CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Data centres fuel global construction boom

The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...

AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics

There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...

Uncertified imports undermine SA’s electrical sector

Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) uncovered thousands of rands worth of non-compliant electrical goods. But this represents only a fraction of the...

Overpricing costs SA homeowners time and money

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling...

Hackathon aims for African AI sovereignty

The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to...

A ‘risk reflex’ key to handling unpredictable scenarios

To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, risk, audit and compliance leaders must develop "reflexive risk ownership” - a future state where business leaders instinctively and automatically recognize, respond to, and manage risks, according to Gartner....

SA’s banks still resilient and growing

The first half of 2025 was a period of strategic navigation for South Africa's major banks. Operating against a backdrop of mixed global growth, persistent geopolitical tensions, major trade uncertainties and gradual shifts in monetary policy, the major banks results...

Google, Microsoft the top GenAI, agentic AI platforms

Building, training, tuning, and managing AI models is a complex undertaking. Enterprise AI platforms streamline the process by providing tools that facilitate data management, query data across repositories (including multiple cloud environments), support...

Nvidia debuts Rubin CPX for massive-context inference

Nvidia has announced Nvidia Rubin CPX, a new class of GPU purpose-built for massive-context processing. This enables AI systems to handle million-token software coding and generative video with groundbreaking speed and efficiency. Rubin CPX works hand in hand with...

DeFi exploits have wiped out $59bn in five years

Over the past five years, DeFi has steadily moved beyond niche crypto circles into broader financial use with improved interfaces, Layer 2 adoption, and integrations with traditional fintech platforms making it feel more like regular online banking or investing. DeFi...

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Security Janus: two faces of DCAP systems

Sergio Bertoni, leading analyst at SearchInform, unpacks what DCAP systems are, and how they can be used to protect data.   DCAP for dummies On the one hand, various DCP/DAG systems aren’t magic unicorns. A lot of companies use them on the daily basis. The first...

Stay safe while using AI assistants

The new DeepSeek AI assistant has attracted a lot of attention in recent days. Kaspersky experts have also detected scam activity related to it. Due to high numbers of new users and an alleged cyberattack on DeepSeek, there are glitches in the registration process on...

Times 3 Technologies awarded Sage Platinum Elite status

T3T has also been named Sage’s ‘Top Partner’ for the Middle East, Africa, and Indian Ocean Islands region. "The winners of the Sage Platinum Club Awards for Partners embody what it means to drive growth and innovation in partnership with Sage," says Derk Bleeker,...

Kyocera earns global recognition in 2025 BLI Awards

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) announces the latest global recognition from Keypoint Intelligence which offers significant local impact. The company has been honoured with the 2025-2027 Most Reliable A3 Brand Award and two 2025 Pick Awards for its...

The future of payments is on your smartphone

Digital payments are surging in South Africa as more people tap or scan to pay from their smartphones rather than using cash or cards. A report from Discovery and Visa finds that digital wallet usage grew 9% in 2023 with 60% of South Africans preferring digital...

How inkjet technology drives business growth

Businesses that want to reduce energy consumption and increase productivity are switching to inkjet. This is the word from Heidie-Mari Middel, production team leader at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. As companies strive to adapt to rising energy costs,...

Burnt bridges, torched reputations among 2025’s top career killers

Building your reputation and network has always been sound career advice, but in today’s unprecedentedly competitive environment, have taken on a new significance as they could become instant deal-makers or breakers when job hunting, a leadership expert says. “The...

AI in remuneration, dive in or hold off?

Artificial intelligence (AI) should not be used in employee remuneration just because it’s an exciting new technology. This is according to Andre Daniels, chartered reward specialist and exco member at the South African Reward Association (SARA), who says: “We need to...

Acer unveils TravelMate laptops for education

Acer has announced the new Acer TravelMate B5 14, TravelMate B3 11, and the convertible TravelMate Spin 12, all featuring advanced technology, rugged designs, and reliable features to support students in both in-class and hybrid learning environments. The devices are...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...

Mid – Level Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Systems Analyst to join our technology team. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, analyzing requirements, designing system workflows, and supporting the...

Java Developer

BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...

Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...

Systems Analyst (Junior Level) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The role of the Junior Systems Analyst encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to): Assisting in the documentation of system requirements and workflows. Supporting testing and validation of system updates. Monitoring system performance and reporting...

Senior SQL Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...

Senior SQL Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...

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