Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Mustek anticipates improved earnings

Mustek's shareholders have been  informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...

Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...

Teraco expanding Cape Town data centre

Teraco is expanding its CT1 data centre in Rondebosch, adding 1 000m² of data hall space and 2MW of critical IT load to meet rising demand for interconnection and cloud infrastructure. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the project reinforces Cape Town’s role as...

Avanti bridging connectivity gaps with Türksat

Avanti Communications is boosting satellite connectivity across southern Africa by securing additional capacity on the Türksat 5B satellite. The new agreement, building on a partnership established in 2019, strengthens Avanti’s ability to serve underserved regions and...

There’s a deepening food insecurity problem in SA

New research paints a stark picture of hunger and hardship across South Africa prompted by rising food prices, high unemployment, and stagnant wages. FoodForward SA (FFSA), the country’s leading non-profit fighting hunger and food waste - in partnership with the...

Accelerating innovation for a sustainable future

A coalition of international partners have announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub) - a new cooperation platform to harness technology innovation against climate change and anchored in Brazil as a legacy of the 30th UN Climate Change...

Vodacom partners with Starlink to deliver broadband across Africa

Vodacom has announced an agreement with Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate...

The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers

South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...

Local language models key for AI inclusivity

Kathy Gibson reports - The true value of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa could lie in the ability to develop local language models that allow people across the continent to access services in their mother tongue. Ben Cheick Haidara, deputy-CEO and chief...

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The metrics that drive successful loyalty programmes

In recent years, South African companies have turned to loyalty programmes as a more innovative way of retaining customers. By Frik van der Westhuizen founding member of LoyaltyPlus But as with any investment, it is important to effectively measure the return on...

Strategies for bridging the technical skills divide

Organisations around the world - including in South Africa - face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool. By Simon Bishop, global head of talent acquisition at SoftwareOne SoftwareOne’s Cloud Skills...

African data centres set to power the digital age

The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. By Linda Oniwe, vice-president for technology, media and telecommunications at Standard Bank As businesses...

Are SA retailers experiencing an AI lag?

The adoption of advanced technologies in South African retailers is moving at a slow pace. By Dean Wolson, GMM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa While artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into routine processes like inventory management, demand...

Charting the future of enterprise IT

As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that IT decision-makers are navigating a rapidly shifting technological landscape, writes Alex Russell, regional sales manager: SADC at Nutanix. The coming year will challenge organisations to rethink their priorities, redefine...

Exclusive Networks Africa wins Supermicro distribution in Africa

Supermicro has appointed Exclusive Networks Africa as a distributor for the African region. Africa represents a significant growth opportunity for Supermicro, according to Wynand Möller, regional manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Supermicro. “The African market is marked...

5G Advanced could transform daily life

When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary, writes Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions for Ericsson...

Build a data governance framework for AI integration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means that updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and adherence to regulatory requirements....

Embracing mono inkjet technology in SA’s commercial print industry

In the dynamic landscape of South Africa’s commercial print industry, the need for efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa’s TASKalfa Pro 15000c/B mono inkjet production...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Melrose

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive our business forward.You will: Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI (and other tools) that drive key...

Data Engineer

Microsoft Fabric / Azure Data Factory ExpertThe role focuses on designing and maintaining cloud-based data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory.?? I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:Are you a data engineering specialist with a strong cloud-first...

Microsoft .Net C# web developer

?? We're hiring Mid–Senior .NET C# Web Developer (Support & Maintenance)Location: Pretoria (On-Site/ Office based)Contract Duration: 12 months (01 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027)Working Hours: Full-time (8 hours per day)About the RoleOur client in the banking industry, is...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Microsoft Fabric / Azure Data Factory ExpertThe role focuses on designing and maintaining cloud-based data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory.?? I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:Are you a data engineering specialist with a strong cloud-first...

Microsoft .Net C# web developer – Gauteng Gauteng

?? We're hiring Mid–Senior .NET C# Web Developer (Support & Maintenance)Location: Pretoria (On-Site/ Office based)Contract Duration: 12 months (01 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027)Working Hours: Full-time (8 hours per day)About the RoleOur client in the banking industry, is...

IT Support Engineer

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...

Systems Analyst

Workplace Type: Hybrid PermanentMAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To interpret business requirements to design, develop and install software/integration solutions using analysis, design and testing techniques.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign software solutionsDevelop systemsPerform...

IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Workplace Type: Hybrid PermanentMAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To interpret business requirements to design, develop and install software/integration solutions using analysis, design and testing techniques.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDesign software solutionsDevelop systemsPerform...

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