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...

R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund set to create employment

In response to South Africa's deepening youth unemployment crisis and the financial constraints that often prevent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from expanding their workforce, Business Partners Limited has established a R150-million SME Youth Jobs Fund. The...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

Will ‘Magnificent Seven’ become ‘The Three Musketeers’?

The era of the “Magnificent Seven” as a unified market trade is coming to an end, states Nigel Green, CEO and founder of financial advisory giant deVere Group, who predicts that within five years only three of today’s mega-cap tech giants will still command the...

Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Mastercard has launched its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration and help safeguard the trust that underpins Africa's expanding digital economy. The announcement, made during...

Massive surge in malware attacks on SMBs disguised as AI services

From January to April 2026, Kaspersky security solutions detected more than 33 300 attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), in which malicious or unwanted software for PCs were disguised as popular artificial intelligence (AI) services. This number has...

IITPSA conference to delve into AI’s impact on jobs

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) will host its first ICT skills conference at Emperor’s Palace on 30 October, focusing on the impact of AI on jobs and skills in the sector. “AI is potentially the most disruptive technology in the modern...

Europe deploys a record 35 new Nvidia AI supercomputers

A record 35 Nvidia AI HPC supercomputers are in development across Europe — equipping more than 3-million researchers with next-generation infrastructure for continental AI, accelerated science and industrial innovation. The systems represent Europe’s largest one-year...

How SA’s qualification overhaul could affect you

South Africa's skills development landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in recent years, with more than 1 100 legacy qualifications set to be removed from the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as the country shifts towards...

HP in Frontier partnership with OpenAI

HP Inc has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI, integrating its Frontier platform into HP’s global efforts to shape the Future of Work through enhanced customer-facing experiences and accelerated transformation across its operations. “With OpenAI there is an...

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Beyond the gate: access control works with physical barriers

In an age of smart homes, mobile alerts and cloud-connected cameras, it is tempting to believe that security has become purely digital. Yet, when it comes to protecting South African homes, estates and small businesses, true security still begins and ends with...

Digital innovation and SaaS can change Nigeria’s energy landscape

Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity, and even those who do often endure erratic service, with the average daily supply standing at less than seven hours according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. By Elijah Daniel,...

The rise of the Autonomous Enterprise will redefine business in 2026

A powerful shift is reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow, writes Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president and GM of SAP Middle East and Africa – South. The era of digitisation is giving way to something more profound: the Autonomous Enterprise - a...

DPI the backbone of modern public services

South Africa is at a pivotal point in its digital transformation journey. With internet penetration now above 79%, the country has made significant strides in connectivity. By Chandra Mohan Malladi, global head,: digital public infrastructure (DPI) and financial...

Hexnode expands into Africa

Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has released Hexnode XDR, its extended detection and response platform that underpins its effort to strengthen cyber resilience across African organisations. Across Africa, cyber threats continue to escalate in...

Cyber-resolutions that will actually improve your life in 2026

The new year is the perfect time to reset goals and build new habits. But apart from the usual commitments to exercise more, doomscroll less or eat better, 2026 is the year to finally get ‘cyber-fit’ – you don’t even have to drive to a gym for this one. While...

Why technical and vocational skills are SA’s growth engine

The 2025 matric results are out, and the class of 2026 returns to school the today (14 January 2026). Hundreds of thousands of young people face crucial decisions about their future. But the automatic assumption that university is the only path to success needs urgent...

How AI will transform the workplace in 2026

If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. By Kevin Delaney, senior writer for Cisco Global Communications Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in...

New training scenarios from Kaspersky

Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance...

Test Analyst (Investment)

Qualifications Proven experience in Investment Administration and Investor Services. Practical knowledge of Investrack, reconciliation processes, accounting, investment reporting and transaction processing. Demonstrable experience in manual functional testing, test...

Test Analyst (Investment) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Qualifications Proven experience in Investment Administration and Investor Services. Practical knowledge of Investrack, reconciliation processes, accounting, investment reporting and transaction processing. Demonstrable experience in manual functional testing, test...

Test Analyst (Investment)

Qualifications Proven experience in Investment Administration and Investor Services. Practical knowledge of Investrack, reconciliation processes, accounting, investment reporting and transaction processing. Demonstrable experience in manual functional testing, test...

Test Analyst (Investment) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Qualifications Proven experience in Investment Administration and Investor Services. Practical knowledge of Investrack, reconciliation processes, accounting, investment reporting and transaction processing. Demonstrable experience in manual functional testing, test...

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Qualifications 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in manual and automation testing. Proven hands-on experience with Playwright automation and test framework development using JavaScript or TypeScript. Solid experience in API testing and database validation with SQL....

Manual & Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg

Qualifications 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in manual and automation testing. Proven hands-on experience with Playwright automation and test framework development using JavaScript or TypeScript. Solid experience in API testing and database validation with SQL....

Wealth Management Administrator – In Office – Cape Town

About the RoleOur client, a leading investment and wealth management business, is looking for an Operations Support professional to join their team. This role is responsible for providing exceptional administrative and operational support to Wealth Managers, ensuring...

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Looking for a Data Scientist to leverage data to drive innovation ! Degree in Data Science, Computer Science or Statistics is needed !Multiple industrial projects,Experience in developing predictive models, understanding business needs, developing data driven...

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Looking for a Data Scientist to leverage data to drive innovation ! Degree in Data Science, Computer Science or Statistics is needed !Multiple industrial projects,Experience in developing predictive models, understanding business needs, developing data driven...

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