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...

Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace

South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...

How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?

According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...

Demand for AI skills in surges

Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...

Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals

Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...

Smartphone attacks are up in 2025

According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...

FTC investigates AI chatbots for children

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...

Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system

With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...

A primer on essential first aid skills

World First Aid Day – taking place on September 13 this year – is a reminder that the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments....

Digital Parks Africa, iXAfrica expand African data centres

Digital Parks Africa (DPA), a 100% South African-owned data centre provider, has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s first, hyper-scale, carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre, to bring world-class data centre services to Southern and East Africa. The...

ER24 and Vodacom reach out to SA’s deaf community

More than 600 000 people in South Africa use sign language and, in 2023, South African Sign Language (SASL) became the country’s 12th official language. Yet speech- and hearing-impaired, as well as deaf communities, still face significant challenges in accessing...

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Are you prepared for the transportation revolution?

Mobility is no longer about getting from point A to point B. The future of mobility is a dynamic landscape, encompassing electric and autonomous vehicles, flexible ownership models, and data-driven insights that are reshaping transportation. These advancements present...

Self-learning CX solutions the smart way to stay ahead of the game

South African customers are no longer happy with just a friendly greeting and a broad smile from across the counter. By Angelique Miller, business solutions catalyst at PerfectWorx Consumer expectations continue to grow across all industries. To illustrate, global...

AI is transforming software engineering in SA

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of software engineering, particularly in South Africa, where the demand for innovative solutions is rapidly increasing. As AI technologies evolve, they are automating repetitive tasks, enhancing...

Lessons from 2024 cybersecurity breaches

In 2024, nearly six out of every 10 businesses experienced a cyberattack. The same research revealed that 70% of these attacks led to data encryption, with ransom demands increasing fivefold. Most concerningly, 32% of cyberattacks worldwide were attributed to...

Closing SA’s education gaps with AI

AI is expanding quickly in South Africa, with some industries moving faster than others, leaving sectors like education behind. Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility looks at how the country’s education sector can quickly adopt AI to solve...

Scammers take advantage of the desperate need to access cash

Revitalised from their end-of-year vacation, South Africans typically tackle the new year with gusto and renewed vigour. It is also a time when students who matriculated the year before, start the next phase of their journey as they enter into universities and...

A new leadership approach is needed for change

As organisations prepare for 2025, leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex challenges, from economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, to changing workforce requirements and stakeholder demands. Kisima Psychological Services CEO Phyllis Ndlovu...

Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa

AI could contribute up to $30-billion to sub-Saharan Africa's economy by 2030, according to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report. This is a remarkable prospect for a continent still navigating its digital transformation – a crucial shift toward achieving...

Human-centred design thinking will drive business growth in 2025 

As South African businesses emerge from a turbulent 2024, 40% of companies identified inflation and macroeconomic volatility as a threat, and 23% are concerned about cyber risks. While 2025 brings the end of load shedding, falling interest rates, and a more stable...

SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising both project-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leading implementation efforts, working alongside the team to implement components,...

Senior Systems Administrator (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...

IT Application Manager

IT Applications ManagerLead from the front in IT innovation!R 1,100,000 - R 1,650,000 per annumJoin a pioneering company dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT expertise and lead CRM integrations,...

IT Application Manager – Gauteng Primrose

IT Applications ManagerLead from the front in IT innovation!R 1,100,000 - R 1,650,000 per annumJoin a pioneering company dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT expertise and lead CRM integrations,...

MuleSoft Developer (Senior Associate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job SummaryThe MuleSoft Developer (Senior Associate) role requires a highly skilled integration specialist with strong experience in designing, developing, and implementing MuleSoft-based solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver robust,...

System Administrator

We're seeking a skilled System Administrator / Query Specialist to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town. You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise-level data exchanges, APIs, and control processes between servers, sites, and...

Project Manager

My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical Management, or a...

System Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're seeking a skilled System Administrator / Query Specialist to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town. You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise-level data exchanges, APIs, and control processes between servers, sites, and...

Project Manager – Gauteng Randburg

My client based in Johannesburg is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical Management, or a...

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