Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

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,...

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,”...

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...

Cybersecurity in the era of autonomy

Kathy Gibson reports – Cyberattacks have been a feature of the landscape since he first worm was identified in critical systems in the 1970s. Since then, the sophistication of cyberattacks has increased in leaps and bounds, affecting all of  us and causing major...

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In fraud, we need to accept that seeing is no longer believing 

By Richard Ford, group chief technology officer of Integrity360, outlines this scenario: You answer the phone. It is your daughter. You know it is her because you recognise the panic in her voice. She has run out of petrol in an area she doesn’t know; her phone is on...

CX trends businesses can’t afford to ignore in 2026

Customers know what they want and deserve from their experiences when interacting with organisations. They are also the first to know when the bar is raised in CX. By Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream The CX trends that will shape the industry in 2026 are also the...

Non-compliant flame-retardant cables detected in lab tests

Claims are surfacing that independent laboratory testing has uncovered non-compliance with South Africa's compulsory SANS 1507 standards in several locally-manufactured and imported electrical cables. This is according to results from the South Ocean Electric Wire...

The Stack Group launches as Paystack holding company

Paystack has announced the launch of The Stack Group (TSG), a parent holding company that will aggregate the tech-focused family of brands connected with Paystack. TSG founding shareholders include Stripe, Shola Akinlade (founder and CEO of Paystack), and existing...

Q-KON returns to Angola with SISTEC

Q-KON has announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC (Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria), an Angolan IT and telecommunications provider,delivering Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. The milestone signals Q-KON’s return to Angola after its last...

Corr-Serve signs up as Seceon distributor

Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, becoming its exclusive distributor within the Southern African Development Community. The expanded partnership comes at a time...

Property predictions: what buyers and investors can expect in 2026

South Africans should be cautiously optimistic about the local property market in 2026, though it’s a story of green shoots and a two-speed market. “While we most likely won't have a property boom this year, we’re seeing very encouraging early signs of recovery," says...

2026 predictions: evolving data centres for an AI-driven future

The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what's coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data centre processes and builds. By Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric It’s a moment we’ve been...

Done right, payroll reduces risk, frees your teams, protects employees

February signals a fresh financial year, and for many businesses, it is the perfect opportunity to pause and reset essential systems. By Pierre Bekker, director, and Jacques Maritz, national sales & service manager at Quyn International Outsourcing Payroll sits at...

2026: the year of cloud commitment

After a disruptive and uncertain 2025, businesses are entering 2026 with a new kind of clarity. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed The cycle of change continues, but this time it’s less about reaction and more about strategic resilience. The cloud market has grown up —...

Systems Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Business Analyst (Data & Analytics) Independent contract till year end Location: Cape Town (North) / Hybrid work model Job Purpose Seeking a skilled Business Analyst with a strong focus on data processing and analytics to support business transformation...

Dashboard and Report Developer

Dashboard and Report Developer Stellenbosch - Cape Town | South Africa MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To design, develop, and maintain high-quality, business-critical dashboards and reports that translate complex data from legacy and newly implemented core systems into clear,...

Systems Analyst

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems Analyst.Qualification:B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development EnvironmentM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experiencePhD/D.Eng...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 0248

Job DescriptionDesign, develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring high quality and scalability.Translate business requirements and UI designs into robust, maintainable code and user-friendly interfaces.Build and maintain...

Senior Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SARAO projects and products throughout their lifecycles by applying systems engineering leadership and recognised systems engineering competence and skills across multiple domains, teams and on multiple projects. Key...

Dashboard and Report Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Dashboard and Report Developer Stellenbosch - Cape Town | South Africa MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To design, develop, and maintain high-quality, business-critical dashboards and reports that translate complex data from legacy and newly implemented core systems into clear,...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Systems Analyst.Qualification:B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years RELEVANT analysis experience in an Engineering or Research and Development EnvironmentM.Eng/M.Sc (Eng) with 3+ years RELEVANT analysis experiencePhD/D.Eng...

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