CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification

By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centres will have deployed employee engagement and gamification tools to motivate their workforces, according to Gartner. Gamification in logistics applies game design principles (such as points, badges,...

IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions

IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...

Microsoft doubles down on AI spend

Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...

Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap

Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...

Key work changes in the AI era

To capture value from AI, CHROs must help their organisations successfully evolve work itself - not just the workforce - according to business and technology insights company Gartner. A July 2025 Gartner survey of 1 973 managers found that business units that redesign...

Cassava Technologies inks strategic partnership with Stanlib

Pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic investment by Stanlib Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the rapid expansion of Africa Data Centres' footprint in South Africa. The strategic partnership will allow Africa Data Centres to...

xAI launches AI-generated encyclopedia

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched a new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, powered by the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) model. The free-to-use platform aims to compete with Wikipedia, which Musk has previously accused of being biased, and promoting left-leaning policies....

Datatec reports first-half growth

Datatec’s results for the first half of the 2026 financial year were boosted by continued margin expansion and a strong profit-growth trajectory in Westcon, driven by a growing recurring software and services mix. Over 70% of sales are now derived from software and...

Cisco debuts Nvidia reference architecture

Cisco is introducing major advancements to accelerate secure, scalable AI across market segments. Leading the announcements is the Cisco N9100, the first Nvidia partner-developed data centre switch based on Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet switch silicon. With this switch,...

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African...

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Regulatory programmes are more than compliance

Nothing gets the perfectly scripted eye-roll like the words “regulatory compliance” in a business environment. These regulated and government-mandated programmes are often seen as a burden—a tick-the-box exercise required to avoid hefty fines or, worse, the loss of...

Are your employees putting your network at risk?

The rapid acceleration of digital transformation, coupled with the widespread adoption of remote work and cloud technologies, has shifted the focus of cybercriminals towards a new target: employees. Employee credentials have become prized assets for exploitation,...

The Internet’s evolution in SA

Over the last decade, South Africa has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its digital landscape. By David Coleman, chief product officer at Frogfoot Networks The country has made significant strides, with mobile networks now reaching almost every corner of the...

Shed the constraints of the monthly close

Despite being separated by almost 600 years, modern-day accountants still share a common practice with Luca Pacioli. Like the father of accounting, today’s finance teams continue to work within the confines of the monthly close, a process that can still take up to 15...

How retailers should be preparing for Black Friday

Black Friday has evolved from being a single day to a month-long sales event that places considerable demand on South African retailers, their staff and their systems. By Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom In the run up to this period, here’s what you should be...

Dell Technologies Forum to showcase AI innovations

Dell Technologies Forum 2024 will bring together technology leaders and professionals on 7 November 2024 in Johannesburg, for an immersive experience focused on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI). Themed "Accelerating AI-Powered Innovation," this...

BPO sector is SA’s fastest growing export

South Africa leads in CX outsourcing, with the US its fastest growing source market for global business services from South Africa, writes Clinton Cohen, CEO of iContact BPO. As South Africa continues to rank in the world’s top 3 offshore CX delivery locations, the...

Data privacy claims on the rise

Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents. By Michael Daum, Allianz Commercial global head of cyber claims, and Rishi Baviskar, Allianz Commercial global head of cyber risk...

Bringing streaming into the mainstream

TV innovation and consumer tastes are leading to a convergence of linear and over-the-top (OTT) technology, MultiChoice chief technology officer Sabelo Mwali writes that the gold standard must be to ensure streaming is every bit as seamless as the DTH experience....

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Experienced Cloud Engineer

Experienced Cloud EngineerSupport scalable infrastructure for modern applicationsRemote | Salary Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a tech-forward organisation focused on delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. They value autonomy,...

D365 F&O Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Developer to join our team and lead the technical design, development, and optimization of a customized D365 F&O environment. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in X++, extension-based...

Application Support Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to join our IT team In Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. In this role, you will provide operational support, maintenance, and enhancements for business-critical applications, including Learning Management Systems...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) (26530) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...

Experienced Cloud Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Experienced Cloud EngineerSupport scalable infrastructure for modern applicationsRemote | Salary Negotiable About Our ClientOur client is a tech-forward organisation focused on delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. They value autonomy,...

Application Support Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

We are seeking a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to join our IT team In Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. In this role, you will provide operational support, maintenance, and enhancements for business-critical applications, including Learning Management Systems...

Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a highly experienced Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) to provide a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies. You...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

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