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...

ACSA says OR Tambo facilities are working

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a statement to address reports circulating on social media regarding the state of facilities at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), with particular reference to the people movers. “OR Tambo International Airport is a...

Beware of these evolving holiday scams

With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of year-end celebrations, cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have identified...

Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence

Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...

The importance of post-school education in an unequal society

Dr Emma Whitelaw believes post-school education is a powerful tool for catalysing social mobility in South Africa, and it's for this reason that she dedicated her PhD research to the topic - to demonstrate its importance, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and...

Indian crypto users streak past US and UK

Over the past six years, India has seen a major rise in crypto ownership, despite a historically negative attitude toward the sector from the government. The country`s cryptocurrency market gained traction during the pandemic, causing the number of crypto users to...

Mall-based gaming tournament reaches finale

Supporters, spectators, and gaming enthusiasts can attend the finale of South Africa's biggest mall-based gaming tournament - the SHIFT Gaming Experience - hosted by MTN and Hyprop at Canal Walk in Cape Town. On 27 August 2023, the eight finalists, who have battled...

MTN grows subscribers, revenue in H1

MTN, for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, reported that group service revenue grew by 16,5% to R107,7-billion. EBITDA (before once-off items) grew by 12% to R49,4-billion, EBITDA margin was lower by 1,7 percentage points (pp) to 43,6%. Profit before tax (PBT)...

Generative AI revs up a new age in the auto industry

From generating content and code, creating images and videos, and testing algorithms with synthetic data, generative AI is a force multiplier enabling leaps in productivity and creativity for nearly every industry – and particularly in transportation, where it’s...

How we could eliminate rare earths in EV motors

The use of rare earths in various modern technology has drawn attention over the years. But with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the issue has been brought to the fore. By Dr James Edmondson, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx In 2022, 82% of the...

Government failed elderly and young children during Covid

Government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) student Juhi Kasan has found. As the world reeled from the direct effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Kasan started her...

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The evolution of the claims handling process

Technology has come a long way in terms of the efficiency in handling healthcare claims since the early 1990s. Through the development of specific coding systems and ever more advanced rules engines and algorithms, artificial intelligence and human clinical expertise...

Sophos Intercept X for Server blocks cyber attackers

Sophos has announced Sophos Intercept X for Server, next-generation server protection with predictive deep learning technology that provides constantly evolving security against cyber threats. Sophos' deep learning neural networks are trained on hundreds of millions...

SARS creates tax loopholes

When is a SARS tax court case win a loss for the fiscus? By Jean du Toit, attorney at Tax Consulting SA After the recent SARS court case, dealing with the taxable income of foreigners working in South Africa, it is hard to argue that no-one is working harder than SARS...

Long live the brick and mortar store

Online shopping has never been easier or more intuitive. You're at work or laying in bed, and with a simple click of the mouse you can book a dream vacation or the latest curved smart television, or your weekly groceries can be delivered to your doorstep. And most...

Liquid plans Cape to Cairo fibre

Pan-African telecoms group, Liquid Telecom, and Telecom Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable Liquid Telecom to shortly complete Africa's terrestrial fibre network stretching all the way from Cape Town to Cairo. Under the MoU, Liquid...

ESET launches updated MSP Administrator

ESET has launched a new online licensing management system to provide MSPs visibility into customer licenses, their usage and activated devices. The new ESET MSP Administrator (EMA) offers one aggregated dashboard with drill-down functionality, where MSPs can create...

East Africa print market shows strong potential

InfoSource research shows that East Africa represents a growth region for printer manufacturers. Growing demand for production and office printer equipment sales and services, as well as numerous other factors specific to the region, demonstrate the need for reliable...

Destroy old hard drives, backup tapes before it’s too late

Old hard drives and backup tapes are a major security threat for any business, they store a massive amount of confidential data that can easily be compromised. Regardless whether the drives or tapes are outdated or inoperable, this data is always accessible and needs...

Mobile can unlock retail innovation

Mobile tech can boost customer engagement (and sales) for savvy South African retailers, writes Leon Coetzer, UK CE at redPanda Software. Much attention has been given to the phenomenal rise of e-commerce, as consumers delight in the convenience of shopping from the...

Business continuity management in the digital age

We live in a digital age, and the use technology pervades every aspect of our lives. The world, particularly the business world, has grown an integral reliance on digital platforms, and access to accurate information at one's fingertips. With a few diminishing facets...

Project Manager (Warehousing & Distribution)

Our client is a leader in the telematics industry, providing advanced fleet tracking solutions to enhance operational efficiency and vehicle management. They specialize in delivering high-quality tracking devices and software to support fleet operators.This is an...

Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution designReact or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native Desired Skills: react Design ux redux restful Jira About The Employer: Minimum Requirements...

DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...

Software Developer (Flutter) – Mpumalanga White River

ENVIRONMENT:A solutions based company, always striving to develop systems that make an impact, is looking forward to welcoming the next team member to their White River offices. They have an exciting opportunity for a young, passionate and self-driven Software...

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- 2024-28

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- HybridOur client in the mining industry requires an On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager who will oversee and manage projects related to their Active Directory infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal...

DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa

CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...

Firmware Engineer

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- 2024-28 – Remote Remote

On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager- HybridOur client in the mining industry requires an On-Premises and Azure AD Project Manager who will oversee and manage projects related to their Active Directory infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal...

DBA Programme Coordinator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

CORE FUNCTIONS • Liaise with prospective DBA students, advising on inter-alia, programme structure, programme costs and admission requirements• Coordinate admissions and selections processes and liaise with the admissions and selections committee. • Arrange and...

Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...

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