SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

European Commission launches Grok investigation

The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA). In parallel, the Commission extended its ongoing investigation launched in December 2023 into X's compliance with its recommender systems risk management...

As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts

Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...

Hybrid working strengthens diversity, inclusion

A diversity and inclusion strategy has become essential for the modern business - not just because it’s fair - but because everybody stands to gain from it, according to the latest McKinsey Diversity Matters report. New perspectives, boosted creativity, deeper...

GenAI attacks are on the rise

Twenty-nine percent of cybersecurity leaders said their organisations experienced an attack on enterprise GenAI application infrastructure in the last 12 months, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted from March-May 2025 among 302 cybersecurity...

Choosing to buy local can strengthen communities

Nearly three million SMEs employ more than 13-million South Africans – and this Heritage Month, a single shopping choice can help secure those jobs, according to RCS. “Every rand spent locally is a vote for jobs - RCS urges consumers to prioritise local businesses...

Government initiatives will boost carbon capture

Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...

Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads

At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...

Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves

While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...

AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream

Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...

Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...

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What to study now to get ahead in IT

In an era of technology rapidly transforming industries worldwide, the demand for digital skills has never been higher. Employers across South Africa and beyond are increasingly seeking individuals equipped with the latest in-demand digital skills to drive innovation...

Africa set to be the pivotal continent in the world

Africa is a continent of tremendous opportunities, endowed with and characterised by a young, dynamic and vibrant workforce, massive renewable energy potential, abundant biodiversity resources, rapid regional integration and innovative solutions designed to unlock the...

ISO standardisation can bring the best out of corporate training

With technological advancements rapidly changing the face of work and employees having to acquire essential new skills, the need for corporate training has never been greater. The results of a 2023 survey by global professional services network Deloitte found that 56%...

Overcome the top fraud prevention challenges

The fight against fraud is constantly evolving, writes Wilnes Goosen, fraud consultant at Experian Africa. Experian's recent fraud research shows that 71% of the fraud leaders in our survey are struggling to keep up with the rapidly evolving fraud threat. But as new...

Retailers should prepare for an uptick in consumer spending

South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted on behalf of fintech Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to grow by 1.8% in 2024, gradually...

IT offers a career for everyone

IT career opportunities are so numerous and varied and that there are IT jobs and specialisations to suit everyone. This is according to speakers participating in a webinar on Careers in IT hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...

Africa’s cultural renaissance fuses creativity and innovation

Our continent is rich with ideas - let's continue to work to support its creative youth towards social upliftment and global dominance, writes Skinder Hundal, global arts director of the British Council. As we stand at the crossroads of cultural transformation and...

Tips to improve your backups

Backups are crucial. Whether you are worried about a ransomware attack or some other disaster taking out the information that keeps your business running, backups are the best way to mitigate data loss risks. Yet, organisations are often unsatisfied with the value...

Anatomy of a phishing attack

Phishing attacks are among the most widespread and effective tactics used by cybercriminals against business. These schemes aim to deceive employees into disclosing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data, by posing as legitimate sources....

Are printers included in your business cyber security strategy?

With cybercrime rates in South Africa skyrocketing, businesses are increasingly conscious of the need to protect their in-office and remote IT set ups from ill-intentioned hackers. Yudheer Harbhajun, business print sales manager for Epson South Africa, says that while...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Software Quality Engineer Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the...

Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are urgently seeking a skilled Front-End Developer with strong experience in modern JavaScript frameworks and WordPress. The ideal candidate will be confident in building custom WordPress themes from scratch and have a solid understanding of front-end development...

Senior DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team shaping the future of a high-performance platform of a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeking to fill the critical role of a Senior DevOps Engineer. You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting cloud-based infrastructure,...

Network Security Engineer ( 24 months contract)

Network Security EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation...

Java / Sapiens Developer

The Java / Sapiens Developer will provide technical expertise in the development, integration, and customization of the Sapiens enterprise software suite using Java technologies, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's...

SAP Master Data Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company, within the mining / quarry sector, based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill a 1-year fixed term contract the position of SAP Master Data Specialist (Mechanical/Electrical). Purpose of the Role:This role reports directly...

Senior DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team shaping the future of a high-performance platform of a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeking to fill the critical role of a Senior DevOps Engineer. You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting cloud-based infrastructure,...

Network Security Engineer ( 24 months contract) – Gauteng Pretoria

Network Security EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation...

Java / Sapiens Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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