Employees opt for stability over other rewards
Employees’ total rewards (TR) preferences have shifted in 2026 with employees prioritising financial stability and security, and focusing less on work-life balance and career growth, according to Gartner. A May 2026 Gartner survey of 10 055 employees revealed that the...
AI infrastructure investment will power past $1,3trn by 2027
S&P Global Ratings has published new research examining how the world's largest hyperscalers are financing rapid AI infrastructure expansion and the implications for future credit quality. The report, "S&P Global Ratings' View On Artificial Intelligence And...
Japan, Nvidia launch world’s first national AI infrastructure
Nvidia is working with Noetra Corporation – and Japan’s AI and industry leaders - to launch an Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory with 13 750 Nvidia Vera CPUs and 27 500 Nvidia Rubin GPUs for national physical AI, marking a world first and strengthening the country’s AI...
Premium-Class travel now the way to fly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) which show that Premium-Class travel is now on the up and showing strong growth. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and...
New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation
Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...
AI crosses from assistant to operator in cyberattacks
There has been a decisive shift in cyberattacks over the past 12 months: artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from assisting attackers to operating attacks, according to Check Point’s Annual AI Security Report 2026. Where AI once helped criminals prepare, it now...
Four core pillars underpin successful enterprise AI adoption
Despite substantial investment and strategic focus on AI over nearly four years, most enterprises are still in the early phases of AI adoption and have yet to realise meaningful value from the technology, according to GlobalData. AI has been the hottest enterprise...
SA has a STEM education crisis
South Africa’s declining performance in STEM education has become a pressing concern - and global benchmarks consistently ranking the nation poorly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics highlight systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. This...
Cape Town supports controversial rezoning for new data centre
The City of Cape Town has paved the way for the construction of an Equinix hyperscaler data centre at King Air Industria (KAI) estate. The city’s Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) has passed an application to rezone the estate from Mixed Use to General Industrial....
Absa first to market with mobile unit for Smart ID renewal
Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) have launched South Africa’s first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, extending access to essential identity services beyond traditional DHA offices and participating bank branches. The mobile unit which will...
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Human behaviour, not AI, will determine who wins in 2026
As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and more specifically, human...
The green transition’s hidden risk
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Next wave of infrastructure investment must include people, not just platforms
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How 2026 will stitch together the future of payments
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Why you must train your AI agents just as hard as your employees
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The case for cloud-native platforms powered by AI
The complexity introduced by digital platforms, cloud, and digitised systems, isn’t a sign of failure or lack of planning. It comes down to how platforms have struggled to keep pace with the speed at which business operations are changing. The converging forces of AI...
Integrity beyond compliance: the growth foundation for South Africa’s SMMEs
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Real estate businesses need to digitise or get left behind
Property technology (proptech) has disrupted real estate by digitising processes and enhancing data-driven decisions, forcing a traditionally slow industry to evolve towards greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Michael Lenz, CEO, TransBridj, says that...
Building SA’s next chapter through sustainable infrastructure
As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, moving...
What business travellers need in 2026 – and how to make it happen
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Service Desk Analyst (ITIL Foundation, ITSM, HEAT) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:LOG all relevant incident/service request details, provide 1st Line investigation and diagnosis while keeping users informed of progress as the next Service Desk Analyst wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. Applicants must have...
Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Security Engineer who will be responsible for day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of security platforms and ensure coverage, configuration, compliance, and effective alert handling across all security...
Software Developer (Frontend Focused) (CH1246) (REMOTE) – Western Cape Plankenbrug
Our client develops cloud-based software solutions that automate accounting, payroll, compliance and financial workflows for SMEs. They are looking for an experienced Developer with a strong front-end focus who is comfortable working across modern web interfaces,...
Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...
Support Engineer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM records and...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical Senior Support Engineer with proven Microsoft Hyper-V exposure/experience to join its Western Cape division. Your core role will be to provide 2nd Line Server Support within the...
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...
Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...
Support Engineer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE incident and service request management, 2nd Line troubleshooting and supporting endpoint/application rollouts as the next Support Engineer wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will maintain accurate ITSM records and...
Senior Support Engineer (Hyper-V, Exchange, M365) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical Senior Support Engineer with proven Microsoft Hyper-V exposure/experience to join its Western Cape division. Your core role will be to provide 2nd Line Server Support within the...
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