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...

Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery

Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...

SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform

After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...

US strategic reserve kickstarts ‘crypto arms race’

The global “crypto arms race” is on, with US president Donald Trump announcing a strategic US reserve of digital assets the stakes have skyrocketed. This prediction comes from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the news “strategic crypto reserve” that will include...

Joburg’s CCTV bylaws come under fire

The City of Johannesburg has signed in a new bylaw that could make outlaw many existing CCTV camera installations, and make it more onerous for property owners to secure their premises. In terms of the new bylaws, any CCTV camera that has a view of a public space will...

IoDSA raises concerns about SAA appointment

South Africa’s troubled flag carrier SAA is once again making headlines for governance issues. The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) notes its concern about allegations of political interference in the airline’s CEO appointment. Media reports article...

Subdued manufacturing impacts PMI

The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February 2025 highlights continued challenges for South Africa's manufacturing sector. The seasonally-adjusted Absa PMI declined slightly by 0.6 points to 44.7 in February, remaining in contractionary territory for the...

Cashless pilot delivers benefits for taxis

Waxd Solution, in partnership with Botransa, has launched its cashless Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System project in Swartruggens. "Going cashless is a crucial step in modernising our transport system and ensuring the safety of both drivers and commuters,”...

Looking forward to a property market upswing

South Africa’s residential property market has started to recover after an incredibly difficult year. “In 2024, typical for pre-election uncertainty, people held off large capital acquisitions such as buying a house,” says Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes. Potential...

Nokia to set up a cellular network on the Moon

Nokia plans to set up a cellular communications network on the Moon. This is one of the outcomes that the new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission hopes to accomplish. Carrying NASA instruments as part of the agency’s CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign,...

All-female crew for Blue Origin flight

Blue Origins’ next New Shepard flight will feature an all-female crew of Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez. This mission will be the 11th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history. To date,...

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The modern enterprise and the app of the future

The last couple of years brought new challenges to companies of all sizes as they adapted first to Covid-19 lockdowns and now to a post-pandemic environment that looks very different to what it did in the early months of 2020. March 2020 saw companies around the world...

The end of the road for telcos?

The telecommunications sector continues to build digital infrastructure but the margins are increasingly coming under pressure because it is capital intensive to erect masts or lay fibre underground. By Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa Technologies...

Online retailers can include insurance in their customer journey

When smart insurance is offered at the point of purchase, it can be the missing factor retail businesses need to thrive. By the same token, policyholders are benefiting from the associated efficiencies and cost savings. Louw Hopley, CEO and co-founder of digital...

Augmented reality app raises the bar for Dell repairability

Dell Technologies has announced a first-of-its-kind augmented reality app for IT repairs, the Dell AR Assistant. This free application (available on both IOS and Android) provides a step-by-step augmented reality experience to help customers replace parts on their...

Avoid the Great Resignation by gaining employee support

It would be tempting to think South Africa is immune to the Great Resignation. Referring to the unprecedented number of workers quitting their jobs in the wake of the pandemic, this phenomenon has been blamed on everything from government support programmes (most...

eBucks named the best in the world for use of technology

FNB's free eBucks Rewards programme has been awarded for the Best Use of Technology and the regional loyalty champion of the year for Middle East and Africa, at the 2022 International Loyalty Awards ceremony held in London. The International Loyalty Awards (formerly...

Africa’s first Umbraco Gold Partner scoops global award

Bluegrass Digital has won 'Best Professional Services Sector Solution' for the new Petrofac corporate website at the Umbraco Awards 2022. The web and mobile solutions development company has also become the first Umbraco Gold Partner in Africa. Umbraco CMS and the...

Fujitsu debuts enhanced desktop PC portfolio

Business buyers are increasingly choosing the Mini PC as the new standard for desktop computing - taking advantage of slimline, discreet designs that can be placed out of sight. In line with this trend, Fujitsu today introduces a new lineup of Esprimo Mini PCs perfect...

Kyocera Cloud Information Manager enables flexible working

Kyocera's latest cloud-based solution helps growing businesses digitise their physical documents and embrace a more agile approach to work. The major move to remote and hybrid working has quickly exposed the glaring information gap that results from having business...

Project Manager

Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...

Business Application Specialist

Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...

Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion

An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...

Business Application Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein

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Senior Network Administrator

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...

IT & Desktop Support Technician – from Banking

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Technician: IT & Desktop Support is responsible for providing desktop support to all business end-users. This 1st line support involves resolving or escalating to the correct personnel, all end-user IT problems related to desktop,...

C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...

Senior Network Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town

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