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...

Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

SA companies set to make AI business-as-usual in 2026

In the tech sector, 2025 was all about AI awareness and experimentation, the end of the hype cycle and a shift toward cautious, pragmatic decision making. 2026 will be the year of AI execution, efficiency and tangible return on investment. This is according to ICT...

AI helps design superdrugs to kill drug-resistant bacteria

With help from artificial intelligence (AI), MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the...

SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone

Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....

Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition

Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...

Bitcoin continues to soar to record highs

Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123 000 and pushing further past July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The world’s largest...

Siyakwamukela kuZulu at Afridax

Crypto exchange Afridax says it has marked a significant milestone in its mission to democratise access to digital assets in Africa by integrating isiZulu into its platform. Language barriers pose a significant obstacle to financial inclusion, particularly in Africa...

Vodacom partners with SA Rugby

Building on its longstanding relationship, Vodacom and SA Rugby have signed a landmark partnership agreement naming Vodacom the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all national Springbok teams and SA Rugby affiliated competitions. From junior to...

Network International expands portfolio with Absa

Absa Business Banking has appointed Network International - a leading digital commerce group in the Middle East and Africa – as its digital payments technology partner. Network will provide Absa with end-to-end payment processing capabilities through a single payments...

Sweepsouth sweeps top place at SA Tech Challenge

Home services platform Sweepsouth has taken first place in the Digital Platforms category at this year’s SA Tech Challenge - a G20 Presidency initiative recognising the country’s most innovative and impactful technology solutions. The award celebrates scalable...

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Location intelligence a secret weapon in data-driven banking

New technologies are rapidly reshaping the banking sector, signalling a shift from traditional, branch-centric models to a more data-driven, customer-centric approach. Geographic information systems (GIS) play a crucial role in this transformation by integrating...

Big data makes waves in auditing and finance

Big data has revolutionised the auditing and finance sector in South Africa. With the wealth of information available at their fingertips, auditors and finance professionals are now able to make more informed decisions, uncover patterns and trends, and provide better...

WeThinkCode_ attains NQF 6 Occupational Certificate

Software development academy WeThinkCode_ has elevated its accreditation from an NQF 5 to an NQF 6 Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer. From its inception, WeThinkCode_ has been on a mission to revolutionise tech education, breaking down barriers for talented...

Don’t miss the deadline for Supply Chain Excellent Awards

Supply chain professionals wishing to have their achievements recognised and help to raise the standards of supply chain management across Africa have just two weeks left to enter this year's prestigious Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards. With entries closing on...

Metaverse Gallery fosters African talent

BIC has announced the launch of its art gallery in the Metaverse in Africa. The launch is an extension of the company's flagship art competition, Art Master Africa, that aims to encourage talent to express themselves through art using the BIC ballpoint pen. The Art...

CMC Networks retains B-BBEE Level 1 status

CMC Networks, a global Tier-1 service provider, has attained the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status in South Africa for the fourth consecutive year. "Securing B-BBEE Level 1 for the fourth year in a row highlights CMC Networks' unwavering...

CRS Technologies appoints new CEO

CRS Technologies has announced the appointment of Desmond Struwig as its new CEO. Struwig succeeds company founder Malcolm Moodie, who transitions into the role of chairperson. "CRS is at an exciting point in its evolution, and I am looking forward to working closely...

Sage signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS

Sage has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to enhance how SMBs optimise their operations with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and tackle environmental responsibilities. Sage will develop a domain-specific...

AI-powered healthcare offers patients a brighter future

The driving force behind artificial intelligence (AI) is its potential to accelerate human progress and enhance our experiences in all areas of our lives, and in no area is this more significant than healthcare. By Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Technologies South Africa...

Senior Backend Software Developer – Western Cape Claremont

Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...

Jira Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well-facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders.User support, including troubleshooting errors.Experience in creating workflows and the deployments of workflows.Document...

SharePoint Lead – Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Overview We're seeking a dynamic and experienced SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement spanning both project-based delivery and managed support services. Acting as the architectural and technical lead, you'll oversee a small, skilled team of 3–5 developers...

Junior Cloud Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to join our team, based in Cape Town, onsite.The Junior Cloud Engineer supports IT in building, operating, and optimising AWS cloud platforms, while also contributing to application development, support, and documentation....

SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising both project-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leading implementation efforts, working alongside the team to implement components,...

Senior Systems Administrator (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...

SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising both project-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leading implementation efforts, working alongside the team to implement components,...

Senior Systems Administrator (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...

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