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...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

SA’s economic recovery could be short-lived

The PayInc Economic Index, which tracks the monthly value of electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, improved in February 2026 - signalling signs of an economic recovery. However, the economic outlook for the year remains fragile as the Iran war is expected to...

OpenClaw could redefine the AI race

China is quietly redefining the AI race - and markets are starting to price a second epicentre as a multipolar AI world creates “significant opportunities” for investors, according to deVere Group. This is the bullish analysis from James Green, regional director of...

Malicious email attacks spike in 2025

According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44,99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025, individuals and corporate...

Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...

CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI

CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...

Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff

Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...

Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic

After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...

Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year

Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...

Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever

A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...

Workers are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out

There’s a powerful new shift in worker behaviour: the rise of "Job Hugging". ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over satisfaction, holding tightly to the security of their current job while quietly...

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Nedbank launches a new mobile service

Nedbank has introduced Nedbank Connect, a mobile network for Nedbank clients that is available through the Nedbank Money app and Online Banking,. Nedbank Connect enables clients to access flexible and rewarding mobile plans with either a physical SIM card or a free...

Accelerate enterprise AI adoption through a partner network

Canalys projects the global addressable technology market will reach over $5-trillion in 2025 and expects more than 70% to be partner-delivered. By Bennie du Plessis, senior manager: channel for Dell Technologies, sub-Saharan Africa AI will be a key driver of this...

The new breed of cybercrime targeting our digital workforce

My retired parents, looking to supplement their pensions, have taken to exploring online opportunities. They represent a generation characterised by hard work and determination, yet less attuned to the digital sleight of hand that underpins so many internet schemes....

CHIETA launches smart skills centre in Phuthaditjaba

In a partnership to expand access to digital education, the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has launched a Smart Skills Centre in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in collaboration with the Free State Department of Education. Located in one of...

Businesses are betting on AI

In a time of rising global economic uncertainty, African businesses are increasingly turning to AI to accelerate productivity and unlock a new level of ROI. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering, Africa at Salesforce The data is...

Smart ports could drive a stronger economy

Maritime ports are the arteries of global trade, and in South Africa, they carry the lifeblood of the national economy. By Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa The country’s state-owned logistics company’s recent investment in a new fleet...

Retailers urged to rethink connectivity

Retail in South Africa is changing. As customers become more digitally empowered, the traditional, staff-led in-store experience is being replaced with self-service, smartphone-driven journeys. By Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit lead at Duxbury Networking Shoppers...

Prepare for the workplace impact of artificial general intelligence

What happens when machines and algorithms can complete knowledge work faster and more effective than even the most high-performing teams? By Nazia Pillay, MD for southern Africa at SAP Thanks to the accelerating power, speed and accuracy of artificial intelligence...

It is time to rethink how you treat IT

Let us be honest: many business leaders still treat IT as someone else’s problem. By Cobus Olwage, CEO of IPT They will tell you technology is important, but when it comes to accountability, investment, or strategy, it gets kicked down the line. In our work across...

Cloud spend isn’t an IT problem, it’s everyone’s problem

In most companies, “infrastructure” and “cloud” have become synonymous with high monthly bills. By Richard Vester, chief executive: cloud at iOCO Despite the fact that no business today can operate without their cloud ecosystems, what was once considered an engine for...

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Senior Integrations Developer at Reverside

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