IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Cyberespionage a growing threat in META

While most cyberthreat categories declined over the past year in the META region, cyberespionage continues to intensify - with spyware attacks increasing by 40% in Africa and password stealer attacks growing by 31%, according to cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky. The...

Local family business leverages AI to protect vulnerable employees

While the global narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been defined by the fear of job losses, a third-generation South African manufacturer is proving that technology can, indeed, have a soul. Lesco, a local producer of high-quality electrical and...

Magnificent Seven’s Wall Street dominance threatened

The blockbuster IPOs expected imminently from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could weaken the grip the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla - have held over Wall Street for years, according to Nigel Green, CEO of global...

AI success in sales is a system story, not a technology story

AI tools are delivering measurable efficiency gains for sales organisations - saving sellers an average of 4.8 hours per week, according to Gartner - however, 72% of sales organisations report low reinvestment of those time savings back into high-value sales...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

Taxpayers’ 142 days of work for the government is officially over!

Here’s a faint glimmer of hope in the dark tunnel that South Africa’s already beleaguered taxpayers can latch on to - the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has officially announced that today (22 May) is Tax Freedom Day for 2026. This means the average South African...

Nvidia valuation fears grow

As expected, Nvidia’s latest earnings were strong, but investors are increasingly questioning whether the chip giant’s towering valuation can continue to withstand pressure from bond markets and elevated yields, says Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory...

Meta helps local businesses generate greater revenue

South Africa's R495-billion digital economy could grow to R874,5-billion by 2035, according to new research from Public First conducted on behalf of Meta, with AI set to add a further R528-billion to GDP over the next decade. The "Meta's Impact in South Africa" report...

AI will create more jobs than it eliminates

Beginning in 2028, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, and therefore robust internal talent pipelines will be critical to meet talent demand, according to Gartner. “AI is ultimately going to result in more job gains than losses, but in the process it’s going...

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How to fight back when SA becomes a top target for cyber crime

Imagine you waking up to discover that your operations have been frozen, your mailbox is overflowing with ransom demands, and your customer data has been compromised. This is no longer just a hypothetical situation for a growing number of South African companies,...

Internet access is a basic need – not a luxury

Today, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water. It’s how people find work, run a business, study, manage their money and stay connected to those they care about. By Francois Viviers, group executive for marketing and communications at...

Why hackers are targeting the underdogs

A series of recent cyberattacks has shaken South Africa's retail sector, revealing vulnerabilities that many businesses - especially SMEs - can no longer afford to ignore. E-commerce retailer OneDayOnly fell victim to a data breach by the hacking group Kill Security...

Intelligent tech powers SA’s transport and logistics

The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. What was once seen as nice-to-have is providing to be an increasing central shopping channel for South Africans. Fatima Khota, business unit...

Building a generation of empowered, tech-savvy youth

The youth of 2025 are growing up in a hyperconnected world. Yet many, particularly in South Africa, still lack access to the tools and knowledge that enable them to participate meaningfully in it.  By Valencia Risaba, chief corporate affairs officer at Liquid...

More young people see agriculture as a preferred career choice 

South African youth are increasingly pursuing agriculture as a preferred career choice – not out of necessity but as a potentially lucrative path to earning a decent living while also contributing to the country’s crucial food production value chain. By Sydney Soundy,...

How digitisation is driving accounting of the future

It’s incredible to see the passion and optimism that is driving growth in the accounting profession right now, writes Colin Timmis, regional director: EMEA at Xero. Our 2025 State of Small Business and State of Accounting shows that a majority (85%) of firms have seen...

How to stop ghost employees from haunting your payroll and HR

If something strange seems to be going on in your payroll and HR department and your company’s profits are vanishing into thin air, chances are you have ghost employees draining your bottom line. The presence of ghost employees on a company’s payroll system ranks as...

Senior Android Developer (Java/Kotlin/Compose) – Hybrid – Centurion

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior Android Developer to join its consumer application team in Centurion. This is a hybrid, permanent role within an established organisation that values high-quality, stable, and scalable...

Lead Android Developer (Java/Kotlin/Compose) Hybrid – Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Lead Android Developer to join its consumer application team in Centurion. This is a hybrid, permanent role within an established organisation that values high-quality, stable, and scalable...

Senior Software Developer (NM)

Design Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning:Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.Design solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.Ensure design patterns used are increasing the...

Senior Software Developer (NM) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Design Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning:Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.Design solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.Ensure design patterns used are increasing the...

Penetration Tester

Seeking a Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities and security risks across systems, applications, and networks within a dynamic cybersecurity environment. The role involves conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, reporting on findings, and...

Penetration Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities and security risks across systems, applications, and networks within a dynamic cybersecurity environment. The role involves conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, reporting on findings, and...

Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web and mobile technologies. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of solutions, and continuously evolves their...

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