AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition

The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...

SA gearing up to lead Africa’s space industry

By 2026, Africa’s space industry is projected to be worth $22,6-billion - and South Africa is gearing up to be at the forefront of this growth creating thousands of jobs, driving innovation, and boosting the national economy. This was the message from Nomfaneko Majaja...

Microsoft to equip 1m SA youth with AI, cybersecurity skills

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Microsoft will train one million young South Africans in useful digital skills within the next 12 months. Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, today told delegates at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sandton that...

Tech industry struggles to meet net zero targets

In 2024, the average global temperature exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time - and companies around the world are being urged to speed up their net zero efforts to curtail the impact of worsening climate conditions....

GPUs key to high performance computing

The use of graphics processing units (GPUs) within high performance computing (HPC) has been increasingly adopted since the introduction of generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs), together with advanced memory, storage, networking, and cooling...

IT services on the rebound as AI expertise becomes a top priority

In 2025, the value of the top 25 IT services brands has reached $163-billion - with 15 of them increasing their brand values - according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. This growth is driven by more favourable market conditions,...

Crypto exploits account for 40% of blockchain heists

Despite regulatory efforts and significant improvements in blockchain tracking technology, crypto-related crime remains a billion-dollar industry. Although the number of reported crypto cries dropped, crypto criminals have stolen over $1,71-billion in 2024 alone,...

World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’ 

World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the new global World Cancer Day campaign theme for 2025-2027 Is ‘United by Unique’, calling...

Food inflation still at a record low

South Africa's headline inflation advanced slightly higher but still below expectations at 3% y/y in December 2024, with the monthly pressure just 0,1% m/m. This brought overall the overall headline inflation for 2024 to 4,4% relative to 5,9% in 2023 and the lowest...

WEF launches roadmap for AI transformation

The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance has launched the Industries in the Intelligent Age report series, providing a comprehensive roadmap for businesses and governments to adopt and scale artificial intelligence (AI). The nine reports explore industry...

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Cloud technology powers elections for Sharjah Arab Child Parliament

A key role for the Sharjah Arab Child Parliament is to foster a dialogue between children, ministers and decision-makers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer children everything they need to be able to grow and progress in their lives, including their...

CX trends you need to be aware of this year

It’s no secret that customer experience (CX) is a major point of differentiation between organisations. By Prashanth Krishnaswami, head of CX market strategy and thought leadership at Zoho "One in three consumers (32%) say they will walk away from a brand they love...

Technologies to consider for your online business

In today’s world businesses of all sizes are having to shift into the digital realm to remain competitive and prepare for a tech-driven future. With e-commerce transactions estimated to be worth R225-billion by 2025, new online businesses are exploding, and many...

Challenges and opportunities for insurance in 2022

There can be little doubt that the past two years have been among the most challenging South African insurers have ever faced. The business closures and loss claims as a result of the hard lockdown in early 2020 came as a seismic shock. Since then, death claims have...

Anti-fraud analytics booms as cyber war rages

Insurers’ use of predictive analytics to fight fraud has reached an all-time high, according to the latest insurance fraud technology study by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and analytics and AI leader SAS. The State of Insurance Fraud Technology study reveals...

Key protection strategies to prevent cyber attacks

In the past year alone, 47% of South African companies indicated that they’d been affected by ransomware, at an average cost of R6,4-million. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data Management Professionals South Africa A recent survey showed that 5% of local organisations...

New job roles to expect in 2022, and beyond 

As we enter the third – and hopefully final – year of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's worth pausing to reflect on the world prior to the virus. In 2019, while many businesses may have been exploring digital transformation or rethinking their office work arrangements, it...

Five things to do immediately to address payments fraud

The social and economic impact of Covid-19 has led to a marked increase in opportunistic crimes of desperation, particularly in digital payments fraud as consumers flock to digital channels to replace or supplement in-person interactions. This rapid shift to digital,...

Digimune launches into the SA channel

Digimune, the new global leader in SMB Digital Risk, has launched its digital risk management solution in South Africa through the reseller channel. Digital risk management is now the fastest rising cyber threat landscape within the technology sector. Digimune’s...

Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: Back-End Java Developer (Entry Level) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid RemoteIndustry: Motor Industry Work Type: Contract (Flexible Resource Assignment) About the OpportunityOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking a passionate and motivated...

Technical Administrator

A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...

UX Designer

Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...

Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand

A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...

UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...

DevOps Engineer

A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...

BI Developer / Manager (Fully remote)

Our US based client is looking for a BI Developer / Manager for a permanent remote role. They are looking for a candidate wit experience in a leadership or BI management role with 5+ years experience working with complex data in diverse environments.Key...

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

A fast-growing Fintech is looking for a DevOps Engineer who can help them scale infrastructure that's already trusted by some of the most ambitious players entering new markets. This role sits at the core of their product delivery and uptime. You'll work closely with...

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