Strategic AI deployment set to drive significant growth
By 2029, chief financial officers in organisations that implement strategic AI and technology portfolio resource deployment will unlock an additional 10 points of margin growth, according to Gartner. “Three quarters of CFOs are raising their tech budgets for 2026,...
Hormuz disruption shows why early-warning data matters
What began as a shipping disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has become a wider development risk. Since early March, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has alerted that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting far more than energy...
Developing countries launch first-ever borrowers’ platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...
Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends
Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...
Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge
The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...
Africa urged to up refining amid energy disruptions
Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar as global supply disruptions brought about by the Gulf war highlight a need for a strategic re-thinking of African energy systems. With over 600-million people living without access to electricity, 900-million people...
CEOs convert disruption into competitive advantage
An already complex workforce transformation is accelerating – with AI adoption reshaping talent strategies and fueling a surge in deal-making as companies try to adapt to a rapidly evolving economic landscape. This is according to the latest Oliver Wyman Forum’s CEO...
95% of SMEs hit by browser attacks – are you next?
With small businesses now depending on an average of 36 applications running in it - from business banking and customer management to AI tools - the browser has quietly become both the primary workplace and the most overlooked security boundary in business, with 95%...
Cyberthreats continue to accelerate
Organisations worldwide experienced an average of 1 995 cyberattacks per week, according to the Check Point Global Threat Intelligence insights for March this year. Ransomware remained one of the most disruptive threats in March, with 672 publicly reported attacks led...
Steady decline in high-severity cybersecurity incidents
In its latest research - Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report - Kaspersky Security Services specialists say there has been a noticeable decline in the percentage of high-severity incidents over the past few years. While 2021 recorded the highest proportion at...
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Building Africa’s talent pipeline for the next fintech wave
Africa’s financial technology (fintech) story has, to date, been largely defined by access. By Pivendren Naik, tech lead at Sanlam Fintech Over the past decade, the continent has made extraordinary progress in getting people connected, banked and transacting...
Cybersecurity awareness is a behavioural discipline, not an IT project
An employee receives an email from a Gmail address asking for payslips. It feels routine, and without hesitation, the attachment is sent. Or the employee can pause, verify the sender, and confirm the request. This is just one of many similar moments that determine...
Unilever and Google Cloud partner on consumer goods
Unilever and Google Cloud today announced a five-year partnership to accelerate Unilever's business transformation through its use of Google Cloud’s advanced AI, data, platform and next-generation marketing capabilities. The partnership will help drive growth and...
Winning companies are investing in people alongside AI
If 2025 was the year we woke up to the sheer speed of technological change, 2026 is the year we stopped staring at the waves and started learning to swim. By Rowen Pillai, co-founder and CEO of LeanTechnovations In my work across sectors, from finance to industrial...
Why telcos must become techcos
For years, we’ve been talking about the transformation happening across the telecoms space. As part of this evolution, the industry’s big players are moving beyond being providers of voice and data services to become full-fledged technology companies, writes Damian...
How an MBA can accelerate your tech career
The technology sector rightly places a high value on technical expertise. But, as professionals look to progress into more senior roles, deeper influence depends less on what you can build, and more on how well you can lead, communicate, and make strategic decisions....
Last week’s AI has its own identity. Who manages it?
Somewhere in your organisation right now, someone is signing up for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, writes Reghardt Van Der Rijst, practice lead: identity at Altron Security. Maybe it's a marketing manager experimenting with content generation. Perhaps it's a...
The AI-SOC paradox: High hopes confront implementation hurdles
Almost all companies planning to establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) regard artificial intelligence (AI) as a must-have component. However, despite high expectations, organisations face significant challenges in deploying and operationalising AI effectively....
AgriLogiq and NEC XON scale data-driven farming across Africa
AgriLogiq and NEC XON have announced a strategic partnership that brings together advanced agricultural technology expertise and enterprise-grade digital infrastructure to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions for modern, protected, and data-driven farming. The...
SA CISOs facing burnout epidemic. AI is the cause – and solution
South African CISOs are operating in a perfect storm. The rising volume and sophistication of attacks, constrained budgets, and a deepening skills shortage are adding to the mental strain of alert fatigue and the growing expectations from boards. While AI holds a...
Senior Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Hey Code Wizard, Tax-Slaying Superhero Wanted!Tired of building boring enterprise apps that put everyone to sleep?Ready to level up and bring some serious swagger to South Africa's tax system?We're hunting for a Senior Web Developer with serious front-end firepower...
Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Microsoft Fabric) – Banking Sector at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team within a leading banking environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, high-performance data platforms and delivering robust data solutions that drive...
Full Stack Developer – 0248
Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...
Senior Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Hey Code Wizard, Tax-Slaying Superhero Wanted!Tired of building boring enterprise apps that put everyone to sleep?Ready to level up and bring some serious swagger to South Africa's tax system?We're hunting for a Senior Web Developer with serious front-end firepower...
Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Microsoft Fabric) – Banking Sector at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team within a leading banking environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, high-performance data platforms and delivering robust data solutions that drive...
Full Stack Developer – 0248 – Gauteng Gauteng
Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...
Business Analyst (Enterprise / Agile Environment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Business Analyst will deliver end-to-end business analysis services, working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and systems. The role focuses on translating requirements into clear, actionable solutions, improving efficiency, and...
Senior Integration Developer
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...
Business Analyst (Enterprise / Agile Environment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Analyst will deliver end-to-end business analysis services, working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and systems. The role focuses on translating requirements into clear, actionable solutions, improving efficiency, and...
Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...
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