CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

PassiveNeuron cyberespionage targets Windows servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have uncovered an ongoing cyberespionage PassiveNeuron campaign, that targets Windows Server systems in government, financial and industrial organisations across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The activity has...

UCT, CISPA advance cybersecurity, AI research in Africa

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a landmark agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on cutting-edge research and capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The...

Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite

Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...

WiFi 7 to drive enterprise WLAN growth in 2025

Excess inventory in the channel has been cleared, and WLAN revenue is expected to grow 12% in 2025, according to Dell’Oro Group, which adds that WiFi 7 shipments will shoot up this year – representing more than a third of Indoor AP revenues. “We expect that in 2028,...

Datatec notifies TCP as Dimensional Fund Advisors ups shareholding

Datatec has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel as Dimensional Fund Advisors acquires a substantial percentage of the group’s shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors is acting on behalf of itself and in its capacity as investment manager, and on...

AI means people are more vital than ever in HR

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hiring landscape has - like most other sectors - changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job...

Product refreshes, tariff expectations drive tablet growth

Worldwide tablet shipments grew 13,1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), totaling 38,3-million units, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Growth continued from the...

How African banks are transforming

Banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation as hyper-personalisation, AI integration and financial inclusion drive major changes. A new report from Backbase and African Banker magazine, "Retail banking: Competing for the modern African customer" is based on an...

After 34 years, AOL discontinues dial-up service

AOL is shuttering its 34-year-old dial-up Internet service. The “You’ve got mail” service was launched in 1991, and helped to popularise Internet use. It’s not known how many users are still on the dial-up service. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services...

US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales

US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...

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High refresh rates give gamers the edge

Imagine you’re locked in an intense battle royale. You’ve managed to outlast 99 other players and find yourself in a tense one-on-one standoff. You spot your opponent through a doorway, but by the time your eyes can register the movement and your fingers can pull the...

How to build the workforce of tomorrow using wind

Tackling unemployment and creating good, clean jobs could be possible if we fully leverage wind energy as a reliable renewable energy resource. However, Morongoa Ramaboa, from the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), says that it is important that we are...

Achieve sustainability goals in the era of AI

Have you ever wondered if artificial intelligence (AI) can help us build a more sustainable and equitable future? By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies Today, as AI seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, its adoption and impact are...

Botswana Supply Chain Summit empowers African supply chains

SAPICS has announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural Botswana Supply Chain Summit, aiming to educate and empower supply chain professionals not just in South Africa but across the continent. “SAPICS recognises Africa’s potential as a global supply chain...

SA closes the net on corporate secrecy

New regulatory guidance lowers the threshold for identifying company owners, making it harder for criminals to hide behind corporate structures, writes Hawken McEwan, director of risk and compliance at DocFox. In the ongoing battle against financial crime, South...

How home security could impact your mental health

South Africa faces high crime rates, especially when it comes to burglaries and home robberies. According to the most recent statistics from the South African Police Service, residential crimes continue to be a concern, leaving many households feeling vulnerable....

Protect yourself from the risk of uncertified electrical appliances

Following reports of uncertified electrical products being sold on international online marketplaces, concerns are mounting over the potential risks these items pose to South African consumers. “When it comes to electrical products, the difference between safety and...

Unlock the full value of the cloud for your SME 

Cloud computing and as-a-service solutions are no longer new. According to Flexera’s global State of the Cloud study for 2024, around 61% of small and medium enterprise (SME) workloads and 60% of SMB data are already in the public cloud. The question that SMEs face is...

Foster skills and innovation for an AI-enriched world

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. With the use of AI in data-driven roles accelerating, these professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay...

How people, processes and technology secure matric exams

On Monday 21 October the first papers in this year’s National Senior Certificate, or Matric, exams will be written. As always, exam security is a major concern. It is reassuring that specialist service providers have been entrusted with the secure printing, storing...

Senior Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a new exciting role? Then this is for you! Looking for a Senior Java Engineer that is going to guide, advise, inform, mentor team members to enable them to perform the tasks required by their roles to the best of their ability. Key Requirements 7 - 10...

Salesforce Business Analyst

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Business Analyst with 5 years of hands-on experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and Salesforce technology...

SAP PPM Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position. SAP Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Consultant Job Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Consultant to join our team for a critical project focused on the provision of technical and...

Junior DevOps Engineer (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:GAIN broad exposure to real infrastructure — from on-prem hosting to Azure-based solutions working with an array of clients & projects as the next Junior DevOps Engineer wanted to join the team of a Boutique Software House. You'll play a key part in...

SAP PPM Basis Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced SAP PPM Basis Consultant to join our team for a critical project involving the provision of technical and functional support and maintenance for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical...

Salesforce Business Analyst – Gauteng Braamfontein

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Business Analyst with 5 years of hands-on experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and Salesforce technology...

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