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...

Canon expands its local waste programme

Canon South Africa has expanded its national waste management programme to address the growing pressure on South Africa’s landfill capacity. The programme enables the responsible collection and processing of various waste types including paper and packaging,...

Smart strategies to manage debt and interest rates

South Africans are learning to live and thrive in a financially uncertain world, according to the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse Study, which shows that while 39% of households expect they may miss at least one bill or loan payment, many are actively reshaping their...

Chain of thought prompting jobs in demand

Chain of thought (CoT) prompting is a technique that enhances the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by guiding them through a structured thought process. With the increasing demand for advanced AI applications, several job opportunities are emerging in this...

AI facial filters could change who we find attractive

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI) facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. A new...

Google increases investment in African AI skills

Google has announced it will provide $5,8-million in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google president: EMEA Matt Brittin, the funding will support organisations...

Magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, recovery

The EU, US, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although critical rare earth elements have diverse technology applications –...

Rapid growth ahead for global business services

The global business services (GBS) sector is not only one of the fastest growing sectors in the country but is set to see rapid growth in the coming year – despite an unstable global economy, according to Business Processing Enabling South Africa (BPESA), The...

See images from first space-based coronagraph

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has shared the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), a powerful solar telescope onboard the new GOES-19 satellite. CCOR-1, the world’s first operational, space-based coronagraph, began observing the...

SAWEA hails public procurement programme reforms

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has acknowledged the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme, announced by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Developed through extensive stakeholder consultations,...

Seacom offers colocation, IP transit with Equinix

Seacom now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated by Equinix in Johannesburg. The new data centre, which came into service in July 2024 and was officially opened on 23 October, offers...

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Huawei pens deal with African Telecommunications Union

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei that will see African countries and organizations build capacity for ICT transformation. Under the agreement, Huawei will provide training on skills development,...

Is it time to upgrade to ERP?

There are a few clear signals indicating that the current software solution may be holding back business growth. Making the move from an accountancy solution to an ERP system, designed specifically for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), is a valuable and...

Reinventing email for a digital world

With more than 4-billion email users globally, there is no arguing the fact that this is still the most pervasive form of electronic communication out there. By Mayleen Bywater, senior product manager: email and SMS at Vox Whether you are an SME or a large corporate,...

You hate robocalls for the wrong reasons

Think back to your favourite robocall experience. You probably don't have one. By JD Engelbrecht, MD of Everlytic Last week, at a dinner party, I asked the guests to recall their favourite robocall experiences. It was interesting and thrilling...not quite...nobody...

Retail cybersecurity in an evolving threat landscape

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, global online retail sales increased in 2020. By Courtney Radke, chief information security officer: national retail at Fortinet According to statistics, consumers spent $861,12-billion online with US retailers in 2020, a 44%...

Picup introduces premium driver network for businesses

Picup, a crowdsource delivery and tech company, has introduced Picup Plus, a premium service aimed at businesses that require drivers to represent their brand. Picup Plus was specifically designed for business clients that require the delivery experience to align with...

Explore Data Science Academy adds Thrive soft skills module

Young data science students at the Explore Data Science Academy receive essential life skills in addition to technical skills as part of their one year full-time course. The academy believes that a balance of technical and "soft" skills is essential for young...

Chat commerce set to disrupt e-commerce

Technology advancements, particularly those in the user interface area, have made the chat channel far more user-friendly and accessible to customers. This is helping drive growth in the channel, giving companies a confidence boost when it comes to supporting it as...

New chief commercial officer for iOCO

EOH has announced that Ziaad Suleman will join the EOH Executive Committee on 1 July 2021 as the chief commercial officer for iOCO, EOH's systems integrator and largest business. Suleman will spearhead iOCO's sales strategy in both the private and public sectors and...

Finance Systems Data Analyst (FP&A) at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Drive the enablement of strategic and performance insights including the implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to deliver sound and reliable decision-making Deliver financial models,...

Back-end Software Developer (SQL, ASP) (CH1142) (FULLY REMOTE)

Our client is a forward-thinking technology company committed to transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They develop intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows —...

BI Consultant

Our client is seeking a Junior to Intermediate BI Analyst with hands-on experience across the Microsoft BI suite, including MS SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI, coupled with strong business analysis skills. This is a 3-6 month contract ideal for someone who thrives in a...

BI Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a Junior to Intermediate BI Analyst with hands-on experience across the Microsoft BI suite, including MS SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI, coupled with strong business analysis skills. This is a 3-6 month contract ideal for someone who thrives in a...

Advanced Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for an Advanced Back-End Developer with a strong technical foundation and a drive to work on cutting-edge, cloud-based applications. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development, deployment, and operation of high-performance backend...

Software Architect (Java) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading global digital solutions technology company based in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Software Architect to spearhead the design and development of scalable, robust, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will...

AI Specialist

Job Summary: We are looking for a forward-thinking and technically skilled AI Specialist to join our team and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across our warehousing and logistics operations. This role is critical in identifying, developing, and deploying...

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