The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Corporate phishing technique uses popular AI web development platform

Kaspersky has discovered that attackers have begun exploiting another legitimate service for malicious purposes – this time it is Tencent EdgeOne Pages, a platform for creating and hosting web applications. Attackers are misusing its capabilities to generate phishing...

UK bans social media for under-16s

The UK government today banned social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction...

SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Cybersecurity hiring stalls as IT leaders face corporate pushback

The cybersecurity skills gap challenges persist in a high-stakes landscape where cybercriminals weaponise AI and IT professionals lack the profiency to use AI defensively, according to Fortinet’s 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. The latest study reveals...

SA’s democracy can’t be taken for granted

As South Africa marks 30 years of constitutional democracy, leading legal scholars and public intellectuals have warned that the country’s democratic future will depend not only on the strength of the Constitution, but on accountable leadership, active citizenship,...

Structural shifts redefine how African markets work

The era of expansion-led growth in Africa is over, with the continent’s business leadership class pivoting from growth narrative to institutional proof, according to the latest IndustryTrends Report from TheBoardroom Africa. The report brings together insights from 30...

SA scale-ups grow faster than the broader economy

While South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by around 1% this year amid persistent unemployment, constrained investment conditions and uncertain geopolitics, a group of locally founded high-growth companies is expanding at more than 40 times that rate, creating...

CFOs must stop mistaking finance AI deployment for value creation

Finance functions are rapidly moving AI from experimentation into production, but many CFOs are still struggling to convert AI deployment into significant business value, according to Gartner. Marco Steecker, director analyst, research in the Gartner Finance practice,...

Data drives strong Telkom earnings

Telkom SA SOC has published strong financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026. Group revenue increased by 1,4% to R44 477-million, driven by robust data revenue growth of 7,6%. Data revenue now contributes 59,8% to total group revenue, up from 56.4% in the...

Vehicle sales defy headwinds to hit 12-year high

New vehicles sales in May reached 51 071 units, the highest monthly total recorded since May 2013 and representing a 12,8% increase over May 2025, according to naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “Rising new vehicle sales in South Africa continue to confound...

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Why cloud efficiency drives business growth

We have done the cloud industry a disservice, writes Oliver Niemandt, GM and head of sales at Cloud On Demand. Somewhere along the way, the conversation about cloud value got replaced by a conversation about cloud cost. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but I...

AI is driving consumer and business shortages

AI infrastructure is aggressively consuming the global supply of specialised components, leading to shortages of consumer electronics and enterprise servers. By Andrew Cruise, MD at evoila Africa (previously Routed) The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has created...

How AI is humanising the contact centre

Artifical intelligence (AI) can provide the answer to agent burnout, deliver contextual customer information and help agents to deliver a deeply personalised experience, writes Fikile Sibiya, CIO at e4. The rise of AI has significantly impacted business sectors of all...

Unlock untapped talent by closing the disability skills gap

Organisations across sectors continue to report persistent skills shortages, yet a large and capable segment of the population remains excluded from meaningful economic participation, says Afri Training Institute. Among the most overlooked talent pools are people with...

Nutanix accelerates service provider growth

Nutanix has announced new platform and program enhancements for Nutanix Elevate Service Provider Program partners, including the new multitenant cloud capabilities enabled by the Nutanix Service Provider Central program designed to help partners scale and...

Women are driving SA’s digital inclusion charge

M-KOPA South Africa has published its inaugural South Africa Impact Report, which shows that women are playing a leading role in the country's digital inclusion, both as first-time smartphone users and as income earners within the company's growing agent network....

The future of PC security is multi-layered and managed

Twenty years ago, enterprise security was straightforward in that enterprise devices never left the premises. By Werner Joubert, commercial SYS business director (South Africa & SADC) at ASUS Perimeter security proved sufficient as business networks were...

Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join our QA team. This role will focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of our eCommerce platforms through comprehensive testing, supporting a seamless customer...

Technical Lead – Camperdown KwaZulu – Natal

Our client who offers a wide range of vehicle solutions is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join their dynamic team in Camperdown, KwaZulu - Natal. Overview of the position The Technical Lead will be responsible for the operation, performance, and...

Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris) – Western Cape Woodstock

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join our QA team. This role will focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of our eCommerce platforms through comprehensive testing, supporting a seamless customer...

Camunda Developer

We are seeking skilled Camunda Developers to join a dynamic technology team focused on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise workflow and process automation solutions. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Camunda BPM, Java-based...

Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist

We are looking for a Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist to design, develop, and deliver trusted business intelligence and data analytics solutions that support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be...

Intermediate – Senior Data Analyst

Understanding of both business, operations and supply chain systems Ability to read and interpret reports, dashboards, and KPIs Engaging cross-functional teams Proficient in handling large data sets, complex queries, and drawing business insights. Gather and document...

Intermediate – Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Gauteng

Understanding of both business, operations and supply chain systems Ability to read and interpret reports, dashboards, and KPIs Engaging cross-functional teams Proficient in handling large data sets, complex queries, and drawing business insights. Gather and document...

SAP IT/OT Project Manager (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Drive Large-Scale Industrial Digital TransformationAre you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in SAP, IT/OT integration, and large-scale industrial implementations?We are seeking a seasoned SAP IT/OT Project Manager to lead critical technology...

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