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....

Countries urged to plan for sovereign AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nations that want to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) must ensure they have the infrastructure in-country to support AI sovereignty. Carlo Ruiz, vice-president: AI solutions and operations EMEA at Nvidia,...

SA ahead in the data centre stakes

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - South Africa is holding its own in the globally-competitive data centre market. Not only are most of the big data centre players operating at scale in South Africa, they are largely doing so using clean and reliable...

How African companies can avoid transformation pitfalls

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Navigating the SAP S/4 HANA journey is different for every company, and requires a customised approach to succeed. This is especially true when it comes to implementing the solution in Africa. Colin Banks, solution...

Services help customers gain AI value

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila Transcend in Sun City – AI is no longer an option for companies. Those that adopt it faster and better and smarter than others, and do it in the right way, are the companies that will succeed. This is according to Stefan Steinle,...

The future of banking is intelligent – but riskier than ever

As financial institutions worldwide confront intensifying economic volatility, explosive tech acceleration, and the rise of digital rivals they face an existential squeeze - and they must act now or risk irrelevance in an AI-accelerated future, warns new research on...

Majority of Bill Gates’ $200bn pledge heading to Africa

Following his pledge to give away his $200-billion fortune over the next 20 years, Bill Gates has said that the majority of this spend will go to Africa – with a focus on partnering with governments that prioritise the health and well-being of their people. “I...

UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics

In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern...

PMI contracts for seventh consecutive month

The seasonally adjusted ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, marking a seventh consecutive month in contractionary territory and suggesting ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector, despite some tentative signs of recovery...

Growing consumer confidence boosts new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales in May experienced a buoyant 22% surge to more than 45 000 units, according to the latest sales data from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. “It was most satisfying to see customer confidence, boosted by a further interest cut and positive...

Airline profitability to strengthen despite headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Key highlights from the expected 2025...

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Smart and sustainable technologies counter load shedding

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Download and win with the Vertiv XR App

Download the Vertiv XR App and you win on all fronts: not only does the augmented reality (AR) app assist you with data centre planning – but you could win a virtual reality (VR) headset too. The Vertiv XR App allows data centre operators, IT managers and channel...

Konica Minolta celebrates 150 years

Konica Minolta is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, having started out as one of the first photographic materials companies in Japan in 1873. The company's history includes a 67-year presence in South Africa. Marc Pillay, CEO of Konica Minolta South Africa,...

AICPA & CIMA launch climate resilience accounting resource

AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, have launched Accounting for Climate Resilience. This is a new online educational brief designed to help finance professionals build their sustainability literacy so...

Infinetix and Blackshots partner

System integration company Infinetix and investment company Blackshots have partnered to expand Infinetix's footprint in South Africa and further afield. Infinetix director Dion Visagie says the partnership is more than a business deal. "It's the culmination of a...

Dell APEX storage now available from DCC

Dell's APEX Data Storage Service is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Available as-a-service, APEX Data Storage Services provides scalable and elastic data storage, designed to align with businesses' OPEX requirements. The Dell APEX Data...

Braintree wins another Diamond Partner award from LS Retail

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Braintree has clinched the LS Retail Diamond Partner award for the fourth consecutive year. LS Retail, a globally recognized provider of comprehensive business management software solutions for retail and hospitality companies, has...

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Senior Salesforce Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Salesforce Engineer to join their team! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Lightning Framework: Salesforce LightningLightning Web Components (LWC): Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS within...

BI Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about ensuring data quality and integrity across complex BI environments? We're looking for a detail-oriented BI Tester to join our dynamic data team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of business intelligence, data engineering, and...

Java Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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