In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Hybrid working strengthens diversity, inclusion

A diversity and inclusion strategy has become essential for the modern business - not just because it’s fair - but because everybody stands to gain from it, according to the latest McKinsey Diversity Matters report. New perspectives, boosted creativity, deeper...

GenAI attacks are on the rise

Twenty-nine percent of cybersecurity leaders said their organisations experienced an attack on enterprise GenAI application infrastructure in the last 12 months, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted from March-May 2025 among 302 cybersecurity...

Teraco adds wind to sustainable energy mix

Teraco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to its data centres. This follows last year’s announcement that Teraco had commenced construction on its own 120MW...

Banks boost support for African SMEs

The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group have signed a financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and expand trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3,6-billion investment in a social bond and a...

Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?

The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed. This is according to scientists who combined European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust. The results suggest that Mars...

SA’s SMEs prioritise digital payments, sustainability

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are accelerating their digital transformation and seeking new growth opportunities through digital payments and strategic private sector collaborations while sustainability is priority. This is according to the third...

Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...

Cisco offers integrated security through local PoP

Cisco is making its newly-expanded suite of cloud-based security services available to South African users through a local point of presence (PoP) hosted at AWS. “At a time when cybersecurity is one of the top concerns of every business and public sector leader, our...

Xeon 6 with P-cores enable next-gen computing

Intel has launched Xeon 6 processors with Performance-cores (P-cores), enabling modernised infrastructures that meet the demands of next-gen workloads like AI, high-performing and efficient compute – from data centres to networks and edge to PC. “We are intensely...

King V Draft is open for public comment

The draft of the new version of the King Code – which positioned South Africa as a global leader in corporate governance just over three decades ago – is now available for public comment. The King V Draft is a revised and streamlined update of King IV. The King...

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Herotel switches on Kubernetes BaaS solution

Kasten by Veeam has announced that Veeam Cloud & Services Provider (VCSP) Gold partner Cyberlogic is delivering backup as a service (BaaS) to Herotel leveraging Kasten K10 by Veeam. Fixed wireless internet service provider Herotel connects 140 000 home and...

Get back to security basics

Cybersecurity is everyone's problem. It is the problem of the beleaguered chief information security officer (CISO), of the CEO and the manager; and of every employee at every level of the organisation from the person serving the tea to the person leading the team....

Avoiding FATF suspension depends on data

South Africa is the only permanent African member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-money laundering watchdog. This is why it came as a shock to hear that the country is close to being grey-listed following concerns raised by the global body....

How to proactively uproot alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace

A sober workforce is both a legislative and an operational requirement. By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Employers have a duty to ensure a safe working environment, which includes a duty to prevent intoxicated persons from entering the workplace. This is especially...

Busting 5 myths about a career in IT

Many people still have misconceptions about what it means to be an IT pro. Geshan Naicker, IT manager at Itec, busts five of the most common myths about a career in IT. Myth 1 - You need a degree While there is nothing wrong with getting a university degree in...

Agile retailers turn crisis into opportunity

With no sign of the present economic storm subsiding, small and medium-sized retailers need to identify ways to turn today's multiple crises into opportunities for growth. Evolving consumer tastes, new market pain points and emerging technologies all offer compelling...

Train, train and train again …

Cybersecurity training is absolutely critical to ensuring that your business remains secure and that unexpected doors aren't left open for hackers to gain access. A Stanford University study entitled 'The Psychology of Human Error' found that 88% of all data breaches...

Net Zero targets in property key to resolving the energy crisis

Ongoing loadshedding is affecting the commercial and industrial property markets in South Africa, and how businesses can mitigate this impact by joining the race to achieve net zero. The Covid-19 pandemic hit international property markets hard, and South Africa was...

The potential of smart contracts in SA insurance

The global smart contracts market is expected to top the $8,3-million mark by 2030, growing annually by 21,4% from this year. By Yunus Scheepers, chief technology officer at SilverBridge Holdings The blockchain and smart contracts allow insurers to automate the...

Test Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

ERP Consultant (Financial)

POSITION Financial Consultant My client is a consulting firm that is based in Centurion. They mainly design, implement and support ERP software for their clients.They currently have a need for somebody with a degree (BCom Financial or Accounting) or a qualified...

Project Manager (12 Months Contract – Wits Health Consortium)

Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

ERP Consultant (Financial) – Gauteng Centurion

POSITION Financial Consultant My client is a consulting firm that is based in Centurion. They mainly design, implement and support ERP software for their clients.They currently have a need for somebody with a degree (BCom Financial or Accounting) or a qualified...

Lead Developer

Lead Developer Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through...

Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...

Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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