‘Volume is not value’ when it comes to AI
Only 13% of CIOs reported their enterprise has realised significant or transformational value from AI so far, according to a new survey from Gartner, which adds that while AI use cases have accelerated over the past two years, the likelihood of use case success...
Microsoft still tops brand phishing rankings
Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in Q3 2026, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts tracked and up from 23% in Q2, according to Check Point’s Brand Phishing Ranking for the period. Attackers, the security specialists say, continue to exploit...
Last-minute Black Friday tips for smaller merchants
Less than six weeks’ out from Black Friday, bigger retailers probably have their systems locked down and nobody wants to start rebuilding a checkout - but some of the things that cost merchants sales don’t require a total rebuild to fix. The Online Retail in South...
What Gen Z expects from the future of technology
Yesterday (14 October 2026) was International E-Waste Day, and Kaspersky is highlighting an emerging paradox in Gen Z’s behaviour: while Gen Z is the most digitally immersed generation, it also leads in awareness of technology’s environmental impact. Indeed, one in...
Digital growth is reshaping Africa’s A&E market
Digital growth is reshaping Africa’s entertainment and media (E&M) industry, creating new ways for audiences to discover, experience, and engage with content while human connection remains at the heart of the industry’s future. PwC’s Africa Entertainment &...
IBM and Siemens collaborate on Nanostack architecture research
IBM, in collaboration with Siemens, has announced new research aimed at advancing IBM’s nanostack architecture, a new transistor architecture unveiled by IBM earlier this year. The collaboration will bring together IBM's leadership in semiconductor device innovation...
How will your career withstand the impact of AI?
New research from The TEFL Academy’s South African Career Resilience Report 2026 reveals that 57% of local respondents have questioned whether their chosen career or qualification will still be valuable because of artificial intelligence - while 84% say AI has already...
Economic activity dips in September as fuel prices threaten outlook
South Africa’s economy showed early signs of a modest quarterly recovery, despite a monthly decline in economic activity in September 2026, according to the latest PayInc Economic Index. However, rising fuel prices driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East...
Surge in election-related deepfakes
New Surfshark research identifies 235 election-related deepfake incidents reported by news media across 46 countries with a combined population of 4,2-billion. The US accounts for 87 of them, or 37% of the global total. The earliest election deepfake incidents...
Threat intelligence teams turn to agentic AI as cyberthreats accelerate
Cybersecurity firm Flashpoint has released a new report which examines the challenges shaping enterprise threat intelligence programmes as AI-fueled attacks accelerate, where teams plan to expand coverage, and how they're approaching agentic AI as they plan for 2027....
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Rethinking risk in an unpredictable yet interconnected world
The past several years has demonstrated just how quickly separate risks can combine and amplify one another. In relatively close succession, South African businesses have had to contend with a global health pandemic, periods of widespread socio-political unrest,...
The role of AI in democratising access to justice
The South African Constitution recognises access to justice as a fundamental human right. But in reality, most South Africans lack access to the legal advice they need to protect themselves and their loved ones, writes Michael Visser, head of services at My AI Lawyer....
Cloud security in the age of complexity: why the risk hasn’t disappeared
For years, cloud adoption was seen as a destination. Organisations moved workloads, updated applications, and welcomed the flexibility and scalability promised by cloud environments. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect L cybersecurity at In2IT Today, that...
AI risk is the next test of ESG maturity
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from experiment to infrastructure. It is being built into customer service, credit processes, recruitment, operations, compliance, and strategy. By Prof Yudhvir Seetharam, chief analytics officer at FNB Business In many...
Why your employees are lying about using AI
Buried in KPMG's global AI research is a detail that gets skipped past too quickly: more than half of employees — 57% — admit they hide their AI use and pass the output off as their own work. By Gareth Redelinghuys, country MD at TrendAI Not "use AI without telling...
Why it’s important for AI to speak our language
When farmers take a photo of unfamiliar spots on a crop and ask a question on their phone, they’re not thinking about digital systems or models. They are looking for reassurance, guidance and something they can act on before the problem spreads. Moments like these are...
The end of cloud-only thinking in SA
For years, “cloud-first” has dominated enterprise technology strategy. But across South Africa, that conversation is beginning to shift. By Dean Wolson, GM: Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo, Southern Africa Today, CIOs are grappling with a more complicated...
Retailers must now earn the trust of AI agents, not just shoppers
Retailers are losing direct control of the customer journey as shoppers hand the path to purchase over to autonomous AI agents. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering Africa at Salesforce Salesforce's Fourth Edition State of...
Procurement must deliver more than compliance in 2026
South Africa's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute around 40% of GDP and employ more than half the country's workforce, according to the Department of Small Business Development, Yet, questions remain about whether billions of rand invested in...
Leadership reset needed to transform customer experience
Across South Africa, a new generation of business leaders is reshaping what transformation looks like by placing customer experience (CX) at the centre of organisational strategy. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at Infobip South Africa This shift reflects a...
Senior Server Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an experienced Senior Server Engineer to manage and support enterprise server infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, virtualisation, storage and cloud services.The successful candidate will take ownership of complex technical issues, support...
Technical Representative – Gauteng Alberton
Technical Sales RepresentativeExperience in machinery and tools that use liquid fluid power is mandatory for this position. Minimum of 3 yrs of working experience in technical Sales coupled with exposure in either Agriculture, Manufacturing, construction and OEM will...
Intermediate Software Engineer – Stellenbosch – Hybrid
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company is seeking a proactive and experienced Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer to help build and scale software that connects digital platforms with industrial control and IoT systems.Based in Stellenbosch, our client...
Systems Support Engineer (MSP)
Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...
Intermediate Software Engineer – Stellenbosch – Hybrid – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AgriTech company is seeking a proactive and experienced Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer to help build and scale software that connects digital platforms with industrial control and IoT systems.Based in Stellenbosch, our client...
Systems Support Engineer (MSP) – Western Cape Cape Town
Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...
Senior Solutions Architect
Job PurposeTo envision, architect, and lead the development of fit-for-purpose, integrated end-to-end technology solutions across multiple platforms and cloud environments. Provide technical leadership in designing scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective...
IT Desktop Support Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
IT Desktop Support Technician Stellenbosch | Permanent Fix it properly. Keep the estate running. Be the person people call when it matters. We are looking for a hands-on IT Desktop Support Technician to join the IT team in Stellenbosch. This is first- and second-line...
Senior Application Developer (Microsoft .Net/Full stack) x2 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
A government entity needs a Senior Application Developer who still loves the build. Custom applications, in an agile room, from specification to something that runs. You write it, test it, document it, and you do not leave the next person guessing. The work includes...
Technical Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Midrand
My client based in Midrand is currently looking for a Technical Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead architecture design reviews, establish standards and ensure compliance with approved designs.Govern...
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