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...

Online life continues to be risky

Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...

Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...

MTN grows customers, adds AI learning

MTN has issued a quarterly update for the period ended 30 September 2025. It boasts 300-million customers and has enjoyed strong broad-based performance across the markets it operates in, led by MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. MTN Nigeria has restored positive retained...

New data strategies needed as AI ambitions outpace readiness

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organisations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that, while chief data officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this...

AMD unveils strategic roadmap

AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...

Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers

Sixty-one percent of  Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...

Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling

The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...

The effects of cyber risk on SMBs

As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...

Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging

Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...

Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace

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...

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Commvault automates Active Directory forest recovery

Commvault has expanded its platform to provide full and automated forest recovery for Microsoft Active Directory. As organisations continue to combat non-stop cyberattacks and threats, Commvault Cloud Backup & Recovery for Active Directory Enterprise Edition is...

Cisco secures enterprise AI transformation

Cisco has announced Cisco AI Defense to enable and safeguard AI transformation within enterprises. As AI technology advances, new safety concerns and security threats are emerging at an unprecedented speed which existing security solutions are unprepared to protect...

Wise Move partners with MyProperty to simplify home relocation

Online moving services booking platform Wise Move has announced a new partnership with independent property portal MyProperty. With the South African Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 7.25% by March this year, and a recent spike in new...

Mediclinic aims for carbon neutrality, invests in renewables

A vision of being carbon neutral by 2030 is an ambitious one. Especially with an organisation that has a large national footprint, unique local challenges and a reliance mainly on a coal generated power supply challenged by loadshedding. In 2021, with ten short years...

These are the main business headaches related to IT security

According to the recent Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, the majority of companies surveyed globally find the loss of productivity, securing complex tech environments, and enabling data protection to be the most concerning business issues, driven by growing IT...

Resilience is key for businesses in 2025

Anyone who has run a business in South Africa over the past few years knows that it is more of a roller coaster ride than a cruise on an open highway, and 2024 has had its usual share of ups and downs. This is the opinion of Friedrich Meisenholl, regional investment...

A guide to GenAI in banking

The global banking landscape is experiencing seismic shifts, driven by the rapid advancement of technology and evolving consumer expectations. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead in the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa South Africa, with its...

Adaptigent, Africonology in strategic African partnership

mainframe integration and data access solutions company Adaptigent and Africonology Solutions, a South African-based quality assurance and software testing consulting company, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across...

iContact BPO partners with M4Jam

In the fast-paced world of business process outsourcing (BPO), meeting peak season hiring demands is no small feat. Onboarding hundreds, sometimes thousands, of agents across geographically dispersed locations poses significant challenges in terms of resources,...

Nutanix launches Multicloud Experts Community

Nutanix has announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (MC Experts) in EMEA, creating a platform for cloud experts to pool knowledge and resources while being able to lean on peers and specialists to empower customers to thrive in an increasingly complex...

Senior Helpdesk Technician

Job SummaryThe Senior Helpdesk Technician provides advanced technical support to end-users, ensuring efficientresolution of IT-related issues. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, managing escalated ticketsand contributing to system improvement....

Lead / Senior Application Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications and systems that drive our business forward. As a technical leader,...

Senior Helpdesk Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

Job SummaryThe Senior Helpdesk Technician provides advanced technical support to end-users, ensuring efficientresolution of IT-related issues. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, managing escalated ticketsand contributing to system improvement....

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're Hiring: Data Engineer – Fraud & Financial Crime Technology Platform (6-Month Contract)Are you a talented Data Engineer passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Join our Fraud and Financial Crime Technology Platform (FFCP) team and play a...

Data Scientist – 0228

Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Data ScientistMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date02-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're Hiring: Data Engineer – Fraud & Financial Crime Technology Platform (6-Month Contract)Are you a talented Data Engineer passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Join our Fraud and Financial Crime Technology Platform (FFCP) team and play a...

Data Scientist – 0228 – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in the Auto-mobile (International) sector is looking for a Data ScientistMORE ABOUT THE ROLE:Contract Start Date02-01-2026Contract End Date31-12-2028NationalitySouth African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be...

BI Developer (Power BI, Sage Integration) LW

Business Intelligence & Reporting:Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions supporting HR, finance, and manufacturing use cases, including workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, payroll-related insights, and departmental...

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