Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

AI set to drive digital asset development

AI will help drive development of the digital assets sector and play a key role in its continuing growth. This is according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), which polled with institutional investors and wealth managers....

Vuma reaches 1m subscribers

From its beginnings as a grassroots project in the streets of Parkhurst, fibre to the home (FTTH) pioneer Vuma has officially passed the 1-million subscriber milestone. “Reaching one million subscribers is a major milestone for Vuma and a strong validation of our...

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....

NTT Data acquires Alchemy Technology Services

NTT Data has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. In addition to strong consultancy and Guidewire credentials, Alchemy has expertise in the specialty insurance market, particularly in supporting complex and regulated...

To succeed, security must align to the business

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), security and governance are all critical if digital transformation is to succeed. But sometimes technology leaders frame the cybersecurity conversation in a way that doesn’t resonate with boardroom decision-makers –...

Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting is open for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have...

Helping managers to better leverage AI

Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers have the skills needed to use AI effectively today, according to Gartner. But despite the low confidence in manager use of AI, a July 2025 Gartner survey of 114 HR leaders revealed that one in three HR leaders say their...

GirlCodeHack 2025 drives African tech innovation

The 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack brought together young women from eight African cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Gaborone, for a 30-hour hackathon that championed cross-border collaboration and highlighting the...

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Credit decisioning software the core of financial inclusion

Itemate Solutions has partnered with Decision Rules, an international startup, to drive the adoption of its market-leading business rules engine among African fintechs. Michaela Holman, global account manager at Itemate Solutions, says the Decision Rules business...

Vertiv debuts new management and monitoring solution

As AI workloads pivot to the network edge, the need for enhanced visibility at these remote data centre sites has become increasingly apparent. Recognising this, Vertiv has introduced Vertiv Environet Connect, a cloud-connected and web-based fleet management and...

The power of enhanced partnership

Over the last half-decade, we have witnessed a fundamental shift in how local enterprises procure and invest in technology. By Burak Borhan, regional director: partner ecosystems Middle East and Africa at Red Hat The rise of cloud computing – South Africa’s cloud...

Huawei in strategic co-operation with Standard Bank

During the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Huawei and Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) signed a strategic co-operation agreement, to accelerate digital transformation of the financial sector and enhance South Africa's ability to continue growing...

The power of technology for African sustainability

In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to...

Corridor Africa drives sustainable data centre growth

The demand for data storage and processing capabilities has soared, putting immense pressure on existing infrastructure. This is largely due to the rapid growth of data centres worldwide, driven by advancements in AI, quantum computing, and 5G, has presented both...

Why payroll and HR experts are your best compliance partners

Payroll and HR regulatory requirements are constantly evolving, and what is compliant today may need to be adjusted tomorrow. Even minor oversights can lead to significant penalties, tarnishing a company’s reputation and impacting its bottom line. Regulatory bodies...

Vertiv and Coscharis Technologies boost Central African channel

Vertiv has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana, with the aim of further providing customers convenient access to Vertiv’s IT infrastructure portfolio and expanding reach across Central Africa within the...

Earned wage access grows in popularity

In Africa, many people who earn low to moderate incomes often struggle with managing their finances. The traditional practice of getting paid once a month can create financial stress and force people to turn to costly and risky informal lending options. These quick...

Capitalising on Africa’s data centre boom

Data centres undoubtedly represent enormous opportunity in Africa as demand for seamless network connectivity continues to rise on the continent and around the world. Advances in engineering, technology and sustainability make it possible to overcome some of the...

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Our Client is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives.This includes providing...

Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Century City

Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Randburg

Our Client is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives.This includes providing...

Senior Analyst Programmer (Magic) – 24 Months Contract

Applies system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. Configures, analyses, designs, develops, and maintains in-housedeveloped applications to support business processes and functions. Works on elements of large,...

Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Qualification Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Qualification Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

Business System Engineer

Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to...

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