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...
African entrepreneurs wow Amazon
Nine companies from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Cameroon have been selected for Amazon’s fourth AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator – the largest representation of any continent. The Accelerator brings together a global community of social...
NAPAfrica, ZANOG enhance community-driven interconnection in Cape Town
Cape Town’s emergence as a critical digital gateway for Africa continues to gain momentum, driven by growing interconnection demand and ongoing infrastructure investment. The recent expansion of the Cape Town Internet Exchange (CINX), operated by the Internet Exchange...
SA booking platform compromised
Customers of a South African hospitality company may have been compromised, and could become phishing victims. Cybernews researchers have uncovered an exposed server belonging to a threat actor containing documentation of attacks against accommodation-sector...
‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’
The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...
Consumer confidence nosedives on higher fuel prices
The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) reading is the lowest since the first quarter of 2025 (-20) when the Finance Minister tabled his (aborted) proposal to hike VAT by two percentage points in the February 2025 budget speech. This time around, it is the...
Overestimating GenAI will see mainframe exit projects fail
More than 70% of mainframe exit projects initiated in 2026 will fail to produce the intended benefits due to an overestimation of generative AI (GenAI) tooling capabilities, according to Gartner. “There is a widening gap between the marketing promise of GenAI and its...
National sovereignty now hinges on digital sovereignty
As geopolitical tensions mount and AI re-shapes the digital landscape, governments worldwide face an urgent new reality: true national sovereignty now depends as much on controlling digital infrastructure as it does on physical borders, according toGlobalData. The...
Master Power Technologies opens R50m Customer Experience Centre
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, housed at its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has grown from its origins as a uninterruptible power supply (UPS)...
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The rising threat of fraud in microlending
South Africa’s microlending sector is a key driver of financial inclusion, providing access to credit for millions who may otherwise be excluded from traditional banking. But, as the industry grows, particularly through digital and fintech platforms, it is...
How can the payment ecosystem rebuild its relationship architecture?
The South African Reserve Bank's Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme (PEM) is reconfiguring the country's entire clearing and settlement architecture, with new payment institution licences expected in early 2026. The goal is to deliver fast, simple, inclusive...
Africa’s data is worth $400bn. We’re giving it away
In 1944, the architects of the global financial system made one foundational decision: a currency without a reserve is just paper. They chose gold to back it. By Sam Tayengwa, group executive: global markets at Mettus The logic was elegant. Value needs an anchor....
Directed Technologies expands connected vehicle platform into Africa
Directed Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with 3Gen Products to extend its global, OEM-aligned connected vehicle platform into Africa. Headquartered in South Africa, 3Gen will serve as Directed’s regional execution partner, leading deployment,...
Pure Electric scooters launch in SA
Core has launched Pure Electric in South Africa, introducing the electric scooter brand and expanding access to a new category of personal mobility. Through the partnership, Core will hold exclusive distribution rights for Pure Electric in South Africa. Founded in...
ASUS empowers the future with AI-ready solutions
With over 250 business partners from over 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the fourth edition of the EMEA ASUS Business Summit (ABS’26) kicked off in Bodrum, Türkiye. The summit provided an elite platform for partners to experience the next...
The hidden cost of cloud complexity (and what to do about it)
Cloud adoption in South Africa is accelerating. Budgets are being committed, environments are being built, and the channel is busier than it has been in years. Othelo Vieira, technical product manager lead at Cloud On Demand That is genuinely good news. But there is a...
Advancing a unified view of service delivery for the connected citizen
For many South Africans, interacting with government still involves repeating the same process over and over again. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead, and Varaidzo Mureriwa, MD within the Health & public service business at Accenture, South Africa Whether...
Data privacy in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept; it’s woven into the fabric of life today. And beyond just a technological revolution, AI is shaping up to be a test in trust. By Amenda Makhetha-Sebake, head of data privacy and protection at FirstRand Group...
Managed optical networks the backbone of enterprise connectivity
As enterprise digital transformation accelerates, a quieter but equally critical shift is taking place beneath the surface: the rapid evolution of network infrastructure. By Brett Van Rooyen, senior pre-sales engineer at NEC XON Driven by the rise of cloud computing,...
M&A Analyst
Our client is seeking an M&A Analyst to join their teamDo you have the following:2-3 years experience in M&A.Degree in Finance or AccountingProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, & Word. Desired Skills: analyst mergers acquisitions Learn more/Apply for this...
M&A Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking an M&A Analyst to join their teamDo you have the following:2-3 years experience in M&A.Degree in Finance or AccountingProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, & Word. Desired Skills: analyst mergers acquisitions Learn more/Apply for this...
Junior IT Technician
Our client in the Shipping Industry is seeking a Junior IT Technician.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first-line and second technical support and ensuring the efficient operation of IT systems and equipment to maximize service delivery and...
Junior IT Technician – Gauteng Primrose
Our client in the Shipping Industry is seeking a Junior IT Technician.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first-line and second technical support and ensuring the efficient operation of IT systems and equipment to maximize service delivery and...
Junior Project Manager
Purpose of the Job:Responsible for planning, organising, and managing project scope and phases in alignment with the project mandate.Required Qualifications:- Project Management certification.- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field.- 2+ years of...
Junior Project Manager – Northern Cape Northern Cape
Purpose of the Job:Responsible for planning, organising, and managing project scope and phases in alignment with the project mandate.Required Qualifications:- Project Management certification.- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field.- 2+ years of...
JUNIOR IT TECHNICIAN
Our client, a well-established Managed Services Provider (MSP), is looking for a Junior IT Technician to join their technical support team. This is a client-facing role supporting businesses across the Bellville and Paarl regions, providing both onsite and remote...
JUNIOR IT TECHNICIAN – Western Cape Bellville
Our client, a well-established Managed Services Provider (MSP), is looking for a Junior IT Technician to join their technical support team. This is a client-facing role supporting businesses across the Bellville and Paarl regions, providing both onsite and remote...
Systems Analyst
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems AnalystQualification:B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development EnvironmentM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experiencePhD/D.Eng...
IT Officer
Hardware Procurement & Asset Management:Source and procure IT hardware (computers, laptops, peripherals, networking equipment, UPS devices) from reputable suppliers at competitive market prices.Obtain and evaluate a minimum of two written quotations for all...
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