Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Surge in SA spending during FIFA World Cup 2026

Spending at sports and recreation resorts increased 72% in South Africa during the opening weekend of this year’s FIFA World Cup, according to Visa data highlighting local spending patterns during the tournament. And, ahead of South Africa's Round of 32 match against...

CFOs want productivity from AI

Finance organisations are often investing in artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that do not align with board expectations, creating a gap between AI activity and perceived business value, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 204 finance leaders in March 2026...

SA retail benefits from benign inflation

South African consumers spent more than R173,6-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first quarter of 2026, according to NielsenIQ’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis. Sales value increased 6,5%...

Young South Africans turn to top-ups between paydays

New analysis by Paymenow reveals that many young employed South Africans are using early access to their wages to bridge cashflow gaps for everyday essentials between paydays. More than half of active users on the Paymenow’s earned-wage access (EWA) and financial...

Beware of unsecure open WiFi in Mexico

Kaspersky GReAT experts analysed more than 84 000 free WiFi network signals across three major Mexican cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The analysis covered Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, and revealed that 17% of the networks had weak or no encryption,...

Nvidia Drive Hyperion aims to power a robotaxi-ready world

Nvidia has announced a major expansion of the Nvidia Drive Hyperion robotaxi-ready platform ecosystem, bringing together leading global automakers, manufacturing and autonomous vehicle (AV) software ecosystem partners along with ride-hailing mobility providers to...

1 000x improvement with Microsoft’s new quantum chip

Microsoft today unveiled Majorana 2, its newest topological quantum chip featuring a next-generation materials stack and qubits that are 1 000 times more reliable than their predecessors. With this progress, the team now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer...

Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had...

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies can reshape work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly...

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AI-driven development redefines the CTO’s role

In today’s volatile tech landscape, chief technology officers (CTOs) are under immense pressure to do more with less. With rising operational costs, a competitive race for scarce developer talent, and growing demand for faster digital innovation, the challenge lies in...

You can’t build an AI-driven business without data trust

Every business leader is talking about artificial intelligence. Few are truly transforming because of it and the reason is deceptively simple: you cannot be AI-driven without first being data-trustworthy. By Matt Surkont, co-CEO of BlueSky Technology can generate...

Why outsourcing HR could be the smartest business move you make

Running a growing business can sometimes feel like managing a dozen moving parts all at once. Amid the constant drive to expand and stay competitive, the human side of business can easily be overlooked, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that often...

GenAI-driven cyberattacks force a shift to predictive security

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-driven attacks and the growing complexity of interconnected supply chains has placed South African organisations at risk. As cyberfraud becomes commoditised, with bad actors now able to carry out...

Kenya emerges as a hub for African data centre investment

Kenya has emerged as a leading hub for data centre investment in Africa, with Nairobi attracting major digital players due to its secure and reliable infrastructure. By John Syekei, partner and head of IP and technology, and Richard Odongo, senior associate, of...

Securing education networks starts with partnership

South Africa’s schools and universities have quietly become critical pieces of national digital infrastructure, yet they remain among the easiest targets. By Nickey Mannya, director for cybersecurity and next-generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa It...

Telcos and ISPs should prioritise cybersecurity

Cybercriminals have historically targeted banks and financial institutions, for a simple reason: money. By Anthony Laing, NEC XON GM of networking With direct access to high-value data, including personal, credit card and payment details, banks were natural targets...

Tech key to ethically boosting call answer rates

Who doesn’t get annoyed by the sound of bin lids slamming and bin trucks revving too early in the morning? Similarly, it’s hard not to get hot under the collar when someone calls to collect an overdue debt. By Ongopotse Motlhanke, CEO of Khumbula Tech And yet, it’s...

The overlooked risks of everyday connectivity

That free WiFi you’re using could end up costing you a lot more money than your hotspot data if it has been compromised, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Connectivity has become as much a part of society and...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

DevOps Engineer – Salesforce – Gauteng Braamfontein

The purpose of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software more efficiently and reliably. DevOps engineers achieve this by improving collaboration, automating processes,...

C# Developer

We are looking for an Intermediate C# developer with about 3 years of experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET applications.Design, develop, test, and maintain React applicationsDevelop and support RESTful Web APIs and backend...

Scrum Master

We are seeking a highly motivated, assertive, and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate Agile practices and processes, ensuring that our teams effectively adhere to the principles of Scrum. This person needs to...

C# Developer – Gauteng Faerie Glen

We are looking for an Intermediate C# developer with about 3 years of experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET applications.Design, develop, test, and maintain React applicationsDevelop and support RESTful Web APIs and backend...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Braamfontein

We are seeking a highly motivated, assertive, and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate Agile practices and processes, ensuring that our teams effectively adhere to the principles of Scrum. This person needs to...

Junior Project Manager

A leading project management and infrastructure consulting company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town City Centre. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a project professional with experience in...

Junior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

A leading project management and infrastructure consulting company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town City Centre. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a project professional with experience in...

IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks)

Job objective:The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance...

IT Specialist (Hardware, Systems & Networks) – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Job objective:The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure across the manufacturing plant and commercial functions. The role supports production systems, business operations, OEM customer requirements, and compliance...

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