As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

European public cloud spending holds up to tariffs

According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), public cloud services spending in Europe will total $229-billion in 2025 and will reach $452-billion by 2029, recording a five-year...

Webb telescope traces the many shapes of nebulae

Since their discovery in the late 1700s, astronomers have learned that planetary nebulae, or the expanding shell of glowing gas expelled by a low-intermediate mass star late in its life, can come in all shapes and sizes. Most planetary nebula present as circular,...

Convenience, technology high on passenger wish list

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and...

Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative

Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have launched the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to help drive innovation. The...

South Africans keen on switching to EVs, hybrid cars

More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle in the next five years, according to a recent survey by Ford, with most preferring hybrid technology. As part of its multi-market research, Ford spoke with South African car owners and...

AI could save $3trn flowing into the shadow economy

Global economies can save $3,13-trillion by using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the inaugural Napier AI/AML Index. The Napier AI/AML Index, published in partnership with leading research group GlobalData, provides the...

Digital fraud has hit most South African users

In the first half of 2024, 4,9% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in South Africa were identified as suspected digital fraud, according to TransUnion analysis, which also determined telecommunications, financial services, and...

Poor security awareness drives risk up

Fortinet has released its annual 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report which highlights the crucial role a cyber-aware workforce plays in managing and mitigating organisational risk. “As threat actors harness new technologies like AI to augment...

Southern Africa a hotspot for cyberthreats

There has been a continued increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across southern Africa, marking the region as a growing hotspot for cyberthreats, according to Netscout’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of the year. This trend is...

New cyber campaign targets PC users

A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA...

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Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution join SAtion

Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution, are partnering with the SAtion ecosystem to help drive digital transformation in South Africa's small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector. The goal is to catalyse economic development and job creation through...

Driving growth for IoT in SA

The Internet of Things (IoT), is a promise of driving benefit through billions of connected devices receiving data for appropriate use. By Chetan Goshalia, IoT Industry Council of South Africa We are already seeing an increase in connected sensors, albeit delayed. IoT...

Partnering to make SA more cyber secure

Cybersecurity professionals from the public and private sectors as well as academia have joined forces to establish the Cybersecurity Digital Alliance. This is an industry body dedicated to creating a safer digital environment through policy advisory and support,...

Auditors urged to play watchdog role

Speaking at the Southern Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) virtual conference, Inspector of Intelligence Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe said auditors should be beyond reproach at all times. "Any unprofessional or improper conduct places the spotlight on the integrity...

Learn an African language online

Student start-up Vambo Academy makes African indigenous language learning fun and interactive: at the click of a button users will be well on their way to achieving their language development goals. The brains behind this innovative idea, Chido Dzinotyiwei, is a...

Internal fraud: who commits it and why?

International Fraud Awareness Week, from 14-20 November, highlights an increasing problem that organisations around the world are facing. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), businesses lose around 5% of their annual revenue globally due...

Don’t make the headlines for the wrong reasons

Chris Norton, regional director: Africa at Veeam Software The threat of cybercrime is back in the news as Interpol recently released its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2021 which breaks down the most prevalent threats on the continent so that organisations and...

Fujitsu turbocharges channel value creation

New peer-to-peer communications features introduced with My Ecosystem Connect empower Fujitsu SELECT partners to quickly identify, contact and engage with leading solutions providers and peers within the framework of the Partner Ecosystem Platform. The latest...

The future of SA utility management into 2022 and beyond

Now, more than ever, attention in South Africa has shifted to how best generate electricity at affordable rates and how to optimise utility management during these uncertain times. By Hennie Moodie, new business lead at Remote Metering Solutions The National Energy...

Blockchain and the future of remittances

Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars are sent across borders by emigrant workers who have moved away from their home countries. By Ramtin Mesgari, software engineer at Synthesis Global remittances in 2018 alone totalled over $600-billion and the number of...

Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Data Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

FI/CO ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

SQL & LINUX Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a problem-solver with grit, guts, and technical chops? We're on the hunt for two dynamic Support Engineers to join a high-performing team tackling international telecom systems. This is your chance to get your hands dirty with SQL, Linux, and live production...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Are you a data-driven problem solver with a knack for translating business needs into actionable insights? We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst with a strong background in both retail and financial services to join our dynamic team.About...

SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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...

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