CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Dell fuels enterprise AI with new offerings

At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, the company has announced Dell AI Factory advancements - including powerful and energy-efficient AI infrastructure, integrated partner ecosystem solutions, and professional services to drive simpler and faster AI deployments....

What supply chain leaders should prioritise

Advanced data visibility and the insights gained from scenario planning can enable chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to be a driving force to navigate risk and uncertainty for their organisations, says Gartner. During the opening keynote at this year’s Gartner...

Positive picture for business travel going forward

Forty percent of businesses plan to increase their travel in FY25 (July to June), while 42% of customers intend to increase their travel spend versus last year, according to a landmark State of the Market survey for Flight Centre Corporate. Utilising the innovative...

Open source AI set to drive new innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg –  Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the big IT buzzword for the last year and is ready to become a mainstream technology that can help organisations solve their IT and business challenges. Dion Harvey,...

Virtualisation is back in the spotlight

Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit in Johannesburg – Just a couple of years ago, few would have believed that virtualisation would be a pressing topic in 2024. “But virtualisation is back on the agenda - and it’s bigger than ever,” says Bruce Busansky,...

AI, adaptability top priorities for SMEs

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing external circumstances and leverage powerful new technologies are key to the growth and success of African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a new report by SAP. Cameron Beveridge, head of mid-market at SAP MEA...

Marketplaces set to shake up omnichannel retail

South African manufacturers and retailers are starting to look more carefully at how digital platforms such as e-commerce marketplaces, super apps and social commerce can form part of an omnichannel strategy to reach consumers wherever they are. Those that can...

Obituary: Pravin Gordhan

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...

South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care

South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...

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What agile teams look like in an all-digital world

Ensuring success from anywhere is becoming a critical element to every modern business. The imperative to remain agile and continue the rapid pace of digital transformation we have seen over the past 24 months is now a priority for every CEO. Robin Fisher, senior area...

Education trends to expect in 2022 and beyond

Despite the challenges, we saw institutions like SACAI (the distance learning examination board) announce record matric results for 2021. By Louise Schoonwinkel, MD of Optimi Home Many learners are still on track and are progressing with their educational careers...

Low code and its contribution to the world of manufacturing

Low code or software application design tools make it easy for non-developers to design, build, and launch software applications quickly. This eliminates the need for in-house coding specialists. By Darren Edwards, head of product operations at Syspro With the...

Machine learning can help alleviate security skills shortages

The pace of cloud adoption on the African continent is picking up rapidly, both within South Africa and beyond our borders, largely due to Covid-19 forcing organisations to be more flexible in how they deliver services to customers and staff. However, this rapid shift...

Connect to Productivity

With the increased number of hours people are spending working from home, maintaining a healthy work environment has become a priority. By Yeshni Reddy, Displays & Client Peripherals Sales Specialist, Dell Technologies South Africa Since the onset of the pandemic,...

Seamless communication is key to CX

Today, most companies know that a great customer experience (CX) is their best hope of standing out from their competitors. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Many are also aware of the fact that communication is key to building those experiences. After all, so much of...

How to set your AI projects up for success

When business leaders come to picking the right AI project for their company, this often boils down to having the right ingredients and knowing how to combine them. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president at Salesforce Emerging Markets Almost every functional AI...

Customer experience leads trends for 2022

Anyone who wasn't on board for the great tech boom in 2020 and 2021 would almost certainly have found themselves regretting their choices, as digital transformation continues to gain momentum in 2022. But "experience is everything" in the year ahead. By Nic...

Expect a cybercrime feeding frenzy in 2022

South African CISOs are making cyber resilience a top priority again this year, and with good reason: 2022 looks set to be a feeding frenzy for cyber criminals. All indications are that this year could set new records in terms of the volume and ferocity of...

A2A will transform payments for a digital world

In South Africa, account-to-account (A2A) payments are starting to bring about a revolution when it comes to the concept of how payments are managed. By Andre Hugo, CEO and co-founder of Spot Money SA However, this method of moving money directly from one account to...

Real Time Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Real-Time Workforce Optimisation Responsible for a multiple portfolio of store staff short-term and real-time scheduling needs, clocks, and business requirements monitoring, in which the incumbent needs...

Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a skilled Intermediate C# Developer with 3-5 years of professional experience to join our on-site development team in Johannesburg. This role requires a technically capable, solution-driven individual who thrives under pressure and works well in a team...

Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...

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