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,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

HIV treatment in Africa hamstrung by data gaps

New HIV studies presented this week at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) highlight critical evidence gaps that must be addressed to improve HIV treatment strategies across Africa. Researchers from the Centre for Epidemiological...

Edge spending set for 15% growth

Worldwide spending on edge computing reached $265-billion in 2025, expected to nearly double by 2029, reflecting a pivotal expansion fueled by rapid Edge AI advancements that accelerate enterprise transformation and open new opportunities for service providers,...

HPE challenges Huawei in campus switch market

Following a successful acquisition, the addition of Juniper’s revenue leaves HPE in a neck-and-neck race with Huawei for second place in the campus switch market, according to a new survey from Dell’Oro Group. “The combined HPE-Juniper entity grew campus switch...

Africa has aviation challenges, but potential is immense

While Africa is expected to outpace global air traffic growth next year, the region continues to face some of the world’s toughest operating conditions - resulting in the smallest share of global industry profit and extremely thin margins, according to the...

Leadership turnover harming supply chain performance

More than half (54%) of supply chain leaders report that leadership turnover has moderately to completely disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. This disruption - combined with the impact of...

WLAN growth stunted by China slowdown

A sharp contraction in China spending kept worldwide Wireless LAN (WLAN) growth from hitting double-digits in 3Q 2025, according to the latest report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco was late to the Wi-Fi 7 party,” says Siân Morgan, research director at Dell’Oro Group....

New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...

Uber Eats reveals South Africans’ cravings in 2025

South Africans did not simply order takeaways this year. They curated, choreographed and customised. They left notes that read like diary entries, they elevated fried chicken to a national treasure, and they turned the comments box into a place for romance, precision,...

As child deaths rise, Gates Foundation calls for action

The number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4,6-million children...

Salesforce recognises SA’s digital leaders

Salesforce the South African organisations using its platform and partner ecosystem to cut costs, accelerate sales cycles and improve operational performance. Across this year’s finalists in the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, companies report an average 35% saving in...

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Why networks need to do more in 2025

In today’s fast-changing digital environment, connectivity is no longer just about keeping devices online, writes Riaan van Staden, senior network engineer at Duxbury. Think of it as a way to enable people, operations, and innovation in ways that were unimaginable...

Blockchain, smart contracts set to be a gamechanger for agriculture

Blockchain is enabling quicker, less costly transactions that offer enhanced transparency, traceability, and security. Its applications are virtually limitless, and its use is increasing across a wide variety of functions as diverse as cryptocurrency, supply chain...

Transformative shifts ahead for cloud computing

The cloud computing market in South Africa has experienced substantial growth, driven by both the public and private sectors as organizations seek to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. By Dean Wolson, GM: infrastructure solutions group at...

Empathetic leadership creates a culture of psychological safety

Leaders set the tone for workplace culture. They influence performance, productivity, and profitability, and they shape the environment in which employees either thrive or disengage. By Humsha Ramgobin, group chief human resources officer at Mediclinic According to a...

Deepfakes the new digital threat

Imagine waking up to a video of the President announcing a national emergency that never happened. Or a CEO admitting to fraud. In today’s digital world, deepfakes make such scenarios increasingly possible, with terrifying implications for South Africa’s democracy,...

Gen Z, Millennials redefine career growth and rewards

In the workplace, the traditional notions of career growth and promotions are being reshaped by the ambitions of Generation Z (born 1997 to 2012) and Millennials (born 1981 to 1996). These younger professionals are shifting the focus from tenure-based progression to...

How kids can safeguard themselves against online scammers

Over 95% of children in South Africa regularly access the internet but less than half are taught about online safety. We teach our children how to tie their shoes, cross the road, and ride a bicycle – all things we were taught as children. Today’s toddlers and teens,...

African BFSIs can build trust in AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to banking and financial services institutions (BFSIs) across Africa, fostering consumer trust in AI-driven systems is critical to ensure long-term success. Fortunately, BFSIs can balance innovation with ethical AI...

AI has a role in executive search

Within the highly specialised and confidential world of executive search, a new balance is emerging in which artificial intelligence is taking over the data processing and pattern recognition that’s required; leaving us humans to thrive in the areas of creative...

Nutanix unveils NUS Enterprise Volume Agreement

Nutanix has announced the launch of its Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) Enterprise Volume Agreement (EVA), a new program that offers enterprises a cost-effective, scalable way to manage large-scale storage across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments. Designed for...

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R18 000+ The OpportunityIf you are the kind of IT support engineer who likes fixing problems properly and keeping clients stable, this role will suit you. You will join a long-standing...

Scrum Master at Reverside

Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R18 000+ The OpportunityIf you are the kind of IT support engineer who likes fixing problems properly and keeping clients stable, this role will suit you. You will join a long-standing...

Scrum Master at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...

UAT Tester (x4)

Job description:General Role Description:The UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Tester plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the final product meets both the business requirements and the end-users' needs before it is released to the...

Full Stack Java Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

What You'll Do: Full Stack development and maintenance of a Production Planning Capacity Management platform. Translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions. Participate in Agile ceremonies, refine user stories, and propose system designs....

UAT Tester (x4) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job description:General Role Description:The UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Tester plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the final product meets both the business requirements and the end-users' needs before it is released to the...

Senior UAT Tester

General Role Description:The UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Tester plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the final product meets both the business requirements and the end-users' needs before it is released to the market. Working...

Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

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