AWS outage hits worldwide services
A worldwide Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage has brought dozens of cloud services to their knees. Communications, banking and online apps like Roblox and Snapchat were all affected by the massive outage. Some sources estimate that as many as 500 services could have...
Tariffs take a toll on SME exports
South African exports to the US have dropped 46% since April 2025, with small direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses hit hardest. This is according to the SME Export Index, launched today by South African international shipping platform TUNL. The SME Export Index is...
2024 vehicle sales decline, despite late-year recovery
December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2,5% compared to December 2023. This growth was primarily driven by an 8,2% rise in passenger car sales, with the rental industry continuing to play a significant role in the...
December sees manufacturing decline, but optimism for the future
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI declined by 1.9 points to 46.2 in December, remaining in contractionary territory. This places the 2024 Q4 average PMI at 49 points, only slightly below 2024 Q3 (49.8 points) but above Q1 (47.8) and Q2 (48.1). While the manufacturing...
Upskilling will be needed to fill 78m new job opportunities
Job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78-million jobs, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. Technological...
Meta cans third-party fact checking
Meta plans to end its third-party fact-checking programme, replacing it with Community Notes by contributing platform users. This is the word from Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta, who says the systems to manage or gatekeep content have become...
Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
Global co-operation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened competition and conflict, while also identifying various areas where leaders can drive progress through...
Study confirms four giraffe species
The giraffe is one of the world’s most iconic and unique mammals and has captured the human imagination through the ages. Surprisingly, only a few years ago, scientists discovered four distinct species of giraffe - based on their genetics - and not, as previously...
Sports apps set to hit 3bn downloads, $4bn in revenue
Over the last five years, sports apps like ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and Yahoo Fantasy Football have gained millions of new users as more fans turn to their phones for live sports updates and fun features. Sports betting and mobile games have made them even more...
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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...
The Companies Amendment Bill 2021 could have unintended consequences for business rescue
The proposed amendments to sections 135 and 145 of the Companies Act raise various concerns related to post-commencement financing in the business rescue process, write Webber Wentzel partners Ryan Smith and Lara Kahn, assisted by associate Sikelelwa Ndaliso. In their...
Free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit explores innovations in data
Data has become the currency that organisations rely on to be more competitive in an ever-changing world. Sound management of this data combined with accurate analytics is more important than ever - and companies that do this right can turn the flood of data into...
Ensure pain-free interim reconciliation processing
Companies of every size and in every industry have a lot on their plate when it comes to tax-related paperwork. And while it is often an arduous task, ensuring accurate submission and meeting SARS deadlines is one of the most important responsibilities they face. For...
Next-generation data backup eases the data burden
Work from Home (WFH) might be the 'new normal', but the technology surrounding it is still evolving. Aspects such as security, data loss prevention and data protection are key areas of concern. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa This has become...
Why it’s important to focus on employee mental health
Many organisations are struggling to survive amid the pandemic and are hoping that their employees can ride out the storm with them. However, by focusing on the company's performance, they may neglect the mental health of their employees. Francine Katsoudas, executive...
Automotive sector megatrends to look forward to
The future of mobility is unthinkable without intensive networking and data-based processes. This was a key insight coming from the world's largest motor-show, IAA Mobility, in Germany recently. Ahead of Transport Month in South Africa, Thomas Braunmiller, business...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join an elite tech hub powering global digital transformation in the automotive world, without the need to wear a tie (unless you're into that). We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who's passionate about automation, scalability, and infrastructure...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Parktown North
Our client is an agile and rapidly scaling digital solutions provider, focused on building high-performance applications that solve real-world problems. With a collaborative team culture and a strong emphasis on innovation, they offer developers the space to work with...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join an elite tech hub powering global digital transformation in the automotive world, without the need to wear a tie (unless you're into that). We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who's passionate about automation, scalability, and infrastructure...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek
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Senior Systems Analyst
DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirementsUnderstand and...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
Technical Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
IT Risk Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
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