PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
Obituary: Julian Pienaar
Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...
Nvidia invests in Cassava Technologies
Nvidia has invested in African technology group Cassava Technologies. Hardy Pemhiwa, president and group CEO of Cassava Technologies, comments: “Cassava is Africa’s leading technology company, driving the continent’s digital transformation with digital infrastructure...
Infrastructure key as AI evolves
Kathy Gibson reports – Not only is artificial intelligence (AI) already a widespread phenomenon, it is rapidly maturing into its second age. The first era put the power of AI at every user’s fingertips; the second era is where agentic AI will be employed to perform...
Are you ready to run the AI race?
Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...
Google brings quantum computing a step closer to real-world applications
Google has announced new research that shows — for the first time in history — that a quantum computer can successfully run a verifiable algorithm on hardware, surpassing even the fastest classical supercomputers – running 13 000-times faster. It can compute the...
What will 6G bring to the world of telecoms?
As 6G begins to enter the mainstream, telcos are understandably cautious about the new technology’s potential. 6G is beginning to enter standardization as reported by IDTechEx in its new report “6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players”. The company...
Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn
Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...
Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks
The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...
Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed
Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...
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Why you should amp up cybersecurity efforts this holiday season
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Trend Micro’s Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect Middle East and Africa, takes a closer look at one of the most vulnerable times of year for cyber-attacks – the upcoming festive season It’s safe to say October is officially the...
Navigating the challenges, maximising the benefits of cloud AI
As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and efficiency, leveraging cloud computing becomes essential. By Arno Hanekom, digital strategist: digital business solutions at Datacentrix The synergy between cloud computing and AI...
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience vital for a robust cyber risk management strategy
Organisations continuously face numerous cyber threats in today's digital landscape and while many prioritise cybersecurity to safeguard digital assets, their strategies for cyber resilience often become neglected. By Graham Brown, country manager of Commvault SA/SADC...
Epson debuts new lineups
Epson has announced a series of technology solutions designed to elevate the experiences of consumers and businesses across South Africa. "Epson has pushed the frontiers of technology for more than 80 years. All these latest solutions are designed meticulously with...
App over-dependence counterproductive for CX
Trying to improve customer engagement and modernise processes using mobile apps is not always the right way to go – in fact, it might be argued that apps are the ‘lazy way’ to digitise business. This is according to Zahed Rassool, technical director at My Glass, a...
We need to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the increasing cyber threats that organisations face daily, underscoring the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals – a significant challenge for South African businesses. With a global deficit of nearly 4-million...
Unlocking SA’s potential as a regional energy exporter
The energy landscape in South Africa is undergoing a seismic shift, which presents challenges and remarkable opportunities for our country and the southern African region, writes Jenna Harris, MD of Apollo Africa. The recent launch of the National Transmission Company...
SOS Suite offers triple protection for estate residents
One hundred and fifty three years since the world’s first panic button was introduced in New York City, a local South African company is offering estate residents three different ways of summoning emergency assistance at the touch of a button. Glovent’s SOS Suite is...
Weelee Mega Store gets Pricer Electronic Label solution
Weelee’s flagship Mega Store in Centurion, has become the NEC XON Retail Business Unit’s first implementation of the Pricer Electronic Label solution in South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market. Weelee, a fast-growing player in the pre-owned vehicle industry, sought to...
Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal offers threat landscape overview
To provide businesses with an all-encompassing view of the threats targeting their organisations, Kaspersky added new Threat Landscape section to its Threat Intelligence Portal. Now customers can access the most comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Scientist is responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This role supports strategic decision-making, drives innovation, and enhances operational efficiency...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Data Scientist is responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This role supports strategic decision-making, drives innovation, and enhances operational efficiency...
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're Hiring: Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst | Johannesburg Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning insights into impact? Join our dynamic BI team and help drive strategic decisions across the organisation.Role: BI Analyst (Hybrid – Melrose Arch)As...
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're Hiring: Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst | Johannesburg Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning insights into impact? Join our dynamic BI team and help drive strategic decisions across the organisation.Role: BI Analyst (Hybrid – Melrose Arch)As...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Our Client is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives.This includes providing...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Century City
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Randburg
Our Client is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives.This includes providing...
Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
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