Deeper divides for vulnerable economies as tariffs bite

A wave of new import tariffs is set to reshape global trade dynamics and significantly raise trade costs for many developing countries, alerts UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a new data-driven analysis, titled "Sparing the vulnerable: The cost of new tariff...

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...

Continued growth through 2028 for UC&C market

The worldwide unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) market is forecast to reach $69,1-billion in revenue in 2024, an increase of 7,5% compared to 2023, according to a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC). During the 2023-2028 forecast...

Duxbury rebrands in-house products

Duxbury Networking has launched the DuxNet brand identity for its in-house product range. The DuxNet range covers a suite of networking solutions that includes battery cameras, switches, service gateways, and access points. All the products in the DuxNet range are...

IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth

IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...

Ford celebrates 100 years in SA

Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...

Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey

Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...

SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As multi-cloud and cloud smart strategies become the de facto choice for organisations around the globe, VMware reports encouraging growth in South Africa. And, despite the uncertainty of the Broadcom acquisition in the...

Data sovereignty a key concern as cloud accelerates

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As organisations move more of their mission-critical workloads to the cloud, the issue of data sovereignty and privacy is becoming more relevant than ever. To address concerns, VMware launched its Sovereign Cloud offering...

E-commerce poised to capture 41% of global retail sales

With Black Friday on the horizon it is as good a time as any to explore retail trends - and the Boston Consulting Group has just released new research exploring e-commerce trends from the beginning of the pandemic to the present. After tremendous acceleration...

A day without the Internet would cost $43bn

The Internet has become such an integral part of our daily lives that we often do not even think about how much we rely on it. But if the Internet were to go down globally for even just a single day, the economic impact would be enormous. Such interruption of online...

Digital payments to become a $10trn industry

Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion - or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...

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AWS and Dimension Data in cloud education partnership

Amazon Web Services' (AWS) skills development arm, AWS Training & Certification has partnered with Dimension Data's Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) team to provide essential cloud education to key beneficiaries of the system integrator's Enterprise...

Trust is good, but a zero-trust mindset is better

A few months ago, commuting to work, entering a crowded elevator, and sitting down in an open workspace next to several colleagues were trivial everyday activities. Amir Sohrabi, area vice-president: emerging markets at Citrix Unfortunately, with the current global...

Be extra vigilant on Black Friday this year

Despite the negative impact the hard lockdown has had on South Africa's economy, the annual Black Friday retail sales tradition is expected to remain popular this year. Instead of limiting sales specials for just one day, many retailers have taken to doing Black...

Consumers win as tech transforms SA property market

You're getting ready to buy a house. You don't call an estate agent, or start driving around neighbourhoods looking for "for sale" signs. More likely, you sit down at your computer and begin the house hunt online. And, once you've done a couple of virtual tours and...

4IR tech disrupts traditional lay-by system

The traditional lay-by system has long represented an enormous headache for merchants and retailers, marked by high administrative costs and high non-completion rates. But through utilising new technologies, South African digital disruptor LayUp seeks to improve...

Break out of the endless data integration cycle

Traditional master data management (MDM) projects have tended to be cumbersome, complex and never-ending. By Gary Alleman, MD of Master Data Management Although MDM purports many benefits, the reality is that projects have typically become centred on data integration,...

Who takes responsibility for shoppers on Black Friday?

This year's Black Friday will be like no other. After all we've never had a Covid-19 situation before. Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx and Alan Hirsch, founder and CEO of Hirsch's Homestores, give their insight into shopping this Black Friday. Before you go out and fight...

FNB ramps up digital transaction security ahead of Black Friday

As cybercrime continues to be one of the barriers that hinder the growth and potential of e-commerce activities in South Africa, FNB is rolling out its Online Secure authentication service to all merchants and individual customers to provide an additional layer of...

Ukheshe to acquire Oltio, strengthens partnership with Mastercard

Digital fintech platform provider Ukheshe has entered into an agreement to acquire Oltio. Oltio developed the digital payments platform that supports Masterpass, Mastercard's QR payment service in South Africa and enables people to safely pay for a wide variety of...

Retail businesses can boost access to cash flow for Black Friday

This has been an extraordinarily difficult year for most South African retailers, with sales showing year-on-year declines for five consecutive months up to end-August, according to Stats SA. Many of them are hoping for a bumper Black Friday and festive season to set...

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Senior SAP EWM Consultant with experience in supply chain and SAP TM (Transportation Management) required for a reputable global company based in GautengFunctional & Configuration experience in the SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) ModuleExperience in...

SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) – 1264 – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior SAP EWM Consultant with experience in supply chain and SAP TM (Transportation Management) required for a reputable global company based in GautengFunctional & Configuration experience in the SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) ModuleExperience in...

Backend Developer (Golang Specialist) – Remote Remote

Join a cutting-edge Software Development company specialising in Fintech Solutions.Accelerate your career by working on innovative projects in a start-up environment. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your Golang expertise and be part of a dynamic team shaping...

IT Support Engineer (Team Leader) – Western Cape Cape Town

The duties includes all the processes and activities to design, create, deliver, and support IT services. Minimum Requirements:Good experience in an IT Support environment, preferably in product/application support. Good attitude & “hunger” to learn. Strong...

Agile Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a highly-skilled Agile Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of Agile in software projects with improved quality in accordance with business needs and strategic goals. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTech5 years in a...

Software Testing Learnership Programme at Geeks4learning

Join the Geeks4Learning Software Testing Learnership Programme!Are you a recent South African matriculant with a passion for IT and software development?This is your opportunity to kickstart a career in software testing and development with a 12-month learnership...

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ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners, you...

Senior C# Developers

Looking for a High-Attention-to-Detail Senior C# Developer who will be responsible for developing and enhancing software as well as propose and motivate new innovative solutions. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechC#MSSQLDesktop &...

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ENVIRONMENT:ASSIST with the design & build of a modern, automated, even-based communications platform as the next Data Engineer sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm. Collaborating with relevant IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners, you...

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