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...

Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise

With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...

Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation

The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...

Pump my Android … safely

With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...

Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector

A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...

TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...

Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks

Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...

Banking crime losses decline, but AI poses major threat

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses - but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes. In...

Retail outpaces finance and healthcare in EMEA AI success

New research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments in EMEA are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While finance and healthcare are investing heavily, their results show mixed returns, highlighting sharp differences...

In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes

South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...

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Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls

A newly released study projects that South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors will generate an additional R88-billion for the economy during the Black Friday “month” of November. Research by the Bureau of Market Research suggests that retailers alone will...

What’s under the PBX hood? 

Cloud-based telephony built on a carrier grade platform that simplifies voice? What does that even mean, and how can businesses find the right solution, asks Natalie van der Merwe, head of telephony at Vox. The cloud PBX market is expected to reach $71,75-billion by...

Tech lightens the load of high-risk road transport

Technology plays a major role in reducing losses, particularly on high-value, high-risk loads, in South Africa, writes Kamal Patel, MD: South Africa at GoMetro. Trade across the African continent encompasses a broad range of primary and manufactured goods. Among these...

Big price cut on Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop

On Black Friday, gamers can get the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop (model ANV15-51, NH.QNDEA.001) at its lowest price ever. Previously priced at R12 999, it will now be available for R9 999 – and the Black Friday offer also includes three months of PC Game Pass for...

Don’t let FOMO compromise your security on Black Friday

Consumers are shoring up their cash for Black Friday on 29 November, which is expected to generate more in sales than last year’s figure of R26,6-billion. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the US shopping tradition arriving in South Africa and retailers are...

Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online

As November ushers in the start of the holiday shopping and spending season, it also unfortunately signals an increase in cybercrimes. As a result, it is critical for shoppers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card...

Mimecast expands partner program

Mimecast has launched its Partner ONE MSP Program, delivering a consistent and scalable partner experience for managed service providers (MSPs) by providing partners with the support they need to grow, evolve, differentiate, and amplify their business via a...

Paratus Group opens in Kenya

Paratus Group has launched of Paratus Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and ISP company, MoveOn Telecoms. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services. Last year, Paratus was announced as an Authorised Reseller of...

MTN debuts affordable 5G smartphone

MTN South Africa has launched its 5G-enabled smartphone, MTN Icon 5G, designed to provide customers with faster and more reliable communication on the MTN network. The MTN Icon 5G is available from R219 pm x 36-momths on Core price plan, inclusive of 1GB anytime data...

FMCG retail could  turn Black Friday into a festive season win

Black Friday has become an integral part of the South African retail calendar. With consumers rushing to find the biggest and best deals, many retailers view the event as a race to the bottom. However, in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Black Friday has...

Cyber Security Manager – Midrand at Ntice Search

Westfalia Fruit (IT Department), situated in Midrand has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Cyber Security Manager.Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our...

DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...

DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...

Senior Microsoft Engineer

Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...

Senior Microsoft Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...

Junior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Build, train, and validate predictive and statistical models. Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and insights. Support the development and refinement of machine learning algorithms. Assist in collecting, cleaning, and transforming...

Senior Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related...

Mid-Level Data Integration/Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Design, develop, and maintain efficient data integration pipelines and workflows. Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move and prepare data for analysis and reporting. Identify, analyse, and resolve data flow or integration issues in a timely manner....

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