Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

CIPS warns of escalating procurement risks

The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has called on South African business leaders to heed the findings of a new report detailing the challenges faced by procurement professionals operating in the maintenance, repair and...

Dell Technologies Forum 2025 Showcases the Future of AI and Innovation

This year’s Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will see organisations tackle AI challenges by getting hands-on with the newest cutting-edge products and services. In addition to discovering tailored use cases designed to help them thrive in today's rapidly evolving...

AI, EVs to impact fleet management

The majority (58%) of fleet managers expect to be using AI within the next five years. A new global study commissioned by Webfleet polled 1 800 fleet managers across 15 countries including South Africa to shed light on the current and future landscape of fleet...

Consumer spending promises festive season recovery

The festive season is in full swing and economic experts are predicting that consumer spending will rebound to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a strong recovery in retail and consumer confidence. This optimism is already taking shape, with inflation falling to a...

Manipulative pricing seen during major shopping events

Many consumers believe they are scoring a great deal during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other major shopping events — but are they? A new study from Oxylabs reveals that over 70% of products in major US marketplaces were actually more expensive on Black Friday...

Companies plan big security budget increases

Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...

SA CEOs are cautiously optimistic about 2025

South African business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, driven by recent positive economic developments. The Q4 2024 Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 2% decrease between Q3 2024 and Q4 2024, reaching a score of 53.9. However, despite...

AI not the driver for 2025 PC, tablet growth

The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3,8% in 2024, reaching 403,5-million units, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device...

Common supply chain remedies fail to deliver business outcomes

Many supply chain reorganisations suffer from at least one of three critical organisational design mistakes that can derail their efforts to achieve critical business outcomes, according to Gartner. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) who improve outcomes radically...

SA companies unprepared for AI future

Just 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, according to the Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index This underscores the challenges companies face in adopting, deploying, and fully...

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KeyTec aims to disrupt fleet telematics industry

Fleet-tech startup KeyTec has partnered with LocoNav to capture a share of the emerging and high-growth video telematics market throughout Africa. The company plans to disrupt the fleet telematics industry and replace most low-end tracking systems with affordable and...

SkyNet SA in private equity buyout

SkyNet's operations in South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, the UK, Belgium and Germany have been acquired by the South African management team together with RMB Ventures (RMBV) an on balance sheet long private equity investor and a subsidiary of FirstRand Bank, Bopa...

BT secures global partnership with OneWeb

BT and OneWeb have agreed terms for a new Distribution Partner Agreement, with OneWeb to provide Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication services across BT Group. This builds on an initial Memorandum of Understanding signed in July and means BT is testing how...

Making the digital farm a working reality

Agriculture is a high-pressure industry. It has faced drought and floods, late rain, and early rain. Climate change is an ongoing threat - along with enormous economic and social upheaval. By Roger Hislop, board member at the IoT Industry Council (IoTIC) of South...

A game plan for higher education

Generation Z are rapidly stepping onto the world stage. They are graduating from high school, entering the workforce and studying at tertiary education institutions. Referred to as digital natives, this generation grew up with technology and have no knowledge of life...

Crystal Ventures transforms business processes across group companies

A lack of automation can undermine an organisation's efforts for greater efficiency and profitability and leave decision-makers blind to real-time information about the business. Data suggests up to 22% of a typical employee's time is spent on repetitive tasks, with...

Digitalisation enables smart supply chains

As with most other spheres of society, our supply chains took a massive hit - and are still recovering - from the disruption of the global pandemic. By Leon Steyn, CEO of Dante Deo From healthcare facilities and communities desperately waiting for medical and hygiene...

Oracle, Orange collaborate in West Africa

Oracle and Orange have signed a collaboration agreement as part of a joint plan to accelerate cloud-led digital transformation in West Africa. Under the agreement, the two companies will assess plans to build Oracle Cloud regions using Orange's infrastructure in...

Telkom Kenya expands mobile data network with Ericsson, NEC XON

Telkom Kenya, the Helios Investment Partners and government of Kenya joint venture, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ericsson and NEC XON to add 2 000 wireless sites onto Telkom Kenya's network by 2023. The approximately $100-million nationwide...

Vodacom Business, Toyota extend WiFi and telematics solution to SMEs

A web-based tool called MyToyota Fleet Lite has been added to the Toyota Connect hub, in a tripartite agreement between Vodacom Business, Toyota South Africa Motors and Netstar. "Keeping businesses connected is critical in today's environment and Fleet Lite, being an...

IT Architect – Business and Data

The role of IT Architect - Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within Landbank and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability models, business capabilities, and value streams. This role is further responsible...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our international 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 (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

IT Architect – Business and Data – Gauteng Centurion

The role of IT Architect - Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within Landbank and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability models, business capabilities, and value streams. This role is further responsible...

Application Development Manager (EE) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:THE visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement of an Application Development Manager is sought by a dynamic Financial Services Group to align technical goals with business objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing the...

Senior Business Analyst – Finance

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Kuils River, Cape Town Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their team. This is a high-impact,...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) – 3139

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP MM Functional Consultant (Senior)Role Title (Role Level): SAP Functional Consultant (Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SRM.NEXTESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP MM Certification· SAP MM...

Application Development Manager (EE) (CPT) – Western Cape Pinelands

ENVIRONMENT:THE visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement of an Application Development Manager is sought by a dynamic Financial Services Group to align technical goals with business objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing the...

Senior Business Analyst – Finance – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Kuils River, Cape Town Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their team. This is a high-impact,...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) – 3139 – Gauteng Centurion

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP MM Functional Consultant (Senior)Role Title (Role Level): SAP Functional Consultant (Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)SRM.NEXTESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP MM Certification· SAP MM...

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