Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

Kenya court blocks Vodacom’s purchase of Safaricom shares

The High Court of Kenya has blocked Vodacom’s acquisition of a further 20% share in Safaricom. Vodacom had agreed to buy 15% of Safaricom from the government of Kenya and 5% from Vodafone International Holdings via Vodafone Kenya. This was greenlighted on 26 June...

Branch refresh and expanding AI security drive SASE market

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3,5-billion in 2Q 2026 and extended its run of growth above 20% year-over-year to a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell’Oro Group. Underneath the headline, however, the composition of growth changed...

Visa helps banks stop A2A fraud

Visa has launched an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights that help banks stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts. The expanded solution introduces a new unified fraud score - Visa’s first in-market...

iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio

iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...

LG wins big at IFA

LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...

DStv updates its packages

MultiChoice is introducing its most significant product update in 15 years, giving users more options from 17 September. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment and sport they love,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice....

Data literacy is no longer just an IT skill

South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12,4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. By Nancy Madiba, head of department: information systems and databases at...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Global dialogue shapes unified digital policy priorities

Representatives of governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) this weekend adopted a set of Opinions on critical issues shaping the digital future. ITU – the UN agency for...

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TCL opens experience store

Global consumer electronics brand TCL has opened the doors to its first TCL Experience Store in South Africa, bringing the brand's latest innovations under one roof at Cedar Square in Fourways, Johannesburg. South Africa is considered a strategic market for TCL...

Western Cape government partners with FinFind

The Western Cape Government, through its Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), has partnered with Finfind to strengthen access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the province. Finfind is South Africa’s leading online...

Some of your best women are reconsidering leadership. Here’s why

According to McKinsey and LeanIn.Org's latest Women in the Workplace report, women are now less likely than men to say they want a promotion. For the first time in 11 years of tracking this data, a measurable aspiration gap has emerged: 69% of entry-level women want...

Femtech app confronts gender inequality

Femio, a new femtech startup, has launched its mobile app, built to help women track the true cost of being a woman and turn their collective spending power into real, tangible rewards and agency. Femio was founded on a simple but urgent observation: women spend money...

Diversity needs to start with technology, not just the workforce

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new opportunities for women across construction, energy and other traditionally male-dominated industries. By Maureen Phiri, director of Oxyon People Solutions As more work becomes centred on technology, data, and remote...

Stress-test now for Black Friday

I find myself having the same conversations with business owners in late November - always too late to make a difference – writes Sahil Affriya, founder and CEO of Shiprazor. They typically have three strong trading days as customers work through their wishlists. Then...

Self-driving networks will change the reseller conversation

For years, many network conversations have started with hardware, coverage, speed or refresh cycles. By Warren Gordon, HPE business unit executive at Duxbury Networking Self-driving networks move that conversation into a more valuable space, where resellers can help...

SAP ECC6 deadline is a records problem for hospitals

Hospital groups running SAP ECC6 face a deadline that has so far been treated as an IT issue, but the bigger risk lies in records governance. This is according to Brad Dallas, MD of Metrofile, who points out that mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC6 ends 31 December...

AI confidence starts with trusted data

Organisations are moving quickly from AI ambition to AI use cases. Employees are already using AI tools in their daily work, while leadership teams want practical ways to improve efficiency, customer experience, decision-making, and competitiveness. “AI confidence...

IT Helpdesk Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

An independent financial services provider based in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa, offering a full spectrum of wealth management, insurance, and advisory solutions, is seeking a IT Helpdesk Technician who will provide first-line (L1) helpdesk support and...

Business Architect − Security

To develop a security landscape aligned with the company's strategic projects and initiatives, and to support the successful implementation of physical security infrastructure, solutions and technologies.JOB DESCRIPTION Develop and maintain company's business...

Information Systems Engineer

The Information Systems Engineer is responsible for analysing, designing, and optimizing business systems and processes within the property fund environment. This role bridges the gap between business operations (finance, property management, leasing, and asset...

IT Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape Gqebera

An independent financial advisory firm based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) that provides wealth management, insurance, and financial planning solutions, is seeking a Systems Administrator who will oversee the daily management, support, maintenance, and continuous...

AML Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

AML Analyst Location: Cape TownContract: 6-Month ContractWork Model: Hybrid About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced AML Analyst to join a central AML function within a leading financial services environment. The role is responsible for...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Build the next wave of secure microservices — then keep the estate humming.We're looking for a senior Java engineer who can design and ship Spring-based services, shape Angular UIs, and move comfortably between greenfield work and production systems. You'll use modern...

Senior Security Analyst

Description:Security operations and monitoring:Monitor security events across infrastructure, cloud platforms, endpoints, networks and applications.Investigate security alerts and incidents.Perform threat hunting and root cause analysis.Maintain and enhance SIEM and...

Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Clubview

Build the next wave of secure microservices — then keep the estate humming.We're looking for a senior Java engineer who can design and ship Spring-based services, shape Angular UIs, and move comfortably between greenfield work and production systems. You'll use modern...

Senior Security Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West

Description:Security operations and monitoring:Monitor security events across infrastructure, cloud platforms, endpoints, networks and applications.Investigate security alerts and incidents.Perform threat hunting and root cause analysis.Maintain and enhance SIEM and...

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