Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

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...

Vodacom Foundations commit R6m to flood relief

Vodacom Foundations, in partnership with government agencies and humanitarian organisations, have committed R6-million towards disaster-relief efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, following severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and caused...

R1bn+ township economy partnership celebrated

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people, and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has delivered meaningful economic impact across Gauteng’s township economies....

OpenAI takes on Google with new browser

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser based on ChatGPT. The new launch adds more pressure on Google, following last year’s addition of search in ChatGPT. “Your browser is where all of your work, tools, and context come together,” reads a statement...

Bigger businesses have bigger security blind spots

As organisations scale, their human-centric security governance appears to weaken, creating significant business risk. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s 2025 Africa Human Risk Management Report. Other key findings from a continent-wide study of business...

All IT work will involve AI by 2030 – the trick is to find value

By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI, 75% will be done by humans augmented with AI, and 25% will be done by AI alone, according to a July 2025 survey of over 700 CIOs by Gartner. This means that organisations need to focus on a...

AI Pacesetters are already turning pilots into profit

A small but consistent group of companies outperforms peers across every measure of AI value. These Pacesetters - about 18% of organisations in South Africa, and 13% globally – have been consistently ahead of the pack, according to the third annual Cisco AI Readiness...

Resilience key for cybersecurity

As digital transformation accelerates, so too does the complexity and frequency of cyber threats particularly those originating from within organisations. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Kearney’s latest report, “Securing the Inside: Insider Threat...

PassiveNeuron cyberespionage targets Windows servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have uncovered an ongoing cyberespionage PassiveNeuron campaign, that targets Windows Server systems in government, financial and industrial organisations across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The activity has...

UCT, CISPA advance cybersecurity, AI research in Africa

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a landmark agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on cutting-edge research and capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The...

Yaga secures R80m in global funding

South African online resale fashion platform Yaga has raised €4-million (about R80-million) in a pre-Series A global funding round, securing investment from Specialist VC, H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and a group of angel investors....

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The top 10 outsourcing myths debunked

Outsourcing is surrounded by misconceptions. Dispelling these is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions about outsourcing and to fully leverage its many potential benefits. Clinton Cohen, CEO of iContact BPO debunks 10 of the most common outsourcing myths,...

The financial upside of refurbishing IT assets

Electronic devices are everywhere, yet many older models are often left unused in storage rooms. By Ryan Birkenbach, ITAD manager at Desco Electronic Recyclers While these tools are essential for business operations, their limited lifespan presents a challenge: what...

Costly last-mile delivery challenges e-commerce

Last-mile delivery is one of the costliest areas of the supply chain. The combination of multiple delivery routes, packing and packaging, and dispatch waiting times saddles ecommerce businesses with prices that, on average, range from R90 to R900 per package....

Security could stunt telco financial services adoption

Africa's thriving telco sector continues to go from strength to strength. From a base size of $63,17-billion in 2024, the sector is expected to reach $82,34-billion by 2029 as the continent's youthful population continues to adopt mobile tech at an astonishing rate....

Data resilience, not just backup, key in insurance industry

South Africa’s insurance sector is becoming increasingly digital, which improves turnaround times and customer service, but also brings with it new challenges. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at DMP SA Insurance by nature deals with sensitive and...

Should cybersecurity be linked to executive incentives?

Following major cyber-attacks, some large organisations around the world have started attaching cybersecurity assurance metrics to their executives’ short-term incentive plans (STIPs). According to Fortinet’s 2024 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, approximately 50% of...

Tourism could be a catalyst for economic growth

As the economy starts to show some green shoots, Tourism Month offers a good opportunity to start collaborating about how to realise this sector’s enormous potential. By Ross Volk, MD of MSC Cruises South Africa I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that tourism...

Ticon Awards highlight African talent

A wealth of talent was recognised at the Technology Information Confederation (Ticon) Africa) annual conference in Mombasa, Kenya, with nominations received for individuals who demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and practically applied this for the betterment of...

Change Logic: Mastering Change with No-Nonsense Solutions

Change Logic, a pioneer in change management, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering tailored, high-impact scientific solutions that drive meaningful change for businesses across industries. With a renewed go-to-market strategy, Change Logic is taking significant...

AI supercharges Rectron Summit 2024

The Rectron Summit 2024, themed “Future Forward With AI”, saw a big jump in attendance from previous years, as the South African technology sector flocked to learned about the complex, emerging challenges and opportunities in the fast-growing artificial intelligence...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We're looking for an Expert Data Engineer to architect, build, and optimize large-scale data pipelines that power mission-critical analytics across multiple business domains.You'll work with modern cloud stack technologies, automate everything possible, and ensure...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...

Level 1 &2 Support Engineer

Purpose:The L1 and L2 Engineer will provide comprehensive operational support and maintenance in LAN, WAN, Security and UC environment.Key Requirements:Certification levels for DIRCO onsite support engineer as supporting documentationMinimum 5 years post-certification...

Senior Service Desk Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

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