Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

Cisco debuts Sovereign Critical Infrastructure

Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The portfolio spans Cisco’s core product lines including networking, security, compute, collaboration, network management, AI and...

IMF outlook masks rising FX risk for SMEs

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, pointing to a fragile and uneven global recovery, fintech company Verto warns that South African SMEs trading internationally are facing a growing and often underestimated threat:...

Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...

New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest

After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...

Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...

Winners and losers as trade policies shift

Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...

Low growth seen as a top risk

The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...

SONA: Infrastructure key for growth

Government is putting flesh on the bones of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP), aiming for a stable macro-economic framework by investing in infrastructure, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth, and implementing a forward-looking...

Climate co-operation could deliver stability

Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...

Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health

With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include:  ...

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Digital readiness programs prepare the world for the future

As the first quarter of the 21st century continues to unfold, many, including the World Economic Forum, have noted that we are living in a digital age, one that is quickly becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) era. Dr Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo, director of...

How AI agents are fixing scheduling headaches

For certain kinds of businesses, such as hairdressers and restaurants, scheduling appointments is relatively simple. You find an open slot on the website and fill out your personal details. Alternatively, you call reception and whoever answers the phone will do the...

Veeam launches strategic framework to close resilience reality gap

In an era marked by escalating cyberattacks and costly IT outages, Veeam Software has unveiled its Data Resilience Maturity Model (DRMM). The new framework helps organisations to objectively assess their true resilience posture and take decisive, strategic action to...

The alarm has been sounded on deepfakes

Deepfakes are a growing cybersecurity threat that blur the line between reality and fiction. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, deepfakes introduce serious implications for public and private sector institutions. Detecting these threats is...

Cyber security best practices for SMEs

As South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly embrace digital tools and platforms, they also face a growing threat: cybercrime. With limited resources compared to larger organisations, SMEs are often seen as soft targets by cybercriminals,...

HPE expands zero trust networking, private cloud operations

HPE has announced expansions of HPE Aruba Networking and HPE GreenLake cloud to help enterprises modernise secure connectivity and hybrid cloud operations by blending multi-layered and zero trust approaches to protect against threats. The new expansions include: New...

Mimecast launches Human Risk Command Centre

Mimecast has launched a Human Risk Command Centre as an addition to its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, equipping organisations with visibility into human risk so they can identify and mitigate threats more effectively and efficiently. The Human Risk Command...

Commvault debuts next evolution of Cleanroom Recovery

Commvault has announced highly differentiated capabilities with its Cleanroom Recovery offering that usher in a new era in end-to-end recovery following cyberattacks. Studies show that it takes enterprises 24 days, on average, to recover after a cyber incident.[1]...

AI’s language switch, mid-conversation

Two South African technology company, Saigen and Callbi, are to enable a seamless switch between languages mid-conversation across South Africa’s most commonly spoken languages, including isiZulu, Sesotho, Setswana, Afrikaans and English. For South African businesses...

Hani Nofal joins NTT Data MEA region

NTT Data has announced Hani Nofal's appointment as regional head for technology solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT Data’s Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating...

Intermediate JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently recruiting a Java Developer (Contractor) to join one of our financial services clients based in Sandton on an onsite basis.What you...

QA Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandown

12 month fixed term contract.Exp. 5-10 yrs in test automation.Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the...

Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...

Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for performing testing activities on medium to high complexity systems to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role focuses on designing, developing, and executing tests to identify defects, validate...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

Senior Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The purpose of the role is to coordinate and execute complex testing activities to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs and administers comprehensive testing processes to identify defects, validate system functionality, and...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

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