AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Home Affairs rolls out ETA system

The Department of Home Affairs has launched South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation platform. The system is part of the department’s drive to digitise services, says Minister Leon Schreiber. It has already rolled out digitalised smart-ID replacement services in...

The question investors should ask about Nvidia’s $500bn deal

Nvidia’s $500-billion financing deal raises a question serious investors should not ignore, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His warning comes as Nvidia confirmed it has signed memorandums of understanding with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman...

Breakthrough physical AI solution could boost SA manufacturers

NTT DATA and lift truck manufacturer, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, have announced a breakthrough application of physical AI that embeds intelligence directly into manufacturing processes, leveraging sensor data to enable machines and systems to perceive, understand...

IITPSA opens nominations for 2026 President’s Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2026. This year’s theme ‘Excellence in ethical digital transformation’, aligns with the IITPSA’s own motto. IITPSA President Pearl Pasi notes:...

Global tech innovator competition open for tech entrepreneurs

KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition. This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in...

Rural high school learners code up a storm

As South Africa observes National Science Month in July, thousands of rural Grade 8 and 9 learners in remote villages in Mpumalanga and the Free State are daring to dream of careers in coding, robotics and engineering with the support of an education non-profit. Over...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Xbox cuts staff, studios in major reset

XBox is resetting the business, aiming to cut about 3 200 jobs and reduce the number of studios over the next year. Around half of the staff cuts will be from XBox staff, with the balance from four studios which will leave to run under new management. In a letter to...

AI-driven, hyperconnected tech reshapes supply chains

Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner. Advances in AI technologies are enabling chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to drive business value, strengthen resilience, and reimagine operating models, as...

Ungoverned AI agents, deepfakes now a critical threat

Autonomous AI tools are expanding the corporate attack surface faster than security teams can implement guardrails, according to new research by KnowBe4. The security specialists’ latest report – From Agentic Risk to Human Wins: Building a Culture of Security in the...

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Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk

Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this change acutely. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, South Africa The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026...

Paratus lights up East Africa fibre highway

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a major new fibre route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial...

Cisco adds AI era solutions

Cisco has unveiled a series of solutions that together enable customers to raise their ambitions for secure and trusted Agentic AI. “AI innovation is moving faster than ever before and we’re delivering the critical infrastructure our customers need to move fast and...

In cybersecurity, the when is just now

Cyber-risk in South Africa is not an if anymore, it’s when the attackers get in and how equipped the company is to deal with it, writes Mohammed Pochee, product manager: security at Vox. A company can very easily find itself offline for more than a week. Attackers can...

Vertiv in strategic agreement with University of Bologna

Vertiv has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, establishing a broad collaboration focused on knowledge development, skills advancement and territorial impact. "For Vertiv, this collaboration with the University of Bologna is a...

Facebook cloning turns your profile into a weapon

Facebook cloning scams are continuing to rise, turning ordinary profiles and family photos into tools for fraud and social engineering, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Have you ever wondered what criminals...

Strengthen cybersecurity through smarter vendor risk management

Vendor risk management has shifted from an administrative task to a strategic discipline, which shapes how well organisations protect themselves. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix Many businesses rely heavily on third parties for...

Before you say yes to that job, consider this

In South Africa’s tough job market, where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited, accepting a job offer is often a necessity. But even when you’re relieved to have an offer, it’s important to remember that a job is about more than the salary on offer. It...

NTT Data acquires Zero&One

NTT Data has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, Zero&One holds nine AWS competencies and was one of the first in the region to...

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Business Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into detailed BI requirements.Document functional and non-functional requirements for BI solutions. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, process, and...

Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on developing intelligent systems that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for a technically strong data science professional...

Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

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Ready to launch your career in Cybersecurity?Cyber threats are evolving every day, and organisations need skilled cybersecurity professionals to help protect their systems, data, and digital assets. If you're passionate about technology, security, and problem-solving,...

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North

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C#/.NET Automation Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

Role OverviewWe are looking for a Systems Engineer with strong C#/.NET development, automation, test automation, and Azure DevOps experience.This role is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and supporting scalable software solutions within an enterprise...

C#/.NET Automation Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

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