Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

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 greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform

After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...

Consumers becoming comfortable faking data on credit applications

There is a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure – and 26% of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone is considered normal....

AI adoption could reshape Africa’s economy, boost GDP

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points, and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points, over the next decade. This would effectively add one percentage point to annual growth rates, on par with the...

AI drives record surge in automated cyberattacks

Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditised tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders. This is among the findings from FortiGuard Labs’ 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, which is a snapshot of the...

GenAI could transform core functions

NTT Data has introduced new data that shows manufacturing organisations worldwide are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive...

Calls for Icasa to stop mobile number abuse

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has again requested the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to take firm action to prevent the unlawful use of mobile numbers by call centres operating from fixed...

Supply chain leaders plan to pass of tariff costs

According to a survey by Gartner, 45% of supply chain leaders anticipate passing costs to their customers as their primary strategy for mitigating new tariff costs. Forty-three percent of respondents stated they would mitigate the costs through various supply chain...

Strong revenue growth for US IT distribution

Sales through distribution in North America posted a second consecutive quarter of growth in the first quarter of 2025. Distributor Revenues came in at $19,9-billion which is a 7,6% increase year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North...

IBM Cloud first to deploy Intel Gaudi 3

IBM is the first cloud service provider to make Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators available to customers, a move designed to make powerful artificial intelligence capabilities more accessible and to directly address the high cost of specialised AI hardware. For Intel, the...

Beware of SAPS impersonation scam

Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...

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Inflation hits poor and working-class South Africans hardest

The slight ease in headline inflation over the past few months, driven mainly by slightly reduced fuel costs, masks a rampant inflationary environment for South African consumers that disproportionately impacts lower-income households. By Deon Nobrega, CEO of Paymenow...

How digital is shaping the future of banking

If banks want to remain competitive in the face of neo-bank and fintech upstarts, they'll have to fundamentally change the way they do business to be digital first. And, if they're going to achieve that goal, then working with technology partners to ensure that they...

Attract and retain software developers in a competitive job market

The digital age in which we now live has been characterised by a rapid transition from traditional industries to an economy centered on digital advancement. Whether companies realise it or not, most businesses are increasingly relying on tech in one way or another. To...

NEC, Cisco sign Global System Integrator Agreement

NEC and Cisco have signed a Global System Integrator Agreement (GSIA) to expand their partnership in enterprise network solutions worldwide. The agreement underlines NEC's successful track record as a Cisco Gold Partner over two decades, and its proven engineering...

Frogfoot Networks appoints new CEO

Licensed open-access fibre network provider Frogfoot Networks has appointed Shane Chorley as its new CEO, from 1 April 2023. Chorley is taking over from company founder Abraham van der Merwe, who has led it since inception. Van der Merwe now takes up the position of...

Move beyond generative AI hype to gain competitive advantage

Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can massively improve an enterprises' productivity and competitiveness but only if we have a realistic view of the technology's risks and limitations. By Michael Langeveld, chief technology officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)...

The people-centric workplace in an increasingly connected world

While tempting to envision, the law firm of the future will not be populated by highly intelligent, unemotional, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that render automated legal output based on massive databases of knowledge and repositories of precedent. To me, the...

Medical Diagnostech develops Covid-19 antigen self-test with app

Medical Diagnostech has launched what it believes to be South Africa's first Covid-19 antigen self-test with companion mobile phone application, HealthPulse TestNow. The company developed the rapid diagnostic test, while the application was developed by the...

API standardisation will help leapfrog innovation across all sectors

The growth of application programming interfaces (APIs) continues unabated. However, as new regulations like PSD3 gather momentum, the call for API standardisation could be the next catalyst for an innovation leapfrog. And South African businesses who place designing...

Yes, there’s a difference between subscription and consumption

When talking about a move to the cloud, the words subscription and consumption are used as key differentiators, but they are also used as interchangeable verbs that seemingly describe the same thing when in fact, they are, by their nature, completely different...

Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic team in the ICT and Aviation sector. This role requires a professional who has successfully managed complex, cross-functional projects in technology or engineering environments. The...

Senior Manager – Enterprise Architect

This role requires deep expertise in specific industry domains, with a strong focus on aligning technical roadmaps to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to translate product offerings into the client's technical architecture, ensuring relevance and...

Full Stack Developer (React) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Full Stack Developer (Intermediate) – Code the Future of Africa!Ready to leave your mark on Africa's digital revolution? Join our trailblazing Pan-Africantelecommunications powerhouse as we launch our Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in vibrant...

Senior Backend Developer

Senior Software DeveloperArchitect the future of software development!R 760,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions for clients across various industries. As a Senior Software Developer...

Senior Manager – Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Fairland

This role requires deep expertise in specific industry domains, with a strong focus on aligning technical roadmaps to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to translate product offerings into the client's technical architecture, ensuring relevance and...

Senior Backend Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Senior Software DeveloperArchitect the future of software development!R 760,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions for clients across various industries. As a Senior Software Developer...

Senior Database Developer

Senior Database Developer - Join a National Financial Monitoring Authority Location: Centurion, PretoriaSalary: Annual TCTCType: Permanent Our client, the country's premier financial monitoring and integrity body that plays a critical role in safeguarding our economy...

Senior Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Lead and deliver IT projects from planning to implementationManage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources...

Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Senior Database Developer - Join a National Financial Monitoring Authority Location: Centurion, PretoriaSalary: Annual TCTCType: Permanent Our client, the country's premier financial monitoring and integrity body that plays a critical role in safeguarding our economy...

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