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,...

Fragility of international economic system under scrutiny

The US economy is facing a recession - and while the Federal Reserve's missteps with interest rates are under scrutiny - a surprising factor may be driving the downturn, warns the CEO of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory and asset management...

Pace of change drives new tech adoption

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - The pace of business today has accelerated beyond most people's expectations - and the right technology is vital for businesses and individuals to keep up. Claudio Polla, senior country manager: Africa at Nvidia,...

Higher education leaders believe AI is the future

Almost all South African tertiary institution leaders view artificial intelligence (AI) as an opportunity rather than a threat but, despite this, only one in five leaders are already incorporating AI in curriculum development - while a similar number are introducing...

SMBs struggle to keep pace with cybersecurity threats

Keeping on top of new threats is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) today - and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to new global research by Sage. Through the study, Sage says it aims to...

Generative AI is transforming healthcare

The global generative AI (GenAI) in healthcare market is expected to reach $14,77-billion by 2030, says Grand View Research, adding that it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 36,7% from 2023 to 2030. Generative models in healthcare are advancing diagnostic accuracy...

Nvidia takes a new stride in its AI strategy

Developers now have a new AI-powered steering wheel to help them hug the road while they drive powerful large language models (LLMs) to their desired locations with the Nvidia NeMo SteerLM which lets companies define knobs to dial in a model's responses as it's...

Cisco, DCDT expand digital acceleration program

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a new phase of the Cisco Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Program in South Africa. The memorandum was signed between the Department of...

Standards make the world a better place

Every year, the work of International and National Standards Bodies and the experts who contribute to the development of standards, is celebrated on World Standards Day, observed on 14 October. This year, the worldwide theme is "Our Shared Vision for a Better World"....

Google, CTSC partner to train girls on AI and robotics

In line with the International Day of the Girl Child, the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) partnered with Google to offer training on Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics to South African girls between the ages of 10 and 13. The training, which is aimed at...

Get paid for space, power use when upgrading your storage

Pure Storage has come up with a novel way to help customers make the decision to keep their storage on-premise: they’ll pay them for the space and power that the systems will use. This means customers are effectively paying for just the consumption of storage capacity...

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How to successfully apply AI in your business

The term artificial intelligence (or AI) has existed in the realm of science fiction for decades, typically represented by intelligent humanoid robots. By Harkrishan Singh, director: application development at In2IT Technologies As AI has become a reality over the...

Citrix appoints new area VP for emerging markets

Citrix has announced the appointment of Amir Sohrabi as area vice-president: emerging markets. Amir will drive the acceleration to cloud of customer environments in the region enabling both business continuity and digital transformation to new work models, including...

Covid-proofing the contact centre

Logistics, costs and complexity - the contact centre has faced an entirely different challenge in 2020. When the pandemic was first felt in the shape of lockdowns and remote working, many companies were able to rapidly iterate and adapt. They moved their people into...

Continuous planning key to business success

The continuously changing business and regulatory landscape during the Covid-19 pandemic means that businesses are now more reliant than ever on being able to plan accurately. By Paul Morgan, business unit lead for data, planning and analytics at Altron Karabina...

Free data science learnerships up for grabs

Registrations are open for Explore Data Science Academy's (EDSA) 2021 intake of its 12-month fully-sponsored data science learnerships, starting 11 January 2021. For hundreds of successful candidates, this prized learnership is the ticket to a job in one of the most...

Strategies for rebuilding retail

Successful retailers are changing their approach to smarter operations, the customer experience and inventory management, writes Mark Thomson, EMEA director of retail and hospitality Solutions at Zebra Technologies. In recent years, retailers and grocers have...

VMware pays tribute to cloud provider partners

VMware Cloud Provider Partners have heeded the call for remote working functionality that helps facilitate the new normal and have been the catalyst of work from home solutions used by many businesses during the recent pandemic. Typically, VMware Cloud Providers...

Logicalis SA is service delivery partner for Liquid Telecoms

Logicalis, an international IT Solutions and managed services provider, has been selected to be the Service Delivery Partner of choice by Liquid Telecom, to provide cyber security services to its customers across South Africa and the wider African region. Through this...

Ericsson, Qualcomm pioneer 5G carrier aggregation capabilities

Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies have completed interoperability tests for 5G standalone (SA) carrier aggregation across both FDD/TDD and TDD/TDD bands. 5G carrier aggregation allows operators to use multiple sub-6 GHz spectrum channels simultaneously to transfer...

Data centre trends and their impact on SA’s digital economy

Recent reports have shown that data traffic in Africa has risen by 20% since the arrival of Covid-19. As the world comes to terms with the new normal, there is an urgent need to manage, store and protect these escalating volumes of data. Data centres rely on...

Agile IT Project Manager

Our clients in the financial sector are seeking an Agile IT Project Manager! Join a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology and enjoy the perks of a permanent hybrid role in the Menlyn area. Required Qualifications and Experience Matric or equivalent...

Junior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk Engineer) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive IT Support Technician to join our Consultancy IT team in Centurion. In this role, you will be the first line of technical support for our end-users, handling helpdesk tickets, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of our...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (Junior) – Gauteng Pretoria West

Skills and Experience- 1 - 3 years' practical software development experience.- Experience doing C# Core development.- Experience with Microsoft web technologies (ASP.NET MVC or Web API and WCF).- Solid Experience with SQL Server and an ORM framework of choice.-...

L3 Network Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: L3 Network Support Engineer Location: Illovo, Johannesburg A leading ISP is looking for an L3 Snr Network Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. It is a busy and exciting working environment and they offer lots of growth and development. You will have...

Field Technician at Movosa – Gauteng Mogale City

Movosa (Pty) Ltd is the marketing and servicing agents for MOBA Egg Grading and Egg Packing machines in Southern Africa.MOBA is a global company that offers total solutions for making egg grading, packing and processing more efficient. Our global team of skilled...

Agile IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our clients in the financial sector are seeking an Agile IT Project Manager! Join a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology and enjoy the perks of a permanent hybrid role in the Menlyn area. Required Qualifications and Experience Matric or equivalent...

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My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Senior Project Managers to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Ensure that the project charter / project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the...

Solutions Architect (Application Engineering) (CH1002)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...

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Implement, configure, administer, and maintain Identity and Access Management Platforms & Services. Serve as a subject matter expert on IAM-related matters. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners. Design and implement procedures and best practices...

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Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

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