Fertilizer disruptions raise risks for food security and trade
The ongoing conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz region is disrupting energy and fertilizer flows, with measurable impacts on costs and growing risks for food systems, trade and vulnerable economies. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
Tech stocks at ‘discount’ signal opportunity
Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest relative valuation to the broader US market in eight years - creating what Nigel Green – CEO of deVere Group says is a “notable moment for investors assessing positioning for the next market cycle.” Green says the current...
Data centres could be the spark Africa’s power sector needs
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe - but not everywhere … yet. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber As digital...
AI set to dominate in 2026
Across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (CEEMETA) region, the pace of AI adoption has moved from steady to rapid. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies What felt ambitious just a year ago is now baseline....
External enterprise storage grows 2,1%
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, the external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market grew 2,1% year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter of 2025 reaching $8-billion in vendor revenue....
Scammers are phishing for Stranger Things fans
As the anticipated final season of Stranger Things begins streaming, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts are alerting fans to a wave of scams designed to exploit their excitement. Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free...
Business travel’s hot list for 2026
Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...
Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models
Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...
Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1
Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...
Private equity focuses on cybersecurity, AI risks
Venture capital and mid-market private equity firms are focusing on the growing regulatory challenges from cybersecurity and AI, according to new research for global asset service provider Ocorian. Around three out of four (75%) believe cybersecurity compliance issues...
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Charting the future of enterprise IT
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that IT decision-makers are navigating a rapidly shifting technological landscape, writes Alex Russell, regional sales manager: SADC at Nutanix. The coming year will challenge organisations to rethink their priorities, redefine...
Exclusive Networks Africa wins Supermicro distribution in Africa
Supermicro has appointed Exclusive Networks Africa as a distributor for the African region. Africa represents a significant growth opportunity for Supermicro, according to Wynand Möller, regional manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Supermicro. “The African market is marked...
5G Advanced could transform daily life
When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary, writes Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions for Ericsson...
Build a data governance framework for AI integration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means that updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and adherence to regulatory requirements....
Embracing mono inkjet technology in SA’s commercial print industry
In the dynamic landscape of South Africa’s commercial print industry, the need for efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa’s TASKalfa Pro 15000c/B mono inkjet production...
SoftwareOne is official launch partner for AWS competency
SoftwareOne Holding has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency status and has been named an official launch partner for this new global certification. This specialisation recognises SoftwareOne as an AWS Partner, helping clients move...
Picup kickstarts electric vehicle strategy
Picup Technologies, an independent on-demand delivery provider and subsidiary of Karooooo, has announced its 2025 electric vehicle (EV) strategy that will integrate electric scooters for on-demand deliveries within a 5km radius. These vehicles will significantly...
Disruption, innovation, trust key in insurance
At a time of unprecedented disruption and opportunity in the insurance sector, SAS hosted an executive insurance roundtable to explore how technology, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping the industry,. Key insights were shared by Eduard...
Check Point, Westcon-Comstor boost cyber resilience in education
Check Point Software Technologies and channel partner Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa joined forces for a seminar aimed at boosting South African tertiary education institutions’ cyber security resilience. “Schools and universities, with their treasure troves of...
Freedom museum in reach for all SA leaners
Telkom Foundation and the Telkom FutureMakers enterprise development programme have launched a digital Knowledge Hub to bring South Africa’s history to life, connecting young people with their heritage through The Long March to Freedom Museum’s virtual platform. The...
UX Designer
Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our users experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....
IT Infrastructure Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operational management of the organization's hybrid IT infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud environments enabled by Microsoft Azure, HP and Aruba networking...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our users experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....
IT Infrastructure Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operational management of the organization's hybrid IT infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud environments enabled by Microsoft Azure, HP and Aruba networking...
Automation Tester
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionalityApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works, but works intuitivelyRun functional tests, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing and scalability...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Duties:Design, implement and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code for cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS). Build reusable, modular Terraform modules and establish best practices for state, versioning and environment separation. Develop, maintain and...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionalityApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works, but works intuitivelyRun functional tests, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing and scalability...
Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Duties:Design, implement and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code for cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS). Build reusable, modular Terraform modules and establish best practices for state, versioning and environment separation. Develop, maintain and...
Scrum Master
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Technical Business Analyst (Salesforce) (CPT)
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