IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

ISPA calls for action on comms affordability

While the price of data in South Africa continues its welcome downward trend, the overall cost of digital communications requires urgent attention. ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), says little action is evident when it comes...

AI, cloud, connected devices drive broadband demand across OECD

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and connected devices is increasing demand for faster, more reliable connectivity across the OECD, according to the latest OECD broadband statistics. To meet these needs, OECD Member countries are...

MTN SA completes 10Gbps U6GHz 5G-Advanced trial

MTN South Africa has successfully completed what it believes to be Africa’s first 5G-Advanced Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network trial, achieving peak download speeds of 10.35 Gbps. Conducted at MTN’s headquarters in Randburg under a temporary ICASA radio licence, the trial...

Online crime helpline pilots in SA

South Africans who fall victim to cybercrime can now access more support. The Cyber Helpline in South Africa is a free, confidential service providing practical guidance and compassionate support to individuals affected by online fraud, investment and employment...

Cybersecurity hack caused supermarket fridges to heat up

This weekend, a cybersecurity attack caused refrigerators at hundreds of stores in France and elsewhere in Europe to heat up. In many instances, food defrosted and spoilt. Typically, refrigerators are set to raise their temperatures slightly overnight to defrost. But...

Nvidia opens Vera Rubin architecture to help scale AI factories

As AI factories grow from megawatts to gigawatts, building them takes more than advanced computing. Open standards are helping the industry scale AI infrastructure faster, more efficiently and more reliably. At the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit yesterday,...

Intel accelerates open infrastructure for agentic AI

At the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit yesterday, Intel shared new technical details on the Intel GPU D-series, formerly code-named Crescent Island, introduced new Intel Xeon-based rack designs and highlighted open software and ecosystem innovations. As open...

AMD Helion brings agentic AI compute at rack scale

AMD has introduced the AMD Helion agentic AI rack, an open blueprint for agentic AI infrastructure based on an Open Compute Project spec-design and powered by AMD compute. Building on the open-platform approach of the AMD Helios rackscale solution, AMD Helion is...

Refurbished printer demand surges as EU regulation kicks in

The worldwide market for OEM-refurbished multifunction printers (MFPs) and printers strengthened in the first half of 2026, according to the IDC Worldwide Semiannual Refurbished MFP/Printer Tracker, with unit shipments growing 14,5% year-on-year (YoY), with growth...

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From insight to action: the next leap for African retail

African retail is changing quickly, but not always in the ways conventional digital transformation models anticipated. By Blessed Hwaire, value advisor: retail, consumer products and life sciences at SAP Africa, and Shobhit Jain, executive advisor: retail at SAP EMEA...

The rise of robots in the warehouse

The global economy is currently undergoing the biggest technological transformation in history, according to a report by asset managers ARK Invest. The disruptive innovation focused firm says that massive disruption is on its way, including in AI, medical...

Parents urged to wait before giving kids phones and tablets

Dr Marlena Kruger, a digital wellness expert, coach and NeuroMentor, TEDx and motivational speaker and Doctor of Psychology of Education, is renewing calls for parents to rethink when and why to get children their first cell phone, through her national “Wait until...

AI is decentralising corporate training

The e-learning market is forecast to more than triple in size this decade as employers face growing pressure to continuously reskill their workforces — but the surge in demand is also exposing a fundamental problem: organisations need to create and update training...

DHL and Alibaba.com to offer SMEs AI-powered logistics

DHL Group and Alibaba.com have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the end-to-end logistics experience for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in international trade. The parties intend...

DNI commits R2bn to expand connectivity, drive inclusion

DNI, a privately-owned South African investment company, has announced investments exceeding R2,1-billion across connectivity, digital services, and fintech, expanding access to the tools and services that empower meaningful participation in the digital economy and...

Esri SA demos how to uncover insights around any location

Esri South Africa, a provider of geographic information system (GIS) technology and location intelligence solutions, has launched an interactive online experience designed to help businesses better understand the value of location in everyday decision-making. Called...

Nutanix supports Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid on Nutanix AHV

Nutanix has announced support for the general availability of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Hybrid with Nutanix AHV, giving organisations greater choice over where their virtual desktops and data run. This will enable organisations to run Azure Virtual Desktop...

Kaspersky debuts App Cleaner for macOS

Kaspersky Premium for macOS now includes App Cleaner, a feature designed to address a common challenge for Mac users trying to free up space on their devices: leftover files from uninstalled apps. Caches, preferences, support files and other associated data may remain...

Business Analyst

A South African payment solutions provider and bill aggregator that lets customers pay bills, subscriptions, municipal accounts, and insurance using a unique reference number, is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and delivery of innovative payment...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch

A South African payment solutions provider and bill aggregator that lets customers pay bills, subscriptions, municipal accounts, and insurance using a unique reference number, is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and delivery of innovative payment...

Business Analyst Senior

About the Role:Our Client is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst (Finance) to drive technology and process initiatives that deliver measurable business impact. This role is pivotal in bridging business needs with system solutions, ensuring operational...

Senior Project Manager

We're Hiring! Project Manager - Senior Level Location: Cape TownHybrid working environment About the Role Our Client is seeking skilled Project Managers to join their technology focused team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the...

Business Analyst Senior – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

About the Role:Our Client is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst (Finance) to drive technology and process initiatives that deliver measurable business impact. This role is pivotal in bridging business needs with system solutions, ensuring operational...

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're Hiring! Project Manager - Senior Level Location: Cape TownHybrid working environment About the Role Our Client is seeking skilled Project Managers to join their technology focused team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the...

EPM Functional Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Oracle EPM Cloud Functional Consultant to support a strategic Finance Transformation Programme. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance stakeholders, business process owners, project teams, and implementation...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver agreed IT projects on time, within scope and within budget, with a clear plan, controlled change, measured performance and an escalation path when delivery is at risk.The Project Manager plans, coordinates and delivers...

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