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....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Chinese vehicles gain traction in SA’s used market

AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. There was a time when the idea of owning a Chinese vehicle was underlined by humour. Why would you buy...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare

The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...

Bitcoin breaks record at $125k

Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...

Listen to municipal engineers to prevent infrastructure collapse

Marking Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made - warning that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted in one critical...

Collaboration and education key to fixing SA’s failing logistics

This Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS is putting the spotlight on the critical link between transport infrastructure and national supply chain resilience and says that collaboration and education are key to building a safe, world-class logistics...

Seacom, Sentech to ‘turbocharge’ local tech SMMEs

Seacom and Sentech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of SMMEs in the local telecommunications sector and advance their contribution to the digital economy through targeted support. The 12-month collaboration also recognises the...

AI leaders outpace laggards with double revenue growth

The performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening fast with agentic AI emerging as a powerful force shaping future-built companies, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, 5% of companies qualify as “future-built” for AI....

Trust in GenAI surges

IT and business leaders have greater trust in generative AI (GenAI) than any other form of AI, according to new research commissioned by SAS. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative exploring AI use and adoption also found that only 40% are investing...

SABC board members ordered to pay R11,5m

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, ordering three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the...

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Intelligent dispatching can save businesses money

In the months leading up to August, more than 750 South African businesses closed their doors and went into liquidation. While that represents a decrease in closures from the same period last year, it illustrates how fragile business can be, particularly in an economy...

Look out for matric warning signs

With matric final exams only weeks away, it's natural to feel the pressure, regardless of your level of preparation. For most students, the next few weeks will be filled with revision, mostly dotting the i's and crossing the t's as they prepare to write the final...

The rise of hybrid cooling in African AI and HPC

The future of IT thermal management is here - and it's a hybrid of air and liquid cooling technologies, writes Jonathan Duncan, technical director for Africa at Vertiv. Enterprises across the globe are adopting high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial...

Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT

Despite the mining industry's operational technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...

How AI can support a growing digital infrastructure

South Africa's need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres, writes Sienna Cana, global enterprise segment marketing manager at Axis...

Sage Intacct expands African footprint

Sage has launched Sage Intacct in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini. Sage Intacct helps to empower financial teams from repetitive tasks, with key features and benefits including: * Making Informed Decisions: Finance teams will gain clear insights into their financial...

Coming soon: rAge 2024

The 22nd edition of the really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will run from 29 November to 1 December at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), Nasrec. This year's ticket options include: * Day Pass: Enjoy a full day of excitement with a one-day pass, giving you access to...

Are legislative delays crippling SA’s online gambling industry?

If you are an avid sports fan, you cannot help but have noticed the rise of sports betting over the past few years. By Sihle Bulose, director: corporate and commercial, and Zanrie Linstrom, candidate attorney: corporate and commercial at CMS South Africa Companies in...

Smart shipping software aids environmental sustainability

The findings of PwC's inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers' changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment. The findings, released by the professional services multinational in May,...

ISPs are reshaping their relationship with FNOs

Recent studies show that the average internet speed in South Africa is significantly lower than the global average, with rural areas experiencing even worse performance. By Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X According to Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, South...

DATA ANALYST

Role Summary: The incumbent will support the development and execution of the National Empowerment Fund's strategic objectives, driving innovation within the development finance sector. The role includes conducting research and analysis as well as preparing reports...

DATA ANALYST – Gauteng Sandhurst

Role Summary: The incumbent will support the development and execution of the National Empowerment Fund's strategic objectives, driving innovation within the development finance sector. The role includes conducting research and analysis as well as preparing reports...

Project Manager

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...

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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