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...

Youth Capital calls for labour market refunding

This week’s release of Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1:2026 should end any remaining pretence that South Africa's labour market is in a slow recovery. It is not recovering. It is being hollowed out, hitting young people first and the...

AI, emerging tech can shape smarter, resilient, sustainable cities

As urbanisation accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organisations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and...

AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend

Kathy Gibson reports – By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the rest of the world combined – and it’s critical that this youth cohort is able to takes its place in the digital economy. This is the word from John Omo, secretary-general of the...

AI becoming key for SA companies

New research from Dell Technologies shows that businesses in South Africa are increasingly viewing artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority. The global study, which surveyed 2 850 business and IT decision-makers - of which 50 were from South Africa - found...

Paratus Group launches Paratus 500

Paratus Group has launched “Paratus 500” as it becomes what it believes to be the first Pan-African telecommunications network services provider to cover 500-million people south of the equator. The group has expanded into seven additional African markets earlier this...

Local demand for cash remains resilient

Despite tracking slightly lower than in previous years, cash remains important for the South African economy, according to the inaugural PayInc Cash Index. “Although levels are 3,7% lower than a year ago and cash supply has eased, PayInc’s reporting metrics indicate...

Data centres fuel global construction boom

The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...

AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics

There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...

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...

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Passkeys will offer passwordless, unphishable web browsers

South Africans have become used to excellent in-app security when it comes to banking and other online transactions. Looking ahead, passkey technology will mean we could soon enjoy the same unphishable, biometric-based solution in the browser, boosting consumer...

Tech evolution levels the retail playing field

Consumers in South Africa are under immense pressure with a cascade of bad news resulting in increased prices at the till. Producer Price Inflation continues to rise, with the latest figures showing an increase from August's 4,3% to 5,1% in September: Things are going...

The evolution of ethics in an age of AI and big data

Over the past decade, advancements in big data and artificial intelligence (AI) have drastically transformed our world, creating many new opportunities, but also giving rise to many challenges, particularly about ethics. This transformation is especially evident in...

Data culture, governance key to maximising generative AI capabilities

Data security and reliability have always been core pillars of a data program. But rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have made these components all the more important. Ensuring AI is fuelled by accurate, comprehensive data is key to realising its full...

Embedding a culture of security

Security culture. This is more than training employees, sneaking fake phishing tests and putting cybersecurity on the budget. It's a culture of using security solutions as part of the very fabric of the organisation to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure the...

Rewriting recruitment …

The recruitment model needs to be disrupted and reimagined if it wants to keep up with a radically evolving talent landscape, writes Lindsay Cowan, CEO of One Degree. The projected gross volume of the gig economy is anticipated to exceed $455-billion in 2023. This...

How network surveillance can revitalise SA’s train network

South Africa's public transport systems are pivotal. Yet, Cape Town's recent minibus taxi strike exposed its vulnerabilities, affecting both commuters and the region's economy. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications The Western Cape felt the...

Delta Scan wins Africa leg of Start-Up World Cup

Delta Scan, with its engineering drone-based inspection technology and digital analysis, has walked off with the African leg of the Start-Up World Cup Pitch Competition at Africa Tech Festival that played out in Cape Town last week. "I appreciate the belief the judges...

The rise of the micro datacentre industry

Micro datacentres today play an all-important role in supporting edge computing infrastructure, bringing computing closer to the source of data whilst reducing latency, and improving performance. It is a role that is set to evolve and grow, with the micro datacentre...

Strong passwords for a better Black Friday

The digital era we live in is a double-edged sword. While it offers convenience and accessibility, it also poses risks, especially when it comes to our personal data and online security. One critical aspect that is often underestimated is the power of using strong...

Intermediate SQL Developer (Somerset West) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an Intermediate SQL Developer are sought to join the team of a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in SQL development, report...

C#.Net Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a C#.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The C# Developer will be...

Test Analyst – 3246

?? Technical Test Analyst / Automation Tester (Agile & DevOps)We're looking for a hands-on Technical Tester who thrives in complex, Agile environments and owns quality from build to production.What you must bring:?? Automation Testing with strong scripting...

C#.Net Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a C#.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The C# Developer will be...

Test Analyst – 3246 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Technical Test Analyst / Automation Tester (Agile & DevOps)We're looking for a hands-on Technical Tester who thrives in complex, Agile environments and owns quality from build to production.What you must bring:?? Automation Testing with strong scripting...

Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...

Full Stack Developer – 0700

?? Senior Java Full Stack Developer Join a high-performance DevOps team driving mission-critical Central Ordering applicationsWhat you must bring:?? Java Spring Boot (6–10 years, non-negotiable)?? Angular (TypeScript & JavaScript)?? Kafka & JMS (MQ)?? SQL...

Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...

Full Stack Developer – 0700 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Senior Java Full Stack Developer Join a high-performance DevOps team driving mission-critical Central Ordering applicationsWhat you must bring:?? Java Spring Boot (6–10 years, non-negotiable)?? Angular (TypeScript & JavaScript)?? Kafka & JMS (MQ)?? SQL...

Business Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The Business Analyst...

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