Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge

The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...

Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple

Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...

Webb takes a new look at the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged the Sombrero Galaxy with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows dust from the galaxy’s outer ring blocking stellar light from stars within the galaxy. In the central region of the galaxy, the roughly 2 000...

RAG becoming key for deploying GenAI applications

Gartner predicts that organisations will develop 80% of generative AI (GenAI) business applications on their existing data management platforms by 2028 – reducing the complexity and time required to deliver these applications by 50%. “Building GenAI business...

IoT, HPC and cloud access driving digital twins growth

The global digital twins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,6% from $5-billion in 2019 to $154-billion by 2030, according to forecasts from GlobalData. Digital twins are increasingly transforming industries such as manufacturing,...

Enterprises double down on network security

Global Network Security revenue reached $6,2-billion in 1Q 2025, expanding 12% year-on-year, according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. The application security and delivery (AS&D) submarket - encompassing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Application...

Pick n Pay customers divert 1m plastic items from landfill

Pick n Pay is celebrating an environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1,1-million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative has...

Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?

As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...

Young workers drive growth in earned wage access

Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....

The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...

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More funding for Founders Factory Africa

Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $113-million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech ecosystem. The additional support from the Mastercard Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an impact fund...

4Sight delivers a maiden dividend

4Sight Holdings has maintained its momentum from the previous financial year, again reporting double-digit growth in revenue and profit. Revenue for the six-month period under review increased by 37,1% to reach R451,3-million, compared to R329,2-million for the...

Frictionless payment experience creates merchant success

In the world of business, especially within the e-commerce sphere, the adage 'the customer is king' has never rung truer. By Wesley Fetter, product manager at Ecentric Payment Systems Today's rapidly evolving digital landscape requires businesses to provide...

PPT Group signs up with Microsoft Copilot

Management consultancy firm PPT Group will integrate the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered collaboration tool for Microsoft 365, into its portfolio of client services. "Platform shifts in technology have always defined the eras of...

SoftwareOne aims for African expansion

Software and cloud solutions provider SoftwareOne has announced the appointment of Makhosini Dlamini as business development executive for South Africa and Africa. Dlamini worked at Microsoft for 11 years, holding positions with involvement in significant projects...

How SMBs can navigate the risk landscape

There's no doubt that digital technologies are a powerful enabler for small and medium businesses (SMBs). By Francois Potgieter, MD of Bi-me (Business Insurance Made Easy) Digital channels and tools have helped SMBs to reduce costs, reach new markets, become more...

Consistent support key in overcoming gender barriers

We hear the phrase "women in tech" quite often in the working world, yet not all women in tech appreciate this phrase. Many feel it is yet another label that entrenches the gap between men and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)...

Solve your home energy crisis through a careful, measured approach

With Eskom having upped the ante on load shedding since the recent cold snap that saw snowfall in certain parts of the country, inquiries for alternative energy solutions and installations like solar PV have since shot up again as South Africans look to bring an end...

Absa CIB joins Contour’s production network

Digital trade finance network Contour has announced that Absa Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has become the first African bank to officially join its growing production network. Absa CIB's clients will now have access to Contour's digital Letter of Credit (LC),...

Machine Learning Engineer (12-Month Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Machine Learning Engineer (12-Month Contract)Join a leading AI consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for enterprise clients.Johannesburg | R600 - R640 per hour | Contract About Our ClientOur client is a specialist consultancy that helps businesses harness the...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Front End Developer with a strong focus on Angular to join a dynamic team delivering innovative digital solutions. The role offers the opportunity to implement cutting-edge user interfaces, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and...

Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Contractor)Work on impactful data projects with a leading insurance clientJohannesburg | R550 per hour | [Phone Number Removed];-month contract with extension potential About Our ClientOur client is a specialist data and technology consultancy,...

Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a highly skilled Front End Developer with a strong focus on Angular to join a dynamic team delivering innovative digital solutions. The role offers the opportunity to implement cutting-edge user interfaces, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Data Engineer (Contractor)Work on impactful data projects with a leading insurance clientJohannesburg | R550 per hour | [Phone Number Removed];-month contract with extension potential About Our ClientOur client is a specialist data and technology consultancy,...

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure).Support IP/MPLS network planning and architecture across international environments.Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot and resolve...

C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a passionate Senior C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist to join an international team developing AI-based quality assurance solutions for industrial production. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud, Edge...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure -...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Randjespark

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure).Support IP/MPLS network planning and architecture across international environments.Monitor and optimize network performance; troubleshoot and resolve...

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