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...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

While important, data streaming can create bottlenecks

Large organizations are experiencing a wide range of pain points when using data streaming to train or run artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Research by Conduktor, which 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50 million or...

MENA emerges as global leader in digital transformation

A new GSMA report, Accelerating digital industries in the GCC and wider MENA region, reveals that enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are outpacing global peers in their adoption of advanced digital technologies, underpinned by ambitious...

Sophos and Phishield debut cybersecurity, insurance partnership

Sophos has entered into an exclusive partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, where the partnership offers an integrated cyber protection (from Sophos) and insurance solution (from Phishield) to businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. The...

How to deliver growth as executive confidence dips

Executive leaders are tempered in their optimism about economic growth and their own organisation’s top-line growth, with the Gartner Executive Confidence Barometer totaling just49.8 out of 100 in the second quarter of 2025. Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a...

Intel streamlines operations as it sets a new course

Intel aims to reduce its global workforce by about 15% by the end of this year, through workforce reductions and attrition. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, says the goal is to end up with about 75 000 employees. A large portion of the workforce reductions have already taken...

What the future holds for batteries, AI, hydrogen

The future of energy could be increasingly streamlined, sustainable, and efficient, with battery developments and the integration of machine learning. Li-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells are some of the most promising up-and-coming technologies responsible for...

Smart tech supports wildlife and ecosystems

As we mark World Nature Conservation Day today (28 July), AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of environmental protection. What makes this shift particularly compelling is the crossover between sectors. Technologies originally developed to monitor industrial risks in...

WhatsApp groups can become serious cyber-risk zones

Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...

UK unveils Isambard-AI supercomputer

The UK has officially joined the premier league of global AI infrastructure — and it’s not starting small. Isambard-AI, the most powerful supercomputer to be built in the UK, is housed at the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing (BriCS). “And as we press this switch to...

SA student short-listed for $100k prize

Uatshila Munenyiwa, a data science and mechanical engineering student at Stanford University, has been named to the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025, an annual $100 000 award given to one exceptional student who has made a significant...

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Remuneration predictions for 2024

These 14 predictions from Dr Mark Bussin, executive chairperson at 21st Century and industrial psychologistDaniela Christos aim to give employers insight into what's coming this year. In the rapidly evolving landscape of employee remuneration, the year 2024 marks a...

AI and the human element in hiring and DEI

As much as the idea of 'machines' can evoke a sense of removing human involvement, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms are not created in a vacuum. These algorithms are created by people. By Julie Kae, vice-president: sustainability and...

Managing enterprise connectivity complexity

Security, connectivity, mobility, configuration - the enterprise network is an exercise in complexity unless management is refined and streamlined, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi at Vox. Connectivity is fundamental to a thriving enterprise. Cloud sprawl,...

Duxbury debuts advanced switch range

Duxbury Networking has announced a new range of enterprise switches designed to empower businesses across various sectors. "Duxbury switches offer a gateway to future-proofed, seamless connectivity," says Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury...

GenAI and its impact on payments

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) raises a number of issues that the payment industry needs to be aware of. Tony Craddock, director-general of The Payments Association, weighs in. The rise of certain technologies like generative AI in 2023 has heralded a...

Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund secures strong support

Africa50 Group, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, has announced the successful first close of the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (Africa50 - IAF) - securing $222,5-million in commitments. In an African first, Africa50-IAF secured...

Digital twins pave the way for a futuristic mining sector

The mining sector is known for its complex and resource-intensive operations, where the efficient use of resources, safety, and environmental sustainability are of paramount importance. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies In recent years,...

Samsung unveils ‘AI for All’ vision at CES 2024

Samsung Electronics has shared its vision for how artificial intelligence (AI) technology will enable people to experience their devices more intuitively and conveniently than ever before. Presenting the ideas at a press conference at CES 2024, Samsung teamed up with...

Solar trends every homeowner should know about

As load-shedding intensifies and electricity prices surge, an increasing number of homeowners are gravitating towards solar energy, attracted by its substantial cost- and energy-saving potential. "The onset of the new year is the ideal time to consider your...

Parallel Wireless boosts communication across Africa

Parallel Wireless has reached a milestone of 1 500 sites deployed across Africa. Expanding mobile connectivity throughout Africa is a unique challenge due to unreliable or inaccessible sources of electricity and challenging landscapes that make physical access...

Data Engineer (Python) – Gauteng Pretoria

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...

Senior Sage X3 Developer – Rivonia – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Senior Sage X3 Developer is tasked with the technical customization, enhancement, and integration of the Sage X3 platform. This role involves creating and modifying the application's core business logic using proprietary languages while supporting modern web-based...

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...

Senior Software Developer (CH1174) – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Senior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.As a Senior Software Developer at the company, you will:Build across our tech stacks:...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you meet the requirements for this...

Intermediate Java Developer at QE Services

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 4-5 years' experience in Java development, preferably with Spring Framework (Spring Integration,...

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