Negative sentiment drives call for data centre transparency

Kathy Gibson reports from Vertiv Week in Zagreb – With data centres experiencing massive growth around the globe, the industry needs to do a better job of telling people the benefits they offer humanity at large. Worldwide, uncertainty about possible risks posed by...

Growing energy demand will limit ambitious climate goals

The global economy is on the cusp of a major shift where most of future global energy demand growth will come from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The new realities of meeting this demand alongside the need for energy security, resilience and...

AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

Businesses still battle to scale AI

Only 22% of organisations have successfully scaled AI across multiple business units or adopted an AI-first approach according to a survey by Gartner. Meanwhile, around 11% of organisations are entirely unaware of what their function spent on AI in 2025. A Gartner...

AI search empowers consumers under pricing pressure

While the rand has made some gains against the US dollar and there has been a 2,3% rise in retail trade, indicating a small but important jump in household and consumer spending, 72% of consumers remain under the financial whip thanks to the 7% repo rate, 10,5% prime...

SA records most fraud cases in Africa

South Africa has recorded the highest number of occupational fraud cases in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' (ACFE) latest Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations. The report found that South Africa accounted for...

Surgical robots make their mark in global operating theatres

The global surgical robots market is forecast to reach $45,6-billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 14,9% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surgical robotic systems are equipped with high-definition cameras and robotic arms, allowing...

Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues

South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...

Odyssey inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too

Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, but the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Kaspersky says cybercriminals are exploiting the immense...

Spotify to ID AI personas

Spotify is introducing an AI Persona badge that will let users know if an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and not represent a real person. This follows earlier tools for artist identity and trust, including Verified by Spotify, SongDNA, AI Credits and Artist...

SA’s unemployment figure looks grim

South Africa saw an increase of 345 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8,5-million according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q2: 2026 released today. During the period, there was a decrease of 16 000 in the number of employed persons to...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Chief supply chain officers unclear on AI investment returns

More than half (55%) of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are unclear on the return on investment (ROI) of their AI investments - even as 67% of supply chain digital investments are now allocated to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. To achieve clear and positive...

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Trust is infrastructure. And Africa’s fintech reckoning proves it 

For most of the past decade, African fintech was a land grab. Valuations rewarded user numbers, interfaces got flashier, and “disruption” was the pitch that attracted capital investment. From the outside, it was clear the model was running hotter than it could...

Paying Lagos is still harder than paying London

For many South African businesses, paying a supplier in Lagos still involves more friction, delays and administrative complexity than settling a payment in London — a paradox that Ola Oyetayo, CEO and co-founder of Verto, says continues to undermine African trade...

Securing Africa’s future through a circular water economy

Africa Day (today, 25 May 2026) provides an opportunity to reflect on the continent’s shared future. In 2026, that future is increasingly being shaped by one issue that cuts across every sector of society and the economy: water. By Dr Harrison Pienaar, chairperson of...

Bridging Africa’s build divide with intelligent infrastructure

Africa has always found its own way around barriers, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did not wait for the infrastructure to catch up. It built M-Pesa instead, a mobile...

Why context determines digital success in Africa

As we mark Africa Day (today, 25 May 2026), there is renewed attention on the continent’s growth trajectory, its expanding digital economy and the pace at which organisations are investing in transformation. There is good reason for that optimism. Across sectors,...

Africa’s AI ambitions face critical infrastructure questions

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, vice-president for secure power: SSA at Schneider Electric, the continent’s AI ambitions...

Are supply chains ready for Africa’s cyber-fraud surge?

Cyber risk is no longer a peripheral IT issue in African supply chains; it is becoming a core operational threat. According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 70% of organisations report experiencing fraud or economic crime, with...

Connectivity has become a board-level strategic issue

There was a time when connectivity was seen as infrastructure, or worse, as background noise for the IT department while business decision-makers focused on more important decisions. By Willem van Zyl, chief technology officer of  Backspace Technologies Those days are...

When a school is offline, opportunity is not just delayed, it is denied

South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17 000 remain completely offline. That means only about 6 000 have some form of internet connectivity, while roughly 74% of public schools have no access at all - not for teaching and learning, not for...

Systems Analyst at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative...

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Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative...

Senior BI Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Rosebank

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Data-driven, Efficient & Cost-effective Tech Solutions in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Senior BI Developer whose core role will entail data modeling, dashboard creation, and using your analytical skills to provide valuable...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Business Analyst to investigate and analyse business problems to understand their nature, cause, effects and drivers, using a variety of methods and techniques.RequirementsResponsibilities:· Investigates and analyses business problems to understand...

Fire Detection Technical Programmer

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Fire Detection Technical Programmer - Cape Town Salary Range: R18K to R28K negotiable depending on experience.The OpportunityThis role translates fire safety designs into functional system logic daily. You...

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