SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Copper shortfall widens the AI race

A looming copper supply gap is poised to widen as electricity demand accelerates and new vectors - such as the race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending - add to the call on copper. According to Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of...

How sales leaders can win in the age of AI

As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies,...

Nvidia partners with UK to build AI ecosystem

Nvidia is accelerating the AI industrial revolution in the UK, working with partners including CoreWeave, Microsoft and Nscale to build the nation’s next generation of AI infrastructure. By the end of 2026, the companies will build and operate AI factories that will...

North American telcos risk missing AI opportunities

With the entire world obsessed by artificial intelligence (AI), telecom service providers are still figuring out how to position themselves in the market and to profit from possible opportunities. To address the potential opportunities to serve enterprise customers...

Intel, Nvidia in $5bn AI partnering deal

Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to jointly develop multiple generations of custom datacentre and PC products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets. The companies will focus on seamlessly...

Global AI spending will surge to $1,5trn this year

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total nearly $1,5-trillion in 2025 according to Gartner. "The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centres with AI-optimised...

Digital divide hinders service delivery to poor communities

The spread of digital technology has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a...

Cyberattacks on SMBs nearly double in 2025

There has been a dramatic escalation in the number of cyberattacks targeting SMBs who faced nearly twice as many weekly incidents in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. This is according to cybersecurity organisation Guardz’s Mid-Year...

Infostealer and ransomware on the rise in SA

Understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for day-to-day cyber defence in South Africa, according to Maher Yamout, lead security researcher for the Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky, who unpacked...

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Absa Credit Coach helps customers boost credit scores

Since Absa launched its financial inclusion Credit Coach in April 2024, it has garnered over 1,4-million views. Absa Credit Coach, available for free on the Absa banking app, offers a suite of tools to help customers monitor and improve their credit scores: * Check...

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How GIS is transforming municipal property management

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The Impact of AI-Enabled PCs in the Modern Workforce

AI's integration into the workforce and consumer technology is indeed transformative. By Yugen Naidoo, GM of Lenovo Southern Africa AI-enabled PCs are significantly boosting workplace efficiency. By automating routine tasks, such as data entry, scheduling, and basic...

How much trust should we place in chatbots

The rise of advanced language models like ChatGPT has ushered in a new era of human-like interactions, where chatbots can engage in natural conversations, solve complex problems, and even exhibit creative thinking. This remarkable progress has opened up a world of...

Address the security sprawl

Many companies still consider cybersecurity a grudge purchase. What is worse, these businesses often only allocate the necessary funds after an incident or a regulatory change forces their hands. The normalisation of the hybrid work environment has certainly...

Acer Africa in strategic partnership with Redington

Acer Africa has appointed Redington as a distribution partner for Acer's SMB and channel business. Glenn Du Toit, Acer country manager, comments: "We are excited to expand our commercial channel distribution to include the local Redington operation. Redington has been...

How AI empowers defenders and emboldens attackers

Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly influenced the landscape of cyber warfare, serving as a double-edged sword for both attackers and defenders. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cyber security at In2IT Defined as machines capable of mimicking...

How digital twin technology can be used in smart manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting market demands, and global trends. By Marius Wessels, manager: professional services for Syspro Africa While much of the spotlight is on artificial intelligence...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Are you a data visionary ready to blend cutting-edge machine learning with the fast-paced world of alcohol distribution? Our client — a leader in the industry — is revolutionizing how data powers product recommendations, customer insights, and operational excellence...

SQL Developer

Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...

Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote

DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...

Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...

IT Support Technician

Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...

IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion

Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...

Scrum Master

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent.Relevant IT qualification (Degree or Diploma) advantageous.Relevant Agile certifications...

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