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...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Varsity will never be the same …

An innovative new academic study warns that higher education institutions worldwide must urgently reinvent teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery or risk becoming obsolete in the face of rapidly evolving student expectations and technological disruption. The...

China is leading the AI Supercycle

China isn’t waiting. As the global AI industry shifts from infrastructure build-out to enterprise application at scale, China is already running - and the gap with most other markets is widening. That was the signal at IDC Directions 2026 in Beijing, where more than...

Call for mental health support to be integrated into HIV care

A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Linköping University in Sweden showed that people living with HIV face an elevated risk of suicide due to a combination of stigma, fear of disclosure, mental health challenges and gaps in primary...

OpenAI aims to raise $100bn

OpenAI is reported to be in discussions with tech players Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia, as well as the investor Softbank, to raise another $100-billion. If it’s successful, the company would have a value of at least $750-billion. The ChatGPT developer is currently one...

How long can the gold rally last?

Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...

Step out for Flip Flop Day 2026

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and...

Frogfoot expands its KZN footprint with Mitsol acquisition

Frogfoot has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal with the acquisition of fibre assets that were built and operated by Mitsol. The transition brings another 19 000 homes on to the Frogfoot network. “Mitsol is a meaningful acquisition for us,” says Richard Henn,...

IT distribution revenues hit record $24,3bn

Sales through the IT distribution channel increased 6% year over year to $24,3-billion in Q4 2025, marking the strongest quarter on record for North American distribution, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT), powered by GTDC. The record Q4...

SA is turning to AI for learning, work and opportunity

A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that South African users are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of...

AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure

By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...

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Vertiv boosts Kenya’s motor vehicle registration

Vertiv, together with local partner Encapsulated East Africa and the Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), have recently deployed a new integrated modular data centre infrastructure solution to boost data centre performance and service delivery. As...

MomConnect celebrates 10 years in SA

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Securing the public sector requires the right mindset

South Africa’s public sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals following a spate of cyber-attacks on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and government institutions. Cybersecurity specialists at ESET Southern Africa, say more robust security measures and...

Counting the cost of workplace bullying

Bullying in the workplace is a reality that many employees face but few talk about openly, and this is a huge problem. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership & HR expert and executive coach Imagine a manager who consistently withholds information that is...

Strengthen digital defence with cybersecurity awareness

As individuals and organisations become more dependent on digital platforms, it's clear that technology now permeates every aspect of our lives. By Shaun Gordon, chief security officer at Duxbury Networking Consequently, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical...

Bulletproof your inbox with robust email security

Email security is a critical aspect of modern business operations, particularly as cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT In South Africa, where the digital landscape is...

SAPICS conference will address innovation in motion

The annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, will be held from 8 to 11 June 2025 in Cape Town under the theme “Innovation in Motion”, supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced. Now in its 47th year, the SAPICS Conference...

Inaugural Cloud Summit coming to SA

Huawei Cloud will host its first ever South Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, with more than 600 industry players from a broad range of sectors meeting at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 24 October. South Africa’s National Policy on Data and Cloud reveals how...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement...

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The technical Analyst will work closely with business analysts and support development by doing system analysis on incidents, problems, and IT projects.Key responsibilitiesTechnical Facilitate development for technical requirements using relevant framework and...

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Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to analyze, design, and implement technology solutions that drive...

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Our Client is a leading establishment within the Financial services industry and they are currently seeking a BI Developer. This is a contract opportunity and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Requirements include: A Degree, Diploma or equivalent in IT (or...

SAP ERP Functional Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a hands-on SAP ERP Functional Specialist with strong experience in SAP MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales & Distribution) within a retail environment.This role sits at the intersection of core ERP and digital commerce, ensuring SAP supports...

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A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

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Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

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BI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our Client is a leading establishment within the Financial services industry and they are currently seeking a BI Developer. This is a contract opportunity and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Requirements include: A Degree, Diploma or equivalent in IT (or...

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