Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Workload piles up for HR managers

Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...

Bitcoin tops list of quantum-exposed blockchains

Quantum computing is moving faster than expected, and crypto isn’t keeping up. This is according to new TechGaged.com research, based on qLABS data, which shows a clear divide in readiness - with Bitcoin ranking as the most vulnerable blockchain and Cardano emerging...

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...

New blueprint needed for future growth

As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and...

TrendAI invests in Africa’s sovereign digital infrastructure

TrendAI has announced a substantial enhancement and expansion of its Data Centre Services portfolio, aimed at enabling data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and secure digital transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes as organisations...

AI had doomed SaaS pricing before February’s crash

AI has already split the SaaS market in two, and six years of pricing data from 65 major tools shows exactly where the line is. Tools teams can now replicate internally have stalled or dropped in price since 2020. Categories they cannot replicate have raised prices...

Standard Bank chief says SA can hit 4% growth

South Africa could lift its medium-term growth rate to between 3% to 4% if the state sustains the faster execution of structural reforms now underway, Standard Bank’s CEO told delegates at Semafor World Economy in Washington, arguing that the biggest remaining...

Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise

The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...

Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper

The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...

ClearScore makes Cape Town its second global tech hub

UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...

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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...

Wearables and IoT grow, but phones are the hub of connectivity

Rapid innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables have raised questions about the role of the smartphone in the future technology ecosystem. But even with the rise of new connected devices in the home, school, car and office,...

What digital sovereignty really means in a fragmented world

In today’s climate of geopolitical uncertainty and technological competition, it is both natural and necessary for nations to seek greater control over their digital futures. The real issue is not whether countries should pursue digital sovereignty in critical...

4Sight announces targeted share repurchase

4Sight Holdings has announced a strategic step in its capital allocation with the proposed repurchase of 18 181 819 ordinary shares from major shareholder Silver Knight Trustees Proprietary, in a move the board believes will unlock long-term value for investors and...

Scrum Master – Contract – Western Cape Bellville

Scrum Master (Contract) Location: Bellville, Cape Town The Opportunity This is a contract role for a Scrum Master who brings more than process… someone who can genuinely enable teams, unlock flow, and drive meaningful delivery. You'll work across multiple...

Business Systems Support at PnP

Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...

Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source)

Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...

Business Systems Support at PnP – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...

Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source) – Gauteng Midrand

Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...

Senior Software Developer

Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Software Development:Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using [URL Removed] Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, and reusable code. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces. Integrate front-end solutions with...

AI Specialist

Telecoms are preferred.Architect and implement scalable data and AI solutions aligned with Telco-specific challenges and opportunities.Provide technical direction and mentorship in building out the DMA (Data Management & Analytics) team.Lead the evaluation and...

AI Specialist – Gauteng Centurion

Telecoms are preferred.Architect and implement scalable data and AI solutions aligned with Telco-specific challenges and opportunities.Provide technical direction and mentorship in building out the DMA (Data Management & Analytics) team.Lead the evaluation and...

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