AI platform investments will push ICT spend to $4trn in 2026

Global spending on information and communications technology (ICT) is forecast to reach $4-trillion in 2026 and surpass $6-trillion by 2029, according to the latest update of the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by...

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...

January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...

Hubble Telescope identifies one of the darkest known galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible - low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars....

BlockFi bankruptcy raises risk of crypto phishing

Kaspersky has detected a wave of phishing attacks preying on former customers of the bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi. These scams leverage the ongoing distribution of customer assets following BlockFi's 2022 bankruptcy, tricking victims into surrendering...

Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation

By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

Business leaders seek closer Africa-Europe ties

The 12th annual CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa brought together more than 150 leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders on 20 to 21 November 2025 to address Africa’s central role in the global future, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Organised by The...

GenAI blind spots CIOs need to address

Gartner has identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and unintended consequences of generative AI (GenAI) adoption – and warned that CIOs must proactively address these hidden challenges to ensure GenAI value realisation and avoid AI project...

Stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms

Kaspersky has issued a warning to South African users about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 27 000 phishing scams imitating...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

Fraud still rising as digital crime evolves

As the world marks International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November, 2025), Forvis Mazars South Africa warns that despite more sophisticated compliance systems, occupational fraud and corruption in sub-Saharan Africa remain at alarmingly high levels - and are...

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NTT Data debuts AI-powered services on Cisco

NTT Data is marking a milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco by launching AI powered software-defined infrastructure (SDI) services for Cisco’s infrastructure and software products. “With AI powered SDI services, we’re leveraging our strategic vision to...

What the High Court ruling means for capital export restrictions

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PwC SA wins AFSUG’s first African hackathon

PwC South Africa has taken top honours at the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) inaugural SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Hackathon finale, which took place live at the recent Saphila 2025 conference, AFSUG’s premier SAP user conference for Africa. The AFSUG SAP...

Bolt SA’s fleet partner secures $10m in funding

Bolt South Africa’s key fleet partner, MyNextCar (MNC), has successfully closed its first funding round, raising $10-million from Emso Asset Management, with the support of Bolt, Assemble Capital, and E2 Investments. The funding validates the early success of Bolt...

Ethical fintech key to digitising the kasi economy

With an estimated annual turnover exceeding R750-billion, South Africa’s informal or ‘kasi’ economy been tapped as a key growth sector for financial services. As fintechs race to digitise payments and expand access in this space, industry leaders are calling for a...

Salus Cloud secures $3,7m seed funding

Salus Cloud, the AI-native platform for Developer & Security Operations (DevSecOps) for engineers, has closed a $3,7-million Seed round to advance its mission of accelerating access to secure software delivery across Africa, the Middle East, and other growth...

Stadio launches mobile network to tackle data costs

The high cost of mobile data continues to be a major barrier to education, particularly for students in higher learning institutions. As these institutions increasingly move towards blended and online learning models, access to affordable, reliable internet is no...

1Bonding aims to solve IT collaboration drag

Collaboration drag refers to the friction, delays, and errors that happen when IT teams must manually move information between platforms. It’s an invisible bottleneck that 1Bonding, now available in South Africa through CASA Software, solves. CASA Software was...

How brands can tackle consumer dictatorship

Modern consumers are no longer satisfied with being “delighted” by good service, rather they expect instant results, full transparency, and absolute flexibility - all on their terms. And, if they don’t get what they want, they switch brands without hesitation, writes...

Project Manager (Remote)

Remote (South Africa-based) | Working U.S. Central Time (3:00?pm-12:00?am SAST) Deliver solar power across the U.S. - from South Africa. Is this you?You're a self-driven, detail-obsessed project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment. You communicate...

Project Manager (Remote) – Remote Remote

Remote (South Africa-based) | Working U.S. Central Time (3:00?pm-12:00?am SAST) Deliver solar power across the U.S. - from South Africa. Is this you?You're a self-driven, detail-obsessed project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment. You communicate...

Systems Architect

Seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of our internal software ecosystem. You will bridge business and technology, ensuring that CRM, loan management, and data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic growth. A key...

Systems Architect – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of our internal software ecosystem. You will bridge business and technology, ensuring that CRM, loan management, and data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic growth. A key...

.NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role OverviewA public-sector digital services environment is seeking two Intermediate .NET Developers with Blazor experience to support the development and maintenance of transversal applications and digital platforms. These platforms support large-scale service...

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Wanted: Data Wizard to Rock the Mining World!Hey, Data Rockstars!Imagine turning massive mountains of ore into streams of pure digital gold. That's your playground as our new Data Architect – the mastermind shaping the future of one of the world's biggest mining...

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Wanted: Data Wizard to Rock the Mining World!Hey, Data Rockstars!Imagine turning massive mountains of ore into streams of pure digital gold. That's your playground as our new Data Architect – the mastermind shaping the future of one of the world's biggest mining...

.NET Developer

Role OverviewA public-sector digital services environment is seeking two Intermediate .NET Developers with Blazor experience to support the development and maintenance of transversal applications and digital platforms. These platforms support large-scale service...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Backend Developer (C#.Net) (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing global FinTech company seeks the coding talents of a strong strategic-thinking Backend Developer to ensure the successful delivery of its technical roadmap. Operating within an Agile framework, you will collaborate with Developers and Project...

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