US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

SA’s business liquidations skyrocket

South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

User numbers increase, but Internet disparities deepen

The world's online population grew by more than 240-million people in 2025, according to the new Facts and Figures 2025 report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while...

Resellers: Last chance to make your voice heard

Voting in the Channelwise Awards 2025 has been extended to midnight on 13 November – and resellers are urged to make their mark. The Channelwise Awards are the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards, where resellers and partners get the chance...

Seacom unveils new branding as it plans for Africa’s future

Kathy Gibson reports - Seacom, which pioneered Africa’s submarine cable boom 16 years ago, is planning a major new undersea network. Seacom 2.0, due to be completed by 2029, is designed to carry the data traffic that will be generated by Africa’s embrace of...

Unprecedented growth for AI infrastructure market

The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth - poised to reach $758-billion in spending by 2029, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Artificial...

I&O leaders look to cut costs with AI

Fifty-four percent of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders say cost optimisation is their top goal for adopting AI, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 253 respondents from the US, UK,...

Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise

With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...

Fibre and 5G driving OECD digital transformation

The Covid pandemic may have been the catalyst, but the past five years - marked by some major socio-economic transformations like remote work, AI, immersive technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - have increased the demand for high-quality digital...

AASA tears a strip off the ATNS over air traffic control

In a scathing – some would say well-justified – statement, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) to strengthen its collaboration with airlines and determine effective solutions for...

Nvidia and Uber look to make the world robotaxi-ready

Nvidia is partnering with Uber to scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform, and Nvidia Drive...

What the SCA really said about online gambling

South Africa’s online betting industry has been thrown into needless panic by headlines proclaiming that online gambling is banned, writes Wayne Lurie, director of Lurie Inc Attorneys and CEO of SAROGA. The recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Portapa (Pty) Ltd...

Alarm bells should be ringing over South Africans’ mental health

New research conducted among Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members has revealed a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a...

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CMC Networks appoints Mahesh Jaishankar as MD

CMC Networks has appointed Mahesh Jaishankar as MD, tasked with leading the company’s strategy to drive growth in AI-powered connectivity, combined with on-the-ground expertise across Africa and the Middle East. Jaishankar succeeds Marisa Trisolino, who served as CEO...

Why SA businesses need AIOps-observability

According to CASA Software the demands of today’s digital economy augmented by the increasing complexity of modern application architectures have made the role of IT operations more challenging. Michael Brink, CTO CASA Software, notes AI and machine learning have...

Navigating AI, robotics and human skills in SA

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are no longer abstract concepts in South Africa’s business community. They are here, changing how industries operate and reshaping workforce expectations. By Shiksha Benimadho, Accenture development partnerships and talent...

Addressing concerns over biometric authentication

Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of identity verification (IDV) across multiple sectors in South Africa. By Lance Fanaroff, co-founder and chief strategy officer of iiDENTIFii While the technology promises greater security...

Banks make progress toward the ultimate phishing solution

The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. Each transaction involves account data, such as login credentials, account numbers, and transaction details that can be...

Navigate corporate travel bookings in an AI world

You've probably noticed it already. That moment when you're searching for flights and Google suddenly suggests a complete itinerary: hotels, restaurants, even local experiences; all tailored specifically to you. It feels helpful, almost magical. But then the nagging...

When WhatsApp groups become serious cyber-risk zones

Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...

Changing the AI narrative from confusion to clarity

Companies are struggling to take the first step into AI, but there is a way around the overwhelm, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core, data and AI services at Braintree. Artificial intelligence has become the corporate obsession of 2025. From the explosion of...

AI can spot ‘firing signals’ before employees

What if a machine knew you were getting fired before you did? Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to hire, promote, and fire employees. While most of the focus is on employers using AI, a growing number of professionals are exploring these tools to...

Mid to Senior Full Stack Developer

Our client is a corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to businesses. We help companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide a safer, more efficient travel experience for their employees. Position...

Senior IT Technician

A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround, performing root...

Mid to Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Parktown North

Our client is a corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to businesses. We help companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide a safer, more efficient travel experience for their employees. Position...

Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg

A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround, performing root...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...

Business Analyst (Senior) 2825

Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...

Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a technically proficient Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on securing systems, applications, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across on-premises servers, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft...

Energy Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...

Energy Project Manager – Remote Remote

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...

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