These are the top future of work trends in 2026
Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...
Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...
Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery
Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...
Top emerging technologies to support autonomous business
Gartner has unveiled its 2025 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies with many of the top technology innovations to watch this year supporting the new autonomous business era - including machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence, and programmable money....
Illicit cigarettes starve SA’s fiscus of billions
South Africa was once hailed as a leader in tobacco control. From 1994 to 2009, sharp increases in excise taxes, combined with measures such as advertising bans and smoke-free legislation, reduced smoking rates, improved public health, and delivered strong revenue...
NASA analysis shows Sun’s activity ramping up
The Sun has become increasingly active since 2008, a new NASA study shows. Solar activity is known to fluctuate in cycles of 11 years, but there are longer-term variations that can last decades. Case in point: Since the 1980s, the amount of solar activity had been...
AI: Humanity’s greatest breakthrough, or its biggest divide?
The future of AI in South Africa will define who holds power. This is according to Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, who adds: “Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. “For the first time in history, our tools are learning to improve themselves....
AI both endangers and protects identities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. This is the conclusion from a new Cisco DUO report “2025 State of Identity Security,” which surveyed 650 IT and security managers across Europe and North Africa. According to 44% of executives polled, AI-based...
Identity is not a privilege – it’s a right
Ideco calls on South African businesses to treat digital identity as a human right, not just a compliance checkbox. As the world marked International Identity Day yesterday (16 September 2025) under the theme ‘My Identity. My Umbrella’, Ideco warned that millions of...
Education makes ransomware progress, but IT teams pay personal price
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates, according to the fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. Yet, these gains are...
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Addressing cyber security in renewables key for energy security
While renewable energy is a key component to achieving the world's net zero goals, the reality is that there is still work to do to ensure it can be relied upon as a secure energy source. With solar energy backed as one of the world's primary energy sources of the...
Can AI help change how businesses view customer service emails?
Three hundred and sixty-two billion. That's roughly how many emails are sent every day globally. Despite numerous apps promising to replace email over the years, that number is set to keep growing, reaching 392,5-billion by 2026. That's because, for all its flaws,...
The use of drones in precision farming takes off in SA
The use of drones in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as these unmanned aircraft are proving to be a valuable tool used in precision farming - a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for...
Navigating financial crime and regulatory challenges in cross-border transactions
According to McKinsey research, cross-border payments are a major revenue driver for payments companies and banks, representing worldwide flows of around $150-trillion a year. Remittances offer particularly attractive opportunities for money launderers, terrorist...
Africa reaches important milestones on its data centre journey
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Africa's data centre market is attracting significant interest from foreign direct investment (FDI) and subsequent institutional investors. For one, the continent plays an important role in data centre developers' efforts to meet...
Why your bank isn’t up to the task of sending money offshore
South African banks love to promote their tech credentials. They'll incorporate any awards they win for innovation or tech integration into their marketing materials and race each other to introduce new app features. By Harry Scherzer, CEO of FutureForex For the most...
Digital communications empowers African SMEs
The African small business landscape is brimming with potential. From active markets to innovative entrepreneurs, the continent represents a vibrant hub of economic activity. Yet, in this dynamic environment, standing out and reaching customers can be a challenge,...
AI helps finance teams work smarter
Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in financial systems is driving finance teams to work smarter and consequently enhancing business efficiencies. Gary Govender, strategic business development manager at Alnet Technologies, highlights the pivotal role of...
Could automation be the answer to SA’s infrastructure woes?
With South Africans last having experienced load shedding on 26 March, many are cautiously optimistic that the country has started turning the corner on its infrastructure woes. But the reality is they're far from over. In early June, for example, the country's four...
Huawei aims to train 150 000 more in Sub-Saharan Africa
On 28 June, Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100 000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Technical Leader – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination – Gauteng Halfway House
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...
Business Analyst NH
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...
Senior Software Engineer (C#.NET & SQL) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and implement robust event-driven systems in C# .NET and MS SQL, provide technical solutions for the global Operations teams as the next Senior Software Engineer wanted by an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm. The role will be embedded in...
Business Analyst NH – Gauteng Johannesburg
Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...
Technical Business Analyst (1-Year Fixed-term Contract) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for delivering robust data and reporting solutions to support the global regulatory obligations under EMIR and MiFIR/MiFID of a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a Technical Business Analyst. You will perform detailed...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in cloud-driven, high-performance environments. You'll be part of a dynamic global tech team working on large-scale integration and streaming platforms that power real-time business...
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