Xiaomi poised to make its mark in SA
By Mark Davison – It may be a relative newcomer to the South African market and still not a household name, but under new South African country manager – Tianshi Lv – Xiaomi is dead set on changing that perception. At the launch last night of the Redmi Note 17 Series...
Africa urged to start executing on aviation potential
Africa must move decisively from ambition and talk to execution if aviation is to fulfil its potential as a catalyst for intra-African trade, tourism and economic growth. This was the warning from Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO Aaron Munetsi,...
Sanctioned AI agents, not hackers, leaking credentials between departments
More than 70% of IT security and decision makers expect negative business impact from attacks targeting platforms like Slack, Teams, Zoom in 2026. Increasingly, the exposure on those platforms comes not from hackers or rogue software, but from sanctioned AI agents...
Anthropic’s $2trn IPO puts AI’s circular money machine on trial
The AI boom is being financed in a loop, and Anthropic’s blockbuster listing is about to hand that loop to ordinary investors. This warning Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as Anthropic heads towards a Nasdaq debut that could value it at up to $2-trillion,...
Infrastructure failures drive up fire risk
South African businesses are being urged to reassess their fire preparedness and response capabilities as mounting infrastructure pressures, climate-related risks and institutional capacity constraints increase the likelihood and potential severity of fire and...
SA-built super-app will combine services
South Africa’s digital economy is getting a home-grown challenger. OMN1, a South African-built super app combining e-hailing, food delivery, creator monetisation and messaging all in one platform, will officially launch on 5 November 2026. The platform brings together...
Dell Technologies Forum to focus on scaling AI, modern infrastructure, cyber resilience
Dell Technologies Forum 2026 will take place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg on 3 November, bringing together business and technology leaders to examine how organisations can scale artificial intelligence, modernise technology infrastructure and build...
Kaspersky issues guidelines on securing AI agents
Kaspersky has shared guidelines on mitigating risks associated with the use of autonomous AI agents in a corporate infrastructure. The document applies the principles of Cyber Immunity, an approach at the heart of building secure-by-design systems. Drawing on known...
Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up
South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...
CIOs and CHROs are worlds apart in understanding AI impacts
Just 38% of CHROs and CIOs have a shared understanding on how AI impacts the future of work, highlighting the need for stronger alignment between HR and IT, according to Gartner. “Organisations have made significant progress implementing AI, but many continue to...
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How SA is making new call centre jobs stick with AI
Frontline voice work has some of the highest churn of any job globally, but South Africa’s growing pipeline of young, first-time workers don’t need to face that reality the same way – or with the same mental health burdens. By Bruce Von Maltitz, CEO at 1Stream South...
With office vacancies at a six-year low, workplace data matters more
South Africa’s office market is showing encouraging signs of recovery. According to the South African Property Owners Association’s (SAPOA) Q2 2026 Office Vacancy Survey, the national office vacancy rate declined to 12%, its lowest level since early 2020. By Mark...
Cybersecurity perimeter extends beyond the organisation’s walls
South Africa recorded 123 reported occupational-fraud cases in the ACFE’s 2026 Occupational Fraud Report, the highest number recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. That represents 31% of the 397 cases reported across sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria was second with 64 cases and...
SA’s datacentres need to be treated like critical infrastructure
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in the systems running the economy, the buildings housing that intelligence become part of its attack surface – whether or not anyone ever finds them on a map. By Gary Peel, cloud business development manager: southern...
Your supplier has a password. Your business has the problem
Your cyber security is only as strong as the people you've allowed through the door, and some of those people don't work for you. That is the uncomfortable reality of third-party risk. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software Modern businesses depend on IT providers,...
Logicalis recognised as Canalys Forum EMEA Partner of the Year
Logicalis has been named Canalys Forum EMEA Partner of the Year. The award recognises its growth and commitment to helping customers address complex technology, security and business challenges through managed services, cyber resilience and sustainable digital...
Why psychological safety matters for workplace mental health
This Mental Health Month, organisations are urged to look beyond traditional wellness initiatives and consider whether employees feel safe enough to speak out when something isn't right. South African employees are under immense pressure. SADAG's Working Life Survey,...
Sony launches Africa in Frame Photo Awards
The Africa in Frame Photo Awards, a new regional photography initiative presented by Sony Middle East and Africa has been announced to celebrate Africa's emerging visual storytellers and give photographers across the continent a dedicated platform to showcase their...
Stop selling me cloud. Start solving my problems
Technology spend needs to move from consumption to accountability, writes Brandon Moodley, chief financial officer at Cloud On Demand. I do not need a utilisation report. Tell me what changed in the business because we spent the money. Too many cloud conversations...
Working for an SME could unlock your career potential
South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector offers to advance their careers and find...
Senior Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Great Angular developer who codes smarter with AI? This one's for you. Join a team that builds platforms which millions of customers use. The team wants engineers who pair solid Angular skills with sharp judgment on AI-assisted tools, not people who can just recite...
EPM Functional Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant to support a strategic Finance Transformation Programme. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance stakeholders, business process owners, project teams, and implementation...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A government entity needs a Project Manager who treats delivery as a craft. Key information technology projects. Real deadlines. Vendors, internal teams and board-level conversations, all moving in the same direction. This is not a status-report seat. You build the...
ERP Business Analyst
ERP Business Analyst Duration: 12 months Location: Centurion, GautengThe Opportunity Our client is looking for an experienced ERP Business Analyst to support an ERP assessment and transformation programme. The role will focus on understanding current business...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
A government entity needs a Project Manager who treats delivery as a craft. Key information technology projects. Real deadlines. Vendors, internal teams and board-level conversations, all moving in the same direction. This is not a status-report seat. You build the...
ERP Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
ERP Business Analyst Duration: 12 months Location: Centurion, GautengThe Opportunity Our client is looking for an experienced ERP Business Analyst to support an ERP assessment and transformation programme. The role will focus on understanding current business...
Lead Application Developer (Fullstack Microsoft.Net) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Public services run on software that has to work — for citizens, for colleagues, and for the teams who keep it alive. A government entity is looking for a Lead Application Developer to take the helm of that work: design it, build it, ship it, and bring a diverse...
Lead Application Developer (Fullstack Microsoft.Net) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Public services run on software that has to work — for citizens, for colleagues, and for the teams who keep it alive. A government entity is looking for a Lead Application Developer to take the helm of that work: design it, build it, ship it, and bring a diverse...
Sales Operations Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Love untangling sales processes and making them run better? Do it from home. Our clients Global Business Services team needs a hands-on BA to own Opportunity-to-Order improvements across quoting, ordering and sales operations. It's fully...
Sales Operations Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position.Love untangling sales processes and making them run better? Do it from home. Our clients Global Business Services team needs a hands-on BA to own Opportunity-to-Order improvements across quoting, ordering and sales operations. It's fully...
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