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...

Truecaller adds info about call intent

Truecaller has added a new feature to its caller identity service: it can now tell users not only who is calling, but the intent behind the call. Using artificial intelligence (AI), Truecaller can now provide contextual insights on incoming calls. It also includes...

Paratus launches first private mobile network in Namibia

Pan-African telco Paratus has launched its first private mobile network in Namibia with LTE and 5G technologies – the culmination, it says, of two decades of investment in the country and fighting off the challenges of dominant state-owned competitors. The company...

Fintech users under threat from malicious Telegram campaign

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which attackers used Telegram to deliver Trojan spyware, potentially targeting individuals and businesses in the fintech and trading industries in multiple countries...

iStore adds Apple Intelligence training

Apple Intelligence - a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac – is now available. Apple Intelligence integrates generative models into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering context-aware, personalised assistance across apps and tasks. It includes features...

Collaboration key for Africa’s clean energy progress

Energy access is undeniably one of the most crucial components of modern living. Reliable energy supply ensures that economies are growing by supporting critical industries like mining, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and education, while improving the lives of...

Spend on AI tech could hit $337bn in 2025

Organisations across all industries are strategically pivoting towards AI (artificial intelligence) to build resilient, AI-driven enterprises. This is among the findings from IDC’s FutureScape report, outlining IDC’s top 10 predictions shaping the future of the IT...

Channelwise Awards breaks records

A record-breaking number of reseller partners have already cast their votes in the Channelwise Awards Survey – and there are still 10 days to go before voting closes at midnight on 8 November 2024. As if more incentive is needed, this year one lucky voter will receive...

AI, GenAI top digital supply chain investment priorities

AI (including machine learning) and generative AI (GenAI) are the top digital supply chain investment priorities, according to a survey by Gartner. The global survey was conducted in June 2024 with 419 supply chain leaders that had influence in their organizations’...

Cyber risk mitigation now a necessity

With a significant increase in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, Allianz Commercial’s Complex Claims handler, Mukondeleli Masiza, delivered crucial insights on cyber risk mitigation at the recent SNG Grant Thornton Cyber Security Awareness Summit. In...

Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position

With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...

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Navigating internet usage and safety against digital predators

Unfortunately, we face a grim reality around sexual abuse online against children. The question remains: How can parents identify and address the problem and how do we better navigate internet usage and safety for our children? By Richard Frost, head of network and...

Digital crucial for bridging the insurance gap

In South Africa, the divide between rural and urban citizens is significant. By Greg Gatherer, account manager of Liferay According to research from the Treasury Department, rural areas have much lower GDP per capita levels and higher rates of unemployment. They also...

Dismissing employees for not observing workplace Covid-19 protocols

Two recent decisions from labour dispute resolution forums have dealt with discipline of employees for failing to observe Covid-19 protocols - one dismissal was found to be fair while the other unfair. Understanding the circumstances and differentiators of these two...

How close are we really to the Internet of the future?

The Internet has changed our lives, transforming the way we work, learn and have fun. During the pandemic, network traffic increased between 25% and 45%: 100 countries adopted confinement plans, 1,2-billion students switched to online learning and 60% of companies had...

Pinnacle introduces Cybersecurity Solutions

Leading ICT distributor Pinnacle is excited to introduce the launch of their new Cybersecurity division – Cybersecurity Solutions. The launch of Pinnacle’s cybersecurity offering comes as digital transformation for many organisations is still very much on-going,...

Working from home impacts communication

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic many employees suddenly found themselves working from home and with it - flexibility and autonomy, a perk that many had desired for years, becoming an overnight reality. Helene Vermaak, business director at corporate culture...

The true health of your cloud

There is nothing like a routine check-up to put your mind at ease. This was the thinking of a financial services company last year except the check-up was with a doctor of a different kind, one that checks your cloud health. By Kim Furman, marketing manager of...

The cost of not engineering for agility

As practice lead for software engineering at Standard Bank Group, I have always seen my role as being a champion for engineering improvement, promoting collaboration and continuous learning among the engineering community in my organisation, writes Natasha Anderson....

Expect more influence from open source in the cloud domain

Customer mindset that open source technology is somehow inferior to proprietary software has changed, fuelled by the superiority of Linux as the foundation for innovation. Additionally, the market should expect open source solutions to grow in cloud-based...

Lead Enterprise Architect Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in Data Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, and Enterprise Architecture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design, the full SDLC, and business...

Software Engineer at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a .Net developer to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town based / 12 month contract / Hybrid Analyse change requests and determine technical impact.Provide implementation estimates.Maintain...

Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Senior Software Engineer in the control electronics division in Accelerator Technical support. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing software for control electronics, motion control and monitoring systems and...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Our client who is leading the Automotive sector (currently the fastest growing IT company in SA) is looking for a Front End Developer (Strong in Angular Development) to join thier Hybrid team. You can also send your cv to [Email Address Removed] or [Email Address...

Senior Data Engineer

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer/DeveloperLocation: RemoteIndustry : ITSalary: R 780 000 - R1200 000Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer/Developer. The successful candidate will build and optimize the Microsoft-based data...

Junior Software Quality Engineer

Junior Software Quality Engineer The Junior Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing both manual and automated test cases to ensure the quality of software products within the organisation. This individual will be embedded within a development team...

Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer/DeveloperLocation: RemoteIndustry : ITSalary: R 780 000 - R1200 000Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer/Developer. The successful candidate will build and optimize the Microsoft-based data...

Junior Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Junior Software Quality Engineer The Junior Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing both manual and automated test cases to ensure the quality of software products within the organisation. This individual will be embedded within a development team...

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