Memory and SDD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

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...

Consumers are already spending like it’s a recession

Fifty-six percent of consumers are already spending as if the economy is in a recession or making changes to prepare, according to a survey by Gartner. Their active adoption of recessionary behaviours signals a profound shift in consumer attitudes toward money and...

SA young scientists spotlight innovations in Bali

Four young scientists are set to showcase their award-winning innovations at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from 10 to 13 December 2025. The learners, all Gold medal winners at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF),...

Restraint defines consumer behaviour in  May

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Don’t underestimate the threat to your organisation

One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge...

Security and resilience key to Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – One of the best-funded industries in the world is cybercrime. Indeed, it generated revenue of more than $10-trillion last year – close to double what the next-biggest industry  (pharmaceuticals) – earned. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a...

SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...

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Adversary-in-the-middle attacks make a comeback

In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, threats often disappear temporarily, only to evolve and reappear in more sophisticated forms. By Divan de Nysschen, cybersecurity architect at NEC XON One such resurgence is the Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attack, a potent...

Authenticity an essential and powerful sales tool

The importance of being a reliable partner within the public sector to navigate the digital migration journey, writes Murunwa Mashamba, senior specialist: key accounts manager at Atron Karabina. There is no doubt that building trust, establishing credibility and...

Networking enables smart, efficient schools

Like every other industry vertical, education relies on technology to help it achieve its objectives. By Michelle Vollet, channel manager Extreme Networks at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa Regarding the basic education stages (primary and high school in South...

How to leverage suppliers to meet ESG targets

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices have become a global standard. Still, as Bidvest International Logistics head of procurement Lenushka Parannath points out, it is not always easy for developing nations like South Africa to keep up. With...

Business and reducing environmental impact are not mutually exclusive

Embracing the green economy is a global imperative to secure a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. There is already a growing understanding in the business world of the importance of balancing planet with profitability and achieving a harmonious...

What you need to know about storage and memory

How much storage does your device have? Understanding the basics of storage helps keep your phone or laptop in good running order. It will also help you select your next phone or computer, making sure you don't get stuck with an underperformer. "Many people don't...

Digital citizenship in the smart city era

What is a smart city? For many, the answer is technology. A smart city is, by definition, a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors (sometimes hundreds or thousands) to collect specific data. By Bertus Engelbrecht,...

Geospatial data helps manage natural hazards, climate change threats

Mitigating the increasing effects of climate change has become a top priority for South African insurers who have collectively paid billions of rands in related damages over the past five to 10 years. By Zelda Els, technical specialist at Santam The increasing...

The future of AI is human

In an era where the ever-advancing wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) washes over every corner of our existence, we find ourselves gripped by the undeniable potential of these transformative technologies. From redefining how we communicate...

Front-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join their dynamic IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on global-scale digital transformation initiatives within a cutting-edge IT...

Data Scientist

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...

Senior Data Integration/ Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Design and implement advanced data integration pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Architect scalable integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms. Ensure optimal data flow and system interoperability through efficient API and...

Data Scientist – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...

Back-end Java Developer (Adv) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is looking for a talented Back-End Java Developer (Advanced) to join their innovative IT team in South Africa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on global-scale digital solutions within a cutting-edge cloud and...

Senior Microsoft Engineer (12 month contract) Durban/JHB

The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT systems and...

Data Engineer (Python)

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into clean, analysable formats for reporting, analytics and dashboards. Work...

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