AI is living up to some HR expectations
Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...
AI accelerates API sprawl
The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...
Search engines still outperform GenAI
Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new information, according to a survey by Gartner. GenAI tools may be transforming search behavior, but they are far from replacing traditional channels. Instead,...
Chinese vehicles gain traction in SA’s used market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. There was a time when the idea of owning a Chinese vehicle was underlined by humour. Why would you buy...
They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth
New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....
SA business leaders double down on AI and hiring
South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...
AI-led job disruption will escalate, but no job apocalypse
Forrester forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10,4-million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labour productivity...
Retail, e-commerce face new threats in 2026
In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41% of users in the global retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,2% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains...
Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility
Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...
Trends that will define Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026
Check Point Software Technologies has released a definitive outlook on the eight critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require government, the private sector and key civic institutions to...
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Navigating SA’s national payment system regulatory framework
In meeting its policy commitments and addressing the regulatory challenges that come with the rising prominence of non-bank payment operations, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published two draft documents in the first quarter of 2025. By Lerato Lamola, partner...
Can IT save the planet (and your bottom line)?
The digital age’s insatiable demand for computing power has collided with an urgent and pressing need for sustainability. By Vishal Barapatre, group chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies As data centres and AI workloads consume unprecedented energy, IT...
Solar’s second act begins
Renewable energy is no longer about a few rooftop panels; businesses that want to reap the benefits must diversify. By Sakhile Ngcongwane, business development manager at SolarAfrica As the energy landscape shifts and policy signals grow increasingly mixed, many are...
Outdated systems are a hacker’s dream
Cybercrime is evolving faster than systems can keep up, so if your business is still sitting in the past, it’s sitting with vulnerabilities, writes Richard Frost, head of innovation and technology at Armata Cyber Security. According to the ‘Connected Business: digital...
Communication needs practice, not just tools
It’s been a few years since the height of the pandemic, but many of us are still recalibrating not just how we work, but how we connect. By Bernadette Froelich, chief HR officer at DAC Systems The long stretch of isolation during Covid and the fragmented shift to...
How hybrid work positively impacts people, profits and planet
As businesses across the globe adapt to new operational strategies, South African companies are increasingly turning to hybrid work to provide flexibility and efficiency. Hybrid working - a flexible model that combines in-office and remote work, enabling employees to...
Empowered people are the real cyber superpower
It's time to retire the tired narrative that employees are the “weakest link” in cybersecurity. They're not. They're simply the most frequently targeted. And that makes sense – if you’re a cybercriminal, why brute-force your way into secure systems when you can just...
SA’s tech future depends on young talent
If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...
Non-linear careers: a guide to starting over later in life
In a world where lifelong tenure at a single company is a thing of the past and the workplace is being rapidly reshaped by technological and AI disruption, non-linear career paths have become not just common, but a practical response to a constantly evolving...
Your smartphone is an AI-powered work ally – If you use it right
Wherever your team works, remote, hybrid, or on-site, one thing’s certain: they’re never far from their phones. It’s one of the constants of modern work life. But for forward-thinking organisations, the personal smartphone is no longer just a communication tool, it’s...
Senior Business Analyst – WMS Project at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Business Analyst – WMS ProjectAre you a seasoned Business Analyst ready to make an impact in the retail and supply chain space? We're looking for a Certified Senior BA with a passion for process improvement and a proven track record in...
Decision Support System Developer at Bigen – Gauteng Bloempark AH
Hi, We have an excellent opportunity for Decision Support System Developer Job Title: Decision Support System Developer Directorate Water Directorate: Digital SystemsPosition Type - Limited Duration PositionLocation - Bigen Bloemfontein Office Role OverviewThe...
Software Engineer (Golang) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of complex features platform, spanning an Angular frontend, Python/Flask backend, and emerging GoLang microservices. The role requires independent...
SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 2912 – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.Basic understanding of ABAP debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).SAP Configuration EWM,...
Senior Business Analyst – WMS Project at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Business Analyst – WMS ProjectAre you a seasoned Business Analyst ready to make an impact in the retail and supply chain space? We're looking for a Certified Senior BA with a passion for process improvement and a proven track record in...
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A premier residential graduate institute for mathematical sciences are seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and optimize their physical and virtual infrastructure. Responsibilities:Infrastructure Management: Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair server and networking...
DevOps Engineer
One of our clients is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across Kubernetes-based platforms, spanning both AWS-hosted SaaS and on-premises customer deployments. This role focuses on platform stability,...
Full Stack C# Developer
Knowledge:You will design, develop and maintain applications using C# and .Net Core. Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. Develop and manage containerised applications using Kubernetes and Helm. Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions....
Python Team Lead (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR expertise in Django & Flask frameworks is wanted by a rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider to be its next Python Team Lead. You will lead a team of Developers to design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions, conduct...
Systems Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
A premier residential graduate institute for mathematical sciences are seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and optimize their physical and virtual infrastructure. Responsibilities:Infrastructure Management: Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair server and networking...
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