CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

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...

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...

Digital inclusion key to SA’s economic future

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – South Africa needs to use technology as a tool to solve the challenges it faces, while creating new opportunities to make the country more competitive. “There is no doubt that we have reached a new...

ISPA welcomes proposed new policy direction

As the deadline nears for public comment on the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction, ISPA says its submission supports the finalisation of the draft direction in its current form. According to ISPA, extending the use of the Equity Equivalent...

Do ‘clingy’ planets trigger their own doom?

Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s Cheops mission have caught an exoplanet that seems to be triggering flares of radiation from the star it orbits. These tremendous explosions are blasting away the planet’s wispy atmosphere, causing it to shrink every year....

Most enterprise software and applications will be multimodal

Eighty percent of enterprise software and applications will be multimodal by 2030, up from less than 10% in 2024, according to Gartner. "The shift to multimodal enterprise software is a fundamental transformation in business operations and innovation," says Roberta...

Crypto wallet market size to top $100bn

The global crypto wallet market size is expected to reach $100,77-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 26,3% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Crypto wallets help users store their private keys securely and use them while carrying...

Sophos celebrates partners

Sophos named its top partners in South Africa and the SADC region at its annual partner conference in Johannesburg. Awards were presented to top-performing partners across several categories: Sophos Partner of the Year – SADC: Logikmind Sophos MSP Partner of the Year:...

15% growth for renewable energy

The global renewable energy market size is expected to reach $4,86-trillion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14,9% from 2025 to 2033. Numerous governments across the world have framed various...

Report reveals hidden realities of family caregiving for the elderly

A new report released by the Family Caregiving Programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the lived realities of family caregiving for older persons in South Africa – a form of care often assumed, under-resourced and profoundly undervalued in...

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What security monitoring can tell you about your business

Security monitoring technology continuously logs and analyses data from network points and nodes, enabling security teams to detect and respond to incidents faster and, while this is crucial, it's not the full extent of its usefulness. By offering continuous...

Innovation, competition fueling disruption in trade credit insurance

South Africa's trade credit insurance offerings have largely retained their European roots making them less than ideal for the local market, says Gareth Joubert, MD at Hollard Trade Credit. "We have a matured trade credit insurance market, but the product is still on...

Mustek adds IBM to security portfolio

Mustek's Cloudshop has partnered with IBM's ReaQta division to expand its cybersecurity threat detection and response capabilities. IBM 's ReaQta's endpoint security solutions are designed to leverage AI to automatically identify and manage threats while remaining...

Frogfoot goes on the acquisition trail

Frogfoot Networks has acquired two fibre specialists - Garden Route Networks and Route Networks - to extend its connectivity and infrastructure capabilities along the South African coast. The acquisition allows for the organisation to seamlessly improve its...

Trends shaping financial inclusion in insurance

South Africa stands as one of the most unequal societies in the world - underscoring the critical importance of financial inclusion in the nation's progress, writes Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything Insure and CEO of FirstEquity Group. Beyond growth and...

Dealing with SA’s neglected human capital potential

South Africa finds itself amidst a complex web of social, economic, and environmental crises, writes Bonga Ntuli, executive board member and director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa. While some strides have been made toward...

The power of regular ERP updates for manufacturers

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires constant adaptation and optimisation. Tempting as it is to stick to the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' credo, one crucial aspect of maintaining a competitive edge lies in regularly...

A unified approach to compliance, risk, and culture

In today's interconnected digital environment, ensuring the security of sensitive information and maintaining a resilient infrastructure has never been more crucial. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix The amalgamation of compliance, risk...

The hidden costs of meaningless meetings

Meetings have been a part of the business landscape and company calendar for as long as anyone can remember - and, indeed, have played a valuable role as a forum to communicate, collaborate, and innovate. However many, perhaps even most meetings today, no longer serve...

Embedded payments drive better online retail customer experiences?

With South Africa's online retail space now worth more than R50-billion and growing continuously, the sector is only going to become more competitive. That's true for online retailers of all sizes too. By Joel Bronkowski, country lead: South Africa at Paystack At the...

Storage Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Storage Systems EngineerThe Storage Engineer supports the design, implementation, management, and optimization of enterprise storage systems that enable the Telescope technical and operational...

SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs.Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues.Control and...

Senior QA Tester – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for a Senior QA Tester, based in Pretoria! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Agile & DevOpsSDLCJira or Zephyr or TestrailSelenium or Appium or JunitPostman or SOAPUIGitSQLShould you meet the requirements...

Storage Systems Engineer

The Storage Engineer supports the design, implementation, management, and optimisation of enterprise storage systems that enable the Telescope technical and operational goals. This role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of storage platforms to...

Systems Engineer III

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to join their Server and Storage - Operations team. This is a senior-level (L3) role responsible for engineering, automating, and optimising hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep...

Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1170)

Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software,...

IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Systems Administrator to administer, maintain and develop IT systems and services for SAAO and SALT, working closely with all stakeholders,...

Storage Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

The Storage Engineer supports the design, implementation, management, and optimisation of enterprise storage systems that enable the Telescope technical and operational goals. This role ensures high availability, performance, and reliability of storage platforms to...

Systems Engineer III – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III to join their Server and Storage - Operations team. This is a senior-level (L3) role responsible for engineering, automating, and optimising hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep...

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