Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Global IT market on course for its best year since 1996

Worldwide spending on IT – including hardware, software and IT services - is on course to post an increase of 14% in 2025, representing the fastest year of growth since 1996 when the launch of Windows 95, expanding PC usage and Internet adoption were the primary...

Follow Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride live

The Hope Ride from Durban to Swakopmund is now officially live, and supporters across South Africa can track every kilometre of Joel Stransky and the team’s 2 500km journey in real-time. Britehouse, which built the Tour de France operations app, has created a...

SA faces cybercrime surge as shopping season begins

As South Africa prepares for Black Friday and the festive season, law firm Cox Yeats is issuing an urgent warning about the escalating threat of cybercrime. The firm’s business rescue, restructuring, Insolvency, and Insurance team has observed a dramatic increase in...

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...

Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple

Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...

Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations

The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...

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Could retrospective analysis be a secret weapon against APTs?

Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger attack surface for threat actors to exploit. In this environment, one capability proving to be a game-changer for local...

Trend Micro adds digital twin technology 

Trend Micro has unveiled a new cyber resilience model that reinvents how enterprises approach proactive security. Trend’s Digital Twin capabilities will empower enterprises to simulate real-world cyber threats, validate their defenses, and adapt policies in real time...

Hytera supports comms upgrade for Joburg

Hytera Communications South Africa has partnered with the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to improve communication. These public safety agencies previously relied solely on a third party...

Agentic AI will redefine the work we do

There’s no doubt that Agentic AI will transform contact centres, writes Kevin McGachy, head of AI solutions at Sabio Group. What’s less clear – and rarely acknowledged head-on – is how much of that transformation will impact the size, shape, and role of the human...

Corporate SA must rethink degree-based hiring

In a country with 4,9-million unemployed youth, South Africa’s fixation on degrees as a gateway to meaningful employment is not just outdated but actively holding the economy back. That is the view of Sandra Pretorius, GM of Afri Training Institute (ATI), who says it...

Strategies for smarter digital transformation

The acceleration of digital transformation and the widespread adoption of AI have led to a shift in most business operations taking place in the digital realm, across all industries. As a result, data has emerged as the most critical business asset. “The importance of...

Sony partners with World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

s an official partner of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25), which will take place at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo from 13 to 21 September, Sony will enhance and deliver the entertainment value of the sports to audiences around the world. At...

Peach Payments announces real-time clearance payouts

Peach Payments has launched real-time clearance (RTC) payouts for all merchants on its platform in South Africa. The new payouts solution lets merchants top up their float and disburse payments in just minutes. Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments, says:...

Botswana summit aims to build African supply chain

Reflecting its aim of building supply chain skills across Africa, supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second year, this important event will be held from 22 to 23 October 2025 at the Gaborone...

Your WiFi router is about to start watching you

Imagine this: your WiFi router knows when you've fallen down the stairs, whether you're having trouble breathing, and exactly how many times you've visited the loo today. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA It can also detect when your teenager is...

Network Security Engineer – EvdB

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

Network Security Engineer – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment. Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure...

Senior Full-stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...

CNC Setter /Operator /Programmer

A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Operator and Setter with programming knowledge that has experience working on Lathe MachineryMinimum RequirementsMatricTechnical certification / Trade Tested (Highly Advantageous)Experience...

Flutter Developer

Ready to build what the world depends on? Irene, Gauteng (on-site)R1,000,000+ p/a (negotiable for top talent)Global identity & security tech | Cross-platform apps | High-performance engineeringStep into a role where your code does more than function; it secures...

Head of Software

Are you ready to lead a technology transformation?I'm assisting my client in finding a Head of Software Engineering to spearhead innovation and modernisation across mission-critical platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive engineering...

CNC Setter /Operator /Programmer – Gauteng Primrose

A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Operator and Setter with programming knowledge that has experience working on Lathe MachineryMinimum RequirementsMatricTechnical certification / Trade Tested (Highly Advantageous)Experience...

Flutter Developer – Gauteng Irene

Ready to build what the world depends on? Irene, Gauteng (on-site)R1,000,000+ p/a (negotiable for top talent)Global identity & security tech | Cross-platform apps | High-performance engineeringStep into a role where your code does more than function; it secures...

Head of Software – Gauteng Braamfontein

Are you ready to lead a technology transformation?I'm assisting my client in finding a Head of Software Engineering to spearhead innovation and modernisation across mission-critical platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive engineering...

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