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...

How to stay secure as AI, robots, VR redefine family life

Over the past 10 years, families have experienced shifts in structure and a perceived increase in fragmented interactions at home, largely driven by the pervasive use of technology and changing social norms. What does the next decade hold in store? According to a...

Will 2026’s budget keep its holding pattern?

Many of the fiscal pressures that defined 2025's Budget Speech will return when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 Budget Speech. By Ania Strydom, payroll compliance research manager at Deel Local Payroll South Africa continues with a careful...

IITPSA 2025 President’s Awards – all the winners

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The winner of the IT Personality of the Year award is Matt Putman, Co-Founder and CEO of iKhokha - one of the first fintech companies...

Africa faces critical funding gap for Malaria fight

Africa is facing an intensifying malaria emergency, with rising infections, stalled progress, and a widening funding gap threatening decades of hard-won gains. In response, global and regional partners have reaffirmed their commitment to protect the most vulnerable...

2025 ozone hole ranks as 5th-smallest since 1992

While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported. The hole this year was the...

Trust key for digital asset adoption in Africa

Trust has emerged as the single most influential factor shaping adoption of digital assets across five key African markets: South Africa, Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana. Absa's Digital Assets Perception Study, a landmark independent study by Krutham, provides a...

Execs skeptical of cybersecurity value

A massive 90% of non-executive directors (NEDs) lack a measure of confidence in cybersecurity value, according to a new survey from Gartner. Only 10% of NEDs express strong confidence in the value of cybersecurity investments or initiatives, stating they have the...

Knowledge Hub aims to keep G20 outcomes alive

The G20 Legacy Knowledge Hub is set to launch in December 2025. The hub follows the conclusion of the G20 Summit last weekend, and will be launched by SustainaBridge in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). While the...

Vodacom in multi-year strategic collaboration with Google Cloud

Vodacom Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its digital transformation using Google Cloud’s advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) product portfolio. Under the terms of the collaboration, Vodacom will harness...

Manufacturers faced $18bn loss to ransomware in 2025

In the first three quarters of 2025, ransomware attacks on manufacturing organisations could have generated over $18-billion in losses, according to Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research. This figure reflects just the direct cost of an idle workforce during...

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The future of payment integration

As we enter 2025, Freddie Prinsloo, chief innovation officer at Amplifin, offers insights on what trends to look out for in the payments sector. In recent years, payment solutions have evolved radically locally and internationally. With new technologies and systems...

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Series

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 14 Series in South Africa. The Redmi Note 14 Series introduces five devices: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro, Redmi Note 14 5G, and Redmi Note 14. Packed with advanced features such as AI-driven...

ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine industries worldwide, fintech companies are integrating AI-powered technologies to optimise lending, enhance customer experiences, and improve risk management. ProfitShare Partners (PSP) is embracing these global...

SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks

SAP has announced SAP Business Data Cloud, unifying all SAP and third-party data throughout an organisation and providing a trusted data foundation that harmonises data from organisations’ most mission-critical applications with data engineering and business analytics...

Kazang and TymeBank partner in informal market

Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within fintech Lesaka Technologies,  has partnered with TymeBank, to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank customers...

Negotiating the logistics of change in South Africa

Rapidly evolving customer expectations are putting the logistics and transport sector under pressure to enhance customer engagement by focusing on providing real-time updates and rapid responses across multiple channels. By Pia Knežević, squad lead for mid-market at...

Integration is the key to smarter surveillance

Security threats are evolving and businesses in South Africa can no longer rely on standalone surveillance systems, writes Leandro da Cunha, surveillance business unit lead at Duxbury Networking. According to recent market projections, the local security industry is...

How passports can move up the rankings

The Henley Passport Index recently announced the world's strongest passports. The strength of such a document depends largely on its security features. Veridos explains what makes a passport truly secure. Which are the world's strongest passports? This question is...

Potential and risks for Africa in LNG market

The global energy marketplace is shifting toward the acceptance of natural gas as a pivotal component in the transition to cleaner energy solutions, and rightly so.  By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber Africa, with its vast untapped gas...

Argility achieves top tier Google Premier Partner status

Argility has achieved Google Premier Partner status for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, making it one of only six Google Premier Partners in Southern and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (SEEMEA). This comes on the heels of Digicloud Africa naming Argility ...

IT Project Manager(12 months FTC) – Gauteng Centurion

To manage the organisational projects using Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of strategic and operational objectives Manage organisational...

Data Solutions Architect

Data Solutions ArchitectSummary of the RoleData Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architecture capability delivering cloud-based data solutionsResponsible for designing and delivering solutions using RDBMS, ETL and ELT, and cloud...

Front End Developer

?? Front-End Developer (Mid–Senior) | Java & AngularWe're looking for a Front-End Developer to build high-quality, user-centric applications, with exposure to full-stack development in a modern Agile/DevOps environment.?? Tech You'll Work WithFront End: Java,...

Network Specialist – Wireless

We are looking for an experienced Wireless Network Specialist. The role requires 3–10 years enterprise Wi-Fi experience and a valid, verifiable CWNA or CWDP certification (expired certificates will not be accepted). The specialist will be responsible for the design,...

Data Solutions Architect – Remote Remote

Data Solutions ArchitectSummary of the RoleData Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architecture capability delivering cloud-based data solutionsResponsible for designing and delivering solutions using RDBMS, ETL and ELT, and cloud...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Front-End Developer (Mid–Senior) | Java & AngularWe're looking for a Front-End Developer to build high-quality, user-centric applications, with exposure to full-stack development in a modern Agile/DevOps environment.?? Tech You'll Work WithFront End: Java,...

Network Specialist – Wireless – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for an experienced Wireless Network Specialist. The role requires 3–10 years enterprise Wi-Fi experience and a valid, verifiable CWNA or CWDP certification (expired certificates will not be accepted). The specialist will be responsible for the design,...

Snowflake Tech Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are seeking a Snowflake Senior Developer to design, develop, and optimise data solutions on our cloud data platform. You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and architects to deliver high-quality, scalable data pipelines and...

Database Developer

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Database Developer to design, develop, maintain, and support database solutions aligned to business requirements. This role requires strong technical expertise in database development, data integration, and reporting,...

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