Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Tarsus’ Cloud on Demand absorbed by Axiz

As the Tarsus acquisition by the Alviva group begins to slowly solidify, Axiz has announced that it is to integrate its Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) business with Tarsus division Cloud On Demand - looking to strengthen the group’s specialist cloud...

AI lowers barriers to DDoS attacks in Africa

The distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape in late 2025 was defined by sustained global attack volumes, increasingly capable IoT botnets, sophisticated threat actor campaigns, and a decisive move toward AI-enhanced DDoS-for-hire operations. This is...

Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation

By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

Business leaders seek closer Africa-Europe ties

The 12th annual CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa brought together more than 150 leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders on 20 to 21 November 2025 to address Africa’s central role in the global future, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Organised by The...

GenAI blind spots CIOs need to address

Gartner has identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and unintended consequences of generative AI (GenAI) adoption – and warned that CIOs must proactively address these hidden challenges to ensure GenAI value realisation and avoid AI project...

Stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms

Kaspersky has issued a warning to South African users about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 27 000 phishing scams imitating...

Young graduate builds hiring engine

As South Africa marks Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators who are reshaping the country’s economic landscape, Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate from Richfield has...

Maker Economy could break SA’s youth deadlock

Almost half of South Africa’s young people remain shut out of work and education, despite ongoing efforts to reverse the trend. New Q3 2025 data by Statistics South Africa puts the not in employment, education, or training (NEET) rate for 15-34-year-olds at 42,7% –...

Fraud still rising as digital crime evolves

As the world marks International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November, 2025), Forvis Mazars South Africa warns that despite more sophisticated compliance systems, occupational fraud and corruption in sub-Saharan Africa remain at alarmingly high levels - and are...

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The evolving role of the CIO requires a sustainability focus

As the world becomes increasingly digital and a shift by organisations to pursue generative AI (GenAI), a shift is taking place within boardrooms. CIOs are now fulfilling more strategic roles to drive digital transformation and sustainability. By Sarwar Khan, BT...

Take the lead in shaping your career path

In the face of South Africa's unemployment crisis, graduates seeking employment may encounter challenges with finding a suitable job. By Zanele Lecage, recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina However, taking charge or having a proactive approach to shaping your...

Designing networks for the digital era

While it's true that organisations who wish to thrive in the digital era must effectively modernise their networks by planning a transformation map that navigates network complexity, there are some myths around this journey that are misleading, and counterproductive...

LG shares future vision

LG Electronics' (LG) CEO William Cho and key company executives introduced the strategies LG is implementing to achieve its 'Future Vision 2030' goal, during a press conference held for Korean media in Las Vegas. The CEO began the proceedings by noting that LG had...

Synthesis achieves AWS Migration Competency

Synthesis has met the standard required for AWS Migration Competency. Obtaining the AWS Migration Competency has stringent requirements that need to be met such as expertise, experience and several validated use cases where you've proven your expertise in migrating a...

Insurance companies weather the storm with threat alerts

Customers only engage with insurance companies during the claims process when something has been damaged - whether a home, a vehicle, or a business. And that's where weather intelligence can improve and enhance the customer experience, while saving insurance companies...

Veeam enhances global ProPartner network

Veeam Software has announced several updates and enhancements of its Veeam ProPartner Network program aimed at helping partners around the world to benefit from the growing adoption of Veeam technology. The program updates are focused on supporting partner...

Cybersecurity tips for a happy New Year

Some people may feel down when the long-awaited New Year does not really bring anything new and keeping their resolutions after the holiday is no easier than before it. When it is not yet possible to dramatically change a lifestyle, it can be better to focus on...

Digital transformation and the power of scanning

South African enterprises are facing a growing imperative to adapt and embrace digital technologies in order to remain competitive. One of the key areas of transformation is the transition from traditional paper-based processes to a more streamlined and efficient...

CryptoExpress App users can withdraw cash at ATMs

Global payment company Paycorp has partnered with digital currency payment institution Triple-A to allow CryptoExpress app users to make cash withdrawals at over 3 000 ATMs in South Africa. This gives digital currency holders a simple and practical way to convert...

Senior Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that designs and delivers innovative products and services in close partnership with its customers, helping them solve real-world challenges and transform their businesses. They are seeking a Senior Software...

IT Officer at Business Directive Contract Service (Pty) Ltd

To ensure the effective management, maintenance, and support of the organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, providing reliable technical support, safeguarding information security, and enabling employees to perform their roles efficiently. The IT...

Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that designs and delivers innovative products and services in close partnership with its customers, helping them solve real-world challenges and transform their businesses. They are seeking a Senior Software...

Project Manager

Project ManagerManage and oversee the rollout of the following projectsColocation – Interface with internal teamsiSeries – IBM AS400 with TCM in the colocation siteDell Service Migration – Migration of Dell services within colocation sitesSDWAN Deployment – Vendor...

Microsoft .Net C# Web Developer NH

Provide support and maintenance for applications developed in Microsoft .Net using C#.To deliver quality IT solutions through development, integration, testing and deployment according to the approved design specification and within agreed timelines.Consistently...

Project Manager – Gauteng Roodepoort

Project ManagerManage and oversee the rollout of the following projectsColocation – Interface with internal teamsiSeries – IBM AS400 with TCM in the colocation siteDell Service Migration – Migration of Dell services within colocation sitesSDWAN Deployment – Vendor...

Microsoft .Net C# Web Developer NH – Gauteng Pretoria

Provide support and maintenance for applications developed in Microsoft .Net using C#.To deliver quality IT solutions through development, integration, testing and deployment according to the approved design specification and within agreed timelines.Consistently...

Senior Azure Integration Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Azure Integration Developer We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Integration Developer with deep expertise in BizTalk Server and Azure Integration Services to lead the modernization of our enterprise integration landscape. This role is ideal for...

Project Manager

Project ManagerManage and oversee the rollout of the following projectsColocation – Interface with internal teamsiSeries – IBM AS400 with TCM in the colocation siteDell Service Migration – Migration of Dell services within colocation sitesSDWAN Deployment – Vendor...

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