SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

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...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Growth for global PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62,8million units in the first quarter of 2026, a 4% increase from the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “The 4% year-over-year PC shipment growth in the first quarter of 2026 was artificially inflated,”...

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro

Intel has launched its most advanced commercial client portfolio, built for professionals and powering more than 125 designs. The new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro delivers an optimised PC experience for end users with power-efficient performance, security...

Why governments are stepping in to support Gen Z in the job market

There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group, but it is the wrong conclusion...

Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships

Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Meta and Google lose in social media addiction trial

Meta and Google face massive fines in a court ruling that has ruled they pose dangers for children and teenagers. Meta could be liable for $4,2-million in damages, and Google for $1,8-million. The so-called bellwether case was brought by a young woman who was a minor...

Mike Lynch estate loses appeal over HPE payment

The estate of Autonomy founder Mike Lynch will be liable to pay Hewlett-Packard Enterprise up to $5-billion. This week the estate was refused permission to appeal a London High Court ruling that it needs to pay the amount originally awarded to HPE. In 2022, the court...

Shane Heraty succeeds David Meads as Cisco MEA-TRC head.

Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as vice-president and GM of its operations in the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS (MEA-TRC) effective 1 May and responsible for the company’s strategy and commercial business in the region. He takes up the position from...

Huawei debuts next-generation Xinghe updates

Huawei has built an integrated suite of enterprise systems that use the latest technology to connect and secure organisations. Matamela Mashau, chief technology officer: Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT, network and enterprise, told delegates to Huawei's IP Club in...

CFOs need to rethink the ROI of AI investments

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. “AI does not follow one cost curve, and it...

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Infrastructure boom, liability boom …

South Africa is entering an ambitious new phase of infrastructure investment, with the government having committed R1-trillion to development over the next three years and President Cyril Ramaphosa calling on the private sector to quadruple that figure to R4-trillion....

Automation, digitalisation, AI key drivers for modernising power grids

In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1,2-billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Stability is not their only concern, however; the drive...

Industry standards and regulations elevate SMS

In an age where true attention has become one of the scarcest commodities in customer engagement, the decades-old SMS channel continues to command exceptionally high open rates and high perceived importance. It’s largely thanks to tight regulations and industry...

Modern telcos should approach AI in BSS with caution and care

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic enabler across all industries, writes Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X. Whether it’s apps that suggest content based on user behaviour, systems that automatically optimise service performance, or dashboards...

Is your payroll system holding back global hiring?

Your developers are in India. Your designers log in from Estonia. Your project managers are based in South Africa. For many businesses, this isn’t an exception; it’s the new normal. Remote work and digital collaboration have made it possible to build teams anywhere...

By adding resilience, Unifrutti strengthens SA’s food supply chain

As an industry worth more than R53-billion annually, South Africa’s fresh-produce sector faces constant pressure to keep produce in peak condition from farm to shelf. From harvesting and packaging to cold-chain shipping and final delivery, each step must be executed...

NetScout enables 5G observability

NetScout Systems has announced how its 5G observability solutions give Communications Service Providers (CSPs) end-to-end visibility into 5G Standalone network slices. With 5G slicing supporting always-on high-performance services for immersive gaming, large-scale...

How South African businesses can unlock ROI from investment into AI

Artificial intelligence has reached a tipping point. Globally, the AI market is expected to surpass $1,8-trillion by 2030, with generative AI alone attracting nearly $34-billion in private investment this year. Companies across sectors are racing to embed AI into...

Lombard and Credeq pioneer Gemini Enterprise

Lombard and Credeq are among the first companies in Africa to successfully deploy Gemini Enterprise, Google’s newest enterprise-grade AI enabler service, collaborating with Synthesis and Google Cloud Africa. “This is a brand-new enterprise offering from Google, and we...

Can AI help make prescriptions safer in SA’s busy clinics?

Across South Africa, nurses and doctors in public clinics make hundreds of important decisions every day, often under enormous pressure. They’re short on time, juggling long queues, and sometimes working with incomplete information. By Henry Adams, country manager of...

FullStack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

Lead Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand

A unique opportunity to join a JSE-listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation in Partnership with business...

Project Manager

Role Description:Our client is seeking a Project Manager based in Cape Town to join the companies Project Management Office (PMO). This role reports directly to the Head of Projects and Procurement and works closely with the companies Senior Project Manager based in...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Description:Our client is seeking a Project Manager based in Cape Town to join the companies Project Management Office (PMO). This role reports directly to the Head of Projects and Procurement and works closely with the companies Senior Project Manager based in...

Systems Support Engineer

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

Systems Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

Database Developer

OverviewAn experienced Database Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain robust database solutions within a dynamic IT environment. The role focuses on building efficient, scalable, and high-performing database structures, with a strong emphasis on...

Database Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

OverviewAn experienced Database Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain robust database solutions within a dynamic IT environment. The role focuses on building efficient, scalable, and high-performing database structures, with a strong emphasis on...

Group IT Manager

An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...

Group IT Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...

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