Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

India drives its AI mission

India put AI innovation on display this week as the host of the AI Impact Summit. The event brought together industry leaders, government agencies, educational institutions and startups sharing how they’re working with Nvidia to drive AI in the world’s most populous...

Haier launches in SA

Home appliance brand Haier officially launched in South Africa this month. Haier South Africa’s GM, Xinliang Sun, says the company is committed to delivering innovative products and solutions to enable better living for users worldwide, while supporting sustainable...

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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Key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025

As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation, writes Mark Wilson, chief revenue officer of Syspro. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth, and an increasing focus on sustainability, businesses are turning to...

Private sector can slow climate change with smart solar

As global leaders met in Davos for the 2025 World Economic Forum, the United Nations marked its first International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January. While South Africa has experienced less loadshedding over the last year, the country’s coal-based energy mix is...

2025 will redefine how HR leverages AI

2025 will be the year that human resources (HR) professionals will get real about what artificial intelligence (AI) means for their function, with a view towards moving beyond inflated expectations towards considering how AI tools can help them deliver tangible...

Stay ahead of threats with seamless integration

The consequences of a data breach can be catastrophic, both for businesses and their customers, writes Graham Brown, country manager for SA/SADC at Commvault. At the same time, the value of data as a critical business asset is something enterprises need to harness to...

Float partners with Peach Payments

Float, an Africas credit card-linked instalment platform, is partnering with online payment solution provider Peach Payments. Now Peach Payments merchants can instantly integrate Float at checkout, broadening the reach of interest-free monthly instalments to more...

Talk360 signs exclusivity deal with Hayo

Digital solutions provider Hayo has signed an exclusivity deal with calling app provider Talk360 to enable high-quality and affordable international calling for communities across Africa and around the world. Hayo provides competitively-priced, high-performance and...

Sophos completes Secureworks acquisition

Sophos and Secureworks® (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global cybersecurity pioneers that have innovated and redefined services and technology solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the completion of Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks in all-cash...

Cybercrime cover no longer a nice-to-have for SMEs

The average cost of a data breach in South Africa rose to R53,1-million in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to research by IBM. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and, according to a recent article titled Unmasking cyber threats in Africa, local...

Estate planning and tax for SA crypto investors

Due to massive price increases, Many South Africans—those who had the nerve to hold on — have done rather well with their crypto investments. Consequently, these investors face significant financial challenges in estate planning, with potential estate taxes...

What level of cybersecurity maturity are you?

As cyberattacks reach unprecedented levels, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly burdened with the responsibility of safeguarding their organisations. By Graham Brown, country manager for SA/SADC at Commvault Recent research indicates that the...

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,...

Database Developer

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Database DeveloperThe job purpose is to develop, maintain and test database solutions in line with business requirements.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:A Degree in computer science or equivalentAt least three (3)...

Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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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