African cities rank among world’s most enthusiastic AI adopters
London, Dubai, New York City, Washington DC, and Amsterdam top the rankings of the world’s most intelligent cities, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), but African cities do stand out in one major aspect – AI adoption. The top ranked cities...
Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers
Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...
Server revenue hits new record high
The worldwide server market reached a record $166,3-billion in vendor revenue in the second quarter of 2026 - the highest quarterly total in the history of IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, surpassing the previous high of $125,3-billion set in the fourth...
IBM and NASA debut open source AI model for lunar exploration
IBM and NASA have announced the open-source release of the NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available. Trained on an extensive lunar observation dataset curated by IBM...
Record soil moisture, dam levels could soften El Niño impact
While the return of El Niño conditions is expected to increase climate risks for South African agriculture during the 2026/27 summer production season, the sector is entering the cycle from one of its strongest starting positions in recent years. “El Niño is typically...
Memory shortage drives external enterprise revenue up
The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market continued its sharp acceleration in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $10,3-billion in vendor revenue, a 33,6% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage...
Research unlocks new insights into the hidden health of Africa’s giraffes
With their long necks, distinctive limbs and ornamented heads, giraffes are among Africa’s most iconic megafauna. Yet, despite being reasonably well studied in terms of their biology and ecology, remarkably little is known about pathologies and developmental...
Audit functions use AI, but many lack a formal strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in audit functions is nearly universal, with 93% of audit leaders reporting some level of AI use, according to a webinar poll by Gartner. The survey of 161 chief audit executives (CAEs), conducted in May 2026, also highlighted a...
Digital Parks Africa expands into Nigeria
Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business in association with the Master Power Technologies, is expanding into West Africa with the development of a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Menno Parsons, Digital Parks Africa’s founder and CEO,...
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...
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Gen Z knows AI better than other generations — and increasingly treats it as a friend
Gen Z uses artificial intelligence (AI) more actively than other generations. Almost half use AI every day or almost every day, while more than a quarter already interact with it as they would with a friend, according to new research* conducted by Kaspersky’s internal...
Telecoms uptime is as much a function of finance as it is engineering
Connectivity has become the lifeblood of modern businesses. When they’re connected, they can operate, and when they are down, they lose money. This means that for telecoms providers, uptime has become critical. By Elzette Cronje Jordaan, head of finance at Backspace...
How to avoid burnout when you’re looking for your next job
Looking for a new job is hard work that can take an enormous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you are searching because you feel stuck or undervalued in your current role or because you are unemployed, job seeking can be stressful, exhausting and...
Sovereign cloud: real control, or just the appearance of it?
As South African organisations weigh up sovereign cloud offerings, many are still equating sovereignty with a single decision: choosing a local data centre region. According to Nicolas Blank, chief technology officer of NBConsult, that assumption doesn't hold up to...
The foundation every AI strategy needs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business priorities across South Africa. Organisations are accelerating digital transformation, modernising applications and exploring new AI use cases, all while facing increasing pressure to do more with existing budgets and...
CX and fan engagement are finally converging
Fan engagement is undergoing a pivotal shift. In a year when billions of fans are glued to the biggest football stages on earth, too many brands are still treating them as anonymous audiences instead of active participants in the action. By Filip Filković, sales...
AI has improved execs’ work – but they don’t know how
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology confined to research laboratories or technology companies. Dr Shaheen Khan, senior academic and programme co-ordinator at Regent Business School) It has become an integral part of managerial...
When one click costs thousands
For most South Africans, digital banking has become second nature. We pay accounts from our phones, shop online, book holidays, transfer money to family and friends and invest through banking apps - all in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, criminals have become just...
What happens when your AI assistant learns your bad workplace habits?
An employee under pressure at a logistics firm finds a productivity boosting shortcut. Instead of manually parsing a 40-page supplier contract, they paste the confidential PDF into a public generative AI tool for a quick summary. It saves a couple of hours of reading....
How to assess whether your business is ready for AI
When business leaders ask me where to start with AI, I often find that the pressure to act has arrived before the plan, writes Charmé van der Westhuizen, new business development manager at IPT. They have seen what Microsoft 365 Copilot can do, employees are already...
Project Manager (12 Months Contract) – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client in Pretoria is currently looking to place a Project Manager on a 12 Months Contract.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech Degree (NQF 7) in Development Finance,Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Project Finance, or a...
Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Java Developer with a strong hands-on development background and exposure to integration, databases, testing, deployment and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng
This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Java Developer with a strong hands-on development background and exposure to integration, databases, testing, deployment and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Business Analyst
Overview:The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Overview:The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The...
Business Analyst
Purpose:To identify business problems and understand change requests, document clear business requirements, coordinate solution delivery with relevant teams, and support the successful rollout of system enhancements in a fast-paced environment using the company's...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Purpose:To identify business problems and understand change requests, document clear business requirements, coordinate solution delivery with relevant teams, and support the successful rollout of system enhancements in a fast-paced environment using the company's...
Senior Azure DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a hands-on DevOps Engineer who loves automation, cloud technology and solving complex problems?Join a high-performing technical team where you'll play a key role in modernising cloud infrastructure, driving Kubernetes adoption, strengthening security and...
Senior Azure DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a hands-on DevOps Engineer who loves automation, cloud technology and solving complex problems?Join a high-performing technical team where you'll play a key role in modernising cloud infrastructure, driving Kubernetes adoption, strengthening security and...
SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The hook If Always “On Availability Groups” make your pulse quicken, multi-node clusters feel like home, and a well-tuned backup plan is a work of art — this is your stage. We are looking for a senior SQL Database Administrator operator who does not just keep the...
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