Outcome‑focused workflow set to overtake assistive AI
By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copilots and smart advisors) and instead will favor platforms that commit to workflow results, according to Gartner. In this emerging model, humans move from completing work...
AI-driven and omnichannel communication on the rise in SA
In its latest Messaging Trends Report 2026, communications platform Infobip says its 20-year analysis of 3,8-trillion messages reveals a rise of omnichannel and AI-driven communication in South Africa. Drawing on data from 628-billion mobile interactions in 2025 - and...
Brace for the coming workplace revolution
For the past decade it happened slowly, and then over the past two years, all at once: The trend of companies cutting back on staff, and teams getting leaner, has been accelerating as AI quietly infiltrated entire layers of junior and specialist roles that once...
Where the next wave of threats will strike?
Cyber security in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behaviour, and exploit systems in ways traditional defences cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defence, using...
GPUs: The supercomputers shaping Africa’s AI future
As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. Dr Prince Abudu, head of technology at Cassava AI, and Charlotte Awino, AI engineer at Cassava AI From...
SA’s ransomware reckoning demands urgent action
South Africa is under siege - not by tanks or drones, but by ransomware. Brendan Widlake, regional director at Veeam Software South Africa From hospitals to banking to government departments, cyberattacks are exposing just how fragile our digital infrastructure really...
MacOS infostealer campaign abuses ChatGPT’s chat-sharing feature
Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malware campaign that uses paid Google search ads and shared conversations on the official ChatGPT website to trick Mac users into running a command that installs the AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer) infostealer and a...
2026 will be year agentic AI comes of age
Kathy Gibson reports - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) became the big buzzword in 2025, but organisations will only start to realise real benefit from the technology in the year ahead. That’s the word from John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief AI...
AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets
S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...
The opportunities lurking within quantum technologies
Quantum technologies, which encompass quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, is currently one of the fastest growing deep-tech industries - but the performance and commercial viability of these cutting-edge technologies are often held back by...
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The double-edged sword of AI
Fraud is a timeless challenge that has evolved with society, and no organisation is immune to its risks. It can manifest in many ways, ranging from simple misrepresentations to highly sophisticated schemes. Today, technology is deeply embedded in both our personal and...
Leverage AI to boost business
Current research shows that some 40% of global companies use artificial intelligence to enhance their business operations, and a staggering 82% of companies are either using or exploring the use of AI in their organisations. According to Andrew Maren, founder and CEO...
Four crucial steps for bolstering SME cybersecurity defences
As cyber threats escalate, small businesses must act now to protect their digital assets. A recent survey by cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 has uncovered a concerning gap in security practices between small and large businesses. The study, which polled 2 600 IT...
Stay agile, stay ahead with cloud-based payroll and HR
Cloud services are rapidly becoming a must-have for businesses of all sizes, playing a central role in digital transformation. This shift has had a particularly profound impact on payroll and HR operations. As CRS Technologies GM Ian McAlister points out: “Moving to...
Don’t fear AI in cybersecurity – embrace it
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked about topics today, with sentiments running the gamut from concern to excitement, and wild speculation the order of the day. Some believe it could cure the most dreaded diseases and halt climate change, while...
Retailability trades up on data evolution
Retailability, a group of retail brands in southern Africa, has harnessed Qlik solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making, streamline reporting and help the group prepare for AI readiness. Retailability, founded in 1984 and headquartered in KwaZulu-Natal, South...
A conscious approach to urbanisation for smart, sustainable cities
In sub-Saharan Africa, where roughly 60% of people still live in rural areas urbanisation is occurring faster than anywhere else in the world. The temptation to build new cities on greenfield sites, away from existing city centres is enormous. Alison Groves,...
Find smart ways to fill skills and drive growth
In 2021, more than 60% of enterprises in the European Union could not fill technology-related vacancies. Globally, companies are feeling the pressure when it comes to skills gaps across IT tech (27%), cloud computing (26%), AI and machine learning (26%), and data...
Microsoft Surface: AI-Ready Laptops for the Modern Workforce
Today’s professionals demand technology that doesn’t just keep up but anticipates their needs. Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10 do precisely this, leading the way in AI-powered productivity, flexibility, and security. Designed with modern work and...
Price protection, predictability a buffer against Eskom tariff increases
The prolonged bouts of loadshedding that South Africans endured over the last 15 years or so have driven resourceful users to a number of alternative power solutions. So, while 2023 was the worst year in terms of loadshedding days, it was also a record year for all...
Senior Business Analyst (12 month fixed term contract) – Remote Remote
A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contractThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability,...
Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Kuils River
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis 3 Day in office hybrid model / Cape Town based / Seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to support and drive customer-facing financial...
.Net Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced .NET Engineer to join the Retail Saving Business project, where you will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance, and scalable applications supporting core retail savings operations. The ideal candidate will have...
Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure, .NET/C#, modern data warehousing, and distributed data processing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable data architectures, data models, and end-to-end data...
Senior Developer / Solution Architect
Are you ready to shape the future of businesses with innovative ERP solutions? Join a hybrid team at a leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting and technology company!Lead a small development team and support the design, integration, and implementation of...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1706
Interface Monitoring: IDOC and RFC's processing.Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level Agreements).Create and maintain Solution Guides.Ensure Knowledge Transfer within team.Interaction...
Systems Administrator
RoleOur client is searching for a Systems Administrator to take care of their physical infrastructure, both on-site and remote, which consists of servers, access points, routers and other equipment, as well as systemaccounts and server software....
Data Engineer (Private Lending) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're hiring an experienced Azure Data Engineer to design, build, and scale our next-generation data platform for private lending. You'll own robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks (Delta Lake), Synapse Analytics, and ADLS Gen2—integrating...
Senior Developer / Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Are you ready to shape the future of businesses with innovative ERP solutions? Join a hybrid team at a leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting and technology company!Lead a small development team and support the design, integration, and implementation of...
SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 1706 – Gauteng Pretoria
Interface Monitoring: IDOC and RFC's processing.Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level Agreements).Create and maintain Solution Guides.Ensure Knowledge Transfer within team.Interaction...
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