Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

NASA plans for a return to the Moon – this time to stay

NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious space endeavors in its history: building the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, establishing humanity’s first sustained presence on the Moon. The lunar South Pole is one of the most strategically and scientifically...

Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

Rapid rise in human-centric cybersecurity risks

Threat actors are now pivoting their tactics to approach human touchpoints from every angle - inside business flows and across channels - to deploy coordinated campaigns that overwhelm traditional defences, according to Mimecast’s 2025 Global Threat Intelligence...

The business lunch is back

The business lunch is back in favour and once again rising in popularity as business leaders increasingly use it as an opportunity to network and build key professional relationships. New research from International Workplace Group sheds light on the trend and reveals...

AI features big in African businesses’ plans

New research reveals widespread artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions across Africa’s business landscape. A survey of 750 CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs across South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria demonstrates that 85% of companies have already invested or planning...

Pat Gelsinger takes on new challenges

Pat Gelsinger, previously CEO of Intel and VMware, has signed up for a number of new ventures. He is joining venture capital firm Playground Global as general partner, and is also serving Christian technology platform Gloo as executive chair and head of technology. At...

Satellite-to-phone voice call trialled in Vryburg

As part of our work to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN South Africa and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global yesterday (27 March 2025) carried out a successful technical trial of what it believes to be...

Unlock the value of connected factory workers

Human-centric strategies will be critical in achieving the full value realisation from connected factory worker initiatives, according to Gartner. By assessing these initiatives at three levels of value, manufacturing strategy leaders can develop a framework to...

AI permeates team collaboration, communications platforms

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play an oversized role on collaboration and communications platforms, according to GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal analyst: enterprise technology and services at GlobalData, comments: “The Covid-19 pandemic drove the...

Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks

Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no...

AI could be used to secretly juggle multiple jobs

By 2028, 10% of sales associates will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their...

Decentralised networks come to the fore

Leading global enterprises face mounting risks as cyber threats escalate, prompting an urgent shift towards decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) to safeguard critical infrastructure, according to new findings from Naoris Protocol. A global survey of...

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Empowered employees walk the talk on social impact

I have long been a believer that companies can drive sustainable positive impact when they connect purpose to their core business operations. By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa I believe that, with a small change in approach and a commitment to walking-the-talk,...

OKI plans to go big in SA

OKI MEITA has announced strategic plans to grow the industrial and office printing solutions in the South African market through partnerships. "We are not only here to stay - we are here to grow. Along with our industry-leading partners, we believe in the ongoing...

The enterprise network and its role in supporting the CFO

In today's digital economy, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has historically always been well-acquainted with the enterprise network. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager South Africa After all, without a solid understanding of the network, how it operates, its...

Become a data-driven business using technology

Every organisation and industry is transforming. All are striving to move faster, become smarter with data and innovate more with technology. You've heard it everywhere, especially during the last few years: digital transformation is a must-have. By Mohammed Amin,...

Supply chains are final going green

Digital supply chain technologies - such as blockchain, big data, AI, advanced analytics, and security tools - are playing a significant role in achieving supply chain transparency and sustainability. And these technologies have become increasingly sophisticated. By...

Growing and developing leaders of the future

As the current captains of industry, today's C-suite should maintain a sharp focus on creating leaders of the future to ensure they can pass the corporate baton to those who can successfully navigate their organisation through the turbulent landscape ahead. With more...

VMware updates Anywhere Workspace

IT teams are dealing with a new set of challenges in today's hybrid work environment. Employees use more devices, access more applications across more clouds, and work from more locations than ever. This week at VMware Explore, VMware announced new capabilities across...

Informa Tech and Huawei host fourth Broadband Africa Forum

Africa is on the cusp of a broadband explosion but must address significant challenges to ensure that the continent and economic benefits that come with it. This was the consensus at the fourth Broadband Africa Forum, hosted by Informa Tech and supported by Huawei...

Lenovo partners with the Sharks

Lenovo has entered into a partnership with SA Rugby champion team, the Sharks. As the official laptop supplier to The Sharks, Lenovo will provide state-of-the-art laptops to the Sharks staff and management to ensure that the Sharks are able to perform at their peak...

Hytera, KZN Police Service roll out digital call handling system

The municipality of Ray Nkonyeni in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa is now using Hytera Communications' digital call handling system for the reporting and recording of crimes. The Hytera system replaces old-fashioned paper documents - and is already making...

PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

PHP ProgrammerJohannesburg | Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month About Our ClientOur client is a leader in promotions and incentive-driven marketing in South Africa. They partner with top brands to create engaging loyalty campaigns, interactive promotions, and digital...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank

Shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions with your Azure expertise! Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a passion for automation and best practice. Confident under pressure, you thrive in complex environments where security,...

Senior Web Developer

A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...

AWS Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

RequirementsWe are looking for an experience AWS Data Engineer to join our team.Responsibilities: Data Management and API integration. Experience in handling data management requirements, integration platforms, and have expertise with APIs. Design and implement e data...

Mid-Senior Data Analyst (6-Month Contract) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an exciting project role as your expertise as a Mid-Senior Data Analyst is sought by an established Foundation with a mission to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem to fill a 6-month renewable contract. The project will entail creating analytics...

Desktop Support Engineer

We are looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to provide End User Computer Support for users of our client, Africa's biggest sugar producer, with extensive business operations in six African countries, manufacturing sugar and downstream products from cane supplied by...

Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...

Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Primrose

We are looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to provide End User Computer Support for users of our client, Africa's biggest sugar producer, with extensive business operations in six African countries, manufacturing sugar and downstream products from cane supplied by...

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