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...

Technology sovereignty will advance slowly through 2030

Global technology sovereignty - a country’s ability to develop, operate, and secure critical technologies independently of foreign governments’ influence - will evolve slowly over the next five years, according to Forrester’s Global Sovereignty Forecast, 2025 to 2030....

Drop in job postings signals more selective hiring processes

The global job market experienced a decline in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with job postings down by 2,3% QoQ, according to GlobalData, suggesting that employers adopted a more cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty and rapid AI adoption. GlobalData’s...

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...

Satellite data gives Africa better access to weather forecasting

The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) launched yesterday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enabling the strengthening of nowcasting capabilities across African countries using next-generation satellite data. Severe weather in parts of Africa,...

TrustOps will become a government necessity

Forty percent of government organisations will establish dedicated TrustOps functions by 2028 to combat deepfake identity impersonation and disinformation-as-a-service (DaaS), according to Gartner. Government organisations must urgently establish trust capabilities,...

SA workers have lost 40% of their purchasing power

The real purchasing power of South African employees has declined by slightly more than 40% against electricity, fuel, utilities and food over the past decade - even as headline inflation has generally remained inside the Reserve Bank's target range. This is according...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

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Align cybersecurity with ESG for sustainable security

As organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, the convergence of cybersecurity and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has emerged as a critical consideration. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix...

What Industry 5.0 looks like for African manufacturers

Modern manufacturing is complex, and the more advanced the process is, the more challenging it becomes to efficiently manage people, processes, and systems. Industry 5.0 marks a transformative evolution in manufacturing. By Johan du Toit, strategic sales executive for...

Less testing, more thinking: the case for project-based learning

When we talk about what school must teach young people to be, we often fall back on buzzwords: Entrepreneurs. Forward-facing leaders. Innovative thinkers. Team players. But what do these labels actually mean in the context of a classroom … and beyond? By Shaun Fuchs,...

Empowerment without support is a leadership illusion

Leaders often assume that delegation equals empowerment, only to be frustrated when delegated tasks end up back on their desks after some time. By Juanita Vorster, independent business advisor Unfortunately, more often than not, what is perceived as delegation is...

The strategic advantage of independent Citrix audits

Citrix environments are foundational to delivering virtual applications and desktops to a diverse and global workforce. However, the intricate nature of these deployments - spanning on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud architectures - can lead to configuration drift,...

Public exit: Why SA businesses are moving to private cloud

Just a handful of years ago, it seemed public cloud was the answer to everyone’s needs. Adoption surged so quickly that it created thousands of jobs and injected billions into the South African economy. But once the initial rush plateaued, many users realised there...

Smart grids are transformed with AI

The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy and utilities sector was valued at $10,56-billion in 2023 and is projected to surge to $45,78-billion by 2030, signalling the critical role AI will play in reshaping the future of power systems. By...

Supply chain managers meet in Cape Town

Supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world will meet in Cape Town next week for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s learning, knowledge sharing and networking event for the profession. In 2024, more than 750 supply chain managers from 30...

Data Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.4-5+ years'...

Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Project Manager in Umhlanga. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in residential and commercial building projectsBSc. in Quantity SurveyingMust have previous PQS experienceBe able to lead a teamContact...

SAP Functional Consultact at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

WE ARE HIRING!We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous SAP Functional Consultant to join a goal-oriented team within a leading organisation.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCore Technical Delivery: Act as the subject matter...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk Modeller) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing FinTech company seeks the expertise of a Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modeller - with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery. In this role, you will analyse complex data sets, create...

Data Scientist (Credit Risk Modeller) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing FinTech company seeks the expertise of a Data Scientist - Credit Risk Modeller - with experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and products like LookerStudio, Colab and BigQuery. In this role, you will analyse complex data sets, create...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

Geographic Information Systems GIS Administrator / GIS Specialist

Geographic Information Systems GIS Administrator / GIS Specialist (New Zealand Opportunity) We are recruiting on behalf of a New Zealand-based Council for an experienced GIS Administrator / GIS Specialist to join their Corporate Services division in a permanent...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

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