In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...

Lenovo delivers on its ‘pocket to cloud’ promise

AI is no longer coming – it is here. This is the word from Yugen Naidoo, GM: Lenovo Southern Africa, who says IT must be about innovation with a purpose. “In southern Africa, Lenovo has made real progress, bring smarter technology to customers, supporting the channel,...

Julian Assange could be going home soon

A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...

AI skilling among major risks for SA employers

Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...

SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...

No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return

NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...

Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030

The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...

New board for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...

Chang’e brings back samples from the dark side of the Moon

A Chinese craft carrying samples of material from the dark side of the Moon has touched down on Earth. Chang'e 6 is a lunar lander and sample return mission that landed on the far side of the Moon within the South Pole Aitken Basin. It launched on 3 May 2024 on a Long...

AI could be key to achieving global connectivity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to help bring online the 2,6-billion people still not connected to the Internet, according to The State of Broadband 2024 from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The first part of the Broadband Commission...

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Netherlands-based professional learning platform reaches into Africa

SkillsTown South Africa has launched a Dutch-based online professional learning platform modified for the South African market. "With such an uncertain future, we should all be taking our destiny into our own hands," says Kevin Hardy, MD of SkillsTown SA. "In many...

How to ensure a successful tech upgrade

By now, you've probably settled into the new, Covid-defined workplace: your team works from everywhere, you've traded face-to-face client meetings for Zoom or Microsoft Teams calls, and you're more comfortable using cloud technology than you might have been six months...

Green Business Support Services Directory launches in SA

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), has launched an open source Green Business Support Services Directory. The interactive directory is a public resource with information on services, programmes and opportunities...

Skynet partners with Droppa

Global courier services company SkyNet Worldwide Express has partnered with Droppa, an on-demand courier and fleet hire e-hailing app company. Droppa launched its e-hailing app that enables clients to request a bakkie or truck to move goods or furniture from one...

Is 2020 the year Africa takes charge of its destiny?

Does 2020 mark the year Africa steps into its stride and takes charge of its destiny in the 21st century? By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa While we're still dealing with the disruptive events of this year, I would argue that Africa's moment has finally come. How we...

Connecting people with finance: new digital core in banks

In the banking industry, the stable running of IT systems is imperative. This is what drove the industry to begin IT construction relatively early and what continues to drive it to make significant investments each and every year. By Vincent Chen, chief technology...

M4Jam rated for worker protection in the gig economy

M4Jam was recently included in a worldwide study by The Fairworks Project, on how the gig economy had responded to the Covid-19 pandemic - and was placed among the top 10% of platforms for shielding its members from the economic fallout. Out of 191 gig economy...

Vox, King Price debut cyber insurance offering

Despite the fact that data breaches (now almost inevitable) cost South African companies R40,2-million per breach on average, many business leaders continue to ignore the threat. To mitigate this growing risk and even existential threat for SMMEs, Vox has partnered...

Fortinet is a Magic Quadrant leader for WAN edge infrastructure

Fortinet has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner September 2020 Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure, placing higher in ability to execute and further in completeness of vision than its position the previous year. Earlier this year, Fortinet...

Datatec shows resilience through pandemic

Datatec achieved a very resilient operational performance in the first half of the 2021 financial year, despite the challenging economic environment resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. All of the Group's divisions delivered strong results and operating cash flows....

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Senior Python Backend Engineer (JHB/CPT) – Gauteng Johannesburg

The role of the Serverless Backend Engineer is responsible for understanding requirements and building solutions under a serverless architecture model. The Serverless Backend Engineer reports directly to the Product Owner and the Chapter Leader. Build solutions from...

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Looking for an ANALYST PROGRAMMER (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Matric (Grade 12)Good attendance and reliability. BASIC WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum 3 years or more - Natural Programming experienceCompletion of a recognized programming course or...

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Job Title: Software DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a Software Developer to join the team on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is eager to gain hands-on...

Lead Python Backend Engineer

The role of the Lead Serverless Backend Engineer is responsible for understanding requirements and leading the design and development of solutions under a serverless architecture model. The Serverless Backend Engineer reports directly to the Product Owner and the...

SalesForce Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Salesforce Technical Architect!Are you a Salesforce expert with a passion for designing cutting-edge solutions across multiple platforms? Ready to lead the charge in creating secure, scalable, and high-performance technical architecture?...

Lead Python Backend Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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