Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

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,...

AMD and Nutanix partner on open and scalable enterprise AI

AMD and Nutanix have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to jointly develop an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform designed to power agentic AI applications everywhere. The partnership aligns silicon innovation, open runtime software and enterprise...

$1,5m available for Africa’s Business Heroes

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future....

Rising memory costs threaten smartphone affordability

The global smartphone industry is entering a challenging period, with analysts such as IDC revising their growth projections for 2026 downwards. most significant reason for the downgrade lies in the probability that smartphone prices are expected to soar next year, a...

Consumer trends point to cautious optimism for economy

TransUnion’s Q3 2025 South Africa Industry Insights Report highlights key trends in the South Africa credit market: vehicle asset finance continued its recovery, with stable account volumes and rising balances supported by longer loan terms and more affordable vehicle...

Data streaming investment adds commercial value

Large organisations in the US and Europe are already achieving significant value from their investment in data streaming. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor that questioned 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with annual...

US consumer tech revenue to hit $565bn in 2026

As tariff pressures and economic uncertainty impact the business landscape, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released its US Consumer Technology Industry Forecast showing the industry is projected to reach $565-billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3,7%...

IT professionals are open to Cyber Immunity

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with organisations seeking more robust ways to protect their digital assets. A recent global study conducted by Kaspersky reveals a growing shift toward proactive security strategies, particularly the adoption of Secure...

IBM renews Wimbledon partnership

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a multi-year renewal of their long-standing technology partnership. From the launch of the Wimbledon website in 1995 and the mobile application in 2009, to the first integration of enhanced AI-powered solutions...

Nvidia releases physical AI models

Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners. The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave...

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RMCP enforcement is here, and the consequences are real

Having a Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) isn’t just a procedural formality - it is a legal requirement under Section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. More importantly, it has become the...

Data insights are transforming the lending landscape

The Romans consulted chickens. Today, lenders consult data. But just having data isn't enough, writes Francois Grobler, chief of decision analytics at Experian. Mountains of raw credit data can be overwhelming and, frankly, not much more insightful than a coop full of...

Preparing for inevitable data breaches

In the past year, South Africa has seen a surge in data breaches that have paralysed major corporations and government organisations alike. By Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa These crippling incidents have...

A practical guide to strategic AI implementation

The hype surrounding AI being leveraged in businesses has reached fever pitch, to the point where many businesses are panicking about AI implementation. Charlene Smith, sales director at Insight Consulting They fear being left behind, worrying that their competitors...

Bajaj SA and Picup partner for last-mile delivery

In a move that is expected to strengthen South Africa’s booming last-mile delivery sector, Bajaj South Africa has partnered with logistics platform Picup. The partnership will see Picup riders equipped with the rugged Bajaj Boxer 150. The partnership is designed to...

Avoid cloud security blind spots in a hybrid IT world

The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly pertaining to hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service centre manager at Datacentrix Here, a common security...

Mimecast partners with First Distribution

Mimecast has announced a strategic partnership with First Distribution, to help resellers deliver Mimecast’s integrated human risk management platform to their customers. “We’re delighted to partner with First Distribution to take our channel ecosystem to the next...

The cybersecurity threat to higher education

The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge:...

Cybersecurity key for local by-elections

With municipal by-elections taking place across South Africa throughout 2025, attention is once again turning to the strength of local governance. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet South Africa But beyond the campaign posters and voting stations...

The business benefits of getting POPIA right

Waiting until you’re on the wrong side of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) before taking action is a risk no business can afford. Beyond the threat of hefty fines or legal consequences, there’s the potential for serious reputational damage –...

Project Manager

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...

Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville

Lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in a high-impact technical environment. Is this you? You're a confident, detail-driven Project Manager who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the central driver of delivery. You're a natural leader with...

Software Quality Engineer

Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...

Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Edenburg

Key ResponsibilitiesUse existing automation frameworks and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, and validate system solutions.Design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to support quality assurance objectives.Ensure test coverage across...

Technical Business Analyst – 2196 Evdb – Gauteng Pretoria

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the Delivery Manager of the department to steer and support the feature team from a requirements engineering point of view Fulfill the prioritised requirements using agile methodologies Risk management and conflict...

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer

A transformation consultancy that digitizes business operations by combining expert consulting with their proprietary real-time data platform is seeking a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer who will be a key driver in their mission to progressively digitize...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2181

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A transformation consultancy that digitizes business operations by combining expert consulting with their proprietary real-time data platform is seeking a Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.NET Developer who will be a key driver in their mission to progressively digitize...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 2181 – Gauteng Pretoria

Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...

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