Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

Why governments are stepping in to support Gen Z in the job market

There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group, but it is the wrong conclusion...

Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships

Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Germany’s evoila to acquire Routed

Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal will strengthen evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised...

Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

SA companies set to make AI business-as-usual in 2026

In the tech sector, 2025 was all about AI awareness and experimentation, the end of the hype cycle and a shift toward cautious, pragmatic decision making. 2026 will be the year of AI execution, efficiency and tangible return on investment. This is according to ICT...

30% growth on the cards for foldable smartphones

Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 10% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 20.6-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The new foldable iPhone from Apple, alongside Samsung's...

IBM and Riyadh Air build first AI-native airline

IBM and Riyadh Air have announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and...

AI-generated sites distribute remote access software used in attacks

Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular applications like...

Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn

Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...

PayInc Economic Index holds encouraging signs for the economy

After six months of consecutive gains, the PayInc Economic Index, measuring the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025 but stayed higher than a year ago. Continued resilience and improving economic indicators point...

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Know who’s spying on you

Kaspersky is introducing a new feature in its mobile apps for Android – Who’s Spying on Me, extending its protection against digital stalking. In addition to stalkerware detection, the new feature provides protection from offline stalking by detecting suspicious...

HP debuts new security features

HP Inc has announced the launch of HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware...

FNB rolls out contactless payment on N3, N4

FNB, in collaboration with technology partner Visa, has successfully completed the roll out of new contactless payments across select toll gates ahead of the festive rush. FNB has rolled out the new tap-and-go solution with selected toll road concessionaires over the...

PayShap Request to transform interbank payments

The new PayShap Request service will launch on 2 December, empowering individuals, businesses, and informal traders to take better control of their payments. PayShap Request will enable users to initiate payment requests instantly through their bank channels,...

Stay safe on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report highlights that malicious emails were the second most common root cause of ransomware attacks in critical sectors, responsible for 25% of...

Fibre to the room improves home connectivity

Huawei successfully launched its All-Optical Intelligent home showcase on the sidelines of the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town. Powered by Huawei’s latest Fibre to the Room Solution (FTTR F50), it exemplifies how easily modern homes with complex layouts can achieve...

Seacom, Cloudflare deliver security solutions across Africa

Seacom and Forefront have announced a partnership with Cloudflare that aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience across Africa by providing Cloudflare's security services to businesses looking to modernise their infrastructure. Sajid Khan, Seacom’s group MD for digital...

Schneider Electric East Africa launches e-commerce platform

Schneider Electric East Africa has launched its e-commerce platform, which is aimed at enhancing the procurement process for its entire product range and is designed to cater to a diverse target market. The target market includes tier 2 channels (resellers, indirect...

Nedbank launches digital web page for foreign nationals

Nedbank has launched a dedicated web page designed to support visa holders, work or study permit holders, asylum seekers, and refugees in South Africa. The digital solution provides a one-stop platform where foreign nationals can easily access all the information they...

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Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our client based in Sandton on a permanent hybrid role.What you will be doing:Analyse complex datasets...

Project Manager

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Manager.Qualification:BTech degree in Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 13 years' experience in engineering and construction project managementBEng/MTech degree in Engineering or a related...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Manager.Qualification:BTech degree in Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 13 years' experience in engineering and construction project managementBEng/MTech degree in Engineering or a related...

IT Systems Developer (Software Developer/Full Stack Developer)

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Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the Agri-Tech space are on the hunt for a Business Systems Engineer to join their teams based in Paarl. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with our organization's goals. You will...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.Expert experience in...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405 – Gauteng Gauteng

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.Expert experience in...

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