IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Vulnerable economies face lasting consequences from Hormuz closure

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and energy markets. But for many vulnerable economies, the shock will not end when ships start moving again. After more than 100 days of disruption, ship transits through one of the world’s main...

Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good

A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...

Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite

Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...

ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek

The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...

IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks

IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....

Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more

Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...

Investors embrace AI for investment information

AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

New blueprint needed for future growth

As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and...

TrendAI invests in Africa’s sovereign digital infrastructure

TrendAI has announced a substantial enhancement and expansion of its Data Centre Services portfolio, aimed at enabling data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and secure digital transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes as organisations...

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Angola could position itself as a key player in regional logistics

Angola’s Lobito Corridor presents a unique and transformative opportunity for positioning the nation as a key logistics hub in southern Africa, writes Alexandre Silveira, MD of MSC Angola. This corridor, originally established as the Benguela Railway, connects the...

Outdated tech could cost you in safety

South Africa is in the process of transitioning away from 2G and 3G cellular networks, with a full switch-off targeted for the end of December 2027. While the aim is to free up spectrum for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services, there are unintended...

Is password-based security ending?

The password is no longer a fortress in and of itself. In a landscape where attackers effortlessly bypass traditional defences, passwords have become more of a revolving door to a greater security fortress – one that needs to be built on resilience, not strength. By...

SA’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough

South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. By Justin Mackenzie, MD of VO Connect With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are...

Axiz partners with Kaspersky

Axiz has announced that, effective immediately, it will distribute Kaspersky’s complete portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services to partners and customers across South Africa and the broader SADC (Southern African Development Community) region. “Our goal is...

JSE Investor Services continues to deliver share plan solutions

Optio Incentives, a Nordic fintech specialising in employee equity and incentive programmes, has acquired the share plan software platform from Investec Wealth & Investment International, a division of Investec Group. The transaction supports Optio’s global...

Building the infrastructure for Kenya’s digital leap

Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But to fully make use of these opportunities, the country must address the infrastructure demands driving tomorrow’s digital...

The future of customer experience is human-centric

Despite the digital revolution, customers still crave something profoundly human: empathy, understanding and connection.  As AI becomes more embedded in customer service the challenge is not only technological – it’s emotional. Anne-Marie Pretorius, MD of Bizmod,...

Peach Payments launches enterprise POS terminal

Peach Payments has launched its point of sale (POS) device, the Digit Pro, to South African mid-size and enterprise customers. Digit Pro is a portable terminal that facilitates multiple payment methods through a customisable checkout flow. Rahul Jain, CEO of Peach...

System Analyst (Data) NH

Contribute to the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, system interactions, and integration dependencies across ESD-related environments.Support the identification and documentation of business rules, data rules, and data definitions relevant to SBR,...

System Analyst (Data) NH – Gauteng Pretoria

Contribute to the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, system interactions, and integration dependencies across ESD-related environments.Support the identification and documentation of business rules, data rules, and data definitions relevant to SBR,...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Data EngineerBuild the backbone of a modern data platformAre you a hands-on Data Engineering leader who thrives on building scalable, production-grade data platforms? Do you enjoy owning solutions end-to-end—from architecture to deployment—while mentoring...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior Data EngineerBuild the backbone of a modern data platformAre you a hands-on Data Engineering leader who thrives on building scalable, production-grade data platforms? Do you enjoy owning solutions end-to-end—from architecture to deployment—while mentoring...

Senior Software Engineer (Java Fullstack) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in building and delivering scalable, high-performance systems, with a strong focus...

Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for end to end project management of the Company's co named funds launched on the Prescient Management Company platform, coordinating multiple parallel workstreams across product structuring, regulatory approvals, legal...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Project Manager will be responsible for end to end project management of the Company's co named funds launched on the Prescient Management Company platform, coordinating multiple parallel workstreams across product structuring, regulatory approvals, legal...

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