Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Samsung, AMD tighten ties on AI collaboration

Samsung and AMD have signed an MOU to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. "Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," says...

HR increasingly seen as a key business driver

Human resources (HR) has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation. Organisations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill...

What salary should you be earning?

What is your job worth to employers? To answer that question, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report, including the 2026 Salary Guide. Based on actual salary offerings from thousands of vacancies posted across the company’s...

Fixing the broken STEM pipeline for women and girls

South Africa has made undeniable progress in opening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to women. Classrooms are fuller, graduation ceremonies are more representative, and policy frameworks are more ambitious than ever before. Yet beneath these...

Non-biologic processes don’t fully explain Mars organics

In a new study, researchers say that non-biological sources they considered could not fully account for the abundance of organic compounds in a sample collected on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover. In March 2025, scientists reported identifying small amounts of decane,...

Safer Internet Day: how to protect children

Born between 2010 and 2025, Gen Alpha aren't just growing up with technology – they're actively living it. These digital natives are already wielding smartphones, tablets, and AI-powered tools with the confidence of seasoned users, navigating everything from gaming...

Safer Internet Day: enterprise resilience is the real issue

Safer Internet Day, globally celebrated on 10 February 2026, is often framed around awareness: safer passwords, smarter clicks, and better online behaviour. But for enterprise leaders, the most pressing internet risks don’t come from individual mistakes, they come...

Strong solar flare caught on camera

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking on 4 February 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are massive eruptions of electromagnetic energy from the Sun that, upon reaching Earth...

AI infrastructure spending is breaking records

Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure reached a record $86-billion in Q3 2025, marking a sustained investment cycle as platform providers scale capacity for training and inference workloads, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly...

Global sovereign cloud IaaS spending set to hit $80bn

Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is forecast to total $80-billion in 2026, a 35,6% increase from 2025, according to Gartner. “As geopolitical tensions rise, organisations outside the US and China are investing more in...

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Trust is the new infrastructure

You can build highways and hospitals, deploy fibre networks, and modernise fleets but without trust, none of it holds, writes Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa. Around the world, citizen confidence in government is collapsing. Studies...

Wind power could drive a sustainable energy future

Ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes logistics involved in building or transporting wind farm turbine components? Richard Reid, regional director at Concord Cranes, looks at the potential of wind power and the complex groundwork required to bring a wind farm...

What businesses should be doing instead of buying more tech

A year after law enforcement paraded the takedown of LockBit as a victory for cybersecurity, the harsh reality has set in: ransomware didn’t retreat - it metastasised. The criminals didn’t stop; they just got smarter, writes John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software. Now,...

Lenovo celebrates channel excellence and growth in southern Africa

Lenovo has celebrated the achievements of its channel partners in southern Africa, spotlighting standout distributors, resellers and solution providers who have gone above and beyond in delivering innovation, customer value, and business impact. Yugen Naidoo, GM of...

Regenesys launches new Bachelor of Education

South Africa’s critical shortage of skilled secondary school teachers particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has prompted the Regenesys School of Education to launch its CHE-accredited Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further...

Hisense SA partners with RGB Gaming on e-sports

Hisense SA has partnered with RGB Gaming, with the aim of redefining the competitive gaming landscape in schools and universities nationwide, to transform gaming into a high-performance career path for thousands of young South Africans. RGB Gaming has already...

Vishing awareness live in Kaspersky ASAP portfolio

Kaspersky has introduced a new module on vishing (voice phishing) to its ASAP (Automated Security Awareness Platform). Vishing has become a major vector for corporate fraud. For example, AIB saw a 79% year-on-year increase in vishing attacks in early 2025, including a...

These are the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced. Now in its fourth year, ASCEA recognises the critical role that supply chains play in economic development, health systems, sustainability and business success. This year, more...

Be aware of these new in-flight power bank rules

Portable chargers and power banks have become a carry-on essential to keep devices charged up for work or entertainment while travelling. But, with airlines changing on-board battery policies, travellers are being urged to be aware of new requirements and to rely on...

HoneyCoin raises $4,9m for stablecoin-powered payments

HoneyCoin, a global payment orchestration platform, has announced a $4,9-million funding round led by global venture firm Flourish Ventures. Flourish is joined by a mix of regional and global investors: Visa Ventures, TLcom Capital, Stellar Development Foundation,...

Information Security Engineer

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Information Security Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing client services. The role is responsible for protecting the organization's critical data, systems, and networks from cyber threats while ensuring...

Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

Senior Software Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Durbanville, Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).Experience: 7+ years as a Software...

Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Information Security Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing client services. The role is responsible for protecting the organization's critical data, systems, and networks from cyber threats while ensuring...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Key Responsibilities:Data Engineering & Pipeline ManagementDesign, build, and optimize T-SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts for high-volume data processing and ECM scoring.Develop, deploy, and monitor end-to-end ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., SQL Server...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Durbanville, Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).Experience: 7+ years as a Software...

Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote)

Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...

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Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Low Code Developer

Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...

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