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...

SA users continue to invest in crypto

South Africans continue to demonstrate an appetite for cryptocurrency, with more than 530 000 new customers signing up to Luno in the past 12 months. This brings the platform's South African user base to over 6,3-million, out of 15-million customers worldwide. Luno's...

Windows 10 end-of-life drives PC shipments up

Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 69-million units in the third quarter of 2025, an 8,2% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the third quarter of 2025, worldwide PC shipments were driven by the Windows 10...

AFSUG welcomes new board members

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of four new directors. They are: Kammy Sing, chief operating officer of Discovery; Nthabiseng Thupana, senior manager: ERP at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS); Sne Dlamini, group...

Management changes at Boston IT Solutions

Chris Coetzee has stepped down as business director at Boston IT Solutions South Africa. Commercial manager Matt Parfitt has been appointed to oversee the operations of Boston IT Solutions South Africa in the interim. Coetzee has taken up the position of MD at...

How Africa can seize the AI advantage

Kathy Gibson reports – Realising the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa requires commitment and hard work. This is the word from Kabelo Makwane, country manager of Google South Africa, addressing delegates to the Google AI in Action event taking...

Subglacial flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet

Using data from several Earth-observing satellites, including ESA’s CryoSat and the Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 missions, scientists have discovered that a huge flood beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet surged upwards with such force that it fractured the ice...

How SA is responding to 30% US tariffs

Last week’s announcement that the US will levy 30% tariffs on South African imports has thrown markets, and the rand into turmoil. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, yesterday outlined...

SA’s transport system found to deepen inequality

A comprehensive new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that despite significant investments in public transport, South Africa’s transport system remains unjust – and its burdens fall heaviest on black communities, especially black...

AI to the fore as ransomware professionalises

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a role in a rapidly-changing threat landscape. Check Point Research’s latest Ransomware Threat Intelligence Report breaks down how the ransomware ecosystem is rapidly transforming. This quarter’s shift includes AI-generated...

Tarsus extends Acer distribution

Tarsus Distribution has extended its partnership with Acer, and will once again carry the vendor’s full range of products. Acer and Tarsus Distribution share a legacy dating back to Acer’s early days in South Africa. Over time, the partnership evolved to Tarsus...

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Sales incentive app aims to drive channel growth

Achievement Awards Group has launched performXP, a mobile app designed to transform sales incentives for channel and distribution partners. performXP was developed in South Africa by Achievement Awards Group, and integrates sales incentives, communication, performance...

Security in a rapidly-changing landscape

Allianz Commercial South Africa, in partnership with Cox Yeats hosted a hybrid panel discussion that brought together industry experts to delve into the pressing issue of cybercrime. The panel discussion, moderated by Mongezi Mpahlwa, partner at Cox Yeats, included...

Mastercard, Smile ID accelerate merchant onboarding in Africa

Mastercard has teamed up with Smile ID, a leading African digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider, to streamline the merchant onboarding process for businesses in Nigeria and across Africa. The collaboration will see Mastercard provide Smile ID with its Merchant...

Huawei Cloud targets SA’s virtualisation challenges

Huawei Cloud has moved to help South African businesses overcome soaring costs and licensing challenges in the virtualisation space, offering secure, seamless and highly cost-effective alternatives to legacy virtualisation solutions. A roadshow staged in Johannesburg,...

Africa risks poverty, economic hardship in climate change fight

Organisations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. By NJ Ayuk,...

The importance of health and safety in construction

In South Africa, more than 5 900 accidents in the construction industry were reported for 2023. Of these, 32 3% were ‘struck by’ accidents (produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and an object or piece of equipment) signifying the importance...

Protecting underground infrastructure against environmental issues

South Africa’s mining industry is no stranger to extreme weather and other natural challenges. From the impacts of intense heat underground to the unpredictable onslaught of severe storms and floods, these environmental factors pose significant risks to mining...

Software key to improved disaster management

Over the past few months, South Africa has experienced numerous disasters, both manmade and natural. From the George building collapse in May to the floods that have wreaked havoc in the Western Cape for the second year in a row, and the wildfires that engulfed...

The need for cloud skills in SA’s changing business landsape

As more and more SA businesses utilise cloud computing infrastructure and services, the pressure mounts to source and retain the skills and talent necessary to support that infrastructure. By David Browne, head: GTM at Seacom South Africa Over the last two years, the...

Renewables key to keeping SA’s data centres lit

Let's face it: South Africa's power grid isn't winning any awards for reliability, writes Mandy Hattingh, senior associate at NSDV. Our data centres are feeling the heat - and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning but are...

Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, security and scalability of our network systems across multiple sites...

Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a highly experienced Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) to provide a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies. You...

Analyst Programmer (SQL) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE basic user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems as the next Analyst Programmer sought by a reputable Retail Group. You will develop simple technical specifications, interpret basic user requirements and...

Business Analyst, AI and Automation – George

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, one of South Africa's fastest-growing FinTech brands, is committed to harnessing advanced technologies to deliver seamless experiences and measurable value for customers and stakeholders. They are seeking a Business Analyst, AI and Automation,...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1800 TT

Mentorship and guidance of more junior team members.Willing and able to travel internationally and work with international teams.Develop new user-facing features with a focus on responsive design.Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Provide guidance...

JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...

Business Analyst, AI and Automation – George – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, one of South Africa's fastest-growing FinTech brands, is committed to harnessing advanced technologies to deliver seamless experiences and measurable value for customers and stakeholders. They are seeking a Business Analyst, AI and Automation,...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1800 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Mentorship and guidance of more junior team members.Willing and able to travel internationally and work with international teams.Develop new user-facing features with a focus on responsive design.Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Provide guidance...

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