Staffing shortages, rising costs, weak support slows hospitality recovery
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers Report. The report reveals that 77% of hoteliers identify...
What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
Brace for unprecedented data centre buildout in 2026
In 2025, talk of the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble grew stronger, with frontier projects such as Stargate dominating the headlines. Meanwhile, server densities continued to grow to satisfy the voracious demand for compute placed by AI workloads. As a result,...
Rising memory costs threaten smartphone affordability
The global smartphone industry is entering a challenging period, with analysts such as IDC revising their growth projections for 2026 downwards. most significant reason for the downgrade lies in the probability that smartphone prices are expected to soar next year, a...
Consumer trends point to cautious optimism for economy
TransUnion’s Q3 2025 South Africa Industry Insights Report highlights key trends in the South Africa credit market: vehicle asset finance continued its recovery, with stable account volumes and rising balances supported by longer loan terms and more affordable vehicle...
Data streaming investment adds commercial value
Large organisations in the US and Europe are already achieving significant value from their investment in data streaming. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor that questioned 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with annual...
Dealer-led retail demand drives strong 2025 finish for new vehicle market
The ongoing sales improvement, which began in the second half of 2025, continued strongly to lift annual new vehicle sales to a 17-year high of 596 818 units, with the December market recording a 19,2% year-on-year increase. This is the word from Brandon Cohen,...
US consumer tech revenue to hit $565bn in 2026
As tariff pressures and economic uncertainty impact the business landscape, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released its US Consumer Technology Industry Forecast showing the industry is projected to reach $565-billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3,7%...
IT professionals are open to Cyber Immunity
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with organisations seeking more robust ways to protect their digital assets. A recent global study conducted by Kaspersky reveals a growing shift toward proactive security strategies, particularly the adoption of Secure...
IBM renews Wimbledon partnership
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a multi-year renewal of their long-standing technology partnership. From the launch of the Wimbledon website in 1995 and the mobile application in 2009, to the first integration of enhanced AI-powered solutions...
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Break free from burnout by taking the next career step
Burnout and unhappiness at work are more common than you think. By Michelle Dobson, head of brand at Pnet According to a survey from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, 60% of respondents wish they could afford to quit their jobs and 50% feel unhappy about...
When data protection meets fleet performance
Telematics leaders are turning privacy compliance into a competitive advantage, writes Grant Fraser, group MD of Netstar. Fleet executives across South Africa face the same fundamental question: How do you harness the power of telematics data whilst complying to...
Stop pretending waste pickers don’t exist
South Africa has high recycling rates thanks to waste reclaimers but refuses to treat them as real workers. They collect up to 80% of recycled packaging, yet remain invisible to policy, unpaid and unprotected. Regenize’s REACT solution digitalises and formalises...
Navigating the complexities of AI in the GRC landscape
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) is an essential part of sustainable business, helping organisations to manage risk, keep up to date with legislation and ensure that processes are well managed. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix One...
IT demands a unique approach to talent strategy?
In today’s digital economy, access to the right people has become as critical as access to the right technology. Yet securing top IT talent has never been harder, writes Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp. A Bain & Company survey recently found...
Non-life insurance solutions could transform SME talent attraction
In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top talent while managing tight budgets. By Carl Moodley, CIO of Genric Insurance Company Traditional employee benefits packages,...
Situational awareness a frontline imperative for first responders
The ability to see, act and understand events in real time is changing the face of emergency response and the speed at which lives are saved. By Reshaad Sha, executive chairman of Sentiv For decades, this visibility was built on two-way radios, CCTV cameras and...
The invisible culprit holding back ‘smart’ infrastructure
In many ‘smart’ buildings, energy, water, and waste are carefully accounted for. But talk to the people inside, and you hear a different story: heavy air, humidity complaints, stuffy meetings, even equipment sweating in server and plant rooms. By Wynand Deyzel,...
UJ’s CTS project office boosts efficiencies
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Central Technical Services (CTS) project office has significantly enhanced its project portfolio management (PPM) practices through recommendations made following a comprehensive diagnostic maturity assessment provided by Project...
Building resilient municipal infrastructure through insurance collaboration
In April 2022, heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, claiming over 400 lives and damaging infrastructure, businesses, and homes. The eThekwini Municipality infrastructure damage cost about R25-billion. The disaster exposed vulnerabilities in...
Applications Engineer
We're seeking a Senior Applications Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology and customer success. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients in Cape Town to...
Solutions Architect – Gauteng Primrose
Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team. The primary role of this position is to provide solutions regarding client power capacity planning, assignment, monitoring & reporting. The secondary role of this...
Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...
Applications Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're seeking a Senior Applications Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology and customer success. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients in Cape Town to...
Senior Microsoft BI Developer (Power BI & Fabric)
Senior Microsoft BI Developer (Power BI & Fabric)Work on cutting-edge BI projects using Microsoft Fabric tools in a senior-level, client-facing roleRemote (South Africa) | R45k to R65k per month About Our ClientOur client is a growing technology solutions provider...
Application Support Analyst
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The focus would be to support the GIP applications with supports from other teams, and in line...
Information Security Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to take ownership of enterprise-wide cybersecurity in a leading Financial Services environment?The Information Security Manager will lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing...
Senior Microsoft BI Developer (Power BI & Fabric) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Microsoft BI Developer (Power BI & Fabric)Work on cutting-edge BI projects using Microsoft Fabric tools in a senior-level, client-facing roleRemote (South Africa) | R45k to R65k per month About Our ClientOur client is a growing technology solutions provider...
Application Support Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The focus would be to support the GIP applications with supports from other teams, and in line...
Information Security Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you ready to take ownership of enterprise-wide cybersecurity in a leading Financial Services environment?The Information Security Manager will lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing...
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