SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that Hout Bay’s marine environment is seriously threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds (PPCPs) that persist and bio-accumulate in marine life - even kilometres away from pollution...

Sports fans want AI to serve up dynamic digital content

Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalisation and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. New global research commissioned by IBM, which polled more than 20 000 sports fans across 12 countries, shows...

Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3

South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...

Action needed as African cybercrime escalates

Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...

Network security still a priority

While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the technology landscape, CIOs and IT leaders remain focused on enhancing network security and unifying networking, AI, and security into a single, streamlined platform. This is according to Extreme Networks’...

Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI

A massive 80% of non-executive directors (NEDs) believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to oversee AI effectively, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, 91% of NEDs view AI as an opportunity for shareholder value rather than a...

2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards winners named

BCX has announced the winners of the 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, recognising South African organisations' digital innovation achievements. The winners were unveiled at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards this week. 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Award...

Vodacom calls on community to help fight theft, vandalism

As the festive season approaches, Vodacom has noticed an increase in the number of battery theft and vandalism incidents on its base stations. The company is appealing to all stakeholders, from law enforcement to communities, to help in combatting these incidents....

Kids’ online life source of family conflict

According to a Kaspersky survey, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as their children’s...

UK, US top list of low-wage nations

Despite being two of the world’s largest economies, with their GDPs valued in trillions of dollars, the UK and the US grapple with a significant portion of the workforce that earns wages often inadequate to cover basic living expenses. The proportion of this problem...

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How to keep the lights on if load shedding returns

Eskom has confirmed that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station was taken offline on 17 January for a five-month refuelling and maintenance outage, putting additional strain on the electricity supply and increasing the risk of power cuts. By Matthew Hall, chief...

Customer self-service is the next great digital divide

The drive to deliver excellent customer experiences consistently across multiple channels was a massive trend in 2021. This is going to continue this year. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of CLEVVA Solutions Covid has forced people to use digital and self-service channels....

Parenting control software can help manage Internet time

Parents have been managing their children’s play and education time for generations. Similarly, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been helping parents with controls for their kids’ access to the Internet since SA’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA)...

New landscape for the imaging industry

Over the past two years the environment around us has drastically changed. As we look into the future, we see a number of digital transformation trends that will influence the world of imaging and printing for many years to come. While there haven't been many...

Kaspersky plays a role in new sci-fi film

Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky plays a crucial role in protecting the heroes in the epic sci-fi film Moonfall on their historic journey to save Earth. The epic new sci-fi disaster film, Moonfall, is directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Roland Emmerich,...

New CEO for BBD

Kevin Staples has been appointed to take over as group CEO of BBD as of 1 March 2022. Peter Searle, outgoing CEO of BBD Holding, explains that he has made the decision to retire from the role to focus on the next stage of his personal life and on future aspirations....

Analytics trends to watch in 2022

SAS asked its experts in healthcare, retail, government, fraud, data ethics and more for their predictions of the trends we will face this year.   Curiosity becomes a coveted job skill “Curiosity helps businesses address critical challenges – from improving job...

Certification provides assurance

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) conducts a range of tests against South African National Standards (SANS), as well as customer specific requirements and/or testing against compulsory specifications that may be issued for certain product categories. The...

Tech becomes competitive advantage for schools

Technology is constantly evolving and students expect more from their educational experiences. Investing in digital technology certainly gives schools a competitive advantage and appeals to the younger generation, especially now that distance and blended learning have...

What 2021 taught us about tech and how 2022 may follow

There can be no doubt that collectively we have all been through a unique couple of years in living memory. Although it has been a traumatic, stressful last two years for many people personally and professionally, Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns have had an...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...

.NET Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest

Our client is looking for a skilled Intermediate .NET Developer to join our R&D team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and services, utilizing AWS cloud services. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you...

Data Engineer

Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...

System Analyst

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...

System Analyst – Remote Remote

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...

Test Automation Engineer

Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...

Full Stack Developer – (React & Node.js) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Somerset West

Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...

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