei’s 5G security assurance above standards for the core network

By Syed Jawad Imam Jafri, Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Huawei South Africa - Huawei has adopted various measures to assure the security for the 5G core network in the practice, from security standards to slice access and management security.  ...

Technology fills healthcare gaps for remote communities

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted an issue that has long plagued remote and rural communities: how to affordably deliver world-class healthcare services to people who live far away from well-resourced clinics and hospitals. It’s an issue that Dr Raymond Campbell,...

Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead two high-performance teams—one focused on Cloud for Customer (call-center technology) and the other on Digital Marketing.The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and capable of ensuring...

Back-End Developer

Back-End Developer (Node.js) - RemoteShape the Future of Travel Tech with a Scalable SaaS PlatformRemote | R70 000 - R85 000 per month (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am-5:30pm) About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionising the...

Back-End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Back-End Developer (Node.js) - RemoteShape the Future of Travel Tech with a Scalable SaaS PlatformRemote | R70 000 - R85 000 per month (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am-5:30pm) About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionising the...

Senior Network Administrator

Key Responsibilities: Maintain and manage, in conjunction with networking team, networking switches and routers conforming to requirements fromNetworking Security Team Develop, manage and maintain documentation of the system architecture. Develop and maintain database...

Senior Network Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Key Responsibilities: Maintain and manage, in conjunction with networking team, networking switches and routers conforming to requirements fromNetworking Security Team Develop, manage and maintain documentation of the system architecture. Develop and maintain database...

CNC Programmer

Maxmead, Pinetown - An exciting CNC Programmer position is available at a leading manufacturer in the furniture sector. This role focuses on technical programming for advanced wood-based production.Our client is a well-established name in the furniture manufacturing...

CNC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

Maxmead, Pinetown - An exciting CNC Programmer position is available at a leading manufacturer in the furniture sector. This role focuses on technical programming for advanced wood-based production.Our client is a well-established name in the furniture manufacturing...

Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Gauteng is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst in the Business Change department to join them on an initial 9 month contract Gauteng / Hybrid / Contract / Insurance The Business Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Specialist...

Front-End Developer

Front End DeveloperJoin a fast-scaling SaaS company revolutionising digital travel experiencesRemote | R50 000 R65 000 (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am5:30pm) About Our ClientOur client is an innovative B2B SaaS company transforming the travel industry with...

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