In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

AI threatens $234bn in enterprise application software spend

Agentic AI is set to disrupt enterprise software revenue models, with up to $234-billion of enterprise application spending exposed to agentic arbitrage between now and 2030, according to Gartner. By 2030, this will account for roughly 20% of enterprise application...

UN calls for safe and inclusive AI that benefits all

The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is...

Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio

Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...

SA organisations are breached every three hours

Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...

UCT palaeontologists challenge how we age crocodiles and dinosaurs

Do the bones of Nile crocodiles have the same number of growth marks as their age? And can such growth rings be counted to accurately gauge the age of these reptiles? Is this also an accurate method to use when trying to “age” dinosaurs and other extinct and extant...

Why parents share children’s moments online

Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...

Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...

Top science and maths achievers selected for NSTF programme

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced this year’s group of 22 selected maths and science top performers studying in science-related courses. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a unique annual programme that selects and recognises students for...

Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent, EchoStar to join S&P 500

S&P Dow Jones Indices will make a number of changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices. NAPCO Security Technologies will replace Alexander & Baldwin in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening...

Quantum computing helps to create never-before-seen molecule

An international team of scientists from IBM, The University of Manchester, Oxford University, ETH Zurich, EPFL and the University of Regensburg have created and characterised a molecule unlike any previously known — one whose electrons travel through its structure in...

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Huawei Cloud enables digital growth

The need for actionable steps to grow South Africa’s digital economy took centre stage during a panel discussion at the recent Huawei Cloud Summit in Johannesburg. Commenting on Huawei’s role in unlocking digital growth Jacquline Shi, president of Huawei Cloud global...

Nutanix leads in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Nutanix is positioned furthest in vision among all vendors in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms. Nutanix believes this recognition is due to the company’s strong vision for an enterprise storage platform that unifies unstructured...

Make business communication more effective in 2025

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The central role of IoT and 5G in sustainable economic growth

As Africa races to meet the 17 objectives outlined in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 target, it’s clear that traditional solutions to longstanding problems are no longer good enough. By Rami Osman, director for business...

Face your fears and land the compensation you deserve

Motivating for a salary increase or improved compensation package is one of the most nerve-wracking challenges employees can face. The anxiety surrounding the mere idea of having the conversation can be so debilitating, that this important act of self-advocacy often...

Business continuity and data management key for healthcare

Ransomware attacks are a growing concern for healthcare facilities worldwide, with attacks wreaking havoc, including encrypting complex patient records, cancelling appointments, delaying life-saving surgeries, and even rerouting ambulances. By Hemant Harie, group...

Powering modern data centres for sustainability

South Africa’s continued expansion of data centre capacity is a clear testament to the exponential growth in data generated by an increasingly digitised economy. Driven by intelligent systems, data centres are also energy hungry, more so than traditional computer...

FMCG e-commerce continues to deliver growth

It may feel like there are more grocery delivery bikes than other vehicles on the road and that there are more delivery pickers than ‘real’ shoppers in our supermarkets. However, in South Africa, grocery e-commerce is still a tiny fraction of both total e-commerce and...

The role of people and technology in building security resilience

South Africa’s corporate and public sectors are under immense pressure to uphold the security practices and values that go hand-in-hand with digital transformation. As industries evolve, so too does the nature of the threats they face. By Gert Janzen, product manager...

Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 0386

Job DescriptionEngage with business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritise requirements for the e-Invoicing product.Translate business needs into technical architecture and detailed design documents aligned with SAP, EAI, Java, Azure and SCP standards.Design...

IT Support Technician – Remote Remote

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills! Job Title: IT Support Technician - Johannesburg - Managed IT ServicesSalary: R20,000 to R35,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this managed IT services provider is a highly smart career move...

Test Analyst (Entry) 2020 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionDevelop, maintain and execute manual and automated test cases for SAP-based finance processes.Create and maintain test scripts and test data using Tosca for automation.Identify, document and track defects in JIRA/Xray and coordinate resolution with...

Full Stack Developer (Chief Expert) 0386 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionEngage with business stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritise requirements for the e-Invoicing product.Translate business needs into technical architecture and detailed design documents aligned with SAP, EAI, Java, Azure and SCP standards.Design...

Junior IT Technician (Durban) 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.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...

Junior IT Technician (Durban) at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Junior IT Technician (Durban)Duties &...

Project Manager (Logistics) (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:SERVE as the organisational engine of the broader Tech team, driving the execution of all technical projects across the business as the next Project Manager sought by a dynamic Logistics company. You will ensure that scoping, development, deployment, and...

Project Manager (Logistics) (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:SERVE as the organisational engine of the broader Tech team, driving the execution of all technical projects across the business as the next Project Manager sought by a dynamic Logistics company. You will ensure that scoping, development, deployment, and...

PHP Technical Lead (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled PHP Technical Lead to serve as the Capability Owner (Build & Maintain). The role is responsible for ensuring that internal tools are optimised, digitised, and perfectly aligned...

PHP Technical Lead (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled PHP Technical Lead to serve as the Capability Owner (Build & Maintain). The role is responsible for ensuring that internal tools are optimised, digitised, and perfectly aligned...

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