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...

Hybrid working spurs part-timers to rejoin the workforce

With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. IWG’s new data highlights that 44% of former part-time workers...

Influence the next frontier in gender parity

While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction – but although the country has largely solved representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in...

Global sovereign cloud IaaS spend to hit $80bn

Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...

Tokenomics and how inference providers are cutting AI costs

A diagnostic insight in healthcare. A character’s dialogue in an interactive game. An autonomous resolution from a customer service agent. Each of these AI-powered interactions is built on the same unit of intelligence: a token. Scaling these AI interactions requires...

Bitcoin faces a muted 2026

Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

Data growth drives Telkom revenues

Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...

Mustek anticipates improved earnings

Mustek's shareholders have been  informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...

Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...

New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest

After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...

Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...

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PPS delivers containerised distribution board for hybrid power project

South African electrical enclosure specialist Power Process Systems (PPS) has successfully completed the design, fabrication, and commissioning of a 4000A containerised distribution boards for a wind/PV solar hybrid renewable energy project for a site in the Western...

Westcon-Comstor cuts carbon emissions

Westcon-Comstor has announced significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and expanding its use of renewable energy. The company’s latest annual Responsible Business report reveals that it now sources 50% of electricity globally from renewables – up from 42%...

NEC XON and Smartoptics launch locally-supported SFP solution

NEC XON has announced a strategic partnership with Smartoptics to introduce a new era of pluggable optical solutions for the continent. “African businesses can now connect with speed and convenience,” says Ryno Weideman, networking operations manager at NEC XON....

Argantic now fully independent

Argantic has reclaimed its independence as a fully Level 2 BEE entity, breaking away from the Turrito group. “We realised that maintaining our Level 2 BEE status within a corporate structure would be virtually impossible, so we reacquired our shareholding to give us...

Cyber resilience with Dell PowerProtect

In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber threats are no longer just a possibility they’re an inevitability. Organisations across industries are grappling with increasingly sophisticated attacks that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and erode trust. By Musa...

Maths crisis fuels SA’s STEM skills shortage 

South Africa faces a stark disconnect between the supply of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) graduates, and the pressing demand from industry.  According to recent reports, South Africa’s Mathematics pass rate rose from 63,5% in 2023 to 69,1% in 2024,...

Seacom achieves level 1 B-BBEE certification

Seacom South Africa, including all its subsidiaries, has officially achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 certification for the financial period ending 31 December 2024. "Level 1 B-BBEE certification is a significant milestone for Seacom...

Lenovo launches portfolio of AI-powered devices

At Lenovo Innovation World 2025, Lenovo introduced its latest portfolio of AI-powered innovations to date. Spanning high-performance PCs, intelligent tablets, immersive gaming devices, and Motorola smartphones, the new lineup reflects Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI for...

FNB Connect debuts Global Travel eSIM

FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a...

Test Analyst at Reverside

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organizations to provide skilled professionals who drive innovation,...

Senior Sitecore CMS Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with clients across industries to design, develop, and maintain bespoke digital experiences using...

Senior Project Manager (12-Month Contract) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Build regulator-grade integrations at the heart of a next-generation digital bank. Is this you? You're a detail-driven integration specialist who thrives in complex, regulated environments. You take pride in building deterministic, auditable systems where financial...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Description:The purpose of the Scrum Master is to coordinate the delivery of value through the operational level of the Agile Release Train. He/She will spend much of their time helping team members communicate, coordinate and cooperate; generally assisting the...

Test Analyst at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organizations to provide skilled professionals who drive innovation,...

Senior Sitecore CMS Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria

Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We work with clients across industries to design, develop, and maintain bespoke digital experiences using...

Senior Information Security Engineer

Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

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