Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Silver hits record high, could rise more

Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

More than half of PCs are still running Windows 10

According to Kaspersky’s statistics, more than half of general users and nearly 60% of corporate users currently use Windows 10 OS. Only 33% of those polled have already upgraded their devices to Windows 11. In Africa, 35,95% of users have upgraded to Windows 11,...

DCC Technologies to distribute ASUS Business solutions

DCC Technologies will distributor the Business SYS product range from ASUS Business. The partnership comes at a time when companies across the region are under pressure to adopt new digital tools to remain competitive, improve efficiency and protect sensitive data....

How HR became critical C-suite players

Chief human resources officers (CHROs) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping business success - with 88% of CHROs stating that their influence in the workplace is at an all-time high, according to a new report from International Workplace Group (IWG)....

iPhone Air eSIM-only push is a digital watershed moment

While Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone has captured the world’s attention for its super-slim and lightweight design, analysts GlobalData say that the main attraction should be on its exclusive eSIM-enablement. “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone...

Finance AI technologies to watch

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...

Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal

OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...

Despite challenges, economy shows resilience

August 2025 showed a fourth month of consecutive economic gains, a clear sign of economic resilience amid persistent headwinds. This is the headline finding from the PayInc Economic Index, launched today by PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica. With a refreshed...

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...

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Obscure Technologies partners with Netscout

South African cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has partnered with Netscout Systems for the distribution of its solutions in South Africa and surrounding territories. “The distribution agreement adds crucial networking, communications and enterprise...

ITAD enables eco-conscious IT management

Environmental sustainability is more important than ever. Businesses are increasingly turning to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) to align their IT hardware management with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Xperien CEO Wale Arewa says ITAD plays a...

Goodbye cloud-first approach, hello deliberately hybrid strategy

The unforeseen results of the fallacy that businesses must take a cloud-first approach are now coming home to roost. This is according to Ahmed Mahomed, CEO at Datacentrix, who explains that, because cloud adoption had to be expedited due to the pandemic, many...

Is your business legally ready for cybercriminals’ AI onslaught?

Across the globe, organisations of all sizes are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, in particular, can benefit their businesses. But while they are still trying to figure out how best to use AI, cybercriminals have fully embraced it. By...

Done right, prompt engineering can slash development time

The rise of prompt engineering has given software developers a unique opportunity to drive efficiencies. But only if they have the right skills to properly define requests, are very clear about how they manage the process, and formulate ruthlessly transparent policies...

The SARB roadmap to digital payments

On 18 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published its digital payments roadmap. By Lerato Lamola, partner at Webber Wentzel The document entitled Digital Payments Roadmap: Towards Inclusive, Accessible, Effective and Sustainable Digital Payments in...

Tarsus Distribution brings Zerto Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service to SA

Leading South African distributor Tarsus Distribution is partnering with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and its subsidiary Zerto (a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company) to create a compliant, agile, and affordable Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution. The...

Redington synergises tech ecosystems across Africa

Redington is accelerating digital transformation journeys across the African continent. With a direct presence in 19 African countries and continent-wide reach through channel partners, Redington is well-positioned to become a one-stop shop for all things technology...

Canon helps the sight-impaired to enjoy the visual world

Canon Central and North Africa aims to inspire creativity and innovation, forge valuable partnerships and relationships, and enhance the exchange of knowledge by demonstrating its entire ecosystem of consumer and business products and solutions ay Gitex Africa. Wrorld...

Yahsat partners with Satcom in Zimbabwe

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has partnered with Satcom Technologies to explore new satellite communications opportunities in Zimbabwe. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Yahsat's ongoing expansion across the African continent,...

Support Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort

We're looking for a highly capable Services Technician to join our IT support team. In this role, you'll deliver 2nd Level Application and Technical Support to clients both onsite and remotely. You'll take ownership of end-user incidents and requests—resolving issues...

Microsoft Developer at Niraah Solutions

MS SQL Server Developer Company: Niraah SolutionsLocation: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)Type: Full-time / Contract | Level: Mid-SeniorDomain: Banking / Financial Services About the role We're hiring an on-prem MS SQL Server Developer to build high-quality...

Junior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of Tier 3 systems engineering experience to join our enterprise infrastructure team. This role is suited for a technically adept professional with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure...

Full Stack Java Developer

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a dynamic Software Engineer who thrives on solving real business problems through technology. In this role, you'll design, build, and support critical software solutions that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation across the organisation....

Microsoft Developer at Niraah Solutions – Gauteng Randburg

MS SQL Server Developer Company: Niraah SolutionsLocation: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)Type: Full-time / Contract | Level: Mid-SeniorDomain: Banking / Financial Services About the role We're hiring an on-prem MS SQL Server Developer to build high-quality...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...

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