SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

How AI is key to cybersecurity

We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape, write Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner at Oliver Wyman. In 2024,...

Security spend in MENA set for 14% growth

Information security spending by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) enterprises is projected to total $3,3-billion in 2025, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Security software will remain the largest spending category in...

Radiation emissions in top smartphones flagged

Recent data from Stocklytics.com highlights a significant difference in radiation levels between two flagship smartphone models - the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to the research firm's analysis, recent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)...

Retail e-commerce to pass $12trn by 2030

The global retail e-commerce market size is estimated to reach $12,35-trillion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The demand for retail e-commerce is expected to increase over the forecast...

Huawei has its sights on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is alive with possibility, and Huawei is keen to work with governments and businesses to realise the opportunities. "Globally, the digital economy is growing rapidly," says David Wang, executive director of the board and chairman of the...

New storage solutions needed for AI era

Kathy Gibson reports - In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data storage is gaining new prominence. Dr Peter Zhou, president of Data Storage Product Line, Huawei, explains that storage has evolved over the years as we use data differently - and in the era of AI,...

How open source is key to mapping Mars

Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...

No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi

By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...

Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability

As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...

The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa

By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...

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5G mobile networks are ‘fibre networks in disguise’

Service providers are investing in 5G as it will deliver speeds approaching 10 gigabits per second. That is 600 times faster than standard 4G speeds, and more than 10 times faster than some residential fibre offerings. This is according to ProLabs, a global leader in...

The complex problem of executive pay in South Africa

While there is a need for greater transparency around executive pay, attempts to regulate the remuneration of corporate leaders will do more harm to the economy than good. By Dr Mark Bussin and Laurence Grubb, executive committee members of the South African Reward...

Storage supports evolving applications

The IT world has become increasingly app-driven, supported and underpinned by containers and Kubernetes orchestration that deliver agile application creation and deployment. Flexible consumption strategies are instrumental in delivering storage and resources that meet...

New normal: converting a crisis into an opportunity

The world today is a different place from the one we knew before the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has changed the way we live, work, socialise and transact. By Anupam Pahuja, vice-president: India, South East Asia, Middle East and Africa at PayPal Social distancing...

One month left to ensure POPIA compliance – are you ready?

Today (1 June) marks 30 days until 1 July 2021 by which time all organisations need to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By Nadine Mather, senior associate at Bowmans Whilst many entities were hoping for an...

Is your chatbot POPIA compliant?

Artificial Intelligence and digitisation are transforming the business landscape. By Maison Samuels from Webber Wentzel Many new technologies are being created to streamline customer engagement, such as chatbots. Given the quantity of personal information which a...

Concrete steps to start your PoPIA compliance journey

With a month to go before the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into effect, many companies have left their compliance program to the last minute. MDM shares 5 concrete steps that you can take to start your journey. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master...

Unlocking data sets CIOs, companies and customers up for success

While companies used to build one to three year transformation plans, today technological advancements and customer expectations are changing much faster. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets Everything companies do has to be...

Corr-Serve adds Rebasoft distribution

Home-grown distributor Corr-Serve has signed an agreement with UK-based Rebasoft to acquire the exclusive distribution rights for its network and perimeter security system in sub-Saharan Africa. Rebasoft offers support for key security controls through a single...

Junior Data Scientist – Gauteng Pretoria

For a select few, data is more thrilling than a Springbok World Cup victory. If you're one of them, we want to hear from you!Don't join just another tech company. Join a vibrant, innovative hub where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. This is a place where...

IT Technical Assistant – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Kloof - Office Based - We're looking for a sharp, solutions-focused Technical Support Practitioner to join a growing digital solutions company making waves in the software development and IT services space. This is an urgent hire—don't wait!This forward-thinking...

IT Support Assistant

Kickstart Your Tech & Business Career in Cape Town! Are you a young, energetic, tech-savvy go-getter ready to launch your career? Do you dream of blending IT skills with business acumen? We're looking for YOU! We're searching for a dynamic Junior IT & Business...

Data Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town. This is a 12-month contract position- hybridThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience working closely with C-suite executives, possessing strong analytical...

IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Kickstart Your Tech & Business Career in Cape Town! Are you a young, energetic, tech-savvy go-getter ready to launch your career? Do you dream of blending IT skills with business acumen? We're looking for YOU! We're searching for a dynamic Junior IT & Business...

Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Cybersecurity Analyst I at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...

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