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...

Bloemfontein High School wins JSE Investment Challenge in May

Set clear goals, understand the rules, and diversify your portfolio. That is the sage advice from a group of four Headstart High School learners from Bloemfontein who emerged victorious, taking top spot in the JSE Investment Challenge's Spectacular Portfolio category...

Hydrogen energy technologies drive platinum group metals demand

The global market for platinum group metals (PGMs) - which include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium - will record a 4,47% increase between now and 2029, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. In part, market growth will come...

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...

Gene therapy access could reduce global disease burden

A new World Economic Forum white paper indicates how gene therapy can transform the lives of patients globally. The study shows how low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can and should play a leading role in developing and delivering some of the world’s most...

These are the top use cases for AI in corporate finance

Gartner has identified five of the top artificial intelligence (AI) use cases for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leaders to consider implementing in their functions. “Organisations ignoring these use cases should have a good reason for doing so because...

Technology suppliers are key to building value for businesses

Enterprises are moving beyond their initial digital transformation initiatives – which were accelerated during the pandemic – and are now transitioning to the next step of running viable digital businesses that rely on software applications to help generate new...

Workonline expands IP transit to East London

Workonline Communications Group has deployed its seventh South African point of presence (PoP) at the East London Industrial Development Zone Datacentre (ELIDZ DC). This is Workonline’s first edge data centre, bringing about a 25% improvement in latency for clients...

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OutSystems SA lands multimillion-rand deals

OutSystems South Africa has signed a number of multimillion-rand, multi-year client projects, marking a watershed year where digitalisation reached a tipping point, and businesses channelled increasing investment into mobile development. With 20 clients, and over 30...

Increasing business agility with the new hybrid WAN

In the past, most applications were housed on-premises and the WAN was a well-defined and predictable environment, writes Taj ElKhayat, regional vice-president, Middle East and Africa at Riverbed Technology. This is no longer the case, as nowadays, the WAN is...

Sage announces winners of CEO circle

Sage has announced the winners of its Sage CEO circle. An award program designed to reward and recognise outstanding performance of the top business partners that serve our customers, recommend products and advocate for Sage. As a Sage Business Partner, Parity...

SA Red Cross launches a new app

The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS), whose mission is to render services to prevent and alleviate human suffering, while fostering human dignity in all communities, has launched its new South African Red Cross Society Mobile Application. The new humanitarian...

SimbaPay launches money transfer service

London-based digital money transfer provider SimbaPay has announced the launch of its money transfer service to Ghana and Uganda. Using the SimbaPay app or website, Ghanaians and Ugandans living in Europe can now send money to mobile phones in Ghana or Uganda...

Year-end payroll requires meticulous timing

As many companies prepare for year-end shutdown and employees look forward to a well-deserved break, the last month of the year is 'crunch time' for the payroll department. As HR and HCM experts at CRS Technologies explain, timing and a reliable technology system are...

Dell unveils quad-core Wyse 5060 thin client

Dell has announced a new high-performance, highly-efficient thin client, the Wyse 5060, that is easy to deploy and manage, provides greater security options and complete virtual workspace compatibility with Citrix, Microsoft and VMware. Designed for knowledge workers...

Growing opportunity for SMEs to bolster payroll compliance

HR and payroll management has escalated in complexity, influenced by new legislation and evolving systems. Today, service providers have rolled out solutions that make it possible for emerging young businesses to eliminate this complexity, ensure compliance and, in...

Protect your online identity

TrackOFF, a consumer privacy company that builds best-in-class tools to secure users' identities and personal data, has launched in South Africa and now offers a localised service to citizens. The local service, available immediately, combats tracking technology, such...

Develop your career in a difficult economic environment

During times of slow economic growth, there is increased competition for jobs, as new workers enter the job market every year, but available work does not grow at the same rate. Despite this, times of slow growth present ample career-building opportunities for those...

Test Automation Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Automation Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years of...

BI Data Analyst I – Remote Remote

Role:To support and maintain the data warehouse in line with the data model; metadata repository and to provide business intelligence analysis through performing strategic and operational support.Job ResponsibilitiesStructure data into compliance standards by adhering...

Vue.JS Developer

We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America. Your...

Automation Analyst

Title: Automation Analyst Contract: Till Dec 2024 (with renewals in 12 months increments) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site in Pinelands, Cape Town) JOB DESCRIPTION:The Automation Analyst is responsible for discovering, modelling, and...

Junior Full Stack Developer (PHP, Laravel MVC, MySQL)

ENVIRONMENT:The coding talents of an ambitious Junior Full Stack Developer is sought to join the team of a fast-paced Independent Design Studio. You will help with custom development, design and developing systems to make web building an easy and positive experience...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Vue.JS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for a Developer whose main focus will be Vue Development, but who can also add value, and has experience using, Java and Spring Boot. You will have the opportunity to work with team members in South Africa, Ireland and America. Your...

Automation Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Title: Automation Analyst Contract: Till Dec 2024 (with renewals in 12 months increments) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site in Pinelands, Cape Town) JOB DESCRIPTION:The Automation Analyst is responsible for discovering, modelling, and...

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