SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

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...

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...

Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%

According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...

99 in-demand jobs matrics can qualify for within a year

As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational...

AI autonomy will be key for the self-driving enterprise

There has been a definitive shift in the digital landscape. Today, autonomous intelligence - not simply technology adoption - is driving competitive advantage. This is the headline finding from HCLSoftware’s Tech Trends 2026 report, which polled 173 enterprise leaders...

NASA’s blockchain technology could enhance air travel safety

Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California’s Silicon Valley, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred...

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

Resilience could waver on asset prices, debt, geoeconomic tensions

The global economic outlook has improved modestly but remains uncertain, with asset valuations, mounting debt, geoeconomic realignment and rapid artificial intelligence deployment creating both opportunities and risks, according to the World Economic Forum's...

SA needs to close the AI implementation gap

South Africa is not short on ambition when it comes to artificial intelligence – what the country is short on is execution. That is the harsh conclusion from Joshua Harvey, head of growth at Specno. He points out that, while global benchmarks show South Africa is...

After a milestone year, what does 2026 hold for crypto?

2025 delivered milestone achievements alongside a choppy market. Total crypto market capitalisation surpassed $4-trillion for the first time, and Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126 000. At the same time, macro uncertainty – monetary policy, trade tensions,...

BlockFi bankruptcy raises risk of crypto phishing

Kaspersky has detected a wave of phishing attacks preying on former customers of the bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi. These scams leverage the ongoing distribution of customer assets following BlockFi's 2022 bankruptcy, tricking victims into surrendering...

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Volvo, Daimler Truck launch Coretura platform

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck has launched Coretura AB, a joint venture aimed at transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard. Coretura will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck...

Global researchers unite efforts to study AI future

Leading AI researchers from around the world united at an international foresight session in St. Petersburg ahead of SPIEF. The foresight session brought together top AI experts from 17 countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South...

MISTRA refreshes its governance, adds new members

South African think tank The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), has announced several new appointments to its board of governors and council of advisors. The changes in governance come as part of MISTRA’s regular board rotation, an essential part...

5G the catalyst for a smarter, more connected SA

The rollout of 5G networks in South Africa marks a transformative milestone in the evolution of connectivity, writes Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies. With the promise of faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and unprecedented device...

Nischal Mewalall steps down as Sabric CEO

Nischal Mewalall is stepping down as CEO of South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) to pursue personal aspirations. Mewalall was appointed during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, helping the organisation to not only navigate the crisis but emerge...

What companies get wrong with digital transformation

There are hidden consequences which easily occur when companies adopt best-of-breed technologies, often leaving them with worst-in-class capabilities. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Speaking at the SAP Executive Exchange for CIOs and CFOs, Darrel Orsmond,...

Meta, partners launch Llama Impact Accelerator Program

Meta, in collaboration with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners across Africa, has launched a sub-Saharan Africa-wide initiative to accelerate the development of impactful, open-source AI solutions through Llama. The program, running from May to...

Fraud warning about fake events

A new scam involving advertising fraudulent professional conferences or events using seemingly legitimate event invitations is becoming more prevalent. One such invitation  included an agenda, registration details and purported to feature high-profile speakers from...

Specialist Developer (C#)

One of our clients is looking for a Specialist C# Developer to join their dynamic development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, leading technical projects, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal...

Data Technologist

A well-established organisation operating in a data-intensive, investigative environment is seeking a Data Technologist to support advanced data sourcing, analysis, and reporting. This role is ideal for a technically strong data professional with an interest in...

Senior Data Technologist

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Data TechnologistResponsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyze complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidenceEDUCATION, SKILLS AND...

Transformation Project Manager – Remote Remote

A leading international home improvement & DIY retail business is looking for a Transformation Project Manager in the North of JHB to help drive one of its key strategic transformation journeys across South Africa.Key Responsibilities ? Turning strategy into clear...

Specialist Developer (C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for a Specialist C# Developer to join their dynamic development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, leading technical projects, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal...

Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established organisation operating in a data-intensive, investigative environment is seeking a Data Technologist to support advanced data sourcing, analysis, and reporting. This role is ideal for a technically strong data professional with an interest in...

Senior Data Technologist – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Data TechnologistResponsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyze complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidenceEDUCATION, SKILLS AND...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0768

Part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Central Ordering applications.Independently develop solutions of high quality and on time.Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby...

JAVA Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a JAVA Developer to join our client based in Sandton on a contract hybrid role.What you will be doing:Take full end-to-end...

React Developer (Menlyn)

Frontend:React, Vue, or Angular, and Backend: Go, C#, Java, JavaScript or similar languages and/or Mobile: Experience with React Native or similar mobile frameworks is a plus. Software Development & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable...

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