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...

Data governance culture is key to successful AI governance

By 2027, 60% of organisations that fail to address the cultural challenges associated with data and analytics (D&A) governance will fail to govern AI successfully, according to Gartner. In data governance, the research group adds, culture includes the mindsets,...

Profitable but unfundable: Local SME’s ‘bankability gap’

South Africa’s small business funding problem may not be only about a shortage of money, according to new research from Fetola, which shows that many established small businesses are already selling and making a profit, but still lack the financial systems and...

Popular cloud platforms exploited in phishing attacks

New Kaspersky research into phishing activity leveraging legitimate cloud platforms has revealed over 390 000 such attacks have been carried out in the last 12-months alone. These campaigns leverage trusted services such as Cloudflare Workers, Vercel, Netlify, GitHub...

Semiconductor ceramics market to reach $16,7bn by 2033

The global semiconductor ceramics market size is expected to reach $16,7-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6,5% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by increasing investments in semiconductor fabrication facilities and the rising demand for AI,...

NTT Data in strategic alliance with Palo Alto Networks

NTT Data and Palo Alto Networks have announced a multi-year strategic alliance designed to help organisations securely adopt AI, modernize cybersecurity, simplify complex technology environments and build cyber resilience for the AI era. It is Palo Alto Networks first...

Cell C adds 1,3m subscribers, resets balance sheet

Cell C Holdings reports that it added about 1,3-million subscribers’ year-on-year, grew wholesale service revenue by around 20%, and materially strengthened its balance sheet through the restructuring completed for the full year ended 31 May 2026. This is the first...

Comsol enters wholesale 5G home broadband market

Fixed wireless connectivity and private network operator Comsol is entering the home broadband market as a wholesale provider of 5G infrastructure. The move is backed by two new shareholders: Platform Investment Partners, which has made 10 founder-stage fibre...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Africa’s first full-stack hydrogen hub powers up in Namibia

Namibia is demonstrating what is possible in Africa's energy transition with the continent's first fully-integrated green hydrogen facility at the CMB.TECH Namibia facility in Walvis Bay. The facility brings together solar power generation, green hydrogen production,...

Africa’s MVNO growth could hit 39,6m subscribers by 2030

Africa’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market is entering a new phase of development, with MVNO subscribers across nine operational markets forecast to increase from approximately 7,9-million in 2025 to 39,6-million by 2030, according to the newly published...

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LG launches premium same-time delivery, installation service in Gauteng

LG Electronics South Africa is launching its new premium Delivery and Installation Service, currently available in select areas of Gauteng. A defining feature of this service is LG’s move to manage the entire workflow internally. From transportation to final setup,...

Intel to repurchase equity interest in Ireland fab

Intel and Apollo have announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase the 49% equity interest in the joint venture related to Intel’s Fab 34 in Ireland not held by Intel for $14,2-billion. In 2024, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates led an $11,2-billion...

With salaries, it’s not about the number, it’s about the delivery

For most candidates, the salary question feels like the riskiest moment in an interview: tense, awkward, and full of second-guessing. Many approach it defensively, often lowballing out of fear, or naming an overly-ambitious figure without foundation. But understanding...

AI is not expensive. Uncontrolled AI is

There is a pattern I keep seeing in boardrooms and project meetings. The question is framed as, “How much will AI cost us?” The better question is, “What will happen if we do not control how we use it?” By Karl Fischer, chief technology officer of Obsidian Systems AI...

Can automated vehicles be accountable for violations?

Many forward-thinking individuals propose that autonomous vehicles will improve road safety as problematic driver behaviour, which contributes to 90% plus crashes, will be eliminated. A recent incident may cause some to doubt this, however. A seemingly routine traffic...

Residential demand management could reshape SA’s energy system

As South Africa navigates ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, attention is increasingly turning to a less visible but significant contributor to electricity demand – residential water heating. “Electric geysers are the largest energy loads on...

Trust is what will make or break AI voice agents

South African businesses are showing real interest in AI voice agents, and for good reason. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream The technology has come a long way and can now respond quickly, hold more natural conversations and create a better, locally relevant...

How the digital citizen is reshaping service expectations

The majority of the country is now living, communicating, and problem-solving online, says Gugu Nyanda, who leads the Health and Public Service business at Accenture South Africa. Here, she shares insights into what this shift means for how institutions deliver...

Smollan Technologies brings together seven specialist companies

Smollan has announced the launch of Smollan Technologies — a unified data and technology entity formed by bringing together seven specialist technology companies under a single brand and operating model. Smollan Technologies has united Argility, DataOrbis, Cquential,...

SAP ABAP Developer

Turn Complex SAP Challenges into Smart Business Solutions!Join a leading organisation where your SAP ABAP expertise will help develop, enhance, and optimise business-critical applications. If you're passionate about coding, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality...

Field Services Technician – Cape Town

Our client is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their team.Do you have the following:Red Seal Electrician or Millwright.2+ years electrical and mechanical experience post Red Seal qualification.PLC experience in maintenance and fault finding.Knowledge of...

SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Turn Complex SAP Challenges into Smart Business Solutions!Join a leading organisation where your SAP ABAP expertise will help develop, enhance, and optimise business-critical applications. If you're passionate about coding, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality...

Field Services Technician – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their team.Do you have the following:Red Seal Electrician or Millwright.2+ years electrical and mechanical experience post Red Seal qualification.PLC experience in maintenance and fault finding.Knowledge of...

SAP Consultant

Ready to Drive Business Transformation with SAP Expertise? Join a dynamic organisation where your SAP knowledge will play a key role in optimising business processes, improving efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions. If you're passionate about SAP and enjoy...

Full-Stack Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack Developer to join our technology team. This role requires expertise across both frontend and backend development, with a strong focus on building scalable, secure, and maintainable applications using modern .NET and...

SAP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Ready to Drive Business Transformation with SAP Expertise? Join a dynamic organisation where your SAP knowledge will play a key role in optimising business processes, improving efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions. If you're passionate about SAP and enjoy...

Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Randjespark

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack Developer to join our technology team. This role requires expertise across both frontend and backend development, with a strong focus on building scalable, secure, and maintainable applications using modern .NET and...

Cloud Engineer

Join a forward-thinking technology team where your expertise will shape scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions that drive business transformation. If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and emerging technologies, this is your...

. Net Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to Code Like a Boss? We're hunting for a Mid-Level .NET Full-Stack Rockstar!Hey there, code wizard with 4+ years of battle-tested experience. Tired of boring job ads that read like a user manual? This one's different.We're looking for a mid-level .NET Full-Stack...

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