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...

AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets

AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...

Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags

A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...

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...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

Choicejacking can hack your phone in the blink of an eye

Although smartphone and tablet manufacturers have introduced measures to protect users from juice jacking, an attack in which malicious chargers compromise connected mobile devices, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these safeguards. The recently-emerged method...

EU initiative to boost SADC trade launched

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has officially launched the Africa Trade Competitiveness and...

SA’s deteriorating rule of law raises concerns

South Africa’s deteriorating rule of law poses one of the most significant risks to its future stability, prosperity, and global standing. This was the core message from Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), in a keynote address...

Third-party platforms the ‘new front door for customer service’

More than half (51%) of all customer service journeys now begin on third-party platforms such as Google, YouTube, and ChatGPT - with search engines being the most popular starting point, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey of 5 801 customers conducted in...

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New challenges to solve in a multi-cloud world

When companies make the move to multi-cloud for optimised service and system delivery there is one overriding question that must be solved - where should everything go, asks Pieter le Roux, modern platform lead at Altron Karabina. In the past, cloud adoption was...

Business leadership needs to change in an AI world

Europe faces a challenging year ahead, writes Manos Raptopoulos, president of SAP EMEA. The confluence of several disruptive factors - geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure, and last, but by no means least, the...

We need to rethink employee phishing tests

Employee phishing tests have gained popularity as a way for organisations to gauge how vulnerable their employees are to phishing attacks and improve their awareness of cybersecurity. However, some have questioned whether it is appropriate to use fear, shame and...

Collaboration key to bridging Africa’s digital skills gap

The rapidly evolving digital landscape has had a massive impact on the public and private sectors, especially in terms of data science and analytics skills. By André Zitzke, manager: SAS Global Academic Programs in Africa A staggering 1,5-million to 2-million global...

A glimpse into the future of the modern cybersecurity perimeter

In the fluid cybersecurity landscape, the focus has shifted from fortifying network perimeters to acknowledging the critical role of identity and user authentication. By Michael de Neuilly Rice, cybersecurity architect at NEC XON Threat actors no longer exploit...

What you need to know about cybersecurity and travel In 2024

Much of our day-to-day activity centres on digital technology and being online. It has become a staple of our lives and has been hyper-charged in scale and scope by the disruption and hybrid work practices born from the coronavirus pandemic. From Teams meetings and...

Essential tips for business productivity

For business owners, the start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at their operations. Even small optimisations to your systems and processes can create big productivity boosts, which in turn, can help you to drive significant improvements to...

Smartphone trends to watch in 2024

Innovation in the world of mobile technology doesn't stand still, with advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) enabled virtual assistants, augmented reality, digital wallets and cloud-based apps transforming how we live and work over the past few years. TCL...

CMC Networks upgrades global network operations centre

CMC Networks has upgraded its Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC) with the move to its new offices in Sandton, boosting network and operational efficiencies, and enhancing customer experiences with the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Counting the cost of skills programme spend cuts

Innovation is the currency of progress and a company's investment in skills programmes is a testament to its commitment to a thriving manufacturing sector. The very foundation of this growth rests upon the shoulders of a well-equipped workforce but unfortunately, the...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join a Leading Automotive Giant as an Advanced SAP ABAP Developer – GautengAre you an SAP ABAP maestro ready to accelerate your career in the fast-paced automotive industry? Our client, a global leader in automotive innovation, is seeking an Advanced SAP ABAP...

Analyst Level 1 – Feeds

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a BSc degree in either chemistry or biochemistry or...

Front End Developer (Typescript & Angular)

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions Implement pixel-perfect UI designs Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable. Ensure that style sheets are maintained and adapted where necessary. Ensure that all...

Specialist Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data architectures and pipelines that enable data-driven insights and support business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives. This role involves end-to-end ownership...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Join a Leading Automotive Giant as an Advanced SAP ABAP Developer – GautengAre you an SAP ABAP maestro ready to accelerate your career in the fast-paced automotive industry? Our client, a global leader in automotive innovation, is seeking an Advanced SAP ABAP...

Analyst Level 1 – Feeds – Gauteng Gauteng

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a BSc degree in either chemistry or biochemistry or...

Front End Developer (Typescript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions Implement pixel-perfect UI designs Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable. Ensure that style sheets are maintained and adapted where necessary. Ensure that all...

Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Specialist Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for advancing the organisation's technical capabilities in specific, high-impact areas of machine learning such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning. This role combines...

Project Manager IT at QES

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...

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