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...

Digital identity pilot set to revolutionise maritime industry

SITA – in conjunction with IDsure and Columbia Shipmanagement – have launched an aviation-grade digital travel-enabled pilot which could radically improve identity verification at sea. For decades, the maritime industry has relied on paper documents and manual checks...

AI now widespread on collaboration and communication platforms

The recent Enterprise Connect 2026 – where a wide range of collaboration and communications vendors gather annually to discuss trends and announce new products and services – was once again dominated by AI, says GlobalData. This, the research firm says, again...

‘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...

AI investments in telecoms boost networks and automation

AI is accelerating the telecommunications industry’s transformation, becoming the backbone of autonomous networks and AI-native wireless infrastructure. At the same time, the technology is unlocking new business and revenue opportunities, as telecom operators...

SA’s cargo risks rise as hijackings surge

South Africa’s transport and logistics sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing an estimated 9% to 10% to GDP, moving billions of tonnes of freight annually and employing more than one million people. By Natalie Cooper, senior marine and aviation broker at...

Perseverance can autonomously pinpoint its location on Mars

Imagine you’re all alone, driving along in a rocky, unforgiving desert with no roads, no map, no GPS, and no more than one phone call a day for someone to inform you exactly where you are. There is no GPS at the Red Planet, but a new technology called Mars Global...

NASA flies with laminar flow scaled wing design

NASA has completed the first flight test of a scale-model wing designed to improve laminar flow, reducing drag and lowering fuel costs for future commercial aircraft. The flight took place on 29 January at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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When data protection meets fleet performance

Telematics leaders are turning privacy compliance into a competitive advantage, writes Grant Fraser, group MD of Netstar. Fleet executives across South Africa face the same fundamental question: How do you harness the power of telematics data whilst complying to...

Stop pretending waste pickers don’t exist

South Africa has high recycling rates thanks to waste reclaimers but refuses to treat them as real workers. They collect up to 80% of recycled packaging, yet remain invisible to policy, unpaid and unprotected. Regenize’s REACT solution digitalises and formalises...

Navigating the complexities of AI in the GRC landscape

Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) is an essential part of sustainable business, helping organisations to manage risk, keep up to date with legislation and ensure that processes are well managed. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix One...

IT demands a unique approach to talent strategy?

In today’s digital economy, access to the right people has become as critical as access to the right technology. Yet securing top IT talent has never been harder, writes Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp. A Bain & Company survey recently found...

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,...

Situational awareness a frontline imperative for first responders

The ability to see, act and understand events in real time is changing the face of emergency response and the speed at which lives are saved. By Reshaad Sha, executive chairman of Sentiv For decades, this visibility was built on two-way radios, CCTV cameras and...

The invisible culprit holding back ‘smart’ infrastructure

In many ‘smart’ buildings, energy, water, and waste are carefully accounted for. But talk to the people inside, and you hear a different story: heavy air, humidity complaints, stuffy meetings, even equipment sweating in server and plant rooms. By Wynand Deyzel,...

UJ’s CTS project office boosts efficiencies

The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Central Technical Services (CTS) project office has significantly enhanced its project portfolio management (PPM) practices through recommendations made following a comprehensive diagnostic maturity assessment provided by Project...

Senior Project Manager at Takora

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.Must have 10+ years of experience in industrial, mining, or water sector projects.Must...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong backend and data engineering expertise to design, develop, and optimize scalable data-driven solutions within an AWS cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have deep Java experience,...

Senior Project Manager at Takora – Gauteng Honeydew

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.Must have 10+ years of experience in industrial, mining, or water sector projects.Must...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto

This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong backend and data engineering expertise to design, develop, and optimize scalable data-driven solutions within an AWS cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have deep Java experience,...

Senior C# Backend Developer

A leading South African bookmaker providing licensed online and retail sports betting, horse racing, and casino games, is seeking a Senior C# Backend Developer who will lead cross-product integrations and end-to-end development (Backend, Frontend, and APIs) using...

Java Developer

Build the future of secure digital payments in a high-impact contract role. Is this you? You're a solutions-driven developer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges. Analytical and detail-oriented, you take pride in writing secure, high-quality code. You...

Senior C# Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A leading South African bookmaker providing licensed online and retail sports betting, horse racing, and casino games, is seeking a Senior C# Backend Developer who will lead cross-product integrations and end-to-end development (Backend, Frontend, and APIs) using...

Java Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Build the future of secure digital payments in a high-impact contract role. Is this you? You're a solutions-driven developer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges. Analytical and detail-oriented, you take pride in writing secure, high-quality code. You...

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