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...

Urgent need to strengthen Africa’s trade and investment resilience

Africa’s trade landscape remains heavily dominated by export of raw materials, including agricultural products, oil, gas and minerals, while imports continue to be heavily skewed towards manufactured goods and machinery. This is the headline finding from “Africa’s...

Securing agentic AI boosts network security market

The global network security market eclipsed $7-billion in 1Q 2026 - up 14% percent year-over-year – according to Dell’Oro Group. Growth remained resilient, but the stronger market signal was policy-plane expansion as enterprises increased investment in architectures...

Hybrid working spurs part-timers to rejoin the workforce

With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. IWG’s new data highlights that 44% of former part-time workers...

Influence the next frontier in gender parity

While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction – but although the country has largely solved representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in...

Governments keen on AI for routine decision-making

At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner. “Government CIOs are under growing pressure to embed AI into decision-making capabilities rapidly and...

Manufacturing resilient despite financial strain

South Africa’s manufacturing industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy and despite its decline over the last few years it is still providing significant employment and supporting business activity. However, the sector now faces a critical juncture,...

SA biotech makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat

A local biotechnology firm says it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably following the successful industrial scale‑up of the molecule’s production process in CSIR bioreactors. Immobazyme, a South African start-up,...

Digital anxiety climbs as workers stay online after hours

A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According to the...

Bitcoin, gold tipped for significant gains

Bitcoin and gold are currently sending different signals as both build a case for gains, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His bullish predictions come as Bitcoin trades around $74 000 to $75 000 - near recent highs - while gold holds close to $5 000 an ounce...

Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing

Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...

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Edge computing can accelerate digital transformation

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The rise of Agile in HR analytics

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The future of synthetic data

Data is a fundamental, core component of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, obtaining large, diverse, and high-quality datasets comes with challenges such as privacy concerns, cost implications, and regulatory constraints. According to...

Why kidnap and ransom insurance is important

Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is a rising global threat that affects individuals, families and businesses.  According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) annual crime statistics, kidnappings increased to 17 061 in 2023/24. Ryno de Kock, head of...

Peach Payments acquires West-African payments gateway

Peach Payments has agreed to acquire West-African payment platform PayDunya. In the process, it enters mainland Francophone Africa for the first time, following its expansion to Eswatini (2024), Mauritius (2021) and Kenya (2018). Peach Payments is an enterprise-grade...

Free coding bridges digital skills gap

In a country where many young people struggle to find jobs, a new initiative is offering hope and opportunities. Registrations are now open for 2025 for a free coding programme that goes beyond just teaching coding skills. The programme is about helping young South...

How to safeguard your AI Investments

Across South Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining industries, inspiring innovation, improving operations, and driving growth, writes Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. The government and businesses are capitalising on...

Cisco unveils new Webex AI solutions

At Enterprise Connect, Cisco unveiled its vision for agentic AI collaboration, along with new AI-powered collaboration solutions designed to create futureproofed experiences for customers, employees and IT teams. Additional solutions announced across Collaboration...

Kaspersky expands Partner Locator

Kaspersky has expanded its interactive Partner Locator service by adding a dedicated section for Authorised Training Centres. The expanded capability provides resellers, Kaspersky partners, and cybersecurity professionals worldwide with easy access to technical...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Midrand

The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....

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Gather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of existing or...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

If you have an Engineering degree or Computer Science degree and post grad qualifications in Artificial intelligence or Machine learning you should apply.Python programming skills must be excelent.Experience with cloud platforms and software develoment is important....

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513 – Gauteng Pretoria

Gather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of existing or...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Western Cape Stellenbosch

If you have an Engineering degree or Computer Science degree and post grad qualifications in Artificial intelligence or Machine learning you should apply.Python programming skills must be excelent.Experience with cloud platforms and software develoment is important....

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Technical / Professional KnowledgeBusiness Analysis frameworks (e.g. BABOK) Enterprise analysis and strategy modelling techniques Business capability modelling and value stream mapping Business process modelling (e.g. BPMN) Data and information modelling concepts...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513

Job DescriptionGather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of...

Junior Technical Specialist

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