Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

SA young scientists heading to Taiwan

Two Eskom Expo for Young Scientists winners are set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) with pioneering scientific research that reflects the innovation, scientific curiosity, and global competitiveness of the...

11 news species on the Red List

Eleven new species have been uplisted to the 2025 Regional Mammal Red List of Threatened Species, indicates their declining conservation status, while three mammal species have been downlisted due to improved status. The latest assessment of the status of mammals in...

Nokia, fibertime roll out fibre to the townships

In collaboration with Nokia – and in line with its goal of connecting 2-million homes by 2028 - fibertime is expanding its fibre broadband access footprint to include an additional 400 000 homes located across South Africa’s underserved communities. As part of the...

Passengers are already digital … why isn’t travel?

Passengers are losing patience with time-consuming airport processes – they are living digital-first lives; they manage their finances, health, and mobility from their phones – but when it’s time to fly, they’re still asked to queue, print, and repeat. This year’s...

Gaia telescope captures the Milky Way’s great wave

The Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre. We’ve known for about a hundred years that the galaxy’s...

Datatec expects increased earnings

Datatec has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2025, alerting shareholders that earnings for the period will be substantially higher than last year. All divisions within the group have delivered very strong financial performances in H1 FY26...

Glencore transitions to renewable energy with Discovery Green

Discovery Green and Glencore have signed a 20-year renewable energy supply agreement which will see the replacement of the majority of the electricity consumption at four of Glencore’s major mining operations with renewable energy. Starting in 2027, Discovery Green...

BBI and Huawei boost SA connectivity

Broadband Infraco (BBI) and Huawei have launched an upgraded intelligent backbone network aimed at bringing high-capacity, affordable broadband to millions of South Africans. “We are bridging the digital divide on two fronts - closing the digital inequality gap at...

NTT Data, AWS to deliver AI-powered contact centre solutions

NTT Data has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry-specific contact centre solutions built on Amazon Connect. As part of the agreement, NTT Data will launch Managed Customer Experience (MCX) for...

Lack of expertise dooms 95% of enterprise AI projects

A stark reality check awaits contact centre leaders pursuing AI transformation: while 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to reach production, the underlying cause isn't technological limitations - it's the critical shortage of expertise needed to execute...

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LG Electronics SA launches online store

LG Electronics South Africa has opened an online store that it hopes will change how South Africans buy tech. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Now live at LG.com/za, our online store brings LG's innovative gadgets straight...

How can world leaders bolster resilience in an insecure world

It is no exaggeration to say that governments play an absolutely pivotal role in delivering effective cybersecurity. From regulation to investment, national leaders establish priorities, set goals and determine the urgency of our collective efforts across an...

Huawei showcases tech for railway modernisation

Modernisation and digitisation are crucial developments that will drive the future growth of Southern Africa's railway industry. This is the key message Guoyu Wang, Vice President of Huawei's Smart Transportation Business, imparted to delegates attending the Southern...

Empower your people with AI fluency

At Dell Technologies, we recognise that AI fluency is about understanding when, where and how to use AI tools safely and responsibly. But it's a challenge for organisations to ensure their people grasp these concepts in their work, writes Doug Woolley, vice-president...

Diversity can power innovation in the SA tech sector

In South Africa's tech industry, significant strides have been made in recent years to drive innovation through diversity. However, the journey towards cultivating a truly inclusive and supportive environment for women is far from complete, writes Mia Odendaal,...

WomHub, Visa Foundation support women-led STEM businesses

WomHub has announce a partnership with Visa Foundation to launch the "STEM is Everywhere" programme, an incubator designed to empower and support early-stage female founders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mining and Manufacturing) businesses across South...

Minibus taxi industry in digital transformation

SA Taxi, a cornerstone in financing minibus taxis and fostering entrepreneurship in South Africa, has embarked on a transformative journey with Lenovo to bolster its custom-designed app solutions and data analytics frameworks. This partnership aims to not only...

Experiential tech training is key to inclusivity

Providing South Africa's youth with experiential training in a live tech environment gives them the ability to contribute to the workplace, adding to its diversity as well as helping improve profitability, writes Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. While there is no...

eSIM takes centre stage in next-gen laptops

Users expect several things from our devices. They want them to be fast, powerful, and run the software of our choice. They also want them to have reliable connectivity, whether connectiong to WiFi to be productive or remotely managing a device to update it. When...

The business case for gender equality

The global push for gender equality in the workplace has reached a pivotal moment - one that promises to accelerate progress like never before. This is according to Gugu Mjadu, executive GM: marketing at Business Partners Limited, who believes South Africa still faces...

Java Developer – Sapiens – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...

Mid-level PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-level PHP Developer with creative problem-solving ability is wanted to join the team of a cutting-edge FinTech company. Your core role will be to architect, develop and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality,...

IT Project Administrator at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the delivery of strategic initiatives across the Millennium and SQ environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating logistics, onboarding, stakeholder engagement,...

Senior Mobile Developer – iOS & Android

We are seeking a Senior Mobile Developer with strong expertise in iOS, Android, and React Native. This senior role combines hands-on development, architecture design, and mentorship, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative mobile applications. Key...

Project Manager – Gauteng Randburg

Main Purpose of the Role The main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of training programs by managing schedules, resources, materials, while also overseeing quality control, budget adherence, compliance, and profitability.Key...

Software Developer

A fast-paced, high-growth tech environment is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and self-driven Software Developer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Salesforce development or Java (Spring) and thrives in a collaborative, agile setting. You will contribute to...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A fast-paced, high-growth tech environment is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and self-driven Software Developer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Salesforce development or Java (Spring) and thrives in a collaborative, agile setting. You will contribute to...

Software Engineer (Python & C#) (Private Markets) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:TACKLE operational and data challenges across the Private Markets platform of a renowned Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a solutions-driven Software Engineer. Joining a multi-disciplinary team, you will help to deliver high-impact, AI-centered...

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