AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

Is AI making employees less able?

Although AI has provided an immense boost to workforce productivity, 50% of employees say they rely too much on the technology, and 30% feel they can’t function without it. More concerning still, 39% feel their overreliance on AI tools is eroding their skills and...

Vulnerable economies face lasting consequences from Hormuz closure

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and energy markets. But for many vulnerable economies, the shock will not end when ships start moving again. After more than 100 days of disruption, ship transits through one of the world’s main...

Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good

A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...

CompTIA poll aims to better understand Africa’s training needs

In an age of constantly-changing technology innovations, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products, is running a short survey to gauge how African organisations are tackling their training and certification...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Growth holds steady, but global pressure slows momentum

South Africa’s economy remains on a recovery path in 2026 but rising global pressures and cost dynamics are slowing momentum and reshaping the outlook for the months ahead. PwC’s latest mid-year economic update shows that while domestic conditions have improved...

Tech drives down baggage mishandling rates by 23%

SITA’s latest Baggage IT Insights Report shows mishandled baggage rates have fallen below pre-pandemic rates even as passenger volumes hit record highs – tumbling 23% - and a clear indication that digital transformation efforts are taking hold. The bigger story,...

IBM, Red Hat, Deloitte strengthen software supply chain trust

Deloitte, IBM and Red Hat have announced a collaboration to help protect the software supply chain against increasingly automated cyber threats. Deloitte joins the initiative as an integration collaborator for Lightwell, bringing its broader secured software supply...

The Gentlemen ransomware group expands operations

New Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) research into the rapidly growing ransomware group known as The Gentlemen has showed that the attackers have evolved their tactics through new custom-built tools – a backdoor designed to facilitate information...

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The Stack Group launches as Paystack holding company

Paystack has announced the launch of The Stack Group (TSG), a parent holding company that will aggregate the tech-focused family of brands connected with Paystack. TSG founding shareholders include Stripe, Shola Akinlade (founder and CEO of Paystack), and existing...

Q-KON returns to Angola with SISTEC

Q-KON has announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC (Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria), an Angolan IT and telecommunications provider,delivering Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. The milestone signals Q-KON’s return to Angola after its last...

Corr-Serve signs up as Seceon distributor

Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, becoming its exclusive distributor within the Southern African Development Community. The expanded partnership comes at a time...

Property predictions: what buyers and investors can expect in 2026

South Africans should be cautiously optimistic about the local property market in 2026, though it’s a story of green shoots and a two-speed market. “While we most likely won't have a property boom this year, we’re seeing very encouraging early signs of recovery," says...

2026 predictions: evolving data centres for an AI-driven future

The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what's coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data centre processes and builds. By Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric It’s a moment we’ve been...

Done right, payroll reduces risk, frees your teams, protects employees

February signals a fresh financial year, and for many businesses, it is the perfect opportunity to pause and reset essential systems. By Pierre Bekker, director, and Jacques Maritz, national sales & service manager at Quyn International Outsourcing Payroll sits at...

2026: the year of cloud commitment

After a disruptive and uncertain 2025, businesses are entering 2026 with a new kind of clarity. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed The cycle of change continues, but this time it’s less about reaction and more about strategic resilience. The cloud market has grown up —...

Education landscape in SA is at a crossroads

South Africa’s education system stands at a crossroads. With over 24 850 schools serving millions of learners, the sheer scale of the sector is undeniable. By Dr Darius Sangari, director of Sangari Education But beneath the numbers lies a story of persistent...

AI is changing the game for procurement and franchising

Let’s be honest – artificial intelligence (AI) can feel like a buzzword that’s thrown around everywhere. But the reality? It’s not the future anymore – it’s here, and it’s changing the way we work in procurement, supply chains, and franchising right now. This was the...

Precision protection for high-value assets

When it comes to protecting critical assets in demanding environments, traditional sprinklers and gaseous systems are not always the best fit. Water mist fire suppression has emerged as a highly effective alternative that minimises water damage, supports life safety...

Junior Project Manager | Sandton (On-site)

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to join their growing team in Sandton. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional who is passionate about technology and enjoys coordinating projects in a fast-paced software...

Junior Project Manager | Sandton (On-site) – Gauteng Sandown

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to join their growing team in Sandton. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional who is passionate about technology and enjoys coordinating projects in a fast-paced software...

Junior Project Manager | Sandton (On-site)

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to join their growing team in Sandton. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional who is passionate about technology and enjoys coordinating projects in a fast-paced software...

Junior Project Manager | Sandton (On-site) – Gauteng Sandown

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to join their growing team in Sandton. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional who is passionate about technology and enjoys coordinating projects in a fast-paced software...

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