In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio

Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...

SA organisations are breached every three hours

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

Cloud AI market size to hit $1 728,4bn by 2033

The global cloud AI market size is expected to reach $1 728,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 39,3% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...

Wearables to the fore in health digitalisation

Enhancing the relationship between people's health and wellbeing and the global movement of digitalisation with the use of wearables will allow for a wider understanding of health conditions or the optimization of communication. This is according to IDTechEx's...

European Commission launches Grok investigation

The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA). In parallel, the Commission extended its ongoing investigation launched in December 2023 into X's compliance with its recommender systems risk management...

As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts

Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...

SA poised for recovery as purchasing power improves

South Africa’s economy is expected to expand by 1,2% in 2026, with growth momentum expected to strengthen thanks to resilient consumer demand and infrastructure investment. This is according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute...

Tech executives double down on AI, talent, adaptive strategies

KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026 reveals that organisations worldwide are moving beyond pilots and seeking to embed AI into core workflows and offerings, striving to scale investments. The new report identifies that while expectations are high and adoption is rapid;...

Financial services leans into AI

AI has taken centre stage in financial services, automating the research and execution behind algorithmic trading and helping banks more accurately detect fraud and money laundering — all while improving risk management practices and expediting document processing....

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How digitisation is driving accounting of the future

It’s incredible to see the passion and optimism that is driving growth in the accounting profession right now, writes Colin Timmis, regional director: EMEA at Xero. Our 2025 State of Small Business and State of Accounting shows that a majority (85%) of firms have seen...

How to stop ghost employees from haunting your payroll and HR

If something strange seems to be going on in your payroll and HR department and your company’s profits are vanishing into thin air, chances are you have ghost employees draining your bottom line. The presence of ghost employees on a company’s payroll system ranks as...

How SA’s cloud policy fuels digital leadership

The introduction of the National Data and Cloud Policy just over a year ago signalled a major step for South Africa in terms of digital transformation. While on the surface it may seem to be yet another compliance hurdle, it represents a powerful opportunity for South...

How to protect smart home devices

It is expected that, by 2028, more than 33% of households worldwide will be equipped with smart home systems. Voice assistants, kitchen robots, smart lights and many other intelligent devices have become an integral part of our everyday life, transforming the way we...

Duxbury launches professional wireless survey and monitoring services

Duxbury Networking has launched four professional technical service offerings aimed at helping South African businesses design, validate, and monitor their wireless networks with greater precision and confidence. The services include an AP on a Stick Wireless Survey,...

GEN2 looks to Africa with Project Portfolio Office

South African digital transformation company GEN2 Enterprise Software has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme. An important part of this collaboration is GEN2’s adoption of PPO, Project Portfolio Office’s flagship cloud-based PPM tool;...

What’s the role of payroll and HR platform in hybrid working?

Remote work (often abbreviated as WFH for work from home) is becoming culturally ingrained, even though there is pushback through return to office (RTO) mandates. A recent poll from the Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that three-quarters of people would turn...

How AI is cultivating the future of farming

AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid all the hype, the real story that has emerged doesn’t focus on the technology itself but on the people using it, writes Arno Hanekom, digital strategist at...

Protecting our youth in a technological age

Given the speed at which the digital economy, technological and AI landscape is developing, young people need to be educated on how to mitigate the associated risks with a combination of cyber insurance and risk management practices. This is an important part of...

Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...

Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...

Principal Software Developer at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...

Principal Software Developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...

Business Analyst

Summary of role:The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

Summary of role:The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Senior Business Analyst

Summary of role:Our client is seeking an experienced and certified Business Analyst with over 8 years experience tojoin their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing business processes,defining requirements and driving solutions that...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Summary of role:Our client is seeking an experienced and certified Business Analyst with over 8 years experience tojoin their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing business processes,defining requirements and driving solutions that...

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