Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Channelwise Awards 2026: voting is open

Voting has officially opened for the Channelwise Awards 2026, where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have established themselves as the most prestigious and...

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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Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world

South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...

The cracks in the password wall

For years, passwords stood as the first - and often only - line of defence between users and cybercriminals. Yet as attacks became more sophisticated, this once-reliable shield turned into a vulnerability, writes Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect:...

War, oil and SA supply chains

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that the effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through global supply chains and that South African businesses and consumers are unlikely to be spared. Disruptions to energy markets, maritime shipping routes and...

Compliance is key to hiring remotely without the risk

A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed...

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...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Do you have a knack for spotting what others miss? Do you believe that exceptional software starts with exceptional testing? If finding bugs before users do gives you a sense of achievement, then this opportunity is for you!We're looking for a Senior Test Analyst to...

Scrum Master

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Coach, mentor, and support Agile teams in Scrum principles, values, and best practices.Act as a servant leader, fostering a...

Senior ServiceNow Developer (TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a Senior ServiceNow Developer to help drive innovation within a world-class IT environment. You'll work on cutting-edge governance, risk, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives that support thousands of users across an international...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Coach, mentor, and support Agile teams in Scrum principles, values, and best practices.Act as a servant leader, fostering a...

SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is your...

SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is your...

Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Code Your Way Into Something Epic! Web Developer (Permanent) | Pretoria / Somerset WestHey digital architect — ready to swap boring CRUD for code that actually matters?We're hunting for a passionate Web Developer who gets a kick out of building enterprise-grade web...

Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Code Your Way Into Something Epic! Web Developer (Permanent) | Pretoria / Somerset WestHey digital architect — ready to swap boring CRUD for code that actually matters?We're hunting for a passionate Web Developer who gets a kick out of building enterprise-grade web...

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