Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Visa opens first African data centre in Joburg

Visa has opened a new data centre in Johannesburg, the company’s first in Africa, as part of three-year R1-billion investment into South Africa. The data centre, which is already operational, ensures that local transactions are processed securely, seamlessly and...

Trump administration make AI a priority

US president Donald Trump has signed three new executive orders aimed at strenthening the US’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The executive orders come hours after the government released a National AI Action Plan that details strategies to...

Actions, not words, will make SONA promises a reality

The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) showed touches of Groundhog Day, the film that replays the same scenario over and over again. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of IoDSA, who says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise of “a state that is capable and...

A future snapshot of SA’s electricity market

At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, promising to facilitate "an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading." By Jason van der Poel, partner, Danielle van der Vaart, senior...

The quantum opportunity for photonics

Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...

Can the gold rally continue?

Gold's record-breaking rally shows no signs of slowing, with two new catalysts also now fueling the fire. The bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green is based on the potential revaluation of America’s gold reserves and a major policy shift in China...

G42, AMD enable French innovation in AI

Abu Dhabi-based AI technology group G42 has announced a strategic investment in France in partnership with DataOne, Europe’s first gigascale AI hosting infrastructure data centre. Spearheaded by Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI...

GABI report identifies African growth areas

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call...

Revenue surges as tablets stage a comeback

The tablet market has had a tough few years. After booming in 2020 and 2021, sales took a sharp downturn in 2022 and 2023, making tablets the only IT device category that struggled to bounce back. But things changed in 2024, with the market gaining new momentum that...

Musk puts in bid for OpenAI

Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, has made an unsolicited bid to buy acquire the assets of OpenAI for $97,4-billion. OpenAI was formed as a non-profit organisation by Musk, chief executive Sam Altman and others in 2015, with the aim of making its...

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Payment24 expands into new geographies, industries

Payment24 has significantly expanded operations and acquired several new logo clients as it diversifies its business beyond a provider of solutions for the fuel industry and banks only. In support, the company has also announced the significant global expansion of its...

Obscure Technologies expands portfolio with BITM

Cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has announced the conclusion of a distributorship agreement with BlueVision ITM (BITM) whose solutions target early intervention and threat detection in the cyber security arena. BITM is a multinational organisation with...

Healthtech chatbot aims to improve diabetes health outcomes

South African healthtech company Guidepost has provided an AI-powered chatbot to help South Africans living with diabetes better manage their condition. One in nine South Africans are affected by diabetes, which is also the number one killer of women and the second...

Enabling mobility key to getting younger workers back to the office

The pandemic changed not only our lives, but also the way we work. Employees' needs shifted drastically during and post-pandemic, something organisations and HR cannot overlook. After a long period of working entirely remotely, many of us are coming back to the office...

Futureproof your organisation with 5G

The ultra-fast speeds and superior reliability of 5G technology have the potential to transform industries, organisations and people. Understandably, 5G is at the centre of organisations' efforts to futureproof their IT environments. By Chris Buchanan, client...

Technology well-placed to end solar panel theft

The extended periods of higher-stage load shedding over the past year has forced South Africans into action. It is just not feasible to sit around and hope the national power utility fixes the mess as the economy suffers, and so there has been a massive boom in the...

South Africa moves closer to frictionless payments

E-commerce shoppers have been promised a frictionless checkout for years, but new moves by the card schemes will take South African consumers a step closer. Soon, local merchants will be able to offer online shoppers a faster checkout experience giving them a seamless...

DVT announces Databricks partnership

DVT has announced a new systems integration partnership with data and AI specialist and pioneer of the data lakehouse paradigm, Databricks. The partnership will see DVT rapidly growing a team of certified Databricks engineers, integrators and skilled specialists to...

CNC Programmer

Our client in the manufacturing industry located in Somerset West is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres. This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring...

Data Manager Financial Service

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Data Management Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a seasoned data professional with a passion for improving data quality, governance, and compliance within a fast-paced, regulated...

CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client in the manufacturing industry located in Somerset West is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres. This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring...

Data Manager Financial Service – Remote Remote

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Data Management Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a seasoned data professional with a passion for improving data quality, governance, and compliance within a fast-paced, regulated...

Specialist ERP BASIS Consultant

Specialist - ERP BasisThe Specialist - ERP Basis is responsible for the strategic planning, technical governance, and operational support of the ERP Platform, with a primary focus on SAP Basis administration. This role ensures seamless platform delivery across...

Back End Developer – 3198

Back End Developer with Degree and Cloud Certifications and 5+ years' Java / JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js and Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengMicroservices Architecture, Cloud and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of...

JavaScript/Web Software Engineer – 2325

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a JavaScript/Web Software Engineer (Advanced)NationalitySouth African citizens onlyProduct / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...

Specialist ERP BASIS Consultant – Gauteng Braamfontein

Specialist - ERP BasisThe Specialist - ERP Basis is responsible for the strategic planning, technical governance, and operational support of the ERP Platform, with a primary focus on SAP Basis administration. This role ensures seamless platform delivery across...

Back End Developer – 3198 – Gauteng Pretoria

Back End Developer with Degree and Cloud Certifications and 5+ years' Java / JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js and Python required for a reputable global company based in GautengMicroservices Architecture, Cloud and Container ArchitectureAt least 6 years' worth of...

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