AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

Attracting part-time workers back into the workforce

With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. The new research reveals that 44% of former part-time workers...

Dell Technologies Forum 2025 showcases the future of AI and innovation

This year’s Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will see organisations tackle AI challenges by getting hands-on with the newest cutting-edge products and services. In addition to discovering tailored use cases designed to help them thrive in today's rapidly evolving...

Kaspersky helps Interpol disrupt global cyberthreats

As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky says it has contributed to Interpol’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The joint effort...

Campus NaaS startups poised for bigger share of the pie

Projects that Campus Network as a Service (CNaaS) startups with LAN-as-a-Utility offer will grow faster than other types of CNaaS offerings and represent a third of all CNaaS revenues by 2028, says a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Startups such as Nile, Meter, Join...

Fast, inexpensive cross-border payments with FNB’s TCIB

Kathy Gibson reports – First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) have launched the BankservAfrica Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) payment network for cross-border payments in collaboration with the Reserve Bank. The TCIB is a...

Hole in the ozone layer continues to heal

Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth’s southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...

Enterprise risk management processes still undervalued by execs

Business risks are increasing globally in volume and complexity - regardless of geography - but business leaders are not sufficiently investing in their organisation’s risk oversight despite the hazards posed to business models by not doing so. This is according to...

Microgrids step up to mitigate IT power issues

Gartner predicts that through 2027, Fortune 500 companies will shift $500 billion from energy operating expenditure (opex) to microgrids to mitigate chronic energy risks and AI demand. “We are seeing warning signals that electricity demand is outstripping supply due...

Paratus rolls out Starlink in Eswatini

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has launched Paratus Eswatini through a joint venture with Mbabane based IT and ISP company, Real Image. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services initially. ...

Vodacom partners with Circular Energy to reduce e-waste

As technology proliferates today’s society, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world – and South Africa is no exception. Looking to combat this burgeoning challenge, Vodacom SA has partnered with non-profit producer responsibility...

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What do you need for a digital payroll?

Contrary to popular belief, migrating to a digital payroll solution is not simply a case of copying and pasting data into a cloud environment. According to Ian McAlister, GM at CRS Technologies, there are system-wide dependencies to consider, especially when it comes...

BCX attains VMware cloud verification status

BCX has achieved the cloud verification status from global computing and virtualisation technology company, VMware. Through Cloud Verified partner services, customers attain access to the full set of VMware Cloud Infrastructure capabilities including integration and...

Nokia and Africell to deploy 5G-ready network in Angola

Nokia has signed a deal to deploy its network technologies to Angola's new mobile telecommunications operator, Africell, to provide 2G, 3G and 4G services in the capital city Luanda. The multi-million Euro deal significantly expands the footprint of both Nokia and...

SMMEs can win with Nedbank’s Big Things campaign

Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are bearing the brunt of the country's Covid-19 lockdown. According to financial services company Finfind, existing debt, lack of cash reserves, outdated financials, and the inability to operate has forced the closure of...

Commvault partners with SoftwareONE

Commvault has announced the launch of a new partnership with SoftwareONE. SoftwareONE is Metallic's first Managed Service Provider (MSP) global design partner for delivering Metallic-based SaaS data protection solutions in the form of BackupSimple powered by Metallic....

Huawei underlines African power credentials

There is no doubt that South Africa currently faces a massive power challenge, with load shedding a disruptive reality that all but a few off-grid citizens have to deal with. At the same time, it's growing increasingly clear that the country needs to drastically...

Better reporting can save the cryptocurrency industry

The debate over whether cryptocurrencies need tighter regulation in South Africa, has been a controversial topic for some years now. By Wiehann Olivier, digital asset lead and partner at Mazars Looking at certain factors in the cryptocurrency industry today, there...

Addiction and the myth of functional alcoholism

The myth of "functional alcoholism" is one that the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) continuously tries to dispel. This is the word from Sanca's Thembekile Msane, who says: "The misnomer 'functional alcoholism' is described as...

Can microinsurance close Africa’s insurance gap?

Africa has traditionally been the world's most uninsured, and underinsured, continent. That's rapidly changing, as the booming popularity of microinsurance gives millions of Africans access to life and hospital insurance for the first time. By Marius Botha, Group GEO...

Sophos acquires Capsule8

Sophos has acquired Capsule8, a pioneer of runtime visibility, detection and response for Linux production servers and containers covering on-premise and cloud workloads. Founded in 2016, Capsule8 is privately held and headquartered in New York. "Sophos already...

Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role in Pretoria. If you have a strong background in building robust backend systems and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience...

Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

Senior Technical Consultant (Risk)

As a Senior Technical Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of solution design sessions, working with clients and contributing significantly to the creation of excellent design documents and technical user stories.Your expertise will be crucial in executing...

System Analyst

SYSTEM ANALYST Location: Sandton (Hybrid working module)Salary: R 75,000.00 - R 85,000.00 CTC per monthSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pmReady to join a high-performance FinTech team shaping the future of SME lending? We're looking for a sharp, solutions-driven...

Technical Lead

ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...

Senior Project Manager

Ready to shape the future of South Africa's energy landscape?We're partnering with a globally renowned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy to find exceptional Senior Project Managers who thrive on turning complex energy and infrastructure challenges into...

Front End Developer

Our client is seeking a Front-End Developer for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, with experience in AngularJS, ReactJS, and SolidJS. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Angular jsReact jsSolid jsJavaScriptLightningShould you...

Senior Technical Consultant (Risk) – Gauteng Midrand

As a Senior Technical Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of solution design sessions, working with clients and contributing significantly to the creation of excellent design documents and technical user stories.Your expertise will be crucial in executing...

System Analyst – Remote Remote

SYSTEM ANALYST Location: Sandton (Hybrid working module)Salary: R 75,000.00 - R 85,000.00 CTC per monthSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pmReady to join a high-performance FinTech team shaping the future of SME lending? We're looking for a sharp, solutions-driven...

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