AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Governments need to modernise as citizen expectations rise

Public sector leaders are under pressure to modernise operations, strengthen cyber resilience, govern AI at scale and meet rising citizen expectations amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to the top technology trends in government unveiled by Gartner....

Server revenue hits new record high

The worldwide server market reached a record $166,3-billion in vendor revenue in the second quarter of 2026 - the highest quarterly total in the history of IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, surpassing the previous high of $125,3-billion set in the fourth...

IBM and NASA debut open source AI model for lunar exploration

IBM and NASA have announced the open-source release of the NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available. Trained on an extensive lunar observation dataset curated by IBM...

Record soil moisture, dam levels could soften El Niño impact

While the return of El Niño conditions is expected to increase climate risks for South African agriculture during the 2026/27 summer production season, the sector is entering the cycle from one of its strongest starting positions in recent years. “El Niño is typically...

Memory shortage drives external enterprise revenue up

The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market continued its sharp acceleration in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $10,3-billion in vendor revenue, a 33,6% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage...

Audit functions use AI, but many lack a formal strategy

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in audit functions is nearly universal, with 93% of audit leaders reporting some level of AI use, according to a webinar poll by Gartner. The survey of 161 chief audit executives (CAEs), conducted in May 2026, also highlighted a...

Digital Parks Africa expands into Nigeria

Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business in association with the Master Power Technologies, is expanding into West Africa with the development of a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Menno Parsons, Digital Parks Africa’s founder and CEO,...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

Apple aims to mainstream foldable smartphones with iPhone Duo

Following the launch of Apple’s first foldable smartphone – the iPhone Duo – Amanda Mitchell, senior analyst, Telecoms practice, Technology at Globaldata, is under no illusions about the company’s intentions. “The move signals Apple’s intent to put its brand gravity...

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Pan-African payment system enters next phase

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to accelerate adoption and transaction growth across Africa as it enters the next phase of its strategy, following significant expansion of its network and strong growth in payment volumes and values....

So your NPS improved: but are your services easier to access and use?

The conversation around customer experience (CX) has changed. What was once largely about making interactions easier or resolving problems quickly is increasingly about what those interactions enable customers, and the business, to do. By Richard Eberlein, executive...

Escalating risk demands a broader reinsurance leadership pipeline

The demands of the reinsurance sector provide a timely opportunity to consider how specialist industries can benefit from more inclusive pathways to leadership, writes Izabela Stofberg, chief underwriting officer at Santam Re. Attracting, developing and retaining the...

Why your cloud journey must start with a ‘gearlock’ mindset

Recently, I was involved in a discussion with an acquaintance about a home-security upgrade, writes Allan Juma, lead cyber security engineer at ESET. The additional investment was not necessarily on the radar, except that the person told me that he had suspected...

True customer enablement starts on the inside

The telecommunications industry is renowned for being slow and transactional, where larger players set the terms in a cold, utility-driven relationship. By Graeme Thomson, chief operating officer at Backspace Technologies However, as organisations of all sizes will...

SA SMEs use AI but many still don’t know where it fits

More than half of South African small businesses are now using AI tools daily or weekly, but many are still struggling to understand where the technology fits into their operations. Xero's 2026 State of South African Small Business report found that 52% are using AI...

Visibility before velocity: Taking control of IT infrastructure costs

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday business operations. Whether it's developers using AI-assisted coding tools, knowledge workers leveraging intelligent assistants, or organisations embedding AI into customer experiences,...

ASI, Conekt Group build integrated, governed ICT platform

South African enterprises are facing unprecedented levels of cyber risk, cloud complexity, and compliance demands that outpace the capabilities of their legacy technology infrastructure. Compounding this challenge, operational management is heavily fractured across...

Commercial solar decisions should start with the cost of downtime

Businesses evaluating solar investments should look beyond electricity savings and also assess the true cost of power interruptions, according to Shaune Bouwer, commercial engineering manager at Stage Zero. While residential solar projects are often measured by their...

SA’s biggest tech story is playing out in the sky

There are some major economic transformations that don’t announce themselves. No fanfare, no keynote, no billionaire standing in front of a very large screen. They just quietly become the thing that everything else depends on. Roads did it. Electricity did it. The...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Purpose:To identify business problems and understand change requests, document clear business requirements, coordinate solution delivery with relevant teams, and support the successful rollout of system enhancements in a fast-paced environment using the company's...

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a hands-on DevOps Engineer who loves automation, cloud technology and solving complex problems?Join a high-performing technical team where you'll play a key role in modernising cloud infrastructure, driving Kubernetes adoption, strengthening security and...

SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The hook If Always “On Availability Groups” make your pulse quicken, multi-node clusters feel like home, and a well-tuned backup plan is a work of art — this is your stage. We are looking for a senior SQL Database Administrator operator who does not just keep the...

Senior Project Manager (Environmental) – Nigeria

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Project Manager in Nigeria. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in oil & gas, environmental consultancy, mining, energy, infrastructure or EPC.Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science,...

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Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Project Manager in Nigeria. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in oil & gas, environmental consultancy, mining, energy, infrastructure or EPC.Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science,...

Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:CREATE reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions as the next Mid-Level Software Developer wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning /...

Project Manager (12 Months Contract)

Our client in Pretoria is currently looking to place a Project Manager on a 12 Months Contract.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech Degree (NQF 7) in Development Finance,Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Project Finance, or a...

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