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...

AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030

Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...

Green steel and hydrogen key to decarbonisation

Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. With the rising adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and its use for applications like green steel, as well as the development of other clean energy forms, new technologies are...

Black Friday month 38% up from 2023

The Leisure & Entertainment industry grew its share of online sales over the four-day Black Friday weekend by 113% from last year, according to Peach Payments. This comes against the backdrop of a 38% overall growth in rand value processed via the payment service...

November tops for new vehicle sales

Positive momentum continued to build for the new vehicle market during November, with sales for the month replacing October as the best sales month of the year. The strong performance was driven by fleet deals from the rental companies as consumer demand softened...

How SAPICS is supporting youth and tackling the skills gap

Supply chain industry body SAPICS has rolled out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and empowering young graduates and professionals for career success, addressing the skills gap in the supply chain field and fighting the country’s high youth...

MTN debuts biodegradable SIM cards

MTN South Africa has launched eco-friendly biodegradable SIM cards. Keabetswe Mabe, GM: sustainability and B-BBEE at MTN SA, says: "As a company deeply rooted in South Africa, we are acutely aware of the environmental challenges our planet faces as well as the...

How Intel used AI to improve the Paris Olympics experience

As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) platform technology to improve the experience for fans, organisers, athletes and viewers worldwide. With 9,5-million tickets...

Absa PMI drops in November

The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI fell by 4.5 points to 48.1 in November, down from 52.6 in October, signalling a loss of recovery momentum observed over the previous two months. While this decline reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the manufacturing sector,...

Secure USB drives come under attack

Kaspersky found that a secure USB drive was compromised with malicious code injected into its access management software. The drive was developed by a government entity in Southeast Asia to securely store and transfer files between machines in sensitive environments....

EMEA public cloud poised to reach $415bn

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) public cloud services (PCS) market, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS), is projected to generate $203-billion in revenue for 2024. That's according to...

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Troye achieves highest Citrix partnership level

Troye has achieved Citrix Platinum Plus Partnership status, the highest partnership level and one reserved for partners that have expertise in all Citrix technologies. Obtaining this partnership level includes achieving specialisation in both Citrix Digital Workspace...

Africa Cup Awards accolade for CIRT’s Q-Hop

Consumption Information Real Time (CIRT) has been award second place at the prestigious Africa Cup Awards for its Q-Hop solution that provides a digital shopping experience in a physical store environment. The Africa Cup Award - hosted by the SA Innovation Summit -...

Africa is ripe for investment

Ahead oft he German Africa Investment Conference taking place next week, the South African Department of Trade and Industry met with SEW-Eurodrive to discuss its R200-million investment into the country on site at the organisations new head quarters in Aeroton,...

DigiSkills gives South Africans access to online training

Nedbank has launched the Nedbank DigiSkills online platform, in partnership with Microsoft and Afrika Tikkun, to help South Africans acquire the in-demand skills needed in a more digital post Covid-19 economy. The initiative initially aims to upskill and create...

Ricoh Spaces aims to make operations safe and productive

Ricoh South Africa is helping people get back to work safely and more profitably, reducing both the health and financial fears associated with the pandemic, through a solution called Spaces. Spaces is a cloud workplace engagement platform with tools to manage...

SA car subscription business buys over 1 000 cars in two months

Planet42, working to rapidly close the mobility gap in South Africa, announces that it has surpassed the milestone of buying 5 000 cars. Since its first South African purchase in February 2018, Planet42 has experienced accelerating growth, with the most recent 1 141...

DPI raises $900m fund to invest in innovation-led companies

Development Partners International (DPI) has announced that African Development Partners III Fund (ADP III), has exceeded its $800-million target, and is set to hold a final close at $900-million, with an additional $250-million of dedicated co-investment capital....

Are you ready for the war on cybercrime and ransomware?

Not all heroes wear capes. Many work quietly and diligently behind the scenes, amassing evidence and uncovering clues until there's enough to go on to take the enemy down. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard...

Tips for promoting mental well-being in the workplace

While mental health is not an often spoken subject, the events of the last two years have brought it to the fore. And, unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a considerable increase in the number of agitated, nervous, or bereaved South Africans owing to...

IT ARCHITECT- BUSINESS AND DATA – Gauteng Centurion

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

IT Architect – Gauteng Centurion

Transform the Future of Agri-Finance Technology as an IT Architect Business and Data (Centurion | Permanent | Division: IT & Operations) Are you a visionary IT Architect passionate about enabling transformation through data and business architecture? Join a...

Data Management Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

Role Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business...

Field Technician

Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Key ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Senior FortiGate / Cisco Security Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Senior FortiGate / Cisco Security Engineer Location: Centurion Eco Park, Gauteng Job Type: Permanent Role Purpose: Design, implement and manage secure firewall solutions using Fortigate and Cisco ASA/Firepower technologies. Responsible for maintaining network security...

FullStack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack .NET Developer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a forward-thinking individual capable of solving complex problems across multiple systems, technologies, and clients. You'll play a key role in...

DevOps Engineer – OpenShift Expertise

Platform / DevOps Engineer – OpenShift Expertise Location: Centurion Eco Park, Gauteng Job Type: PermanentRole Purpose: Provide operational support and deployment automation for containerized applications on OpenShift. Responsible for the implementation, monitoring,...

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