Explainable AI to drive LLM observability investments
Gartner predicts that by 2028, the growing importance of explainable AI (XAI) will drive large language model (LLM) observability investments to 50% of GenAI deployments, up from 15% today. Gartner defines XAI as a set of capabilities that describes a model,...
AI-driven sales enablement will speed sales stage velocity
By 2029, sales organisations with AI-driven enablement functions will achieve 40% faster sales stage velocity than those using traditional enablement approaches, according to Gartner. Findings from a Gartner survey of 227 chief sales officers (CSOs) in August and...
Budget 2026: Payment system modernisation underway
Treasury plans to modernise the national payments system with the inclusion of digital finance. The first key milestone in the Payments Ecosystem Modernisation (PEM) was reached in November 2025, with the establishment of PayInc. Presenting Budget 2026, finance...
Budget 2026: Things have changed … even if it doesn’t feel like it
Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax hikes were withdrawn, personal income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation, and contribution limits for tax-efficient savings were increased. On the surface, it sounds stable. But according to Therese Grobler, head of...
Budget2026: VAT threshold increase welcomed
Lula has welcomed today’s National Budget Speech (25 February 2026) which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase from R1-million to R2,3-million, a reform for which the SME funder has consistently advocated. Lula made a...
Budget 2026: Overhaul of Skills Development Levy and SETAs welcomed
Pnet has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s commitment to reforming South Africa's national skills ecosystem in today’s Budget Speech. By Paul Byrne, head of data insights and customer success It was refreshing to hear his acknowledgement that the Skills...
Budget 2026: Payments reform, crypto regulation signal maturing cross-border frameworks
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2026 Budget today (25 February), the message was clear: fiscal credibility and structural reform remain central to South Africa’s growth strategy. For businesses operating across borders, three announcements stand out,...
Fraud attacks escalate faster than business defences
South African businesses are facing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from fraud, with two-thirds (66%) reporting a surge in losses over the past year, according to new research commissioned by Experian. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals...
AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics
There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...
Identity attacks in the spotlight
A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...
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Prepare for the workplace impact of artificial general intelligence
What happens when machines and algorithms can complete knowledge work faster and more effective than even the most high-performing teams? By Nazia Pillay, MD for southern Africa at SAP Thanks to the accelerating power, speed and accuracy of artificial intelligence...
It is time to rethink how you treat IT
Let us be honest: many business leaders still treat IT as someone else’s problem. By Cobus Olwage, CEO of IPT They will tell you technology is important, but when it comes to accountability, investment, or strategy, it gets kicked down the line. In our work across...
Cloud spend isn’t an IT problem, it’s everyone’s problem
In most companies, “infrastructure” and “cloud” have become synonymous with high monthly bills. By Richard Vester, chief executive: cloud at iOCO Despite the fact that no business today can operate without their cloud ecosystems, what was once considered an engine for...
Building a solid digital foundation for SA’s health system
South Africa stands at a critical point in its healthcare evolution. While the vision of a comprehensive digital health record for every citizen is appealing, the reality is more complex and far more achievable if we approach it with honesty and pragmatism. By Henry...
Beware the BYOD blind spot: Personal devices are a complicated weak link
Up to 84% of organisations globally practise bring your own device (BYOD) in some form, but only half of them officially allow it, according to a recent report. While the convenience and cost saving of employees’ using their own personal devices for work is...
Millions of jobs, one movement
There’s nothing small about small business impact. South Africa’s small businesses aren’t just surviving - they’re driving our economy – and, together, they contribute over 40% of our GDP and employ two-thirds of the working force. Imagine the impact if we all gave...
ASUS Education gets hands-on with schools
ASUS South Africa hosted an education-focused event last week, where schools from across the country gathered to explore how technology can empower teachers and learners. The event featured a keynote address by Murray Legg, tech entrepreneur and former teacher, who...
Check Point is a leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls for execution and completeness of vision. "Today’s hyperconnected, highly distributed enterprise networks have expanded the perimeter and attack...
Infobip debuts SMS in more than 100 countries
Infobip has expanded its integration with Microsoft Azure Communication Services, enabling its advanced SMS interface to connect businesses with customers in more than 100 additional countries. As enterprises face increasing complexity in customer engagement, SMS...
Zoho launches Zia LLM, expands AI suite
Zoho has announced the launch of Zia LLM, its proprietary large language model, and a no-code agent builder, Zia Agent Studio, plus over 25 deployable Zia agents, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to open up Zoho's library of actions to third-party agents....
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Business Analyst at QES
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Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for a highly organized and execution-focused Project Manager to help run day-to-day operations and move key projects forward across multiple teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands systems and...
Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Beach Front
Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer. Purpose of the Role:The Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of the...
Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville
Job Title: Contract Business Analyst - Servicing & Claims Transformation Location: Cape Town / Hybrid About the Role: A leading financial services organization is seeking a Contract Business Analyst to support its transformation of servicing and claims operations...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Architect (Contract) to join our financial services client based in Centurion..Ensure correct separation of concerns...
Cobol Developer at Reverside
Reverside is seeking a highly experienced Lead Product Engineer with strong COBOL expertise to support a critical South African Domestic Low Value Payments system. This role operates within a high-performing team responsible for the maintenance, support, and...
ICT Infrastructure Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Industrial
The ICT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation's ICT infrastructure to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and available to support business operations. The role oversees the ICT technical team and works closely with ASP...
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