Markets get ‘cold shower’ as tech rout forces reality check
Global stock markets sold off sharply yesterday as a wave of selling swept through tech and semiconductor stocks, prompting investors to reassess some of the assumptions that have driven markets higher over the last two years. This is the bearish analysis from Nigel...
Affordability reshapes SA vehicle demand
South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but demand is evolving. Rising affordability pressures, higher fuel costs, the growth of Chinese brands and shifting powertrain preferences are reshaping the automotive landscape....
Employee disengagement: Warning for SA companies and staff
A major new Gallup report has found that global employee engagement has fallen to 20% in 2025 - the lowest level in recent years and the first time it has declined for two consecutive years. For South African companies, this global trend is particularly relevant....
African startups look to new investors
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...
World Cup travellers beware!
Cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky has warned that scammers are exploiting travellers to World Cup 2026 and has exposed some of the online offers fans should avoid. Thousands of fans are expected to attend the World Cup 2026, and many are already handling their travel...
How SMEs can survive punishing fuel price hikes
South African small businesses continue to face pressure from persistently high and volatile fuel costs, with fluctuations at the pumps adding ongoing strain to already tight operating margins. Even with the temporary fuel price increase relief measures extended until...
Tarsus’ Cloud on Demand absorbed by Axiz
As the Tarsus acquisition by the Alviva group begins to slowly solidify, Axiz has announced that it is to integrate its Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) business with Tarsus division Cloud On Demand - looking to strengthen the group’s specialist cloud...
AI lowers barriers to DDoS attacks in Africa
The distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape in late 2025 was defined by sustained global attack volumes, increasingly capable IoT botnets, sophisticated threat actor campaigns, and a decisive move toward AI-enhanced DDoS-for-hire operations. This is...
Check Point announces agentic network security orchestration platform, replacing years of rule-based complexity
As enterprise networks approach the limits of human-driven management, Check Point moves the industry from rules to intent, from fixed controls to dynamic prevention, and from fragmented consoles to unified orchestration. Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd, a...
Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers
Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...
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Skills, not fear, are SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce
South Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force Across the globe, industries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into their...
Check Point secures AI factories with Nvidia
Check Point Software Technologies’ AI Cloud Protect is now part of Nvidia Enterprise AI Factory validated design for AI runtime cyber security, enhanced protection, and robust infrastructure acceleration capabilities. “The integration of Check Point AI Cloud...
PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix This reactive...
The importance of empowering working parents
Hybrid working arrangements are helping to break down the gendered division of family work and bringing wider economic benefits in the process, writes International Workplace Group(IWG) CEO and founder Mark Dixon. For many working parents, the struggle to balance...
Refresh from Dell at CES 2026
Dell Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio. At CES 2026, the company reintroduced its XPS brand with designs across new form factors and price points, expanded its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launched two...
Sandisk rebrands WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs
At CES 2026, Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators and professionals. Featuring new packaging and product design is inspired by the company’s brand heritage and focus on delivering innovation. "The Sandisk...
LG Electronics unveils ‘AI in Action’ approach
LG Electronics (LG) presented its approach to “AI in Action” at LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas. The company highlighted three core pillars behind its strategy: Affectionate Intelligence that has evolved into action-oriented AI,...
LG launches Wallpaper TV
At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled its latest OLED lineup, headlined by the return of the LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV. The W6 revives LG’s Wallpaper Design first introduced in 2017, is now combined with True Wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant...
Government AI predictions for 2026
When it comes to public sector predictions, the disruptions and upheavals in both government and AI in 2025 would have challenged Nostradamus. However, despite 2025 being marked by uncertainty, many SAS experts accurately predicted the evolution of AI in government in...
WiFi 7 ushers in the era of the intelligent edge
For years, WiFi was simply the connection between users and the wired core where the real processing happened. WiFi 7 changes that, writes Martin May, business development: networking at Duxbury. Access points can now deliver multi-gigabit throughput with predictable...
Oracle ERP Functional Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Requirements:? 4-7 years' experience in Oracle Financial Application support/projects? Software development & maintenance experience? ERP domain management knowledge, including SQL Advantageous:? Cloud-based ERP technology & implementation experience ?? Send...
Senior Java Backend Developer (AWS) – Remote – Remote Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is an innovative, fast-growing tech company that provides a cutting-edge Customer Data Platform (CDP) specifically built for the global telecommunications sector. They unlock real-time, high-volume subscriber data to help mobile network...
Junior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A thriving Managed Service Provider is looking for a strong technical Junior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with 2-3 years' relevant experience to join its team. You will design, implement, maintain, and optimize database systems. This role is critical...
DevOps Engineer – 12-Month Contract (Renewable)
Our client, a leading retail company, is currently seeking to employ a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join their high-performing technology team supporting a large-scale retail environment. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing,...
Senior Data Engineer (Java/Scala) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:WORK on cutting-edge Data Engineering projects of a US-based growing premium Software Product and Consulting Services company seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong Java or Scala skills. You will be focused on executing critical enterprise data...
IT Security Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Roles & Responsibilities Support and maintain a global Active Directory environment with more than 100,000 user accounts and Entra ID services. Ensure high availability and state-of-the-art security across authentication platforms. Drive the implementation of the...
Scrum Master (CH1242)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is seeking a Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments and responsibilities in order...
Regulatory Reporting Analyst (Contract)
Job PurposeTo produce and supply regulatory reporting requirements for the CIB business unit contributing toward the bank and the group requirements to SARB-PA as well as internal stakeholders. To perform financial analysis on business data in order to influence and...
Scrum Master (CH1242) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is seeking a Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments and responsibilities in order...
Regulatory Reporting Analyst (Contract) – Gauteng Kramerville
Job PurposeTo produce and supply regulatory reporting requirements for the CIB business unit contributing toward the bank and the group requirements to SARB-PA as well as internal stakeholders. To perform financial analysis on business data in order to influence and...
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