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...

Petrol pain drives South Africans towards hybrid vehicles

Rising fuel costs are pushing more South Africans to consider hybrid vehicles instead of fully electric cars, according to Yazi’s March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study, which found that consumers are prioritising cost savings, flexibility, and energy...

Africa’s developer boom highlights gender gap and opportunity

Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, according to new analysis from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has...

AI in robotics to hit $182,7-bn by 2033

The global artificial intelligence in robotics market size is estimated to reach $182,7-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 32% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing adoption of AI-powered robotics is driven by the...

Hubble Telescope identifies one of the darkest known galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible - low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars....

RenEngine loader found in pirated games and software

Kaspersky Threat Research has revealed its analysis of RenEngine, a malware loader that has recently gained public attention. Kaspersky identified RenEngine samples as early as March 2025, with its solutions already protecting users from the threat at that time....

$29,5trn in mineral wealth poised to boost African jobs

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released last week by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),...

‘Random acts of AI’ are costing companies millions

Across South Africa, boardrooms are buzzing with conversations about artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital transformation. By Dewald Lindeque, business development director at Moyo Budgets are being approved. Pilots are being launched. Vendors are...

KPMG honours Ignatius Sehoole

KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa has formally marked the conclusion of Ignatius Sehoole’s tenure as CEO KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa. A farewell celebration was hosted on Thursday, 19 February 2026, in Johannesburg, bringing together senior leaders from...

Car guard becomes first informal worker to hit 1 000 digital tips

LegendTags has announced what it believes to be a landmark milestone in cashless tipping: Beltrand, a car park attendant on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, has become the first worker on the Paytip.me platform to receive over 1 000 successful digital tip transactions....

Africa closes the gap as cloud adoption accelerates

Over the past decade, cloud has evolved from a flexible infrastructure backbone to a driver of innovation. And cloud maturity across Africa has accelerated dramatically - most organisations have moved beyond basic adoption to strategic optimisation, closing the gap...

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Cybercrime has gone corporate but still being treated like vandalism

Cyber criminals are not sitting alone in a basement somewhere, writes John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software. These are organised business operations and run with the same ruthless discipline you’d expect from any commercial firm. They build strategy, pick an ideal...

Non-life insurance solutions could transform SME talent attraction

In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top talent while managing tight budgets. By Carl Moodley, CIO of Genric Insurance Company Traditional employee benefits packages,...

HR tech transforms remuneration and recognition

  In September HR departments would typically revise their reward and performance management strategies and budgets for the year ahead. Many would also have been exploring how to leverage AI, automation and data-driven HR to make these activities more efficient...

Combat talent shortages in an evolving workplace

In booming sectors like technology, healthcare, and the financial services, the race is on for top executive talent. Barry Jansen van Rensburg, director at BossJansen Executive Search, unpacks the root causes – and potential fixes – behind Africa’s growing talent...

How to uncover payroll fraud

The damage caused by payroll fraud and ghost employees is often catastrophic: large sums lost and additional spending in investigations and prosecutions. In many cases, the companies forgo legal actions and fire the fraudster, who often moves to a new business and...

Building financial bridges to empower Kasi businesses 

Kasipreneurship – otherwise known as Kasi businesses – represents a vital yet virtually untapped economy across South Africa's townships, where cash remains king and small businesses are excluded from formal financial inclusion due to traditional and outdated views of...

Protect your most driven employees in the cyber age

High-performing employees are often an organisation's greatest asset, bringing dedication, expertise, and drive to their roles. However, the very qualities that make these employees exceptional – their commitment to meeting deadlines, willingness to take on...

Platinum Health closes the care gap with satellite connectivity

Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to address long-standing infrastructure connectivity challenges in South Africa’s remote mining regions. The aim is to improve access to...

Why SASE is the answer to multi-cloud complexity

As more organisations move applications and data into multiple cloud platforms, the challenge of managing access and securing traffic across a fragmented environment is becoming harder to ignore. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at In2IT Technologies...

Break free from burnout by taking the next career step

Burnout and unhappiness at work are more common than you think. By Michelle Dobson, head of brand at Pnet According to a survey from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, 60% of respondents wish they could afford to quit their jobs and 50% feel unhappy about...

Project Manager (Building)

You love nothing more than delivering a project on time and in budget and thrive on working on multiple projects at once! Is this you?You are a born project manager with a passion for handling small to medium size refurbishment/fit out projects. You pride yourself in...

Agile Master (Entry Level) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Agile Master (Entry) is responsible for guiding and enabling Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively. The role focuses on servant leadership, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and...

Project Manager (Building) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

You love nothing more than delivering a project on time and in budget and thrive on working on multiple projects at once! Is this you?You are a born project manager with a passion for handling small to medium size refurbishment/fit out projects. You pride yourself in...

Business Analyst

Purpose of Job: To help the business implement technology solutions in a cost effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners review, assessment, and development of...

Applications Solutions Architect

Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...

Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Purpose of Job: To help the business implement technology solutions in a cost effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners review, assessment, and development of...

Applications Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Strong technical background in application and cloud-based infrastructure architecture.Solid understanding of mining technical systems and operational technology.Extensive experience in system integration, particularly between source systems and data reporting...

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