Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Two-phase liquid cooling the future of GPUs

As of 2024, single-phase direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling dominates the high-end GPU thermal management market, according to new research from IDTechEx – however, with the increasing thermal design power (TDP), two-phase D2C cooling will be required and is expected to...

CIOs must overcome challenges to deliver AI value

A Gartner survey of 451 senior technology leaders in the second quarter of 2024, found that 45% of CIOs in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) said they are tasked with leading an artificial intelligence (AI( strategy in their enterprise. However, four emerging...

Ransomware continues on growth trajectory

A lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains one of the biggest impediments to enterprise security. This is among the headline findings the Cisco Talos Intelligence Group report for the second quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets, and...

Security threats are holding back innovation

A massive 64% of IT leaders believe that cybersecurity concerns are negatively impacting their organisation's willingness to invest in innovative tech, according to research by HPE Aruba Networking. This is part of a broader trend locally, with studies showing that...

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side-effect of online socialisation

Teenagers fall prey to bullying while using the Internet - a platform that provides safe haven for bullies - according to a questionnaire-based study by Wolters Kluwer published in a recent issue of the journal Medicine. "Cyberbullying represents a major concern...

SARS invites comments on how to modernise VAT

SARS has published a discussion paper on its intended modernisation of the VAT collection system which will ultimately make VAT reporting faster and more transparent. In this article, Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel, delves deeper into developments. In the 2023...

Healthy growth forecast for drone software

The global drone software market is expected to reach $23,73-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 18,6% from 2023 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The growing trend of integrating AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms into drone...

Discrimination rife against women in the supply chain

More than half of the respondents in the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey undertaken by SAPICS - the professional body in South Africa for supply chain management - said that they had experienced or witnessed discrimination in the workplace. In a panel...

Cuba ransomware deploys new malware

Kaspersky has unveiled research into the activities of the notorious ransomware group known as Cuba. This cybercriminal gang has recently deployed malware that evaded advanced detection, and targeted organisations worldwide, leaving a trail of compromised companies...

Unmanaged digital sovereign risk to take a toll on multinationals

A significant 30% of multinational organisations will experience revenue loss, brand damage or legal action due to unmanaged digital sovereign risk by 2025, according to Gartner. Brian Prentice, vice-president analyst at Gartner, comments: "For the last 30 years,...

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Dell expands partner program

Dell Technologies has announced the evolution of its Dell EMC Partner Program, which is now known as the Dell Technologies Partner Program. With the Dell Technologies Partner Program, Partners now have the full weight of the Dell Technologies brand behind them. The...

Mr Price lists on A2X

Mr Price Group become available for trade on A2X Markets today. Mr Price will retain its primary listing on the JSE and its issued share capital will be unaffected by its secondary listing on A2X. A2X CEO Kevin Brady says: "We are pleased to welcome our first retailer...

Standard Bank partners with Microsoft

Standard Bank Group and Microsoft have announced a new strategic partnership that will help to transform the bank's technology estate and internal corporate functions, enabling the largest bank in Africa to accelerate its digital transformation journey significantly...

2018’s top 25 global tech companies by M Cap

Microsoft's cloud strategy seems to be paying dividends and winning over market confidence, as the American IT giant has overtaken Apple to emerge as the world's most valuable company in the list of 'Global Top 25 Technology Companies by Market Capitalisation (M Cap)'...

Cisco adds WiFi 6

Cisco has announced an end-to-end wireless-first infrastructure based on WiFi 6 (also known as 802.11ax) and a campus core switch purpose-built for cloud-scale networking. Beyond being significantly faster than the previous generation, WiFi 6 delivers up to 400%...

Small e-commerce companies well-positioned to weather the slowdown

Brendon Williamson, chief security officer at DPO PayGate, looks at how SMEs in the e-commerce space can future proof their businesses in a climate of uncertainty. Talk of a looming global recession continues to impact emerging markets. And, as South Africa continues...

NEC XON increases F5 specialisation

NEC XON is one of just a few African organisations capable of maximising customer benefits from F5 Networks solutions since it recently gained rare certifications, which has improved opportunities for African organisations to adopt secure and optimised multi-cloud...

Giving office equipment a second life

Has your business ever considered the financial and environmental benefits of leasing certified refurbished office equipment? If not, this could mean the difference between a profit or a loss, especially considering the high cost of new office equipment nowadays and...

Conquering the fear of AI with EI

How often do you think about the future of your own workplace? How many of the skills that you use daily were required when you started your career? By Dr Karina de Bruin, MD of JvR Academy The new world of work and future workplace skills is often associated with the...

Desktop Engineer II

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...

Technical Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Technical Specialist.Minimum requirementsGrade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)3 years relevant experience (preferable experienced broadly across multiple areas of IT)Additional...

Desktop Engineer II – Western Cape Cape Town

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...

Project Manager

A large renewable company with offices around the world is looking for a Project Manager.Join a firm with a reputation for excellent management and recognised as a leader in their industry worldwide. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related...

Technical Services ITSM Consultant

We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

A large renewable company with offices around the world is looking for a Project Manager.Join a firm with a reputation for excellent management and recognised as a leader in their industry worldwide. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related...

Technical Services ITSM Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...

Solar PV Project Manager

A large renewable energy company with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kenya is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee their C&I projects. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualification of [URL Removed] Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical,...

C# Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating high-quality software solutions. As a Senior C#...

Solar PV Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

A large renewable energy company with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kenya is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee their C&I projects. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualification of [URL Removed] Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical,...

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