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Hiring activity in IT sector sees significant drop in SA

Year-on-year, the IT sector has seen a decline of 31%, and over the past two years, and recruitment activity in this sector has decreased by 33%, says Pnet.

Amazon curates ‘Shop Mzansi’ storefront in SA

Shop Mzansi showcases brands from new, emerging and established South African businesses, says the e-tailer.

Amazon, Takealot accelerate strategies amid competition

Local e-commerce players Amazon.co.za and Takealot.com ramp up efforts to better compete against Chinese online retailers Temu and Shein.

ITWeb TV: Telkom integrates GenAI across digital platforms

The telecoms operator revamps its digital channels, to improve customer experience and enable self-service.

Ransomware reality: 96% of attacks target backup repositories

Backup and replication services play a critical role in safeguarding companies against data breaches and ransomware attacks, says Willie Jansen van Rensburg, group sales director – Africa at Strategix.

E-tailer Temu sees strong demand from SA shoppers

The Chinese multinational e-tailer sees growing demand for its products in SA, as it looks to expand its product categories.

Global e-tailers’ SA entry is double-edged sword for couriers

Local couriers face a unique set of challenges and opportunities, as Amazon, Shein and Temu disrupt SA’s e-commerce market.

IT hiring worsens in SA, as firms halt recruitment

As the global IT jobs bloodbath continues, local recruitment activity dwindles, with a 26% year-on-year decline over the last two years, says CareerJunction.

Amazon’s pricing strategy to win over SA shoppers

The e-tailer’s ‘dynamic pricing’ strategy, which uses algorithms to personalise prices, is poised to rake in scores of local shoppers, say experts.

Eagerly-awaited Amazon officially opens shop in SA

The US-based e-commerce giant has officially gone live with its much-anticipated online marketplace in South Africa.

AWS announces layoffs across tech, sales, and global service divisions

The decision follows a series of organisational changes aimed at optimising resources and aligning with strategic priorities.

Amazon’s SA arrival expected to boost job creation

Amazon.co.za will create an incremental number of e-commerce and logistics jobs when it debuts, say local e-tailers.