Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

If it sounds too good to be true … it is!

It started with a bright pink advert on social media: “Limited offer! Get yours today!”. Sam clicked through, paid via a QR code, and watched happily as the tracker showed his “shipment” moving. Then the parcel never arrived. His messages went unanswered and the...

Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030

By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...

Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity

Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...

Job losses to AI not yet mainstream

While there is  widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...

Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud

Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...

AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets

AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...

Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...

Global D2C revenue set for $370m surge

A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found that satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370-million in 2026, up from $100-million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing...

AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure

AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...

New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions

Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...

More News Today

How to enable sustainable tourism

Africa’s Eden Tourism Association (Africa’s Eden), in partnership with JLL and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), unveiled a strategic roadmap to accelerate sustainable tourism growth across four countries in southern Africa. The findings are based on...

AI-driven development redefines the CTO’s role

In today’s volatile tech landscape, chief technology officers (CTOs) are under immense pressure to do more with less. With rising operational costs, a competitive race for scarce developer talent, and growing demand for faster digital innovation, the challenge lies in...

You can’t build an AI-driven business without data trust

Every business leader is talking about artificial intelligence. Few are truly transforming because of it and the reason is deceptively simple: you cannot be AI-driven without first being data-trustworthy. By Matt Surkont, co-CEO of BlueSky Technology can generate...

Why outsourcing HR could be the smartest business move you make

Running a growing business can sometimes feel like managing a dozen moving parts all at once. Amid the constant drive to expand and stay competitive, the human side of business can easily be overlooked, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that often...

GenAI-driven cyberattacks force a shift to predictive security

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-driven attacks and the growing complexity of interconnected supply chains has placed South African organisations at risk. As cyberfraud becomes commoditised, with bad actors now able to carry out...

Kenya emerges as a hub for African data centre investment

Kenya has emerged as a leading hub for data centre investment in Africa, with Nairobi attracting major digital players due to its secure and reliable infrastructure. By John Syekei, partner and head of IP and technology, and Richard Odongo, senior associate, of...

Securing education networks starts with partnership

South Africa’s schools and universities have quietly become critical pieces of national digital infrastructure, yet they remain among the easiest targets. By Nickey Mannya, director for cybersecurity and next-generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa It...

Telcos and ISPs should prioritise cybersecurity

Cybercriminals have historically targeted banks and financial institutions, for a simple reason: money. By Anthony Laing, NEC XON GM of networking With direct access to high-value data, including personal, credit card and payment details, banks were natural targets...

Tech key to ethically boosting call answer rates

Who doesn’t get annoyed by the sound of bin lids slamming and bin trucks revving too early in the morning? Similarly, it’s hard not to get hot under the collar when someone calls to collect an overdue debt. By Ongopotse Motlhanke, CEO of Khumbula Tech And yet, it’s...

.Net Core Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

An Enterprise Solution Partner specializing in delivering smart, scalable software solutions for both the private and public sectors, is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack .NET Core Developer who will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade...

Team Lead: Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead: Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure in Randburg, Gauteng.The role involves providing technical leadership,...

Senior IT Project Manager

?? We're Hiring:Senior IT Project Manager – Mining Industry Digital Transformation - 12 month contractAre you ready to lead the future of mining through technology? We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with deep industry expertise to drive large-scale digital...

Team Lead: Security Engineer – Gauteng Randburg

We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead: Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure in Randburg, Gauteng.The role involves providing technical leadership,...

Senior IT Project Manager – Remote Remote

?? We're Hiring:Senior IT Project Manager – Mining Industry Digital Transformation - 12 month contractAre you ready to lead the future of mining through technology? We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with deep industry expertise to drive large-scale digital...

Systems Engineer at Milkor

About the RoleMilkor Integrated Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in developing and integrating advanced defence and aerospace technologies. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, analysing, and...

.Net Core Full-Stack Developer

An Enterprise Solution Partner specializing in delivering smart, scalable software solutions for both the private and public sectors, is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack .NET Core Developer who will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade...

Data Warehouse Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...

View more career listings on our Careers Section