Africa closes the gap as cloud adoption accelerates

Over the past decade, cloud has evolved from a flexible infrastructure backbone to a driver of innovation. And cloud maturity across Africa has accelerated dramatically - most organisations have moved beyond basic adoption to strategic optimisation, closing the gap...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

Job postings signal shift toward AI-driven finance

X, formerly known as Twitter, is strengthening its push into cryptocurrency by posting jobs for finance and crypto experts to improve how its AI systems understand and operate in financial markets. The move highlights the company’s intent to build deeper expertise in...

African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

NASA tests technology that could save commercial aviation big

NASA researchers successfully completed a high-speed taxi test of a scale model of a design that could make future aircraft more efficient by improving how air flows across a wing’s surface, saving fuel and money. On 12 January 2025, the Crossflow Attenuated Natural...

QR code phishing attacks surge

Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46 969 in August 2025 to 249 723 in November 2025 – a more than fivefold growth – as cybercriminals increasingly exploit QR codes, a trend that will...

US-based TikTok open for business

The new TikTok USDS joint venture has been officially established in compliance with the executive order signed by President Trump on 25 September 2025. Investors in the company including the software giant Oracle; Emirati investment firm MGX; and investment firm...

Youth education a security imperative in Africa

With organisations experiencing an average of 2 207 cyber attacks per week according to Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report, cyber security is a major problem facing enterprises, governments, and seasoned professionals. Today’s digital threats target schools,...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

ISPA celebrates its 30th birthday at ZANOG@iWeek2026

This year marks ISPA’s 30 year anniversary since a group of competing ISPs united in a move that would ensure fair competition in the South African market. ISPA, its members and supporters have been working to liberalise the South African internet over the past three...

Unverified AI-generated data will push zero-trust data governance

By 2028, 50% of organisations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner. “Organisations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was human generated,” says Wan Fui...

Kids face a mental health crisis and global knowledge gaps

A new child and youth mental health report sheds light on the scale of our global knowledge gaps on the correlation between childhood technology use and childhood mental health impacts. Over the past decade, mental health conditions in children and adolescents have...

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Cisco 360 Partner Program drives reseller profitability

Cisco has announced key elements to the Cisco 360 Partner Program launching on 25 January 2026, co-designed with partners to help accelerate their profitability and deliver greater customer value. With partners expecting AI to drive the majority of their revenue...

Qlik Cloud adds explainable predictive AI

Qlik has announced general availability of Multivariate Time Series (MVTS) in Qlik Predict, bringing GPU-accelerated, explainable forecasting into the heart of Qlik Cloud. First shown at Qlik Connect in May, 2025, the new capability helps organisations model...

ServiceNow and NTT Data expand strategic partnership

ServiceNow and NTT Data have announced an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate AI-led transformation for enterprises. The companies will execute joint go-to-market and delivery commitments, including co-developing and co-selling AI-powered solutions to help...

SAP drives a business AI revolution

New AI-driven capabilities in the SAP Build solution will empower developers to move from idea to impact with speed and confidence as AI transforms the nature of professional work. The company has also pledged to equip 12-million people worldwide with AI-ready skills...

Tarsus leads Acer Africa incentive campaign

Acer Africa has announced a new partnership initiative with distributor Tarsus to accelerate reseller growth and reward high-performing partners heading into the 2025 festive trading period. Running from 31 October to 28 November 2025, the campaign offers qualifying...

Building trust, accelerating growth: securing Africa’s GenAI future

Generative AI has become the new frontier of workplace productivity, efficiently rewriting emails, analysing data, recording meetings, and automating complex tasks. This powerful technology is being adopted rapidly across the continent. By Linda Saunders, country...

Securing AI agents through smarter ID management

The conversation about artificial intelligence in South Africa has shifted rapidly over the past year. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa What was once the stuff of conferences and pilot projects is now quietly embedding itself in boardrooms and...

Smart cities must be human cities: Why data needs a heartbeat

Urban October sent a clear message to governments to build people-centred smart cities where technology, data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are leveraged to improve daily life and help communities recover from shocks. This global day highlights...

Smart solutions at the edge will transform SME operations

Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing are converging on many of the devices you will commonly find on a small business’s premises, such as point-of-sale systems, security cameras and even delivery vehicles. By Christo Wessels,...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.Expert experience in...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405 – Gauteng Gauteng

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.Expert experience in...

AI Development Specialist (Azure) (12 month contract)

Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery—from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions using Azure AI...

Flutter Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

An opportunity exists for a skilled Mobile Developer to build and maintain high-quality cross-platform mobile applications using the Flutter framework. The ideal candidate has strong coding skills, a good eye for UI/UX, and a proven track record in delivering mobile...

Business Analyst

A diversified financial services group that provides wealth management, investment solutions, and risk management to retail and institutional clients, is seeking a Business Analyst who will serve as the strategic link between business needs and technical solutions....

Senior Python Developer

Our client is eagerly seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer with a strong focus on Flask and Django. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PythonFlaskDjangoWeb ApplicationRestful APIShould you meet the...

Backend Developer (REST, Go/Java/C#) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a dynamic team of a provider of state-of-the-art Security Solutions seeking its next Backend Developer to work on cutting-edge projects at the intersection of Backend development and Machine Learning. You'll play a crucial role in expanding,...

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