CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

PIC acquires major interest in Datatec

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in Datatec. The entity now owns 20,55% of the total issued ordinary shares in the company. Datatec has accordingly filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel. Datatec received...

Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...

These trends are shaping global trade in 2026

Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35...

Microsoft the most imitated brand in phishing attacks

Microsoft has once again ranked as the most impersonated brand, appearing in 22% of all phishing attempts during the quarter, according to the Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2025 released by Check Point Research (CPR). This continues a multi-quarter trend in which...

National campaign aims for safer solar PV

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), in partnership with municipalities, national industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations, and civil society, has launched the Safe Solar PV & Storage campaign to promote safe,...

Telegram blocks are effective in reducing underground activity

Modern messengers, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others, are often used for illicit purposes, but there are effective defenses that can help limit the damage. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence  conducted an in-depth monitoring of over 800 blocked...

US, Taiwan sign new semiconductor deal

The US has reduced tariffs on Taiwan-made semiconductors, and Taiwan has promised to bring more chip manufacturing to the US. The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US yesterday (15 January 2026) signed a...

How the news is trickling out of Iran

With the Internet shut down in Iran, you might wonder how we know as much as we do about what is happening in the country. It is now emerging that digital activists have long prepared for this day by smuggling in Starlink satellite Internet terminals that are being...

Top brands drive growth in SA e-commerce

E-commerce order volume across all channels in South Africa grew 47% year over year in 2025, according to a new report from Omnisend. Analysis of almost 3 000 South African ecommerce brands found that growth was uneven across the market. The top 5% of brands generated...

Land Bank takes systems offline

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, including its subsidiary Land Bank Insurance Company, has confirmed a temporary disruption affecting certain internal IT systems. As a precautionary measure, affected systems were taken offline to protect the...

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Context-specific strategies help to retain talent

Over the past decade, retention strategies have evolved from transactional incentives to integrated, people centred approaches. This shift reflects a growing recognition that employee commitment is shaped not only by pay but also by purpose, development, and...

Vertiv debuts modular liquid cooling infrastructure solution

Vertiv has announced new configurations of the Vertiv MegaMod HDX, a prefabricated power and liquid cooling infrastructure solution engineered for high-density computing environments, including artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC)...

Axis Communications signs CISA Secure by Design pledge

Axis Communications has signed the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge, signalling its commitment to upholding and transparently communicating the cybersecurity posture of its products. A voluntary pledge...

Sage Copilot launches in Sage Operations

Sage has updated Sage Copilot to Sage Operations, which was formerly named “Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations”. The update gives manufacturing and distribution teams a clearer and more proactive way to manage daily operations, helping them spot issues...

Kaspersky enables independent transparency, accountability assessment

Kaspersky has released Protection beyond detection: Why trust and transparency decide your cybersecurity future, a new whitepaper based on an independent transparency and accountability assessment of 14 leading cybersecurity vendors. Kaspersky emerged as one of the...

Cisco debuts integrated AI security and safety framework

AI is no longer an experimental capability or a back-office automation tool: it is becoming a core operational layer inside modern enterprises. The pace of adoption is breathtaking. By Amy Chang, AI threat research and security team lead at Cisco Yet, according to...

Acer unveils Predator and Nitro gaming laptops

Acer has introduced its newest lineup of versatile gaming laptops powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. The lineup features the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Acer Nitro V 16 AI, and Acer Nitro V...

Excuse me while I slip on past your security

Attackers are bypassing the very tools designed to prevent them from gaining access to the business, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. AI-powered phishing has become the most virulent security threat to the...

How NHI could impact AML compliance

Taxation issues are a familiar case for South Africans. Every taxpayer will always begrudge rises, as the phrase “only certainties in life being death and taxes” will attest, but recently proposed increases feel particularly unwanted. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of...

Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...

Intermediate Business Analyst

A digital transformation consultancy that helps businesses digitize their operations using a proprietary real-time data collaboration platform is seeking a driven Intermediate Business Analyst (remote) to join their Managed Services team. This role is ideal for a...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

A digital transformation consultancy that helps businesses digitize their operations using a proprietary real-time data collaboration platform is seeking a driven Intermediate Business Analyst (remote) to join their Managed Services team. This role is ideal for a...

Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing, tech-driven insurance and financial services business based in George is looking for a Business Analyst to help translate business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions. This role sits at the intersection of business, technology,...

AI & Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Build the future of AI at enterprise scaleAre you passionate about Generative AI, large-scale data platforms, and cloud-native architecture? Do you want to design AI solutions that move beyond experimentation and into real-world, business-critical impact?We are...

Project Manager IT

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or an equivalent qualification (at NQF7 level);A project management qualification;Solid knowledge of the project management discipline; andA minimum of five to eight years' experience in project/programme management.Email updated CV's to...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Tamsui Industria

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing, tech-driven insurance and financial services business based in George is looking for a Business Analyst to help translate business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions. This role sits at the intersection of business, technology,...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or an equivalent qualification (at NQF7 level);A project management qualification;Solid knowledge of the project management discipline; andA minimum of five to eight years' experience in project/programme management.Email updated CV's to...

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