Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

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...

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...

Remote work drives up workplace isolation

For many of us, work involves a sea of video calls, shared docs and emoji reactions. It’s efficient but also strangely quiet. The rise of remote and hybrid work has brought flexibility, but it's also ushered in a quieter threat: workplace isolation. In South Africa,...

These are the top strategic trends in software engineering

Gartner has announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices. “AI-enabled tools and...

SA’s car sales continue to increase

Despite fuel price increases hitting South Africans’ mobility budgets, they aren’t being deterred from buying new cars. According to data from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, June’s new vehicle market grew for the ninth consecutive month to 47 294 vehicles,...

Denmark to grant citizens copyright over their own features

As artificial intelligence (AI) makes deepfakes easier to create – and more believable – Denmark plans to give citizens property rights over their own features and voices. If it’s passed, the law would give people some protection from digital identity theft. If people...

Stanford sues Xerox over PARC neglect

Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC) is the place where many of the most significant innovations of the 20th Century set the scene for modern computing. Among the many inventions that took place at the centre were the graphical user interface (GUI), Ethernet and...

Europe faces sharpest rise in mobile data costs

The rise of digital platforms, IoT and smartphones has fueled a sharp increase in mobile data spending. In 2025, end users worldwide are expected to spend $671-billion on mobile data, $30-billion more than last year. There are big regional differences: while Americans...

Customer experience BPO to hit $296,29bn

The global customer experience business process outsourcing market size is estimated to reach $296,29-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 12,8% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. CX BPO involves the contracting of customer...

Almost half of agentic AI projects will fail

Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls, according to Gartner. “Most agentic AI projects right now are early stage experiments or proof of concepts that are mostly...

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Bridging the gap between fintech and traveltech

The integration of finance and technology, known as fintech, has revolutionised traditional banking and payment systems, transforming how we live, work and travel. Similarly, travel technology, or traveltech, has empowered travellers with convenient booking platforms...

A guide to virtual wheeling

Eskom has run a successful pilot of virtual wheeling, which will enable companies with multiple offtake sites to connect to generators using the Eskom or municipal grids. Jason van der Poel, partner and Hannah Milner, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel, unpack what...

NEC XON launches enterprise technology solutions business unit

NEC XON has announced the launch of its new enterprise technology solutions (ETS) business unit. The unit will meet the growing demand from high-end corporate clients seeking cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions that power their operations in the data-driven...

Fighting the four most common mental health challenges

In the relentless pursuit of success, entrepreneurs often find themselves immersed in the day-to-day challenges of running a business, inadvertently neglecting their mental health. While dedication and hard work are undeniably vital in entrepreneurship, it is equally...

African organisations must adopt an active defence posture

Considering the constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape, the state of cybersecurity, resilience and data protection in Africa potentially has global implications. By Kate Mollett, regional director of South Africa and SADC at...

Braintree retains LS Retail Diamond Partner status

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Braintree has won the LS Retail Diamond Partner award for the fourth consecutive year. LS Retail, a provider of business management software solutions for retail and hospitality companies, has expanded its partner ecosystem...

Email security still critical

Email compromise still accounts for around 90% of breaches that occur within business on a daily basis, something that, in most instances, can be blamed on user error. "New and evolving threats are landing in users' mailboxes daily, particularly within the hybrid...

Understand the language of connectivity

In an age where connectivity is the foundation of our digital existence, understanding the complexities of modern connectivity offerings is critical. By Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi and Theo Van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox The Internet, a global network of...

Will NHI Bill wipe out medical insurance?

The NHI Bill does not contain any clarity on how South Africa's large and complex medical schemes and insurance industry will be affected. By Lenee Green, partner; Mateen Memon, associate; and Mariam Ismail, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel On 12 June 2023, the...

Digital tech improves claim management, CX

Getting an insurance claim processed can be an extremely frustrating and time-consuming process for both the broker and the client unless the insurer is clear on its communication with the clients and treats each client as a priority. By Debbie George, head of broker...

Senior Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: SARAO seeks to appoint a Senior Systems Administrator to perform a role of ensuring ensuring high availability, performance, software product evaluation and testing on the computing environment including system configuration, troubleshooting, resource...

UI/UX Designer I (Contract)

Our client is looking for a creative and user-focused UI/UX Designer to join our team and help shape intuitive, engaging digital experiences. You'll be responsible for designing interfaces that communicate our brand effectively and enrich the customer journey across...

Java Full Stack Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Developer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both front-end and back-end development, strong project delivery skills,...

Migration Lead Test Analyst

Purpose of the role:Anayze solution architecture and design documents including source to target, and detail design documents needed to plan test design activitiesTechnical SkillsTesting/Agile Tools: Jira, ZephyrRDBMS (Databases): MS SQL Server 2023Scripting...

UI/UX Designer I (Contract) – Gauteng Olivedale

Our client is looking for a creative and user-focused UI/UX Designer to join our team and help shape intuitive, engaging digital experiences. You'll be responsible for designing interfaces that communicate our brand effectively and enrich the customer journey across...

Java Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Developer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both front-end and back-end development, strong project delivery skills,...

Migration Lead Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Purpose of the role:Anayze solution architecture and design documents including source to target, and detail design documents needed to plan test design activitiesTechnical SkillsTesting/Agile Tools: Jira, ZephyrRDBMS (Databases): MS SQL Server 2023Scripting...

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