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...

Futurist outlines an AI vision

Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on various aspects of human life. This is the word from futurist Rohit Talwar, a strategic adviser and CEO of Fast Future, speaking at the Moscow Startup Summit.   AI and business: The new role of humans...

Rare earth magnet race risks global oversupply

Rare earth magnets (NdFeB and SmCo) are the strongest commercially available magnets in 2026. The high-performance nature of rare earth magnets make them critical materials for key applications ranging from electric vehicle motors and wind turbine energy generators to...

Business confidence picks up

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) Business Confidence Index (BCI) appears to have bottomed around 124 since the sharp decline in April 2026, with the BCI recording 125.4 in July 2026. The BCI was still 8.7 index points higher than in July...

GirlCode Hackathon kicks off in SA and Botswana

GirlCode, in partnership with Absa Group, Truecaller, MTN, SAP Fioneer, RS South Africa and other ecosystem partners, successfully hosted the first leg of the 2026 GirlCode Hackathon across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Botswana on 15 and 16 August 2026. Across the...

Cybercriminals back at work after mid-year break

As the global north prepares for the return to a more active working rhythm after summer holidays, security specialist Kaspersky has warned that cybercriminals are just as keen to get back to work – with workplace communications a top target. The company’s analysis of...

Absa shows technology dividend

The Absa Group’s H1 2026 technology performance shows a clear shift from digital investment to measurable business and customer outcomes. Using technology allows the group to make banking faster and more reliable, expand access to credit, scale personalised digital...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

AI and cloud set to transform Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – There has never been a more exciting time to be a developer – particularly in Africa. This is the message from Jyoti Ball, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, who points out that we are living through a time when many technology streams are booming,...

Shared CHRO-CIO ownership is critical for AI transformation

As organisations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organisations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. Mark Whittle, vice-president analyst,...

Robust growth projected for fraud detection and prevention

The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to reach $129,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,1% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The proliferation of smartphones and the continued rollout of high-speed...

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The perfect storm in African fintech

Africa is building one of the fastest-growing instant payment ecosystems in the world. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply and Mladen Čolić, head of fintech at TransUnion But while transaction speeds now move in seconds, fraud detection frameworks still operate in...

What investing in AI infrastructure means for the future of tech

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central driver of today’s digital economy. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies Behind the impressive breakthroughs in generative AI, natural language processing, and...

Digital transformation begins with a mindset

South African businesses continue to invest in digital platforms, automation, analytics and AI, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet many still struggle to convert that investment into sustained performance. Too often, technology changes, but operating...

Africa’s opportunity to shape the future of human-centred AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and public institutions worldwide. Yet the global conversation about AI still tends to follow the familiar narrative that the Global South lags while the most advanced economies race ahead,...

The chip shortage is quietly destabilising your balance sheet

Semiconductor volatility is no longer just a procurement issue, it’s a balance sheet risk. As PC and infrastructure pricing becomes increasingly unpredictable, sudden price increases and shrinking discounts are putting direct pressure on capital allocation strategies....

The essential tech trends for African SMEs

In 2026, African small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will be defined by their digital capabilities, writes Dumi Moyo, marketing director at SAP Africa. Foundational capabilities such as cloud, business AI, and ERP running on clean-core data strategies will be...

Why the new 3% disability employment target matters

South Africa’s updated employment equity framework has raised the bar for disability inclusion in the workplace, and rightly so. By Anton Visser, group chief operating officer at SA Business School For too long, people living with disabilities have remained excluded...

Lenovo accelerates production-ready enterprise AI with Nvidia

At Nvidia GTC, Lenovo unveiled new Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with Nvidia solutions designed to accelerate AI adoption, reduce time-to-first-token (TTFT), and deliver measurable business results across personal, enterprise, and cloud environments. This next phase of...

Organisations fail to prepare adequately for cyberattacks

It’s an all too familiar occasion in all offices when the fire alarm sounds and an official announces it is a drill, followed by a collective sigh instead of engagement. People slowly stand up, grab their coffees and smartphones, and shuffle toward the fire escape...

Why AI voice agents are being met with open arms

For years, the South African contact centre industry has been building the foundations of digital customer service, writes Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. While the traditional automated systems that aided them have served us well, we have now reached a massive...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandton

Qualifications 5–8 years of experience in automation testing, with additional manual testing exposure. Proven experience testing within banking, financial services, insurance or large enterprise environments preferred. Relevant testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB)...

Senior Test Analyst – Oracle Fusion Stack

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience testing Oracle Fusion applications (ERP, EPM, HCM) in implementation, upgrade, or support projects;...

Project Manager (Data Migration) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate the successful delivery of a Data Migration Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and delivering project activities while ensuring adherence to...

Senior Test Analyst – Oracle Fusion Stack – Gauteng Sandton

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience testing Oracle Fusion applications (ERP, EPM, HCM) in implementation, upgrade, or support projects;...

Kafka Developer

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Proven production experience with Java and Spring Boot. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams or ksqlDB, and Schema Registry. Experience securing...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Business Analyst – Drive Change. Unlock Value. Shape the Future.Are you the kind of analyst who doesn't just document requirements—you turn them into solutions that actually move the needle?We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded Business Analyst who thrives at...

Kafka Developer – Remote Remote

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Proven production experience with Java and Spring Boot. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams or ksqlDB, and Schema Registry. Experience securing...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Business Analyst – Drive Change. Unlock Value. Shape the Future.Are you the kind of analyst who doesn't just document requirements—you turn them into solutions that actually move the needle?We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded Business Analyst who thrives at...

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