IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

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...

Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Fragmentation in global energy transition as geopolitical risks surge

Geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and rising demand are driving fragmentation and slowing progress across the global energy landscape, according to the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture,...

Top data and analytics trends to factor in

More than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first by 2030, outperforming competitors in the adoption of AI agents, semantics and converged data and analytics (D&A) platforms, according to Gartner. These three areas are the driving forces behind the top trends for...

‘Platform economy’ centralises power and deepens inequality

A University of Cape Town (UCT) study on the workings of the platform economy - with companies like Uber, Airbnb and other digital platforms as part of a larger shift in capitalism itself - has found that these platforms don’t just connect buyers and sellers; they...

AI ambitions at risk as cloud value not fully realised

Only 14% of global organisations – and 11% of African enterprises – have reached the highest level of cloud maturity despite two decades of cloud adoption, according to new research from NTT Data. The report, “Cloud-led innovations in the era of AI: The new rules for...

Hyperscalers drive strong growth in cloud infrastructure

Global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $110,9-billion in Q4 2025 – YoY growth of 29% and the sixth consecutive quarter of growth of more than 20% in the sector, according to Omdia. As enterprise AI demand shifts from experimentation to production...

LLMs will be 100 times more cost-efficient by 2030

By 2030, performing inference on a large language model (LLM) with one trillion parameters will cost GenAI providers over 90% less than it did in 2025, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data that GenAI models process. For the purposes of this analysis a...

Interest rates on hold, but consumers are under pressure

Following yesterday’s decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the latest data from TransUnion points to a consumer environment that remains fragile, with many households continuing to navigate mounting financial pressure. While...

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The end of traditional CX – and the rise of consumer dictatorship

For years, companies have invested heavily in traditional customer experience (CX), believing that seamless interactions, intuitive digital journeys, and personalised service would lead to loyalty. By Dheeraj Gowrie, executive: assurance at Frogfoot Networks...

Coding Foundation brings tech economy to rural SA

Youth unemployment sits at a staggering 46,6%, but a new, non-profit initiative aims to train 10 000 rural youths to become coders with secured remote jobs after graduation - all within five years. The Africa Inspired Foundation (AIF) is launching a programme that is...

Global payroll system key to international expansion

Growth is a key goal for any business. This typically starts with expanding nationally by opening new locations, reaching more customers and increasing revenue. The next step is to take on the global market, tapping into a much larger audience and creating new...

Stronger relationships drive procurement excellence in Africa

Procurement is increasingly recognised as one of Africa’s most powerful economic levers. Public procurement accounts for an average of 17% of GDP across African countries, making it a key driver of infrastructure delivery, public service provision, and national...

Deepfakes and disinformation threaten business

Recenlty, at a typical South African braai, I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated — yet passionately defending a piece of propaganda that had already been widely debunked. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and...

How the new world of work impacts business stakeholders

The South African workplace, like many others across the globe, has experienced significant changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Dr Chris Blair, group director of 21st Century These changes, while transformative and in some cases beneficial, have also...

POS could revolutionise SA’s auto industry

The South African automotive sector was lauded as one of the champions of the country’s economy, with the president announcing a variety of investment plans, industrialisation programmes and local production expansion. While larger operators are ahead of the curve...

Economic uncertainty drives increased risk of fraud

During periods of economic uncertainty - whether caused by tariffs, geopolitical events, or other market disruptions - the risk of fraud typically increases, as is common in any volatile financial environment. Malicious actors may look for ways to exploit the...

What SA’s tougher carbon tax means for high-emission industries

The South African government’s ‘carrot and stick’ approach to carbon emissions is going to feature more stick and less carrot in the coming years, as the incentives become less generous and the deterrents more onerous. In other words, the tax-free carbon allowance is...

The state of data protection laws in Africa

Data protection is no longer a niche concern; it’s a fundamental part of the digital age. With businesses, governments, and individuals increasingly relying on digital platforms, the issue of personal data security has never been more critical. By Oluwakemi Ola,...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Developer

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Senior Software Developer (Level 1)

Are you a seasoned engineer who views code as a craft? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-quality, integrated software products. This isn't just a "coding" job-you will be the guardian of our technical standards, a mentor to...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer (Advanced) to join a global feature team responsible for developing and maintaining production-critical systems supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) supply processes across international plants.This role...

Senior Software Developer (Level 1) – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a seasoned engineer who views code as a craft? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-quality, integrated software products. This isn't just a "coding" job-you will be the guardian of our technical standards, a mentor to...

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You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...

Senior Software Developer (Level 1)

Are you a seasoned engineer who views code as a craft? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-quality, integrated software products. This isn't just a "coding" job-you will be the guardian of our technical standards, a mentor to...

German-Speaking Technical Support Agent – Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT: A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking German speaking Technical Support Agent who will be the primary point of contact for customers facing technical issues, with a strong focus on supporting our German-speaking...

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