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....

99 in-demand jobs matrics can qualify for within a year

As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational...

AI autonomy will be key for the self-driving enterprise

There has been a definitive shift in the digital landscape. Today, autonomous intelligence - not simply technology adoption - is driving competitive advantage. This is the headline finding from HCLSoftware’s Tech Trends 2026 report, which polled 173 enterprise leaders...

AGOA uncertainty exposes fragility of trade flows

A resilient financial infrastructure for emerging markets is of fundamental importance, especially as the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) remains in doubt, and the impact of tariffs. This is according to James Booth, head of revenue...

CEO for new transmission company appointed

Monde Bala, formerly appointed as interim-CEO of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), has been confirmed in the role. Bala has served as group executive for Eskom Distribution since 2019, following a 27-year career at Eskom in various leadership...

New CEO for Microsoft SA

Microsoft has announced that Vukani Mngxati has been appointed as CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective 1 October 2025. Mngxati has more than 25 years of experience in enterprise modernisation and strategic innovation, having held several leadership positions at...

Hubble captures puzzling galaxy

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy that’s hard to categorise. The galaxy in question is NGC 2775, which lies 67-million light-years away in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). NGC 2775 sports a smooth, featureless centre that is devoid of...

Long-awaited liquidity looms for local tech venture capitalists

Investment analysts Endeavor South Africa has highlighted fintech acquisitions worth billions and rising exit momentum across Africa as a proof point for a maturing ecosystem. The company says a string of high-profile exits in South Africa’s tech and fintech sectors...

Accelerate productivity with AI-powered ‘nudgetech’

HR organisations are under mounting pressure to increase productivity as leaders double-down on generative AI (GenAI) investments – however, productivity gains remain elusive. LJ Justice, research director in the Gartner HR practice, looks at understanding the...

Details on the npm Shai-Hulud worm supply chain attack

Kaspersky Threat Research has conducted an analysis of the Shai-Hulud worm's patient zero package, providing insights into how the self-replicating malware launched its widespread supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem. According to the latest Kaspersky research,...

Finalists for Verto Awards 2025 announced

Financial technology company Verto has announced the list of companies that made it to the final stage of its Verto Awards 2025. Started on 6 February, applications were open to early-stage startups that have been operating for about two years in South Africa,...

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Mimecast adds AI to risk management with Aware acquisition

Mimecast has acquired Aware, an AI collaboration security platform, as it aims to help customers manage and mitigate human-centered security risks. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "In the modern digital workplace, businesses' most critical data and...

Entries open for MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025

MultiChoice Talent Factory is again calling on aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully-funded academic year. Whether you're a young professional looking to change careers and expand your horizons or a...

SA schools fail to prepare learners for an AI future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including how we teach and learn. Yet, a recent EdWeek study reveals that schools worldwide, including those in South Africa, are lagging. Many are adopting a wait-and-see approach leaving students...

Telcos must embrace data-driven CX strategies

Customer experience (CX) plays a crucial role in determining success in today's interconnected world of modern telecommunications. As consumers increasingly demand seamless connectivity and personalised service, innovative CX solutions must become a top priority for...

New MVNO offers more choice, rewards

C-Connect has launched as South Africa's newest virtual mobile network operator (MVNO). The prepaid, SIM-only brand leverages C-Cell's network infrastructure and rewards customers with 10% of their airtime of data purchases with its in-app currency Cha-Chings. These...

Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

Imagine routinely hearing this from young Africans: ''I run my own startup. I plan to hire three young people as the business is expanding", or ''I was employed by a good company only three months after I finished school and I'm enjoying my job.'' By Vera Ng'oma,...

AI modelling boosts next-gen AI systems

Imagine a scenario where you need to contact a call centre regarding a complex billing issue, writes Chris Wiggett, head: data and analytics at NTT Data in Middle East and Africa. But first, an AI agent immediately analyses your query, finds relevant information in...

Powering and cooling AI and accelerated computing

There's no doubt, across any industry, that artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases for AI are virtually limitless, from breakthroughs in medicine and enhanced farming techniques, to high-accuracy fraud prevention and personalised...

5G drives African infrastructure investment, digital inclusion

The advent of 5G is one of the most important technological developments for the global economy in the last few years. By Rami Osman, director for business development at MediaTek Middle East and Africa High-speed mobile connectivity is catalysing dramatic digital...

Know the person behind the CV and the partner pitch

A key new hire or business partner can have a significant impact on a company - for better or worse. Knowing the facts behind the polished CV or perfect partner pitch should be a non-negotiable. This is the word from Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks, who describes a...

Senior C# / .NET Developers at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Calling all full-stack developers who live and breathe C# and can tame the wildest of Blazor components! We're on the hunt for not one, but two Senior Developers to join a high-impact project that's set to disrupt the scene in all the right ways.You'll be hands-on in...

D365 Business Analyst (Financial Module)

?? We're Hiring: Senior Business Analyst - D365 Finance Module - Contract position for 6 monthsOur client in the payment industry is looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance to join their team.If you are a strategic...

Intermediate RPA Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Intermediate RPA Developer — Pretoria (Exciting Opportunity!)Are you passionate about automating processes, building resilient bots and using the Microsoft Power Platform to drive real business impact? Join a high-impact RPA team at SARS and help modernise how work...

D365 Business Analyst (Financial Module) – Remote Remote

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Full Stack BI / Data Warehouse Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Design and develop ETL, data integration, data warehouse, data models, and BI reporting solutions. Ensure quality, performance, and standards across the BI team and support junior developers.RequirementsResponsibilities Analyse, design, develop, troubleshoot, and...

D365 Data Specialist (Financial Module)

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Leading landscaping company is looking for a Project Manager to manage and oversee an Estate in Midrand.Direct Reports: 2 Assistant Managers, Workshop Manager, Administrative Support Staff, Site SupervisorsTeam Size: ±200 employeesKey ResponsibilitiesOperational &...

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