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...

Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation

By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn

Xerox has completed its acquisition of Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre and says the transaction - valued at $1,5-billion inclusive of net debt and assumed liabilities - marks a significant...

IBM debuts next-gen Power11 servers

IBM has revealed IBM Power11, the next generation of IBM® Power servers. Redesigned with innovations across its processor, hardware architecture, and virtualisation software stack, Power11 is designed to deliver the availability, resiliency, performance, and...

A new take on change adoption by employees

Only one in three (32%) mid-to-senior level business leaders said that the last change they led achieved healthy change adoption by employees, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner defines healthy change adoption as the success elements that leaders can...

Musk’s proposed party accelerates Bitcoin’s political ascent

Elon Musk’s announcement that his proposed America Party will fully back Bitcoin marks a major leap in the digital asset’s political legitimacy - and directly builds on the momentum initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year. This is the view of Nigel...

UCT debuts sign language-accessible website

In a first for South African higher education, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched a pilot project to make its National Benchmark Test (NBT) website accessible in South African Sign Language (SASL). The project is led by UCT’s SASL interpreter Michelle de...

Structured cabling market to hit $26,3bn

The global structured cabling market size is projected to reach $26,3-billion by 2033, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, recording a 8,5% CAGR from 2025 to 2033. The increased demand for advanced technologies has resulted in the production of...

Vodacom/Maziv deal clears Competition Commission

The Competition Commission has reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv (Business Venture Investments no 2213) on revised conditions that substantially remedy the competition concerns raised by the Commission in its recommendation to the Competition Tribunal that...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

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Say hello to the new AI team

With the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, enterprises who initially experimented with select AI use cases are now reimagining company-wide processes and strategies for how the business fundamentally operates. By Brendan Grady, GM:...

Keep your hybrid workforce engaged with your culture

Hybrid workforces have become increasingly popular over the last few years, especially with the rise of remote work technologies and lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. But, while numerous studies have shown that most employees love the flexibility of being...

Disruptive technology drives progress in smart manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is a tough industry, vulnerable to impacts from the economy, geo-political events such as conflict and pandemics, and other stresses that impact the global and local supply chains and markets. By Mark Wilson, CEO of Syspro EMEA & APAC...

Calling all technology trailblazers

The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...

Huawei looks to accelerate rail’s digital transformation

At the recent Southern African Railways Association, Huawei revealed how its connectivity solutions are enabling the digital transformation of the railway industry. Its Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solution, 5G Digital Indoor System, and Rail...

Founder education key to navigating the downturn

As the global tech ecosystem continues to experience a tough funding cycle, there is a critical need for African founders to invest in founder education if they want to raise investment in the medium term. "With African venture capital investments down by 43% in the...

Customer communication management builds banking platform trust

Everyone knows what businesses like Uber and AirBnB are - they are platforms that connect vendors who have something to sell with people who want to buy those goods and services. By Peter Ottermann, chief technology officer at GhostDraft This platform concept marked a...

Landmark judgment could overhaul maternity, paternity leave provisions

In a judgment with constitutional significance for the workplace, the High Court has ruled that all parents, irrespective of gender, should be entitled to four months of parental leave from their employers. By Deon Visagie, partner, Joani van Vuuren, senior associate,...

What motivates cybercriminals?

Who are the hackers plaguing businesses and individuals with a relentless cycle of attack and manipulation? By Heino Gevers , senior director: customer support at Mimecast According to Mark T Hofmann, a business psychologist that specialises in profiling...

Expanding cellular IoT applications in the SA energy sector

Despite the continuous scourge of load shedding, South Africa remains one of the three largest energy producers and suppliers on the continent. With every industry sector requiring electricity to remain operational and competitive, thoughts must turn to how best to...

Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) – 2151 – Gauteng Pretoria

Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Understanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringTranslating and simplifying...

Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...

IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About The RoleThe core function of a Project Manager is to ensure the successful completion of software implementation projects for our clients. This includes the planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and finalization of assigned projects according to the...

C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Opportunity: C# Developer | Stellenbosch, Cape Town Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days in-office, Stellenbosch)As a C# Developer, you'll be directly involved in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), shaping, coding, and refining...

SAP ABAP Developer (Expert) 0579 TT

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint document.ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements).Setting up the organization structure of...

Project Manager

A well established consulting engineering company is looking for a Project Manager for a fire fighting upgrade (petrochem) project in Mossel Bay. This is a 12 month contract to start as soon as possible.Requirements:Professionally Registered with SACPCMP, ECSA or...

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