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...

Massive surge in malware attacks on SMBs disguised as AI services

From January to April 2026, Kaspersky security solutions detected more than 33 300 attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), in which malicious or unwanted software for PCs were disguised as popular artificial intelligence (AI) services. This number has...

IITPSA conference to delve into AI’s impact on jobs

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) will host its first ICT skills conference at Emperor’s Palace on 30 October, focusing on the impact of AI on jobs and skills in the sector. “AI is potentially the most disruptive technology in the modern...

Enterprise GenAI apps face rising security risks as adoption grows

By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents per year - up from 9% in 2025 - according to Gartner. As organisations continue to build and integrate agentic AI applications using technologies...

Middle East conflict raises food input costs

While developments around the conflict in the Middle East remain unpredictable, the South African agricultural value chain is already being confronted with rising input costs, disrupted trade flow and heightened logistical risk. Loffie Brandt, sector executive for...

Africa Data Centres enhances Gauteng campuses

Africa Data Centres is boosting the connectivity of its Midrand and Samrand campuses in partnership with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks which will deliver high-speed, low-latency services through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre...

More South Africans are returning home

A growing number of South Africans abroad are returning home, bringing international experience, global networks and new perspectives with them. New research released as part of the Reverse Emigration Among South Africans report by The TEFL Academy  suggests that...

Payfast founder acquires iVeri

Jonathan Smit, the founder and former MD of Payfast, has acquired iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. “Payments keeps drawing me back because it is infrastructural in nature," Smit explains. "Trends come and go, but the need to move...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Growth for global PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62,8million units in the first quarter of 2026, a 4% increase from the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “The 4% year-over-year PC shipment growth in the first quarter of 2026 was artificially inflated,”...

How to harness tech as AI reshapes the economy

International Data Corporation (IDC) has shared key research insights that outline how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, transforming enterprise decision-making, and redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology. The research...

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MTN SA appointment for Muyiwa Ladipo

MTN South Africa has appointed Muyiwa Ladipo as chief consumer officer for prepaid, effective 15 September 2025. Muyiwa joins MTN SA from EE Mobile UK (part of the BT Group), where he currently serves as pricing and portfolio manager. He previously worked as chief...

The strategic value of cloud in Africa

Africa remains balanced on the edge of the digital divide. As of 2024, only 37% to 38% of Africans used the internet due to limited access and high costs, and approximately half the population – 600-million people – lack access to electricity. Without reliable digital...

iiDENTIFii recognised as a pioneering African business

Homegrown biometric identity authentication business iiDENTIFii has been globally recognised for the groundbreaking work it is doing for digital identity, on the African continent and beyond. In May 2025, Bloomberg named iiDENTIFii as one of Bloomberg’s 25 African...

Volvo, Daimler Truck launch Coretura platform

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck has launched Coretura AB, a joint venture aimed at transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard. Coretura will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck...

Global researchers unite efforts to study AI future

Leading AI researchers from around the world united at an international foresight session in St. Petersburg ahead of SPIEF. The foresight session brought together top AI experts from 17 countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South...

MISTRA refreshes its governance, adds new members

South African think tank The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), has announced several new appointments to its board of governors and council of advisors. The changes in governance come as part of MISTRA’s regular board rotation, an essential part...

5G the catalyst for a smarter, more connected SA

The rollout of 5G networks in South Africa marks a transformative milestone in the evolution of connectivity, writes Avinash Gupta, head of centre of excellence at In2IT Technologies. With the promise of faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and unprecedented device...

Nischal Mewalall steps down as Sabric CEO

Nischal Mewalall is stepping down as CEO of South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) to pursue personal aspirations. Mewalall was appointed during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, helping the organisation to not only navigate the crisis but emerge...

What companies get wrong with digital transformation

There are hidden consequences which easily occur when companies adopt best-of-breed technologies, often leaving them with worst-in-class capabilities. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Speaking at the SAP Executive Exchange for CIOs and CFOs, Darrel Orsmond,...

Dean of Faculty: Information Technology (IT

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Dean of Faculty: IT. This is a strategic and executive-level position responsible for driving academic excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance across the faculty. The successful candidate...

Dean of Faculty: Information Technology (IT – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Dean of Faculty: IT. This is a strategic and executive-level position responsible for driving academic excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance across the faculty. The successful candidate...

Network and Cisco Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DescriptionThe Network and Cisco Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across branches and franchise locations. The role ensures stable connectivity, secure communications, and...

Network and Cisco Engineer

Scope of ServicesInstallation and support of network infrastructureOverseeing the installation of ISP Circuits at the client branches and franchises.Overseeing the installation of network equipment and cabling at the client branches and franchises.Managing network...

Network and Cisco Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Scope of ServicesInstallation and support of network infrastructureOverseeing the installation of ISP Circuits at the client branches and franchises.Overseeing the installation of network equipment and cabling at the client branches and franchises.Managing network...

Senior Data Engineers (Azure) at GEMS

IntroductionTwo (2) positions for ICT Senior Data Engineer (Azure) are vacant. The ICT Senior Data Engineer will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will form part of the ICT Division within the Government Employees...

Senior Data Engineers (Azure) at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria

IntroductionTwo (2) positions for ICT Senior Data Engineer (Azure) are vacant. The ICT Senior Data Engineer will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will form part of the ICT Division within the Government Employees...

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