Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Resurgence of vulnerable whales in southeastern Atlantic

More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species – blue and fin - in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, published in the...

Sizekhaya kicks off as lottery operator

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has welcomed Sizekhaya  as South Africa’s new South Africa's National Lottery and Sports Pools operator, effective today (1 June 2026). NLC board chairperson Professor Barney Pityana says the transition marks an important...

MTN to buy out tower operator

In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...

These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

AI, resilience, growth key for financial services CEOa

Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is the headline finding from KPMG’s...

Stablecoins make their way into everyday use

A new global study reveals that stablecoins are no longer niche, but are becoming a practical, everyday form of money being used around the world for everything from getting paid to buying goods and services. BVNK’s Stablecoin Utility Report, which surveyed over 4 600...

Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms

The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...

As business closures ease, debt recovery falters

In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...

TikTok culls close to a million videos in SA

TikTok removed more than 920 000 videos in South Africa during the third quarter of 2025. This is according to TikTok’s Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which details how the videos were removes for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines. Of the...

BluEnergy granted energy trading licence

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited has announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to...

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The metrics that drive successful loyalty programmes

In recent years, South African companies have turned to loyalty programmes as a more innovative way of retaining customers. By Frik van der Westhuizen founding member of LoyaltyPlus But as with any investment, it is important to effectively measure the return on...

Strategies for bridging the technical skills divide

Organisations around the world - including in South Africa - face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool. By Simon Bishop, global head of talent acquisition at SoftwareOne SoftwareOne’s Cloud Skills...

African data centres set to power the digital age

The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. By Linda Oniwe, vice-president for technology, media and telecommunications at Standard Bank As businesses...

Are SA retailers experiencing an AI lag?

The adoption of advanced technologies in South African retailers is moving at a slow pace. By Dean Wolson, GMM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa While artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into routine processes like inventory management, demand...

Charting the future of enterprise IT

As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that IT decision-makers are navigating a rapidly shifting technological landscape, writes Alex Russell, regional sales manager: SADC at Nutanix. The coming year will challenge organisations to rethink their priorities, redefine...

Exclusive Networks Africa wins Supermicro distribution in Africa

Supermicro has appointed Exclusive Networks Africa as a distributor for the African region. Africa represents a significant growth opportunity for Supermicro, according to Wynand Möller, regional manager: sub-Saharan Africa at Supermicro. “The African market is marked...

5G Advanced could transform daily life

When 5G first arrived, it was advertised as a revolution in connectivity, promising blazing speeds and instant data access. But for most of us, the experience has been more evolutionary than revolutionary, writes Rakesh Lakhani, head of networks solutions for Ericsson...

Build a data governance framework for AI integration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means that updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and adherence to regulatory requirements....

Embracing mono inkjet technology in SA’s commercial print industry

In the dynamic landscape of South Africa’s commercial print industry, the need for efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa’s TASKalfa Pro 15000c/B mono inkjet production...

Solutions Architect (Senior) (0222) – Gauteng Pretoria

Operate, maintain, and enhance the firewall rule management platform (commercial + custom-built components).Develop new platform components, integrations, and automation workflows (Python, APIs, database queries, etc.).Perform complex troubleshooting across...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1916

Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus which includes incident handling and resolution.Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized...

Agile Master (Senior) 0327

Guiding teams on Agile/Scrum practices and value deliveryFacilitating workshops, discussions, and conflict resolutionImproving Agile maturity and ensuring continuous improvementSupporting self-organization and completion of tasks (“closing the loop”) Minimum...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1916 – Gauteng Pretoria

Responsible for 24/7 operations as your main focus which includes incident handling and resolution.Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET Core.Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.Develop and manage containerized...

Agile Master (Senior) 0327 – Gauteng Pretoria

Guiding teams on Agile/Scrum practices and value deliveryFacilitating workshops, discussions, and conflict resolutionImproving Agile maturity and ensuring continuous improvementSupporting self-organization and completion of tasks (“closing the loop”) Minimum...

Data Scientist (Senior) 2287 – Gauteng Pretoria

Research, design and implement Deep Learning models.Understand user requirements and deploy deep learning solutions to solve complex business problems.Continuously improve performance, efficiency and scalability of existing models and algorithms.Establish efficient...

Agile Master (Entry) 3350

Organize and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Provide guidance and support to the team members on Agile principles and practices, helping them to understand and implement Agile methodologies...

Cloud Engineer (Azure)

RoleA cloud engineer who designs, builds, manages, and secures an organization's cloud-basedinfrastructure and applications using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They areresponsible for migrating systems from on-site servers, optimizing cloud performance...

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