Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Chief supply chain officers unclear on AI investment returns

More than half (55%) of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are unclear on the return on investment (ROI) of their AI investments - even as 67% of supply chain digital investments are now allocated to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. To achieve clear and positive...

Cape Town among world’s top cities for remote work

The growing appeal of Cape Town for digital nomads and remote professionals has seen the city ranked among the world’s 50 best cities for remote work. The Mother City has secured 42nd place in the International Workplace Group (IWG) 2026 Work From Anywhere Index. The...

SA organisations must redesign work, not just adopt AI

Businesses worldwide have poured multi-billion dollar investments into AI, yet fewer than 40% report meaningful productivity gains. And a new report from Top Employers Institute reveals why: nearly half of workers say they do not understand how AI is supposed to help...

Data centres go green

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Data centres – critically important if Africa is to advance its AI agenda – use ever-increasing amounts of electricity, which the continent battles to provide. The ideal solution to the electricity...

Governance key to AI success

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Artificial intelligence (AI) governance and policies are top of the agenda for African countries as they seek to grasp the many opportunities that the technology promises. There’s no shortage of advice,...

As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

Africa is open for business

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is open for business – and it is an increasingly attractive investment destination. This is the word from Ambassador Philip Thigo, special envoy on technology in the office of the president, Kenya,...

Africa must scale the right AI to unlock growth

Organisations across Africa are demonstrating strong intent in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) but are falling behind global leaders in translating that ambition into measurable returns. PwC’s latest AI performance research shows widespread experimentation, yet...

Supply chain shifts to autonomous business

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for a new era of business in which decision-making and execution increasingly shift from siloed automation to outcome-driven autonomy, according to Gartner. Autonomous business is defined by Gartner as a strategy that...

African startups rewrite the AI playbook

Kenya’s emergence as a leading African tech investment hub will come into sharp focus this week as the continent’s most ambitious startups take centre stage at East Africa’s largest tech and AI event in Nairobi, bringing technology that ranges from AI running on a $5...

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When AI becomes the ultimate manipulator

Once the domain of elite spies and con artists, social engineering is now in the hands of anyone with an internet connection – and AI is the accomplice. Supercharged by generative tools and deepfake technology, today’s social engineering attacks are no longer sloppy...

Utilities should prioritise maintenance of remote data centres

The story of power generation is more than meets the eye. Beyond energy distribution and the infrastructure that enable it, are the IT systems that play a fundamental role in keeping systems running. By Ben Selier, vice-president: secure power for Anglophone Africa at...

SensePost offers developer-oriented security training

Orange Cyberdefence SensePost will be launching a new information security training course aimed at enriching software developers with security thinking. The SecDevOps course has been developed by penetration testers who test the security of applications, IT...

Absa’s ShopRed helps entrepreneurs take their business online

Absa has launched ShopRed, a unified commerce platform that makes setting up and operating hybrid storefronts easier than ever before. Born from a partnership with merchant platform, littlefish, and digital payments leader, Visa, Absa’s ShopRed helps entrepreneurs...

CCI takes home an armful of awards

In the first major industry awards event of 2025, CCI scooped the award for Best Contact Centre at the CCMG National Contact Centre Awards, held recently in Johannesburg. CCMG, the Contact Centre Management Group, is the professional body in the contact centre...

Sage unveils AI-powered roadmap

Sage has announced how Sage Intacct will leverage AI, automation and deep industry insights to propel finance teams into a new era of high performance. New research from Sage and Edelman reveals that only a quarter (26%)*of finance leaders believe AI is helping them...

How to spot phishing, vishing and smishing

Phishing, vishing and smishing attacks have increased significantly, leveraging advanced technologies and personalised tactics to deceive individuals and organisations. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software These threats exploit personal information, such as names,...

Deepfakes a growing threat to SA corporations

Artificial intelligence (AI) has now made it possible to wake up to a video of your CEO seemingly admitting to fraud or receiving an urgent audio message from your chief financial officer authorising a large, unexpected transaction, without any of it being real. By...

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Java Technical Lead – Western Cape Cape Town Region

One of our clients is seeking a skilled Java Technical Lead to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from...

Business Analyst at QES

Recruiting for : Business Analyst - Banking & Debit Card Systems Location: Cape Town (North) (Hybrid) Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Industry: Retail / Financial Services Overview A leading retail organisation in South Africa is seeking an experienced Business...

Specialist: Developer

Join a high-performing software development team within a financial services environment, where you will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. This role involves full lifecycle development, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Recruiting for : Business Analyst - Banking & Debit Card Systems Location: Cape Town (North) (Hybrid) Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Industry: Retail / Financial Services Overview A leading retail organisation in South Africa is seeking an experienced Business...

Specialist: Developer – Gauteng East Rand

Join a high-performing software development team within a financial services environment, where you will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. This role involves full lifecycle development, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with...

Business Analyst at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support business optimisation, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives across the businessThe successful candidate will work closely with operational and...

Full Stack Developer

Our client is searching for a Fullstack Developer (Javascript/Typescript) to join their team! Join a dynamic consulting environment where you'll work across diverse client projects, delivering scalable, high-impact digital solutions. Collaborate within...

Machine Learning Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

Intermediate MLOps / Platform Engineer Department: Data SolutionsEmployment Type: 12-Month ContractLocation: Northern Suburbs, Cape Town (Hybrid) We are a dynamic technology-driven organisation delivering innovative, value-focused IT and data solutions within a...

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