They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

Cell C debuts on the JSE

Cell C Holdings Limited today listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker CCD. The listing closed at R26.50 per share, valuing the business at approximately R9-billion with 340-million ordinary shares in issue. The offer included 102-million sale...

Confidence in business data is key

Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...

Bigger businesses have bigger security blind spots

As organisations scale, their human-centric security governance appears to weaken, creating significant business risk. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s 2025 Africa Human Risk Management Report. Other key findings from a continent-wide study of business...

All IT work will involve AI by 2030 – the trick is to find value

By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI, 75% will be done by humans augmented with AI, and 25% will be done by AI alone, according to a July 2025 survey of over 700 CIOs by Gartner. This means that organisations need to focus on a...

AI Pacesetters are already turning pilots into profit

A small but consistent group of companies outperforms peers across every measure of AI value. These Pacesetters - about 18% of organisations in South Africa, and 13% globally – have been consistently ahead of the pack, according to the third annual Cisco AI Readiness...

Resilience key for cybersecurity

As digital transformation accelerates, so too does the complexity and frequency of cyber threats particularly those originating from within organisations. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Kearney’s latest report, “Securing the Inside: Insider Threat...

PassiveNeuron cyberespionage targets Windows servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have uncovered an ongoing cyberespionage PassiveNeuron campaign, that targets Windows Server systems in government, financial and industrial organisations across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The activity has...

UCT, CISPA advance cybersecurity, AI research in Africa

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a landmark agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on cutting-edge research and capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The...

Yaga secures R80m in global funding

South African online resale fashion platform Yaga has raised €4-million (about R80-million) in a pre-Series A global funding round, securing investment from Specialist VC, H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and a group of angel investors....

NTT Data acquires Alchemy Technology Services

NTT Data has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. In addition to strong consultancy and Guidewire credentials, Alchemy has expertise in the specialty insurance market, particularly in supporting complex and regulated...

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How to become a threat-resilient organisation

With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks, writes Vinay Hiralall, chief commercial officer of Liquid C2....

Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up 

Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...

As Africa banks the unbanked, skills gap invites threats

As African banks continue to bring financial services to millions of the unbanked, an escalating crisis is building: a severe shortage of cybersecurity skills. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa Cyberattacks now rank among the leading...

How fintech is shaping SA’s digital payment infrastructure

When we think of financial access, we often think of the 'front door' – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every financial decision. By Mpho Sadiki, group MD for...

Cybersecurity critical to the future of telehealth 

For the 615-million people in Africa who do not have access to basic healthcare services, telehealth solutions provide a lifesaving service – connecting rural patients to doctors thousands of miles way. These virtual consultations generate and store huge volumes of...

How to manage the hidden complexities of global payroll

As companies expand their operations across borders, managing payroll becomes increasingly complex. Each country has its own set of rules, tax structures, employment laws and reporting requirements, and what runs smoothly in one country can become a major compliance...

Learn about autonomous AI agents from self-driving cars

A recent news story about a self-driving car holds some important lessons for the agentic age. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva The story involved a Tesla Model Y’s autonomous driving capabilities being fooled by a fake roadway painted on a polystyrene wall, cartoon...

Employee engagement is broken – and it’s costing you

If “improve communication” is the best your employee engagement data can offer, you’ve got a bigger problem than poor communication. You’ve got bad data – vague, lagging, and impossible to act on. And that’s not just frustrating. It’s expensive. “Companies aren’t...

Senior Data Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A bold Marketing Consultancy for challengers is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer to join its Cape Town-based Media & Data team. This is not your typical data role — it's for someone who thrives on building systems that power breakthrough...

UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

UX/UI DesignerBring Your Vision to Life Design User Experiences That MatterCape Town | R40,000 - R50,000 | Office-Based About Our ClientOur client is a creative digital agency at the intersection of technology and design, delivering innovative, user-first experiences...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A bold Marketing Consultancy for challengers is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer to join its Cape Town-based Media & Data team. This is not your typical data role — it's for someone who thrives on building systems that power breakthrough...

Head AI and Data Engineer

A digital intelligence firm that specialises in the development, management, and utilisation of big data technology, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to step into the hands-on leadership role of Head of Data Platform & AI. You will take full ownership of their...

Business Analyst (Lending) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Javascript Engineer

Senior JavaScript EngineerJoin a product-led team pushing the limits of [URL Removed] innovationCape Town-based | R50,000 - R70,000/month | On-site About Our ClientThis fast-growing tech company is building cutting-edge digital products from their Cape Town HQ, with a...

Dynamics 365 Senior Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Dynamics 365 CRM Technical ConsultantCape Town | Insurance Sector | 6-Month ContractAre you a Dynamics 365 CRM expert who loves solving complex problems, building smart solutions, and unlocking real business value? Join a forward-thinking insurance organisation in...

Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A digital intelligence firm that specialises in the development, management, and utilisation of big data technology, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to step into the hands-on leadership role of Head of Data Platform & AI. You will take full ownership of their...

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