Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse
South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...
Cisco paves the way to a quantum network
Cisco has announced the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch, a working research prototype marking a milestone in quantum networking that addresses one of the most fundamental barriers to building a quantum network. Quantum computers encode information in different ways...
AI, cloud, security top job vacancies
The global job market experienced a positive shift in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with job postings growing by 6,4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), a sign of potential early stabilisation as companies cautiously resumed hiring following year-end slowdowns. These are...
IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritize aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long‑term benefits it delivers,”...
Europe wilts under rapid warming
Rapid warming in Europe is reducing snow and ice cover, while dangerously high air temperatures, drought, heatwaves and record ocean temperatures are affecting regions from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. Europe, along with many other regions of the globe, is exposed...
Supply chains under attack
According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost 19 500 malicious packages were found in open-source projects by the end of 2025, representing a 37% increase compared to the end of 2024. Modern software development is inseparable from open-source components. However,...
USAf makes the case for global talent in SA’s universities
Universities South Africa (USAf) has issued a statement where it notes with concern recent public statements by members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education that calls for detailed disclosures on the employment of foreign academics,...
Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage
The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...
Strategic AI deployment set to drive significant growth
By 2029, chief financial officers in organisations that implement strategic AI and technology portfolio resource deployment will unlock an additional 10 points of margin growth, according to Gartner. “Three quarters of CFOs are raising their tech budgets for 2026,...
Hormuz disruption shows why early-warning data matters
What began as a shipping disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has become a wider development risk. Since early March, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has alerted that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting far more than energy...
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Hitachi Energy ramps up global and African investments
Hitachi Energy has announced a significant expansion of its global manufacturing, R&D and engineering capacity to meet soaring demand for transformers, advanced grid technologies and digital solutions as the world prepares for exponential growth in AI data...
Why cloud efficiency drives business growth
We have done the cloud industry a disservice, writes Oliver Niemandt, GM and head of sales at Cloud On Demand. Somewhere along the way, the conversation about cloud value got replaced by a conversation about cloud cost. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but I...
From intention to impact: how to turn sustainability into a growth advantage
For years, sustainability has been defined by ambition, measured in targets set, frameworks adopted and commitments announced. That era is giving way to something more practical and consequential, writes Kyle Durham, FNB head of sustainability. Today, sustainability...
How Teams users are missing out on true collaboration, and how to fix it
Voice is the most unforgiving channel in business communication. It may seem odd to read that because, as we know, before telephones were invented, everything was face-to-face and involved speech, and then, for the majority of the modern age, a good proportion of...
AI is driving consumer and business shortages
AI infrastructure is aggressively consuming the global supply of specialised components, leading to shortages of consumer electronics and enterprise servers. By Andrew Cruise, MD at evoila Africa (previously Routed) The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has created...
How AI is humanising the contact centre
Artifical intelligence (AI) can provide the answer to agent burnout, deliver contextual customer information and help agents to deliver a deeply personalised experience, writes Fikile Sibiya, CIO at e4. The rise of AI has significantly impacted business sectors of all...
Robust data protection strategies must underpin Africa’s data centre ecosystem
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, local data centres are becoming critical enablers that bring cloud services closer to users, reduce latency and support compliance with data sovereignty laws. By Mohammed Sayed, head of technical operations at Data...
Unlock untapped talent by closing the disability skills gap
Organisations across sectors continue to report persistent skills shortages, yet a large and capable segment of the population remains excluded from meaningful economic participation, says Afri Training Institute. Among the most overlooked talent pools are people with...
Nutanix accelerates service provider growth
Nutanix has announced new platform and program enhancements for Nutanix Elevate Service Provider Program partners, including the new multitenant cloud capabilities enabled by the Nutanix Service Provider Central program designed to help partners scale and...
Women are driving SA’s digital inclusion charge
M-KOPA South Africa has published its inaugural South Africa Impact Report, which shows that women are playing a leading role in the country's digital inclusion, both as first-time smartphone users and as income earners within the company's growing agent network....
Dean of Faculty: Information Technology (IT
We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Dean of Faculty: IT. This is a strategic and executive-level position responsible for driving academic excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance across the faculty. The successful candidate...
Dean of Faculty: Information Technology (IT – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Dean of Faculty: IT. This is a strategic and executive-level position responsible for driving academic excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance across the faculty. The successful candidate...
Network and Cisco Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
DescriptionThe Network and Cisco Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across branches and franchise locations. The role ensures stable connectivity, secure communications, and...
Network and Cisco Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
DescriptionThe Network and Cisco Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across branches and franchise locations. The role ensures stable connectivity, secure communications, and...
Network and Cisco Engineer
Scope of ServicesInstallation and support of network infrastructureOverseeing the installation of ISP Circuits at the client branches and franchises.Overseeing the installation of network equipment and cabling at the client branches and franchises.Managing network...
Network and Cisco Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Scope of ServicesInstallation and support of network infrastructureOverseeing the installation of ISP Circuits at the client branches and franchises.Overseeing the installation of network equipment and cabling at the client branches and franchises.Managing network...
Senior Data Engineers (Azure) at GEMS
IntroductionTwo (2) positions for ICT Senior Data Engineer (Azure) are vacant. The ICT Senior Data Engineer will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will form part of the ICT Division within the Government Employees...
Senior Data Engineers (Azure) at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionTwo (2) positions for ICT Senior Data Engineer (Azure) are vacant. The ICT Senior Data Engineer will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will form part of the ICT Division within the Government Employees...
Project Manager (Retail Shopfitting)
PROJECT MANAGER ( RETAIL SHOPFITTING)Location: PretoriaNon-Negotiables:4–5 years' relevant Project Management experienceProven experience within the shopfitting / retail environmentStrong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesHigh attention to...
Project Manager (Retail Shopfitting) – Gauteng Gauteng
PROJECT MANAGER ( RETAIL SHOPFITTING)Location: PretoriaNon-Negotiables:4–5 years' relevant Project Management experienceProven experience within the shopfitting / retail environmentStrong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesHigh attention to...
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