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...

PayInc Economic Index holds encouraging signs for the economy

After six months of consecutive gains, the PayInc Economic Index, measuring the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025 but stayed higher than a year ago. Continued resilience and improving economic indicators point...

CEOs expect business to improve in 2026

The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence - 95% of CEOs are optimistic about next year and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, according to International Workplace Group’s (IWG) latest State of the C-Suite report. This rising optimism is...

Microsoft patches vulnerabilities exposed by Check Point

Microsoft has released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks...

Is the biggest business enemy actually on the inside?

IBM, the largest industrial research organisation in the world, has found that malicious insider threats caused the most expensive data breaches in 2024 - costing an average of $4,99-million per incident – and these already-elusive breaches are becoming harder to...

Why SA is a hidden powerhouse for global executive search

South Africa is known for many things – mineral wealth, natural beauty, innovation, and sporting excellence. But, increasingly, it is also becoming recognised as a high-value hub for global executive search services. By Jeremy Bossenger, MD of BossJansen Executive...

KZN programme hits 100% employment

In a milestone moment for youth empowerment and job creation, 50 young people from KwaZulu-Natal have graduated from the province’s flagship KZN Job Creation Partnership Initiative with an unprecedented 100% employment placement rate. Every graduate has already...

NTT Data partners with Google Cloud

NTT Data has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $723-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024. The...

Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app

Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...

Take control with the SCAM framework

With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...

African Development Bank backs AI training for Agenda 2063

The African Development Bank is supporting a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its joint secretariat support office (JSSO), the...

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SA’s digital revolution can transform manufacturing

South Africa's manufacturing sector is experiencing turbulence. Statistics show local manufacturing production increased by 0,7% year-on-year in December 2023, with the largest contribution made by petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products (5,3%). By Morten...

A consumer-friendly guide to lithium-ion batteries

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious consumer, or someone keen on the future of energy storage, understanding key concepts relating to lithium-ion batteries is invaluable. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment, sheds more light on common terms...

All the winners from the Salesforce 2024 South African Partner Awards

Salesforce has announced the winners of its annual South Africa Partner Awards 2024 across nine categories. Salesforce's partner ecosystem in South Africa continues to grow strongly to support our customers and their increased demand for skills. In 2023, Partner...

Municipal officials can prevent further admin deterioration

It is a tragic reality that many South African municipalities are in disarray. Of the country's 257 local and district administrative areas, 66 are considered dysfunctional. That means more than a quarter of all municipalities are in a state of turmoil. A Department...

AI could be an inclusive innovation driver

Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei South Africa, believes that technology mirrors life in its diversity and vibrancy. Take something as simple as choosing a lipstick colour - it's a personal expression. How often have you chosen a shade of lipstick...

A leap forward for e-learning

Groundbreaking trends that emerged in the learning and development space in 2023 are expected to intensify this year as organisations realign systems to ensure future readiness. The push to include artificial intelligence (AI) tools like audio and visual generation in...

Navigating the automotive sector’s green transition

The South African automotive sector is set to undergo fundamental and far-reaching change in coming years, spurred on by recent commitments from the Government and a mounting global energy and climate crisis. Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet, looks at the...

Africa’s fintech opportunity lies with its youth

Africa's fintech sector is expected to be worth approximately $65-billion by 2030, aligning with the United Nations (UN) projection that the continent's population will double to 2,4-billion by 2050, with half of the population being under the age of 25. The rapid...

Lindiwe Mazibuko launches civic education app

Futurelect CEO and co-founder Lindiwe Mazibuko has launched an app that aims to change how citizens view, participate in, and understand democracy. Futurelect, a non-profit, non-partisan organisation promoting leadership development and active citizenship believes...

Internet access shouldn’t impede equitable education

Although 12,8-million South Africans still lack internet access, and mobile data costs remain prohibitively high, these obstacles shouldn't restrict learners from accessing basic education online. This is according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at IDEA, who says that...

Business Analyst – Retail (6 months)

ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business requirements across the retail value chain.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and support implementation.Support the development and execution of project plans aligned with business...

Contract Support Engineer (Oil and Gas) Congo – Expat

1.0JobPurposeandDimensionOverview:The Contract Support Engineer, reporting to the Contract Manager, is responsible for the delivery of all aspects as per the Client account, including but not limited to; sales enquiries, creating and delivering Integrated Asset Plan...

Desktop Support

Job SummaryTo support a multi-user computing environment and ensure continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems.Job RequirementsEE position:Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.Qualifications and Experience:Driver's...

Business Analyst – Retail (6 months) – Remote Remote

ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business requirements across the retail value chain.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and support implementation.Support the development and execution of project plans aligned with business...

Desktop Support – Western Cape Oakdale

Job SummaryTo support a multi-user computing environment and ensure continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems.Job RequirementsEE position:Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.Qualifications and Experience:Driver's...

Integration Engineer (Mulesoft, Boomi, Azure) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:AN established Mining & Metals company with a global footprint seeks a highly technical & solutions-driven Integration Engineer whose core role will be to design, develop and maintain efficient and high-quality integrations connecting data,...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

As a Senior Scrum Master, you'll lead agile teams to deliver high-value product increments, drive scrum adoption, and continuously improve team performance.RequirementsKey Responsibilities Lead and coach multiple scrum teams, ensuring alignment with agile principles....

Workday HCM Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the HR Tech Revolution as a Workday HCM Analyst!Ready to shake up the world of People Technology?At SATIC's HR Systems Practice, we're not just about fixing tickets—we're about partnering with clients to solve big business challenges and supercharge their HR Tech...

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