AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

Mission 300 aims to light up Africa

In a continent where millions of homes are still shrouded in darkness each night, a groundbreaking initiative is sparking hope. This week, African and global changemakers will converge in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the inaugural Africa Heads of State Energy Summit,...

SA a rising power in 2025 iGaming trends

The global iGaming Trends 2025 Report has identified South Africa as a critical growth market within the continent’s expanding sector. Published by SoftSwiss, a leading international tech company developing software for the entertainment industry, the report leverages...

Businesses see banking strains, credit crunch as key risks

The latest survey from Oxford Economics on business risk perceptions suggests banking system strains and tightened credit supply now pose the greatest threats to the global economy. Respondents perceive a one-in-three chance of a full-blown financial crisis comparable...

Investors turn to SA amid mineral diversification efforts

As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals - which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems -...

Consumers are spending more on groceries and eating out

FNB's card data shows that individual customers are spending more of their income on groceries and entertainment, which includes out-of-home experiences such as eating out. Today, groceries account for 28% of customer spend, compared to 27% last year, and...

SA scientists to jet off to Dallas for Regeneron ISEF

A group of six young scientists from South Africa will travel to Dallas, Texas to showcase their scientific brilliance on the global stage at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). They all won the opportunity to represent the country...

Beware scammers feeding on Africa’s crypto craze

Cryptocurrency has become incredibly popular in Africa and, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), transactions hit $20-billion a month from as early as 2021. But its popularity as an alternative route to financial stability, investments, and payments has...

FNB on the hunt for young entrepreneurs

Entries for the second year of the FNB Youth Start-up Accelerator (YSA) programme - in partnership with Fetola - are now open. The programme provides mentorship, training, and support to young, committed, first-time entrepreneurs. The YSA programme is a fresh,...

Structured data management still driving enterprise storage market

Structured databases/data management continued driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the second half of 2022 (2H22), says International Data Corporation (IDC), which adds that organisations spent $7,6-billion on compute and storage...

Government agencies come under attack

The first quarter of 2023 has already seen 32 significant cyberattacks on government agencies, according to data from Surfshark. A significant nine of these were reported to be cyber espionage - nearly as many as during the whole of 2022. Yearly tendencies show that...

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Vox welcomes first graduates

Integrated ICT and connectivity provider, Vox, is advancing its strategy to bolster its workforce and invest in talent development in South Africa's ICT industry. Vox has welcomed its first three graduates into its national call centre in Tshwane through the programme...

Connecting people without the Internet

At least 3,9-billion people globally do not have access to the Internet, according to recent research from the United Nations telecommunications agency, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The report reveals that 75% of Africans are offline; a startling...

LG launches new and improved K10 2017

LG has launched its K10 2017 smartphone in South Africa. Along with a 5MP 120-degree wide angle 'selfie' front camera, the new LG phone includes much brighter images thanks to Auto Shot and the improved gesture support. This allows the user to set a three-second timer...

The next generation of consumer classification

Mastering a dynamic brand and customer connection is critical in the digitalised environment where customer experience has replaced customer loyalty as the key focus of organisations. This is according to global information services company, Experian South Africa at...

A cloud business continuity strategy can save your business

Business continuity is imperative for the success of any organisation, especially in a market where customers demand constant availability and where certain IT applications and systems can be as critical as life and death. Downtime is simply unacceptable. Without the...

Red Hat adds NIST certification for OpenSCAP

Red Hat has announced that OpenSCAP 1.2, an open source Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scanner, has been certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a US government evaluated configuration and vulnerability scanner for Red Hat...

Keeping up with the customer of the future

Understanding what influences customers will help CEOs navigate organisational strategies and transformation according to LC Singh, global vice chair and CEO of Nihilent Technologies. The corporate tsunami is on its way and expected to significantly disrupt the...

Important considerations for cloud security

Forewarned, as they say, is forearmed - and being well-armed for the barrage of emerging cyber threats is essential as you plot your journey to enterprise cloud services. T-Systems' AJ Hartenberg looks at the five biggest cloud security consideration. Responsibility...

How to keep IoT devices safe

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly taking off as people and businesses connect everything from their cars, to their home automation systems, and to the Internet. These devices are starting to change how we live and work - allowing us to track our heart rates and...

Transform the call centre with social media

Digital technology is fast transforming the service providers and communications contact centre industry. Social media engagement has already risen by 23% and phone transactions handled by call centres has dropped by 12%, according to Dimension Data's 2016 Global...

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Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist: Java Developer to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town. Job RoleAs part of the development team, be responsible to produce quality software according to...

Control System Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Well established Automation company based in Gqeberha are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic teamQualifications:National Diploma (Electrical Engineering); National Diploma (Mechatronics); Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) or...

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Desktop Engineer I – Western Cape Cape Town

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Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform

Our client in the Insurance industry is looking for a Technical Lead: Group Data & ML Platform to join their team. This is a Permanent role to be based in Cape Town.Job DetailsWe're on a transformation journey to be an innovative company at the forefront of the...

SAP Authorisation Consultant (contract hybrid) 0951 (TB)

Applications operations support for authorizations. Providing 1st level support to users; adhering to Confluence processes. Providing 2nd level support to processes where documented. Recording, routing, and monitoring all reported incidents using ITSM/JIRA to the...

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