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...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...

These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race

As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...

Maximising impact as a CSCO

Many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) overestimate their effectiveness compared to C-suite perceptions, according to a survey by Gartner. The research group surveyed 201 executives, including CSCOs and C-suite executives, and found that three-quarters of CSCOs gave...

Kaspersky helps Interpol arrest 1 200 African cybercriminals

As part of its partnership with Interpol, Kaspersky recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation Serengeti 2.0 to combat cybercrime across the African continent, resulting in 1 209 arrests. Focused on several criminal activities which target both...

‘Best of the best’ scoop TICON Africa awards

Having considered 82 entries for this year’s Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) awards, the institution has announced the winners in each category. David Gowu, president of TICON Africa, says the judges were overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude...

iStore Education launches 2025 Excellence in Education Awards

iStore Education is has launched the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, a national celebration of educators and students who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology. Now in its 17th year, the Awards continue to...

African Development Bank and Aerosense advance African drone technology

The African Development Bank and Aerosense have signed an agreement to advance cooperation and projects in drone technology in Africa. Aerosense is a Japanese company engaged in drone manufacturing. Representatives of both institutions signed a Letter of Intent on the...

Crypto exchange scrums down with Stormers

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, VALR, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers as the “Official Crypto Exchange Partner” of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team. Effective 1 September 1, the three-year agreement...

SA investors turn to gold for stability

Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies. “With the local currency under...

Google debuts AI Mode in Search in Africa

Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria - introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses,...

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MTN MoMo expands remittance services to 25 new wallet corridors

MTN MoMo, MTN's mobile money app, has significantly expanded its international remittances capabilities with the launch of 25 new wallet corridors across 10 new countries . With this expansion, MoMo users can now send money to over 200-million wallets operated by 39...

Seacom launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients

Seacom has launched its new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for enterprise clients, complementing existing terrestrial broadband infrastructure and technologies. The launch comes after a two-year process of consultation with industry partners. During that...

Collboration redefines the ICT landscape

In a paradoxical twist, our journey into the future starts with a retrospective glance at innovation's history - a lesson in the timeless art of collaboration, writes Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X. Think Thomas Edison, popularly known as the father of...

Metrofile Kenya adds cloud offering

Metrofile has launched its new cloud services, designed to address the challenges of data volume growth, security threats, and the increasing demand for compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act. "Our cloud services are not just about storage; they're about...

Load shedding versus load curtailment

As of 1 March 2024, Eskom has taken over control of load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni. This, after the city reportedly failed to execute power outages when required. However, the metro has negotiated with the power utility for load curtailment to be implemented...

Darktrace and BDO Cyber Lab reaffirm partnership

BDO Cyber Lab and Darktrace have today their strategic partnership, collaborating to combat the evolving threat landscape with AI technology and expert risk mitigation strategies. "Partnerships are key to solving many of the cyber-security threats we face today. Our...

5 tech specs that have us excited for the Redmi Note 13 Series

From sunrise to sunset, you could be living a new smart life.As tech enthusiasts it is easy to miss out on another launch of new phones, but the Redmi Note 13 Series is not just another everyday launch as these new devices bring with them a lot of interesting features...

How to safeguard essential business data against emerging threats

The evolving nature of cyberattacks pose a constant threat to organisations, and staying up-to-date with the latest technology is no longer sufficient to ensure security. By Aslam Tajbhai, solutions architect at DMP South Africa With the emergence of artificial...

SA telecoms are at a crossroads

South Africa's telecommunications sector finds itself at a crucial crossroads, trying to balance progress with ongoing challenges. Both the government and private sector are committed to strengthening the country's telecom infrastructure, recognising its importance...

Senior SAP BTP Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Senior SAP BTP Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid arrangement. The Senior SAP BTP...

DevOps

DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Help shape scalable cloud infrastructure and innovation for social impactRemote South Africa | R60,000 to R80,000 per month | 12-month renewable contract About Our ClientOur client is a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary organization...

Information Management Manager

To manage and develop the procurement, supply and distribution of information for Investor Services at its clients to support their needs and objectives. To work with electronic information, especially online databases, content management systems and internet...

DevOps – Western Cape Cape Town Region

DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Help shape scalable cloud infrastructure and innovation for social impactRemote South Africa | R60,000 to R80,000 per month | 12-month renewable contract About Our ClientOur client is a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary organization...

Information Management Manager – Remote Remote

To manage and develop the procurement, supply and distribution of information for Investor Services at its clients to support their needs and objectives. To work with electronic information, especially online databases, content management systems and internet...

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...

Solutions Developer- Implementation and Support

Our client based in Durban SA is a specialist in global logistics and shipping solutions for cars, trucks, rolling equipment and breakbulk.Purpose of the Role:Ensuring that the Operational systems and End user systems meet all business and contractual requirements...

Senior IT Operations Specialist

Lead the charge in IT operations, where your technical expertise powers business continuity. Is this you? You're calm under pressure, analytical, and solutions-driven. Whether you're tackling network downtime or optimising infrastructure performance, you thrive on...

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Pretoria

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...

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