Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’

HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...

Details on the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack

Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm's patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research,...

Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?

Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...

How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners

With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...

Lillian Barnard takes new regional role

Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...

AARTO jumps to December 2025

After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...

Old Mutual warns about WhatsApp investment scam

Old Mutual has issued a warning about a sophisticated investment scam circulating on social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. The scam falsely uses the company’s logo as well as names and images of real employees, including senior executives and the Old...

Google buys in AI skills for $2,4bn

Windsurf and Google have entered into a $2,4-billion agreement that will help to deepen Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise. As part of the agreement, Varun Mohan, the chief executive of Windsurf, and Douglas Chen, a co-founder, together with some members...

How emergency vaccines cut infectious disease deaths

Researchers at Burnet Institute, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have provided the world’s first ever look at the historical impact of emergency vaccination efforts on public health and global health security, with a comprehensive study of 210...

End users will spend $14,2bn on GenAI models this year

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) models is projected to total $14,2-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. End-user spending on specialised GenAI models, which include domain-specific language models (DSLMs), is estimated to total $1,1-billion this...

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Navigating SA’s financial regulations

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We're almost a decade into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This phase of digitisation is characterised by rapid technological advancements and disruptive trends such as increased data and connectivity, advanced analytics, human-machine interaction, and...

Vertiv ready for Kenyan telco, data centre partnerships

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AI integral to future of software development jobs

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Reliable delivery key to good customer experience

Providing a reliable and trustworthy delivery solution is the key to ensuring an exceptional customer experience. When customers can count on timely and accurate deliveries, their confidence in your business grows, leading to increased satisfaction and long-term...

AI is transforming financial services

The financial services sector is taking its first tentative steps on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) with the technology predicted to change everything from the way financial institutions detect fraud to the way they serve customers. By Dean Wolson, GM...

Harness AI to unlock human potential

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, there is a growing narrative that it threatens human jobs. However, according to Lyndy van den Barselaar, Managing Director at ManpowerGroup South Africa, AI is not a threat but a tremendous opportunity to enhance...

Commercial Analyst

?? Commercial Analyst - Delmas | R25K ?? We're looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our team in Delmas. If you're sharp with numbers, love turning data into insights, and thrive in a fast-paced environment - this could be for you! What you'll do:?? Analyse...

Senior IT Specialist

Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...

Project Manager

Project Manager Opportunity! Fixed-Term (12 month contract) | Market Related Job Purpose:To manage the organisational projects using current Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery...

CRM Analyst (HubSpot) (George Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal part in reducing call centre reliance and driving sustainable online growth by using data-led decision-making and marketing automation to enable seamless customer journeys as the next CRM Analyst wanted by one of South Africa's...

Commercial Analyst – Mpumalanga Delmas

?? Commercial Analyst - Delmas | R25K ?? We're looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our team in Delmas. If you're sharp with numbers, love turning data into insights, and thrive in a fast-paced environment - this could be for you! What you'll do:?? Analyse...

Senior IT Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client seeks the expertise of a Senior IT Specialist will oversee the technological infrastructure supporting credit control and audit processes for municipal utility contracts. This role focuses on managing systems for data collection, storage, and reporting...

Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

Project Manager Opportunity! Fixed-Term (12 month contract) | Market Related Job Purpose:To manage the organisational projects using current Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery...

CRM Analyst (HubSpot) (George Onsite) – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal part in reducing call centre reliance and driving sustainable online growth by using data-led decision-making and marketing automation to enable seamless customer journeys as the next CRM Analyst wanted by one of South Africa's...

Junior Developer

Are you a tech enthusiast ready to kickstart your development career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? A growing IT solutions company is looking for a Junior Developer to join their team, supporting web applications and growing into a full-stack development role....

Senior SQL Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...

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