Supply chains, built to be efficient, were also built to break
The convergence of physical and digital supply chain risks demands a new strategy, writes Pushpinder Singh, partner and global practice leader: supply chain transformation and offerings at the IBM Institute for Business Value. Just last week, fresh strikes in the...
Africa feels impact of Middle East conflict
The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African...
Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028
By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...
IBM in strategic collaboration with Arm
IBM has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads with greater flexibility, reliability, and security. IBM's leadership in system design, from silicon to...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its second...
Vehicle sales continue strong
New vehicle sales continue to surge in South Africa despite global and regional conflicts, local floods and droughts. The March figure of 58 060 vehicles reflects a 17,3% improvement over March 2025. Brandon Cohen, chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’...
Intel delivers open, scalable AI performance
MLCommons released its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing results across four key benchmarks for Intel’s GPU Systems. Intel’s AI systems featured Intel Xeon 6 CPUs and Intel Arc Pro B70 graphics, demonstrating accessible AI workload solutions across...
Outcome‑focused workflow set to overtake assistive AI
By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copilots and smart advisors) and instead will favor platforms that commit to workflow results, according to Gartner. In this emerging model, humans move from completing work...
AI-driven and omnichannel communication on the rise in SA
In its latest Messaging Trends Report 2026, communications platform Infobip says its 20-year analysis of 3,8-trillion messages reveals a rise of omnichannel and AI-driven communication in South Africa. Drawing on data from 628-billion mobile interactions in 2025 - and...
Europe cautioned to stay ahead in the quantum race
In the second quarter of 2026, Brussels is expected to release the first draft for a Quantum Act, a document that should pave the way for Europe to become the leader in quantum technology. To stand a real chance against the US and China, the bloc must move beyond...
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How to rebuild your job prospects after long-term unemployment
Long-term unemployment is a crisis in South Africa, with more than three-quarters of unemployed people out of work for a year or more. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet Ranging from school leavers struggling to get their first job to those...
Vertiv highlights advanced AI infrastructure solutions
Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI-ready infrastructure solutions at Gitex Africa Morocco 2026, taking place from 7–9 April at the Marrakech Exhibition & Convention Centre. In line with the GITEX Africa Morocco theme of ‘Powering Africa’s Digital Future’,...
Schneider Electric launches NExT in sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric is launching its NExT programme in sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is designed to leverage Schneider Electric’s strengths in electrification, automation and digitalisation to guide customers and partners through a fast-changing energy and...
Why cybersecurity is a human rights issue
The phrase "the system is offline" has become a weary staple of South African life, often met with a shrug of resignation at too many institutions, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet. Yet, as our national infrastructure and...
SA Innovation Week 2026 sets benchmark for deal-driven innovation and ecosystem alignment
South Africa’s inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) has concluded, marking a significant step toward transforming innovation into real economic growth, strategic partnerships, and scalable businesses. Held from 16 to 20 March 2026, the programme combined...
Legacy learnership registrations are closing: Employers must prepare for full QCTO transition
Employers using learnerships as part of their Skills Development and B-BBEE strategies are being urged to act now, as the registration of legacy learnerships is coming to an end. All new learnerships must now be registered under the Quality Council for Trades and...
Deepfake fraud escalates as detection technology enters SA
Certified AI Access, a South African AI trust and risk infrastructure company, and Reality Defender, a deepfake detection platform, today announced a partnership to deploy enterprise-grade deepfake detection technology across South Africa’s financial sector. The...
Galix is SonicWall’s FY26 Partner of the Year for Africa, Turkey and Upper Gulf
Galix has been recognised as SonicWall’s FY26 Partner of the Year for Africa, Turkey, and the Upper Gulf, honoured for its strong performance, technical expertise, and delivery of measurable cybersecurity outcomes across the region. SonicWall highlighted Galix’s...
Banks are already using agentic AI. Here’s why it matters for customers
Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and able to...
Regional growth and data sovereignty will shape Africa’s data centre future
In 2026, Africa’s data centre industry stands at a critical point, driven by regional growth, evolving regulations, and an urgent push for data sovereignty. By Wiaan Vermaak, group chief commercial officer at Digital Parks Africa South Africa remains the continent’s...
Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for a Project Manager with strong software development experience to lead the delivery of customer-facing digital products.This role is ideal for someone who has managed the build of web or mobile applications, working closely with engineers, product...
IT Business Analyst Specialist (Strategic)
Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with stakeholders across business and technology to understand strategic objectives and organisational priorities Develop and maintain a holistic view of the organisation, including business processes, capabilities, information flows, and...
IT Project Administrator (Contract) – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a detail-oriented IT Project Administrator to support project teams with coordination, documentation, and reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth project execution and effective communication across...
Senior Network Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
To support, secure, and maintain the organisation's network and server infrastructure, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable IT operations across the business.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in IT and Network AdministrationDiploma...
Intermediate IT Project Manager (Contract) – CPT
ENVIRONMENT:An exciting opportunity for an Intermediate IT Project Manager to take ownership of delivering IT projects across software and infrastructure environments. This role requires strong coordination skills and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and...
Business Analyst Specialist (Contract)
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for developing a holistic, end?to?end understanding of the organisation's strategy, business processes, information flows and technology landscape. The...
Intermediate IT Project Manager (Contract) – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An exciting opportunity for an Intermediate IT Project Manager to take ownership of delivering IT projects across software and infrastructure environments. This role requires strong coordination skills and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and...
Business Analyst Specialist (Contract) – Gauteng Kramerville
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for developing a holistic, end?to?end understanding of the organisation's strategy, business processes, information flows and technology landscape. The...
Senior Test Analyst (Contract)
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Analyst to lead testing activities across complex initiatives, ensuring high quality software delivery and continuous improvement within the quality engineering function. This role combines hands on testing with...
Business Analyst – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst Specialist to operate at a strategic level across our Group Technology environment.This role is responsible for bridging business strategy, processes, and technology, ensuring that business needs are...
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