SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Engie is a preferred bidder fr Corona PV project

Engie has been announced as a preferred bidder for the new Corona utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7. The company has also been pre-qualified to...

Fynd launches in SA

Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group as its first strategic customer in the market. The move also comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector is...

Jordaan Burger is new MD for Sage AME

Sage has announced the appointment of Jordaan Burger as MD for its Africa & Middle East (AME) region, following a successful three-month period in the role on an interim basis. Since joining Sage in 2019, Jordaan has held several senior roles, including...

Task-specific AI agents set for rapid adoption into enterprise apps

A significant 40% of enterprise applications will be integrated with task-specific AI agents by 2026, up from fewer than 5% today, according to Gartner. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, agentic AI in enterprise applications will move beyond...

Nvidia launches Blackwell-powered Jetson Thor

Nvidia has announced the general availability of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, powerful new robotics computers designed to power robots across industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and...

Digital mindfulness a key weapon in cybersecurity

People continue to be the primary target for cyberattackers, but by understanding why people are susceptible to social engineering - and empowering them to resist it - organisations can reduce their cyber risk exposure. This is the view of Anna Collard, senior...

Role of education key for risk management

Government shortcomings, energy instability, and a lack of strong leadership are jeopardising South Africa’s economic stability. These are some of the stark findings of the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2025/2026 Risk Report. Marisa...

Musk threatens Apple lawsuit

Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...

Checkers trials smart trolleys

Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...

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Smart tech solutions herald a more sustainable future

The impact of climate change is undeniable. As we witness increasingly erratic and intense weather patterns in South Africa, it is evident that we must take decisive action to mitigate the effects of climate change and safeguard our planet, and country, for future...

Cutting down on digital waste beyond Earth Day

Earth Day, commemorated today (22 April), serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the environment. While traditional approaches like reducing plastic consumption are well-known, there are less obvious methods that also have a significant impact. One such...

Used electronics can power sustainable ESG growth

The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become increasingly prominent. From reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity, organisations are aligning their strategies with sustainable practices. However, one area that often goes...

How do you reward a multi-generational workforce?

Managing expectations in the workplace is challenging, even more so when faced with the career aspirations of four different generations in one organisation or even one team. Employees are living longer and want to retire later, which means more and more organisations...

UCaaS solutions transform the communication landscape

South African businesses looking to rapidly modernise their communications environment and boost collaboration can benefit from implementing unified communications & collaboration as a service (UCaaS) platforms. Such solutions turn communications into a secure,...

How to spot a cyberattack if you aren’t a security pro

Business owners and executives dread receiving that call: criminals have breached their computer systems. It may happen in a flash, but this moment is often the culmination of days to months of moves by cybercriminals, finding ways into systems, gaining control, and...

The world is changing and your people strategy should be too

Business agility has long been on the CEO agenda, but are they missing the most important area - talent agility? Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized In volatile and unpredictable markets, the ability to adapt to changing conditions is crucial and talent...

Tech transformation could secure telcos’ future

As South African telecommunications companies grapple with significant challenges, hope is on the horizon. Recent reports highlighted woes as telecommunications giants were left reeling from the effects of load shedding on infrastructural maintenance, and the rising...

BI Analyst (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Citrusdal

ENVIRONMENT:A detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst is sought to join the team of a fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry. You will be responsible for analysing large datasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to support...

Senior IT Technician (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT: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,...

Junior Data Engineer – Paarl – Western Cape Paarl

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in the agriculture industry. As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructure and creating data-driven solutions to support...

Technical Analyst (Connectivity)

Ready to grow your career in systems implementation? We're looking for a tech-savvy professional who combines strong technical integration skills with proactive client communication and a passion for technology in Pretoria East.As the Technical Analyst: Connectivity,...

Business Systems Engineer (Citrusdal)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry seeks a highly driven Business Systems Engineer who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with the organization's goals. You will be part of a...

Senior SQL Database Administrator

Our client is looking for a solid DBA with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified DBA who is looking for a REMOTE-BASED half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the hours may increase at mutual...

Software Engineer (Backend) (C#.Net & T-SQL) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Software Engineer (Backend) is wanted by a global CPaaS Provider where you will design, optimise and maintain software services capable of handling thousands of transactions per second. Stability and speed are paramount in...

Technical Analyst (Connectivity) – Gauteng Pretoria

Ready to grow your career in systems implementation? We're looking for a tech-savvy professional who combines strong technical integration skills with proactive client communication and a passion for technology in Pretoria East.As the Technical Analyst: Connectivity,...

Business Systems Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Citrusdal

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing startup company in the Agriculture industry seeks a highly driven Business Systems Engineer who will be responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with the organization's goals. You will be part of a...

Senior SQL Database Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client is looking for a solid DBA with at least 5 years good commercial experience. This role will suit a qualified DBA who is looking for a REMOTE-BASED half day role (4 hours per day) position, though the demand is growing and the hours may increase at mutual...

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