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...

Calling all young innovators …

Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and funding to grow their businesses with applications now open for an incubation programme that boosts innovative enterprises and job creation. The Orange Corners Designs...

Chinese automakers reshaping SA’s used car market

Once the underdogs of the automotive world, Chinese automakers have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with - giving many established players in South Africa’s car market cause for concern. New car sales for Chinese brands have skyrocketed, and the same...

Evolving DevOps models set to formalise the developer process

The evolving DevOps landscape in 2025 will prioritize centralized developer portals, enhance integration expertise to drive enterprise digital transformation. With platform engineering playing a pivotal role, businesses are poised to overcome production...

Dubai chocolate lovers fall victim to scams

Consumers across the world are eager to indulge in Dubai’s luxurious chocolate – but cybercriminals are exploiting this trend to deceive unsuspecting buyers. Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of scams related to the growing demand, ranging from impersonating...

Galaxy S25 puts AI centre stage

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series of phones at Unpacked 2025 event this week. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event emphasized the significance of software and AI capabilities over hardware...

Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI

This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...

SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...

Microsoft to equip 1m SA youth with AI, cybersecurity skills

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Microsoft will train one million young South Africans in useful digital skills within the next 12 months. Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, today told delegates at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sandton that...

Tech industry struggles to meet net zero targets

In 2024, the average global temperature exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time - and companies around the world are being urged to speed up their net zero efforts to curtail the impact of worsening climate conditions....

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RocketNet and Zoom Fibre bring fibre to Saldanha Bay

RocketNet is partnering with Zoom Fibre to roll out high-speed fibre internet in Saldanha Bay as the city lays the foundations for its smart city vision. The Saldanha Bay Municipality put out to tender requesting proposals for laying the cable needed for fibre...

The cable has landed

Following the announcement in February 2021 that African telco Paratus Group, together with Telecom Namibia, had been selected to build the cable landing station (CLS) for the Equiano subsea internet cable in Namibia, the cable been brought ashore. The Equiano subsea...

ScienceLogic expands to SA as AIOps demand grows

ScienceLogic, a supplier of AIOps and other hybrid cloud IT management solutions, has expandedts global footprint to South Africa. The move follows a sharp rise in market demand for comprehensive managed services as organisations adopt AIOps to deliver better digital...

Now is the time to unlock the skills development potential of 4IR

The potential the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will have on Africa is significant. Mobile technologies and services have already generated 1,7-million direct jobs. Digitisation is resulting in increased efficiencies bringing with it fresh opportunities for...

What to consider when choosing a power backup plan

In April this year, Eskom warned that South Africans would continue to experience power outages this winter, and in June h loadshedding was ramped up to Stage 6. With experts predicting that electricity is set to double in price in the next five years, and...

Public private partnerships key to driving education technology in SA

While there has been much interest in online and hybrid learning over the past few years, actual implementation has lagged behind and this was made painfully obvious during the recent spate of lockdowns. By Joran Molapo, CEO of Vastratech Based on observed successes,...

Acer gets Platinum EcoVadis award

For the first time, Acer has been awarded the Platinum medal, EcoVadis Sustainability Rating's highest recognition in 2022. The Platinum status represents the top 1% of the rated companies, for which Acer was evaluated among 90 000+ companies from 200+ sectors in 160+...

Kaspersky buys stake in neuromorphic computing company

Kaspersky has become a shareholder of Motive Neuromorphic Technologies, a company specialising in neuromorphic computing technologies, with a 15% stake. The organisations' joint development efforts are aimed at creating new opportunities for machine learning-based...

Vodacom invests R460m to accelerate Limpopo connectivity

Vodacom Limpopo Region has invested more than R460-million into the network to increase coverage and meet the need for online access. This investment aims to boost socio-economic development in the region, as Vodacom strives to bridge the digital divide by making...

Test Automation Specialist 2553 – Gauteng Pretoria

Test Automation Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Solid proficiency in automated test script design and implementation (by utilizing Cypress, Selenium or and Equivalent Test Automation Tool).Ability to implement integration mechanisms for reporting of results...

Senior IT Business Analyst II

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to gather and validate business and system requirements.Analyse data and dashboard reports to enhance productivity and reduce errors.Resolve issues proactively and manage stakeholder expectations through clear, adaptive...

Project Manager

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

Intermediate Business Analyst

Intermediate Business Analyst - On-site (Cape Town | Kuils River)An established organisation in the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Intermediate Business Analyst to join their product-focused team. This is a permanent, on-site role based in...

Senior IT Business Analyst II – Gauteng Braamfontein

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to gather and validate business and system requirements.Analyse data and dashboard reports to enhance productivity and reduce errors.Resolve issues proactively and manage stakeholder expectations through clear, adaptive...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Intermediate Business Analyst - On-site (Cape Town | Kuils River)An established organisation in the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Intermediate Business Analyst to join their product-focused team. This is a permanent, on-site role based in...

Senior Software Engineer – Data Science (CH1148)

Our client is a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software systems. The client's Data Science team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer...

Project Manager

Location: Ottery, Cape Town Type: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: R 50 000.00 Industry: ManufacturingAn established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic,...

Solutions Developer

Seeking a passionate Solutions Developer with solid experience in Blazor and C#. The ideal candidate will have a strong front-end focus, work well in a hybrid environment, and bring hands-on knowledge of Azure infrastructure, SQL, and modern architecture patterns. Key...

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