Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

Futurist outlines an AI vision

Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on various aspects of human life. This is the word from futurist Rohit Talwar, a strategic adviser and CEO of Fast Future, speaking at the Moscow Startup Summit.   AI and business: The new role of humans...

Rare earth magnet race risks global oversupply

Rare earth magnets (NdFeB and SmCo) are the strongest commercially available magnets in 2026. The high-performance nature of rare earth magnets make them critical materials for key applications ranging from electric vehicle motors and wind turbine energy generators to...

Ericsson and MTN modernise MoMo platform

Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech have completed the Mobile Money (MoMo) Evolved Migration across key African markets including Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda, and Uganda. Building on these latest deployments, the two companies are advancing similar evolution initiatives in...

Women get fussy over the tech in their homes

Women are becoming more deliberate about the technology they bring into their homes - prioritising products that solve practical, recurring problems rather than simply adding more technology for technology’s sake, according to new research from Solenco. Comparing data...

Digital Skills Impact Fund now open for year-round applications

Collective X has scrapped the fixed application windows on its Digital Skills Impact Fund and made R200-million available for the next year to employers of entry-level digital skills and digital skills training providers providing recognised digital qualifications...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Lessons learnt from Europe’s scorching summer

Western Europe got its first hint of an unusual summer in May 2026, when a heat dome produced exceptional temperatures that shattered records in several countries. Remarkable as it was, that early heat wave turned out to be only the opening salvo. By mid-August,...

SA unmatched in Africa on AI readiness

Ataraxis’ 2026 Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index shows South African enterprises deploying AI at a scale no other African country has matched, putting the country in eighth spot globally and number one on the continent. The index ranks the world’s top 25...

MTN grows service, fintech businesses

The MTN group reported strong growth, profitability and cash generation for the six months ended 30 June 2026, led by service revenue, which was up 17,5%. Fintech revenue also grew: it was up 13,3%, or 19,3% excluding regulatory items, with a transaction value that...

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Unleashing creativity: The role of AI PCs in the creative economy

The creative economy in South Africa is considered a significant economic driver, with design, audio-visual, and media leading the sector. It is considered a crucial, high-growth sector for job creation, particularly for youth, writes Marc Layne, sales director at...

Architecting security in fintech: It’s in the whiteboard details

African organisations face an average of 3 153 cyberattacks a week, which is around 60% higher than the global average. The continent is sitting right in the proverbial thick of the threats, with fraud and attacks costing companies thousands. The African financial...

Driving telco efficiency through technology consolidation

Across Africa’s telecommunications sector, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and communications, media & technology lead for Accenture, South Africa Operators are increasingly consolidating their technology environments,...

The cloud myth: More platforms do not mean more innovation

For the past decade, technology solution providers sold a seductive story: Move everything to the cloud, add more platforms and more services, and watch costs fall while innovation explodes. By Richard Vester, chief executive: cloud at iOCO Now, the hangover has...

AI is exposing a talent crisis

As generative AI accelerates content production across global marketing organisations, a new reality is emerging: the industry isn’t facing a shortage of ideas, it’s facing a shortage of people who can manage what AI is producing. While some commentators suggest that...

Speed, trust, resilience no longer optional in digital transformation

As South African businesses continue to navigate economic pressure, rapid technological change and rising customer expectations, organisations that invest in digital trust, operational speed and human-centred design are best positioned to compete and grow in volatile...

Bridging the CIO and CFO divide to approve AI with confidence

South African businesses are not short on AI ambition but many are struggling to move from conversation to execution, or from proof of concept into production. While CIOs increasingly understand the potential of artificial intelligence, CFOs are often left...

BEE Chamber, TGPDC partner to verify supplier credentials

The Chamber and The Good People Data Company (TGPDC) have partnered to introduce a new digital capability for improving the reliability and accessibility of B-BBEE certification and data across South Africa’s procurement landscape. The initiative brings together the...

HostAfrica unveils GPU‑as‑a‑Service platform

HostAfrica has unveiled its dedicated Nvidia RTX PRO GPU servers at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre, launching a fully localised GPU‑as‑a‑Service offering. Built to support organisations running artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning,...

Business Analyst at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Business Analyst to investigate and analyse business problems to understand their nature, cause, effects and drivers, using a variety of methods and techniques.RequirementsResponsibilities:· Investigates and analyses business problems to understand...

Fire Detection Technical Programmer

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Fire Detection Technical Programmer - Cape Town Salary Range: R18K to R28K negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis role translates fire safety designs into functional system logic daily. You...

Fire Detection Technical Programmer – Remote Remote

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Fire Detection Technical Programmer - Cape Town Salary Range: R18K to R28K negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis role translates fire safety designs into functional system logic daily. You...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

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