African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026

The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...

AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...

Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

Expect a surge in electric vehicles

The global electric vehicle market will reach $8,8-trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research. Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is...

This is what SA consumers spent on Mother’s and Father’s Day

Fine dining, crockery and pots, flowers and jewellery continue to enjoy the lion's share of consumer spend leading up and during Mother's Day, while biltong and winery dominate spend in the same period for Father's Day. According to FNB data, on Mother's Day in 2024,...

NASA Dust Detective delivers first maps from space

NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission aboard the International Space Station has produced its first mineral maps, providing detailed images that show the composition of the surface in regions of northwest Nevada and Libya in the Sahara...

Blockchain could be used for Greenland voting

Concordium Blockchain, COBRA, Aarhus University, the Alexandra Institute, and the IT University are investigating how to create the best possible online voting system for Greenland. Due to a change in the law in 2020, many Greenlanders will likely have to cast their...

To work in blockchain, consider a Master’s degree

The blockchain sector is seeing a rapid upward trajectory, with 40% of blockchain talents having a Master's degree, according to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com. BanklessTimes CEO Jonathan Merry comments: "If you're looking for a job in the blockchain industry, it's...

Electric aircraft, eVTOLs herald greener, more mobile future

Berg Insight has released new findings about the market for electric aircraft and eVTOLs (passenger vehicles that take off and land vertically). There are today many large-scale industrial projects in development with the purpose of developing aircraft and eVTOLs...

Digital banking is safer than ever, but more is at stake

Digital banking fraud has decreased over the last year – but the magnitude of financial losses has soared. This is according to the annual crime stats for 2021 released by SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, on behalf of the banking industry....

IT distributors continue to offer resellers top service

Resellers continue to rate the vast majority of services provided by their distributors extremely highly, following several years of strong performance. This is according to Context’s latest annual ChannelWatch report, based on a poll of 5 308 B2B and B2C resellers of...

Can SA prepare its children for jobs that don’t yet exist?

South Africa needs to prepare for the future world of work by developing future skills that will facilitate economic growth to enable businesses to compete in local and international markets. An advanced workforce will also make South Africa an attractive investment...

Eswatini eyes digital currency

The Central Bank of Eswatini will partner with international technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to research and explore the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The two parties signed an agreement to this effect at last week’s annual meeting of...

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CA Technologies a leader in API management

CA Technologies has been named a "" leader "" in The Forrester Wave: API Management Solutions, Q4 2016. The solutions evaluated for the report include CA '' s API Management portfolio, including the CA API Gateway, CA Live API Creator, CA Mobile App Services, CA...

Nutanix AHV gets SAP NetWeaver certification

Nutanix has achieved SAP certification for SAP Business Suite powered by SAP NetWeaver on Linux on its Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform with AHV virtualisation. Nutanix customers can now simplify the infrastructure and virtualisation stack they deploy to deliver...

Eseye achieves AWS IoT Competency status

Eseye, a global cellular internet connectivity provider for IoT devices, announced today that it is among the first to achieve Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Competency status. The designation recognises Eseye for delivering effective solutions and providing deep...

Avaya helps midsize businesses raise the bar

Avaya has announced a new version of the company '' s contact center platform that enables midsize businesses to rise above the competition by offering an omnichannel customer experience. Avaya IP Office Contact Center 10 is a true, end-to-end solution with the...

DFA automates, virtualises service offerings

Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) is deploying Ciena '' s Blue Planet orchestration software to automate the delivery of Ethernet services across its existing multi-vendor network and provide more service flexibility and agility for their customers. DFA will benefit from...

Kaspersky Safe Kids gives kids flexibility

Kaspersky Lab has complemented its solution to protect children against digital threats with new features for iOS and Android platforms. Now, children can remotely ask parents for access to a restricted site or app with the touch of a button, while parents receive...

HDS delivers object storage portfolio with content intelligence

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced Hitachi Content Intelligence, an addition to its trusted Hitachi Content Portfolio (HCP), making it the industry '' s only object storage portfolio with search and analytics capabilities. The new intelligence solution rounds...

Embrace the breach, rethink the threat landscape

The app is no longer fixed in one location. Where the app goes, so too should protection, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks . Applications are the gateway to our data. Whether at work or in the home, the way we manage private information is critical...

Kenya cyber attacks growing in sophistication

It '' s not only the frequency of the cyber attacks happening in Kenya at the moment, but also the size and sophistication of these assaults that government and business need to face up to. The hacking of Kenya '' s government in November 2016 has highlighted the...

Curve Group acquires Stock Shop

Digital empowerment company Curve Group has announced the acquisition of Stock Shop, which provides the financial services industry with apps, websites and other digital tools to empower and educate, as well as to improve the overall customer experience. "Stock Shop...

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Role:To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business...

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ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, an innovative leader in the FinTech space, is looking for a highly skilled, solutions-driven & critical thinking Business Analyst to join its team. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

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Lead application lifecycle management, design efficient architectures, optimize performance, and implement best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality, maintainable systems. Take ownership of projects and...

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Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

Web Developer at Parvana Recruitment

What you will be doing:Develop the website / ecommerce platform using Agile methods, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.Integrate ecommerce features, payment gateways, and user accounts smoothly and efficiently.Focus on delivering a high-quality...

Business Analyst (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, an innovative leader in the FinTech space, is looking for a highly skilled, solutions-driven & critical thinking Business Analyst to join its team. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead application lifecycle management, design efficient architectures, optimize performance, and implement best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality, maintainable systems. Take ownership of projects and...

Graduate Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...

Web Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

What you will be doing:Develop the website / ecommerce platform using Agile methods, ensuring a seamless user experience from start to finish.Integrate ecommerce features, payment gateways, and user accounts smoothly and efficiently.Focus on delivering a high-quality...

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The Intermediate .Net Developer will primarily be responsible for systems development including desktop (WPF), web (ASP.Net Core) and third-party integrations. This includes business support, translation of business requirements into specifications, implementation,...

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