Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
Data growth drives Telkom revenues
Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...
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...
Valentine’s spend expected to rise
FNB expects higher customer spending around Valentine’s Day in 2026, supported by the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday, giving consumers a full weekend to celebrate. The extended timing is expected to drive increased spend across dining, travel,...
Typo domains target top brands
Digital squatting has reached unprecedented levels, with cybercriminals registering thousands of lookalike domains designed to impersonate the world’s most recognisable brands. New research by Decodo analysed domain permutations for 20 popular brands visited in...
Don’t be a victim in the month of love
February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But, while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern...
NASA tracks glacial changes
For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive global dataset revealing how the world's glaciers speed up and slow down with the seasons. Published in Science in November 2025, this groundbreaking study analysed over 36 million satellite image pairs -...
Safer Internet Day: Tips for safe and effective online learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital...
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A smarter way to cool homes this summer
With summer temperatures climbing, South African households face a familiar dilemma: how to stay cool without the electricity bill skyrocketing. For many, the default strategy is to run the air conditioner at full blast until the room is freezing, then switch it off...
TCL deepens partnership with Arsenal
TCL has announced Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as its brand ambassador. TCL recently teamed up with Arsenal and Bukayo Saka with the launch of ‘Inspire Greatness, Together’, a new campaign that celebrates how football brings people together through moments on and off the...
Amazon brings image-based shopping to SA
Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier way to shop online. Amazon Lens lets customers shop using images, screenshots, scanning a barcode, or the live camera in the app. Tens of...
Cisco launches new Cisco 360 Partner Program
Cisco has announced the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program after fifteen months of co-design with partners. Cisco’s success is built on close collaboration with its partners to meet customer needs in the fast-changing AI world. Now, Cisco is boosting how it...
Dr Mathe to lead TIA
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has announced the appointment of Dr Titus Mathe as its CEO, with effect from 1 April 2026. Dr Mathe previously held senior leadership roles at Eskom,...
Emissions cuts matter as much as ore grades
Etienne le Roux, business development manager: mining at Aggreko, examines the value of hybrid microgrids in resolving costs, energy expectations and climate compliance. Working with mining companies across Africa and other remote regions, Aggreko sees firsthand how...
Schneider Electric partners with McLaren Racing
Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. Schneider and...
Streaming trends to watch in 2026
New formats, viewing behaviours and industry moves are setting the scene for the year ahead, writes Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa. Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal...
Over-provisioning is the silent budget killer in IT
In a business environment defined by volatility and the constant pressure to do more with less, South African organisations are leaking capital through a common but often overlooked channel. According to Dominique Yeates, head of product operations at Qwerti,...
Connectivity the essential tool powering learning
As thousands of students return to school with fresh notebooks and new ambitions, reliable connectivity will be essential to sustaining learning and opportunity well beyond the first term. In 2026, high-speed, uncapped internet has become as fundamental as stationery...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...
Senior Business Analyst
Summary of role:Our client is seeking an experienced and certified Business Analyst with over 8 years experience tojoin their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing business processes,defining requirements and driving solutions that...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Summary of role:Our client is seeking an experienced and certified Business Analyst with over 8 years experience tojoin their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing business processes,defining requirements and driving solutions that...
Hardware Technician – Control Equipment
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...
Hardware Technician – Control Equipment – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...
Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...
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