Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

Crypto market cap rises after milestone August rally

Total cryptocurrency market capitalisation rose 17,6% to $2,7-trillion in August driven by the strongest ETF month of 2026, according to Binance Research’s Monthly Market Insights, September 2026. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $3,52-billion, a step change from July's...

SMEs urged to capitalise on domestic tourism opportunities

This Tourism Month (September), and as South Africans explore destinations closer to home, new opportunities for businesses that can anticipate and meet the changing expectations of local travellers abound. While international arrivals remain an important contributor...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Lessons learnt from Europe’s scorching summer

Western Europe got its first hint of an unusual summer in May 2026, when a heat dome produced exceptional temperatures that shattered records in several countries. Remarkable as it was, that early heat wave turned out to be only the opening salvo. By mid-August,...

SA unmatched in Africa on AI readiness

Ataraxis’ 2026 Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index shows South African enterprises deploying AI at a scale no other African country has matched, putting the country in eighth spot globally and number one on the continent. The index ranks the world’s top 25...

MTN grows service, fintech businesses

The MTN group reported strong growth, profitability and cash generation for the six months ended 30 June 2026, led by service revenue, which was up 17,5%. Fintech revenue also grew: it was up 13,3%, or 19,3% excluding regulatory items, with a transaction value that...

Bitcoin rally has real fuel behind it

Bitcoin’s bulls are firmly back in control, and this rally has real fuel behind it rather than empty hope, says financial advisors deVere Group amid an impressive bounce. Bitcoin surged around 18% in 48 hours late last week to trade above $77 600, its first push back...

Malware campaign targeting car head units uncovered

Kaspersky has warned of a novel Android malware targeting vehicle head units – systems combining multimedia and, in some cases, car control functions. Taking the form of a stealthy multi-stage downloader, this campaign marks the first documented case of malware...

40% of South Africans rely on social grants

New Ipsos data reveals the scale of South Africa’s reliance on social grants, with the Child Support Grant (CSG) dominating, the once-temporary Covid-era Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant becoming a lifeline for (especially) young South Africans, and a relatively...

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Speed is the new competitive advantage

Speed is the ultimate differentiator in today's AI-driven world. Success depends on rapid delivery, rethinking ROI, and strong customer relationships. By Marc Layne, sales director of Dell Technologies South Africa Over many years of experience in storage engineering,...

As AI reinvents business, traditional management is becoming obsolete

A new white paper warns that AI will not simply automate tasks, it will fundamentally reshape the architecture of management itself, forcing SME leaders to develop entirely new capabilities to govern hybrid human-AI workforces. In a new thought leadership white paper...

There are risks in connecting private power to the grid 

The national electricity grid has reached a level of physical stability worthy of praise. As it increasingly decentralises, its digital footprint is growing too. The task now is to keep it equally stable amidst mounting cyber threats to its physical infrastructure. By...

Check Point embeds OpenAI frontier cyber capabilities

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the use of OpenAI's frontier cyber capabilities into its customer-facing defenses. Through the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program, open to only a select group of security vendors, Check Point can embed OpenAI models...

Datacentrix launches enterprise CPaaS platform

Datacentrix has launched its Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) offering, designed to help organisations to streamline and enhance business messaging across multiple channels. "Companies today rely on communication at every layer of their operations,"...

Media Alert: Official Logitech Market Communication

To ensure customers and channel partners have the best experience with its products, Logitech today issued a guide for purchasing genuine, locally-supported products in South Africa. The advisory is a response to growing market confusion caused by parallel imports....

How businesses modernise their IT for an AI-powered future

Modernisation is a discussion that every business’s IT team has at some point. Ten to fifteen years ago, those discussions centred on cloud computing and how hyperscale cloud environments and tools could usher in a new era of agility, security and scalability. By...

It may be easier to talk to AI about overdue credit accounts

A phone call regarding an overdue account is generally one of the most dreaded conversations a consumer can have. Even when a missed payment is merely an oversight, the interaction feels deeply personal and embarrassing. Yet, as South Africa grapples with an...

Intermediate Java Developer (Contract) – Gauteng Centurion

A South African IT consulting and software development company that builds digital products, offering custom software engineering, providing user-centered design (UX/UI), and supplying outsourced tech teams to corporate and startup clients, is seeking a Intermediate...

Senior Software Developer (Angular & Java) – Gauteng Braamfontein

Our client, a leading organization within the Banking and Financial Services sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (Angular & Java) to join their dynamic technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Full Stack...

Support Technician – Vredenburg

Job Title: L1 Technician This contract role is based in Vredenburg Key ResponsibilitiesProvide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.Log, track, and manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.Troubleshoot and...

Data Engineer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for an Expert Data Engineer who can navigate comfortably between SAP BW, HANA, AWS, Python, SQL and modern data engineering.You'll be working on the Volume & Capacity Management and QMT Frontdesk product, supporting areas such as: Capacity Management...

Support Technician – Vredenburg – Western Cape Vredenburg

Job Title: L1 Technician This contract role is based in Vredenburg Key ResponsibilitiesProvide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.Log, track, and manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.Troubleshoot and...

Back-End Developer(Node.js/AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to build the technology behind the future of intelligent, connected mobility and energy management?We're looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who loves building scalable cloud solutions, solving complex technical problems and working with modern...

SAP Technical Consultant (Basis) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to kick-start your career in SAP Basis and enterprise technology? This is your opportunity to join a global IT environment where you'll work on systems that keep complex Aftersales Parts Logistics and Warehouse operations running across international...

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