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...

Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments

For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...

Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering

A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...

Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...

AI training initiative launched for African SMEs

AI and digital trade skills are being made available to 7 500 SMEs on the continent through the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme. The new, free training initiative is a collaboration between Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area...

Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards

The 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), has honoured South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event recognised 20 outstanding winners, including Main Category Champions and...

Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future

Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...

Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value

AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...

Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents

New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...

Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA

The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...

Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...

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Prioritise data strategies in 2025

As South African businesses navigate an increasingly data-driven world, many face the challenge of turning overwhelming amounts of information into actionable insights. Ferdinand Steenkamp, co-founder at Tregter, emphasises the urgency for companies to adopt clear,...

Data key to modern agriculture

Growers will tell you that successful farming is a mix of science and instinct – and those instincts are honed through many generations. But today the science of farming is getting better and better as deployment of technology tools, such as drones, precision...

Key trends transforming the BPO Industry in 2025

The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is at a pivotal juncture, poised to redefine its role in a rapidly evolving landscape. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa As we step into 2025, several key trends are driving innovation, growth, and transformation....

Strategies that will determine a fintech’s success in 2025 and beyond

There’s no shortage of opportunity in the African digital financial services sector. However, this doesn’t mean that fintechs can just show up and grow. Juan Seco, chief growth officer at Mukuru There are established fintech brands operating alongside new players in...

Why social engineering is still the top cybersecurity threat

Almost 70% of data breaches involve the human element. Here’s how organisations can keep their most vital assets – their employees, their finances and their data – safe from scammers, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at...

The critical need for energy access in Africa

At the current pace of electrification and with Africa’s rapid demographic growth, the number of people without electricity will remain largely unchanged unless we take bold and immediate action, writes Wale Shonibare, African Development Bank's director of  energy...

SARB greenlights digital banking platform from Sava

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has granted regulatory approval for a collaboration between Access Bank South Africa and Sava, to introduce an African digital banking platform that enables SMEs to take full control of their financial operations. The Prudential...

SA to host FiCS in 2025

South Africa is set to host the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in February 2025, marking a transformative milestone in the continent’s development finance narrative. The event coincides with South Africa’s assumption of the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), amid a...

Key trends that will bring positive change to SA’s IT sector

Partnerships have the power to not only unlock a new pool of tailored talent for South African businesses but also address the country’s unemployment crisis by bringing more people - particularly women and youth - into the IT sector. By Nashid Cassiem, operations GM...

The hidden costs of traditional employee communications

Despite their inefficiencies, traditional employee communication methods remain the norm for frontline employees, who make up nearly 80% of South Africa’s workforce. Outdated communication tools, such as printed materials, physical notice boards, and in-person...

PowerBI Data Analyst

Ready to take your IT career to the next level? A top-tier fast growing manufacturing company in Alberton is on the hunt for a PowerBI Data Analyst who is ready to dive into real-time problem solving and data-driven innovation!Core responsibilities of the position...

PowerBI Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg South

Ready to take your IT career to the next level? A top-tier fast growing manufacturing company in Alberton is on the hunt for a PowerBI Data Analyst who is ready to dive into real-time problem solving and data-driven innovation!Core responsibilities of the position...

IT Security Specialist

A global logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, including air, ocean, road, and rail freight, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and contract logistics (warehousing/distribution), is seeking an IT Security Specialist who will be responsible...

IT Security Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera

A global logistics company providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, including air, ocean, road, and rail freight, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and contract logistics (warehousing/distribution), is seeking an IT Security Specialist who will be responsible...

Senior Mobile Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer based in PTA for a hybrid position. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BTechSwiftJavaKotlinAndroid SDKReact NativeUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer based in PTA for a hybrid position. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BTechSwiftJavaKotlinAndroid SDKReact NativeUI/UX DesignShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address...

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