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...

New Lazarus-led cyberattacks targeting supply chains

Kaspersky’s GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) team has uncovered a sophisticated new Lazarus campaign, combining a watering hole attack with the exploitation of vulnerabilities in third-party software to target organisations in South Korea. During the...

YouTube to celebrate 20 years with South Africa

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, YouTube has grown from a simple 19-second video into a platform that allowed over 20-billion videos to be uploaded and now features myriads of videos, music clips, shorts, and podcasts giving voice to diverse content creators and...

These are the data and analytics trends for 2024

Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...

AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring

The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...

AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...

No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn

The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...

SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge

The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...

Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...

Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market

The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...

Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged

Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...

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How Africa’s fragile economies can recover

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Senior Policy Seminar has shone a spotlight on fragility of growth in African economies, seeking to stimulate an informed policy dialogue and related policy-making aimed at reducing identified fragile contexts and...

Infobip, Blue Turtle enable chat banking platform at SA bank

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey at scale, together with enterprise technology company Blue Turtle Technologies, has successfully completed the...

What global crises will be next?

2020 will be remembered as the year of an almost worldwide lockdown caused by a virus. What could be next? By Dudley Cartwright, CEO of Soterion The 2019 WEF Report on significant global threats lists cyberattacks and data fraud as high-impact threats in the near...

Intelsat, Mindset extend resource access in Africa

Intelsat and Mindset Network have formally extended their partnership to ensure students, out-of-school youth, teachers, healthcare professionals and patients across Africa have access to high-quality and free educational television and online content. Intelsat has...

SatADSL, YahClick unite to steer Africa across the digital divide

Brussels-based satellite services provider SatADSL has partnered with YahClick to enhance its connectivity offering across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership appoints SatADSL as a new Virtual Network Operator (VNO) partner to YahClick, the UAE-based broadband...

DHL launches air freight service from China

DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100-tonne weekly air freight service for organisations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and Middle East. Capitalising on Dubai's strategic geographical location as the gateway to countries in the...

MultiChoice invests R4,5m in community TV stations

The MultiChoice Group (MCG) will be supporting three of South Africa's community TV stations with a total investment of R4,5-million. Each of the selected stations will use the R1,5-million funding for the creation of fresh, new content. Towards the end of 2019, MCG...

About IT launches e-learning portal

About IT is offering e-learning via its newly minted portal, the About IT Academy. The About IT Academy is a resource for customers to update or learn new skills and creates opportunity for businesses to improve resiliency by up- and cross-skilling employees. "This is...

Embracing digitalised decision-making

On 11 March, the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. In response to the spread of the virus, at least half of the global population has been placed on lockdown to try and 'flatten the curve'. Unfortunately, the spread of the...

Acer for Education partners with Skooler

Acer for Education has partnered with learning tools platform developer Skooler to enrich its offering for the education market. Wit the partnership, Acer for Education will enhance its portfolio for schools and education organisations with a complete solution that...

Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst

Our Client is looking for a data-driven, insight-focused and impact-driven Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst.The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio...

Test Analyst (Senior) Python, .NET, and Angular

Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Python, .NET, and Angular. Utilize Xray for managing test cases, executing tests, and tracking defects. Collaborate with development teams to understand application functionality and create comprehensive test...

Junior Developer – Eastern Cape Sidwell

The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and the...

Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Our Client is looking for a data-driven, insight-focused and impact-driven Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst.The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio...

Test Analyst (Senior) Python, .NET, and Angular – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Python, .NET, and Angular. Utilize Xray for managing test cases, executing tests, and tracking defects. Collaborate with development teams to understand application functionality and create comprehensive test...

IT Engineer (Senior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Engineer to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team, · Syspro Implementation & Support: Lead end-to-end implementation of Syspro ERP, including system configuration, data migration, user training, and post-go-live support.·...

Full-Stack Developer

Our Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their team and help build innovative, user-friendly solutions. A Developer skilled in web and mobile technologies responsible for the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of software...

Senior Full Stack .NET Developer (PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company based in Pretoria seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack .NET Developer who will join its team responsible for continuously developing improvements and features. You will design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs...

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