IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Government warns of migration misinformation

Government cautions the public against trusting or sharing unverified content relating to migration, as misinformation, disinformation and malinformation continue to pose a growing challenge to social cohesion and informed public discourse. According to a statement...

Toshiba TV launches in SA

Toshiba TV has officially entered the South African market, offering consumers a curated range of televisions and electronic accessories. The South African range a number of models in the Regza range: V35R Series (32-inch to 50-inch) – Regza Engine, Dolby Audio and...

Cyber resilience counts on contractors’ security

More than two-thirds of companies are willing to invest in the security of their contractors and suppliers to guarantee invulnerability to cyberattacks, while a further quarter is already doing that. This is according to a global Kaspersky study, which signals that...

What’s needed to increase women’s incomes

Five critical, interconnected domains drive income growth for low-income women micro-entrepreneurs. This is the main finding the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program by BFA Global, a two-year collaboration with 11 enterprises in Kenya...

AI forces workforce transformation in services

Eighty-five percent of customer service and support leaders are expanding human agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volume and shifts work toward higher-value tasks, according to a survey by Gartner. Just 31% have implemented, or are planning, frontline...

Urgent intervention sought as cheap cable imports surge

The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on low-voltage cable imports from March 2024 to February 2026 indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year to 19,27-million kilograms. Average prices have fallen sharply from R161/kg to R129/kg...

AASA calls for jet fuel supply clarity

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) notes with grave concern the lack of clarity around the availability of jet fuel across the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region, beyond next month (May 2026). An open letter from Aaron Munetsi, CEO of...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

AI is going to force operational capability overhauls

Eighty percent of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, shifting the focus from digital business to autonomous business, according to a survey from Gartner. “Autonomous business is a strategy where self-learning...

SA businesses turn to quantum computing to navigate uncertainty

As economic volatility, climate risk, and geopolitical shifts continue to reshape the global business environment, South African organisations are under pressure to make critical decisions amid persistent uncertainty. New analysis from PwC highlights how quantum...

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SA security teams could face a ticking time bomb

Legacy technology has long been the backbone of many organisations in South Africa. However, it also serves as a ticking time bomb for security risks if not addressed properly. By Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Trend Micro Middle East and Africa As we...

Lenovo debuts data storage solutions

Lenovo has announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimised storage...

Commvault appoints new channel, distribution lead for emerging markets

Commvault has announced the appointment of Havier Haddad as channel and distribution lead for EMEA’s Emerging Markets. With over 26 years of experience driving technology partnerships and IT innovation, Havier will focus on scaling Commvault’s channel ecosystem and...

Insight Consulting partners with Obrela

Insight Consulting has announced a strategic partnership with cybersecurity specialist company Obrela. Through the partnership, Insight Consulting has bolstered its offering for its partners, where a comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity strategy can ensure...

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor’s Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (security operations centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution. Powered by Cisco XDR...

All systems go for AATF 2025

With less than two weeks to go, the countdown to Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) 2025 is on. Access to all three world-class conferences at AATF 2025 is now free for all attendees. More than 125 exhibitors will showcase solutions, alongside a speaker line-up...

Attacks in East Africa are unrelenting

NetScout Systems has released its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2024, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape across East Africa. A number of sectors across countries within the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles,...

Apex Group opens new office in Tshwane

Global financial services provider Apex Group has opened its fifth South African office in Tshwane. Apex Group has established offices in five new jurisdictions in 2025 thus far, bringing the total footprint to more than 110 offices, servicing $3,4-trillionn in assets...

How to safeguard against AI-driven deception

Social media and online news platforms are filled with dynamic video and audio content designed to captivate audiences. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT But can we truly trust what we see and hear? Deepfake technology's quick...

AI agents: the next cybersecurity frontier

AI-powered agents are rapidly transforming how South African businesses operate, from chatbots managing customer inquiries to automated systems processing financial transactions. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa While these AI-driven assistants...

Field Technician (Agriculture) Port Shepstone

Purpose of the Job:Supporting Agronomist/Horticulturists by collecting various Agri-samples (soil, leaves, water etc.) according to standardized Standard Operating Procedures and sending the samples and related paperwork to the relevant lab for analysis. Required...

FullStack Java Developer

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

SAP Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong process modelling and transformation experience (not a functional SAP consultant).This role focuses on understanding, redesigning, and optimising business processes across core retail operations, with a strong...

FullStack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

SAP Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Roodepoort

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong process modelling and transformation experience (not a functional SAP consultant).This role focuses on understanding, redesigning, and optimising business processes across core retail operations, with a strong...

IT Systems Administrator (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Sporting Group seeks a highly technical IT Systems Administrator whose core role will entail being responsible for the server environment of an organization. You will ensure daily that they are running efficiently by performing upgrades and...

Full Stack Developer (ServiceNow) 2612 Evdb

ServiceNow-based custom application development Review and streamline existing code Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework Development and conception of new features Supporting ServiceNow ITSM customers regarding their Service structures and...

IT Systems Administrator (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Sporting Group seeks a highly technical IT Systems Administrator whose core role will entail being responsible for the server environment of an organization. You will ensure daily that they are running efficiently by performing upgrades and...

Full Stack Developer (ServiceNow) 2612 Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg

ServiceNow-based custom application development Review and streamline existing code Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework Development and conception of new features Supporting ServiceNow ITSM customers regarding their Service structures and...

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