How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....
SA consumers have become numb to inflation
As always, South African consumers continue to adapt to constant change – but while 64% report that they expect their household situation to improve by the start of 2026, this confidence masks the reality that they have become numb to rising prices and economic...
Cybersecurity is the top risk businesses face in 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has significant implications for organisations and nations. This complexity arises from the rapid growth of emerging technologies,...
Retailers ready to fully embrace AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel...
New scam targets businesses on social media
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s page contains prohibited...
Data loss concerns will limit GenAI access for developers
Enterprises are expected to tighten restrictions on generative AI (GenAI) usage among developers, citing proprietary data concerns. Meanwhile, agentic AI is emerging as a critical upskilling opportunity for IT professionals, and open-source software (OSS) technologies...
50 years ago, Intel 8080 kick-started an industry
The Intel 8080 didn’t revolutionise microprocessors – it created the microprocessor market. “The 4004 and 8008 suggested it, but the 8080 made it real,” says Federico Faggin, Intel’s lead designer for the 8080 and its predecessor processors, the 4004 and 8008. Prior...
Helium and Its potential alternatives
Helium is sourced as a byproduct of natural gas, which is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. It is mostly found and commercially produced from gas deposits in the US, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, and Canada, and is subsequently...
LG CEO outlines 2025 strategy
LG Electronics’ (LG) CEO William Cho and key company executives outlined the company’s 2025 business strategy during a press conference last week on the sidelines of CES 2025. The CEO emphasised the need to build structural competitiveness and accelerate qualitative...
Admiral Mobility UAE partners with GoMetro for EV fleet operations ecosystem
Admiral Mobility UAE and mobility management platform provider GoMetro have partnered to help commercial fleet operators transition to electric fleets across the United Arab Emirates. The partnership combines GoMetro's fleet management technology, including their...
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4Sight Holdings grows revenue
4Sight Holdings has reported a 16,9% increase in revenue for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021; revenue rose from R249,1-million in the same period last year to R291,1-million. "Despite the challenging trading conditions and impact on potential growth due to the...
Tshwane residents to take charge in city upliftment and repair
Tshwane citizens can now assist their municipalities to see service delivery issues resolved in their wards by logging issues through the My Smart City citizen's platform. The free and independent platform was built with citizens in mind and is now available to...
Compliance as a Service a solution to overwhelming PoPIA requirements
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) sent many businesses scrambling as it was supposed to come into effect in July, and inboxes were therefore flooded with opt-in or unsubscribe options 'for compliance purposes'. By Iniel Dreyer, MD at Data Management...
Effective customer experience begins with operations optimisation
Many leading brands find that the operational transformation journey is more challenging, costly, and resource-demanding than expected. Haydn Townsend, MD of Accenture Interactive in Africa Organisations must unify their people, processes, and technology around the...
Be mindful with it comes to security
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this comes at a time when cybersecurity awareness should be on everyone's mind. The risk of attack has soared, according to Atlas VPN - 45% of organisations globally were impacted by recurring cyberattacks, malware up by 358%,...
DPO Group acquired by Network International
DPO Group, Africa's largest and fastest-growing payment service provider (PSP), has finalised its acquisition by Network International, an enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa. Network International has acquired 100% of DPO Group, which will...
Can hybrid working be truly sustainable?
As the hybrid workplace emerges and businesses are continuing to roll out new technologies to provide their employees with the right tools to work from home, there is a growing concern about the damaging impact that this could have on the environment. By Ronald Ravel,...
Private 5G redefines digital efficiency with network modernisation
From the network to the business. From the edge to the cloud. Dr Setumo Mohapi, MEA managed networks and collaboration services executive from Dimension Data, explains why it's time to define success by design, with solutions that meet the demands of the...
Account takeover fraud on the rise
Banking fraud management has always been dynamic, fast paced, and complex, writes Toby Carlin, senior director: fraud, cyber and compliance at FICO. Fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics to adapt to changes in the banking landscape and exploit weaknesses...
Emerging markets and the bumpy ride to digitisation
Emerging markets have been following the digitisation race. However, a lack of a user-oriented approach when designing e-services has been slowing down their progress, resulting in poor user engagement and unfulfilled expectations of citizens. According to Mindaugas...
Energy Project Manager
Leading consulting engineering firm is looking for a project manager to join their Energy Division and to assist in the offering of project management and project control services to their clients in the Energy sector.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed...
Solution Developer
Our client is looking for a Solution Developer's who is focused on technical development and testing of critical enterprise solutions. The Solutions Developer is responsible for implementing and delivering the technical solution as per business requirements, by...
Energy Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Leading consulting engineering firm is looking for a project manager to join their Energy Division and to assist in the offering of project management and project control services to their clients in the Energy sector.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed...
Solution Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Solution Developer's who is focused on technical development and testing of critical enterprise solutions. The Solutions Developer is responsible for implementing and delivering the technical solution as per business requirements, by...
Robotic & Vision Systems Specialist (Paint Shop) – Production
Well established automotive company based in Kariega are seeking suitably qualified & experienced applicants to fill the Robotic & Vision Specialist position in the Paint Shop - Production (Kariega) Brief Role DescriptionThe Robotics & Vision system...
Project Manager (Manufacturing/Capital Projects)
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaIndustry: Manufacturing (Heavy Industry)Employment Type: PermanentWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investment projects within a leading manufacturing organisation. The successful candidate will oversee...
Robotic & Vision Systems Specialist (Paint Shop) – Production – Eastern Cape Sidwell
Well established automotive company based in Kariega are seeking suitably qualified & experienced applicants to fill the Robotic & Vision Specialist position in the Paint Shop - Production (Kariega) Brief Role DescriptionThe Robotics & Vision system...
Project Manager (Manufacturing/Capital Projects) – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaIndustry: Manufacturing (Heavy Industry)Employment Type: PermanentWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investment projects within a leading manufacturing organisation. The successful candidate will oversee...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
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