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...

The Open Web is now the ‘Controlled Web’

Only 18,5% of the world's most-visited landing pages are operating without any technical barrier to automated access, according to a new study by Web data extraction specialist Zyte. This means that less than one in five of all the most-visited sites are fully open...

Cyberespionage a growing threat in META

While most cyberthreat categories declined over the past year in the META region, cyberespionage continues to intensify - with spyware attacks increasing by 40% in Africa and password stealer attacks growing by 31%, according to cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky. The...

Vodacom and Amazon in SA first

In a first-of-its-kind deal for the country, Vodacom South Africa has partnered with Amazon South Africa to offer customers expanded benefits through Amazon Prime - an all-in-one membership programme that provides members with a combination of unlimited free delivery,...

NTT Data and Cursor in strategic alliance

Looking to strengthen its engineering and delivery model, NTT Data has announced a strategic partnership with Cursor - one of the world’s leading multi-model platforms and which was recently acquired by SpaceX. The collaboration marks a strategic advancement in NTT...

Scammers as keyed up as players for this World Cup

The soccer World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 and alongside it the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased, says Kaspersky, noting that at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In...

Polluted air puts newborns at risk

Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth, according to new research by paediatricians at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Published in BMJ Open...

WEF: Scale innovation into growth, jobs and competitiveness

Under the theme Innovating at Scale at the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos”,  leaders and entrepreneurs explored how technology can be harnessed as a strategic opportunity - and how its benefits can be shared widely and contribute to resilient growth. With more...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

Neocloud providers becoming a force in AI cloud market

By 2030, neocloud providers will capture 20% of the $267-billion AI cloud market, according to Gartner. “Neocloud” refers to cloud providers built specifically for AI and high-performance workloads. The rapid growth of GenAI is creating unprecedented demand for...

SpaceX speeds AI push with strategic hires

SpaceX, which recently went public with a $2-trillion valuation, is accelerating its expansion of applied artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across engineering and platform operations, says GlobalData. Continued hiring for specialised AI roles highlights a...

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Government AI predictions for 2026

When it comes to public sector predictions, the disruptions and upheavals in both government and AI in 2025 would have challenged Nostradamus. However, despite 2025 being marked by uncertainty, many SAS experts accurately predicted the evolution of AI in government in...

WiFi 7 ushers in the era of the intelligent edge

For years, WiFi was simply the connection between users and the wired core where the real processing happened. WiFi 7 changes that, writes Martin May, business development: networking at Duxbury. Access points can now deliver multi-gigabit throughput with predictable...

LG unveils new premium gaming monitor

LG Electronics has announced the global launch of its new premium gaming monitor brand, UltraGear evo at CES 2026. The inaugural UltraGear evo lineup features three flagship models – 39GX950B, 27GM950B and 52G930B – united by a shared foundation of high-resolution...

Dell unveils UltraSharp monitors

Dell is launching two world-first UltraSharp monitors; an ultrawide curved 132-cm 6K productivity powerhouse for financial traders, executives, engineers and data professionals, and a 81-cm 4K QD-OLED display for creative professionals who demand perfect colour...

Hisense advances RGB MiniLED

Hisense  unveiled the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV and Laser Projector XR10 at CES 2026. The RGB MiniLED evo builds on the traditional red, green, and blue backlight structure, and is believed to be the industry’s first to introduce a Sky Blue–Cyan fourth LED into the...

Acer debuts Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation

At CES 2026, Acer announced a comprehensive new range of Veriton desktop computers for businesses, including all-in-ones (AIO), a large tower, and an AI mini workstation, designed to boost productivity and creativity amid increasing business demands.   Acer...

HP showcases the future of work

This week At CES 2026, HP Inc debuted new technologies that position personal fulfilment as the next frontier for driving business growth. Knowledge workers worldwide are feeling under pressure; just 20% have a healthy relationship with work. But given the right tools...

Lenovo and Motorola Qira debuts at CES

At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced a single, built-in cross-device intelligence designed to redefine how people interact with their devices, applications, and digital services. The Personal Ambient Intelligence launches as Lenovo Qira and Motorola Qira on respective...

Hisense showcases smart home ecosystem

At CES 2026, Hisense is showcasing a full-scenario smart home ecosystem at CES 2026, demonstrating how advanced display technologies and AI-powered home appliances come together to enhance everyday life. Designed around real-life home scenarios, Hisense’s CES booth...

Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng

This is a remote position.We are looking for a Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in Apache JMeter to design, execute, and analyze performance tests for APIs and web applications. The candidate should be able to identify performance bottlenecks, generate...

Java Developer at MSP

Our client is looking for a motivated Java Developer with strong full-stack capability to contribute to the design and delivery of modern enterprise applications. This role involves working on both backend services and frontend components within a collaborative, agile...

Front-End Developer – 2846

?? Calling All Front-End Developers! ??If your happy place is Angular, TypeScript, and turning pixel-perfect designs into real, working UI... keep reading.We're looking for a Senior Front-End Developer to join an Agile team building the digital sales tech used across...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We're Hiring | Senior Project Manager – Enterprise Systems Integration Cape Town (Woodstock) | Hybrid | Onsite 9-Month ContractAre you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale enterprise systems implementations?We're...

Java Developer at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a motivated Java Developer with strong full-stack capability to contribute to the design and delivery of modern enterprise applications. This role involves working on both backend services and frontend components within a collaborative, agile...

Front-End Developer – 2846 – Gauteng Gauteng

?? Calling All Front-End Developers! ??If your happy place is Angular, TypeScript, and turning pixel-perfect designs into real, working UI... keep reading.We're looking for a Senior Front-End Developer to join an Agile team building the digital sales tech used across...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We're Hiring | Senior Project Manager – Enterprise Systems Integration Cape Town (Woodstock) | Hybrid | Onsite 9-Month ContractAre you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale enterprise systems implementations?We're...

Data Scientist at MSP

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their analytics team within a leading financial services environment based in Johannesburg. This role focuses on delivering advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business value...

Senior Business Analyst

Business Analysis Work Plan.Business Requirements Specification Document.Functional Requirements Specification Document.Requirements Matrix e.g. linking user stories/each business requirement to technical specification document and project deliverables document.User...

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