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...

Mustek expects higher earnings

Mustek has issued a trading statement for the year ended 30 June 2025. The group is alerting shareholders that earnings per share are likely to be higher than in the comparative period last year, at between 67,13 cents and 73,84 cents, compared to 67,13 cents in June...

Shaping the future of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem

MTN Group Fintech’s inaugural Fintech Summit has reaffirmed that mobile money is central to Africa’s financial inclusion journey. Today, 33% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa use mobile money - with annual transactions surpassing $1,1-trillion and contributing around 5%...

Corruption threatens to derail climate change efforts

Two of the biggest challenges humanity faces are strongly intertwined: corruption and the climate crisis. While billions of people around the world face the daily consequences of climate change, resources for adaptation and mitigation remain woefully inadequate....

SA is an attractive prospect for digital nomads

As digital nomads seek destinations that balance affordability with infrastructure, South Africa has emerged as one of the most financially advantageous locations for remote workers. This is according to a study by financial services provider Nebeus that highlights...

BETI starts 2025 on a subdued note

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, saw a slight rebound in 2024 following negative growth in 2023. Showing sideways movement in...

Home Affairs goes live with digital visa platform

The Department of Home Affairs goes live today with a digital platform for the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). This platform will drive increased tourism from the major source markets of India and China by enabling vetted and approved tour operators to submit...

Actions, not words, will make SONA promises a reality

The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) showed touches of Groundhog Day, the film that replays the same scenario over and over again. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of IoDSA, who says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise of “a state that is capable and...

A future snapshot of SA’s electricity market

At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, promising to facilitate "an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading." By Jason van der Poel, partner, Danielle van der Vaart, senior...

The quantum opportunity for photonics

Quantum computers can be built in many ways, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However,...

Can the gold rally continue?

Gold's record-breaking rally shows no signs of slowing, with two new catalysts also now fueling the fire. The bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green is based on the potential revaluation of America’s gold reserves and a major policy shift in China...

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MICT SETA and Cortex Hub accelerate access to digital skills

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) has partnered with the Cortex Hub to provide access to critical digital skills to young people. The partnership, with a Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 29...

DCC adds Lenovo consumer products

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been appointed an official distributor for Lenovo Intelligent Device Group's (IDG) range of consumer products into the South African channel. The Lenovo consumer ranges, immediately available to DCC's SA channel partners and...

Intel chooses Check Point for Pathfinder for RISC-V platform

Check Point Software Technologies has announced a new collaboration with Intel. Check Point's Quantum IoT Protec will be made available within Intel's new platform for IoT device developers - Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V. Traditionally, cybersecurity has been an...

All female team wins 2022 SATNAC Cybersecurity Hackathon

An all-female team of graduate students from the University of Johannesburg has won the inaugural SATNAC Cybersecurity Hackathon, in partnership with Telkom and Amdocs. Under the theme "Fraud Management: Innovating against digital identity theft, business email...

Kunle Awosika to lead Microsoft’s Africa transformation office

Microsoft veteran and Africa expert Kunle Awosika assumes the position of MD for the Africa transformation office as Wael Elkabbany steps into a new role heading up the Africa regional cluster. With more than 22 years' experience working in multiple countries across...

SAS and UKZN launch Teachers4DataAnalytics program

SAS has partnered with three South African universities to launch the Teachers4DataAnalytics program, a teacher training initiative that aims to reach hundreds of teachers and provide them with the knowledge and tools to inspire their students to pursue careers in...

The future potential of the cloud

Despite an increased awareness by decision-makers of cloud computing, many organisations around the world are yet to fully adopt it. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Research shows that 41% of companies in the EU used cloud computing last year, and then it...

Workplace drug and alcohol testing needs to go back to normal

If parking lot capacities and rush hour traffic jams are any indication, the majority of South Africa's workforce is back to the grind full time. It's business as usual and companies need to turn their attention to prioritising occupational safety. By Rhys Evans, MD...

Formula 1 experience beckons for Westcon-Comstor NetApp partners

Westcon-Comstor Africa has launched an exclusive incentive where the top three NetApp partners in Africa will each win a Formula 1 package for two to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place on 20 November 2022 at the Yas Marina circuit. Running until 28...

IT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client seeks to augment its current Security Architecture capability by engaging senior-level IT & OT Security Architect(s) to address a backlog of security design reviews and provide strategic input across crown jewel systems implemented across the Group.The...

Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Join as a Test Analyst (Operations)!Rev up your careerAre you ready to drive innovation and steer cutting-edge IT solutions for a global automotive leader? We are on the hunt for a dynamic Test Analyst (Operations) to join our high-octane DevOps team. If you're...

Integration Analyst (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:INVESTIGATE, escalate, and resolve queries that arise in the data integration process as the next Integration Analyst sought by a dynamic Food Producer based in Johannesburg. You will manage the daily data integration for the consignment process into the...

IT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client seeks to augment its current Security Architecture capability by engaging senior-level IT & OT Security Architect(s) to address a backlog of security design reviews and provide strategic input across crown jewel systems implemented across the Group.The...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

A great opportunity exists for an Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join a forward-thinking DevOps team supporting the development and maintenance of large-scale enterprise ordering applications. This is a hands-on role ideal for junior developers eager to build...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for an initial 12-month contract, onsite in Cape Town.The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

A great opportunity exists for an Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join a forward-thinking DevOps team supporting the development and maintenance of large-scale enterprise ordering applications. This is a hands-on role ideal for junior developers eager to build...

Technical Administrator – KZN

National medical equipment supplier requires a Technical Administrator to join their team in KZN. Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in a similar position is required.Client Liaison and Call ManagementLiaising with customers daily in a professional and courteous...

Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on the development and maintenance of enterprise-scale ordering applications. This role offers a chance to work on globally distributed systems and contribute to high-impact IT...

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