Worldwide insolvencies on the rise, but SA resilience bucks trend
Global business insolvencies will rise by 5% in 2026 and 1% in 2027 (6% in 2025) - marking five consecutive years of increases - according to Allianz Trade’s latest Insolvency Report. Given the uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, the peak in...
Three actions HR must take to realise growth from AI
Three-quarters of board members expect AI will deliver value in the form of productivity and cost savings, however, 97% of organisations are unable to achieve desired cost savings through productivity alone, according to Gartner. “Thirty-eight percent of companies are...
Free AI filmmaking programme opens in five African countries
Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible African creators to tell stories on screen leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Delivered in...
Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch
Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...
Volunteering can give youth a career head start
The latest edition of the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for October 2026 shows a long-term increase in the number of South African job candidates with volunteering experience. An analysis suggests that volunteering can be a compelling strategy for developing...
SA shows strength in laws and competitiveness in CGGI
South Africa ranks 85th out of 133 countries globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), sixth among the 35 African countries assessed, with relative strengths in the Robust Laws & Policies (44th) and Attractive Marketplace (48th) pillars. These...
Groundbreaking SA university project reaches learners on five continents
About 16 000 of South Africa’s roughly 24 000 schools have no computers - yet a project born at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha has taught more than 350 000 learners to code, using little more than puzzle pieces and a cellphone. Tangible Africa, founded by...
Transport roundtable highlights governance and skills as key to economic growth
How can South Africa translate transport infrastructure investment into greater economic opportunity? This question framed the recent ASSAf–SAAE transport roundtable titled “Can South Africa Turn Transport Infrastructure into Economic Opportunity? Safer Mobility,...
Nvidia launches OpenShell reference architecture for safe agents
Nvidia has announced the Nvidia OpenShell Reference Architecture, which enables building, containing, observing and enforcing safe agents on enterprise infrastructure and edge systems. The OpenShell Reference Architecture builds on the foundation of Nvidia OpenShell...
SA can benefit from efficient data centres
South Africa needs energy-efficient data centres to pull inefficient business computing out of local offices and homes and funnel it towards better-optimised environments. That’s according to Adriaan Venter, CEO of Cube ICT Solutions, ahead of tomorrow’s International...
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What scammers still can’t fake in isiZulu
The next scam message to reach your phone will be spelled correctly, carry your bank's real logo, your name, and possibly the correct suburb a parcel for you might need to reach. Nothing about it will look wrong. It will also, almost certainly, be in English. That is...
AI is accelerating the next generation of leaders
AI is changing not only how people work, but how quickly the best people can develop. Experience still matters. But the way people build that experience is changing fast. By Christian Schmitz, CEO of International Workplace Group AI is not lowering the bar for...
Maintenance, not technology, will decide if SA’s solar boom pays off
South Africa has installed solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) faster than almost anywhere else on the continent over the past three years. But according to Rhino Energy Solutions (RES), the industry has spent that growth spurt solving the wrong problem....
Daft Technologist
By Barry Buck, with Claude Opus 4.8 - Every second video on my feed this month is someone whose life is now run by the agent of the week. It reads their email, books their travel, ships their code and, presumably, walks their dog. Meanwhile, here is my actual evening,...
When your IT provider is hacked, your balance sheet could be next
For many South African businesses, critical operations and customer data now rely on outsourced IT service providers (OSPs), including cloud hosts, software platforms, managed service providers and payment and fintech vendors. This dependence creates a risk that is...
Intelligent monitoring enables smarter investment and operational decisions
The role of monitoring in the data centre has changed dramatically. What was once a reactive operational function, checking whether systems were online and responding to alarms, has become a critical strategic capability that shapes how modern facilities are designed,...
Cybersecurity is now part of managed IT, not a separate conversation
I still see businesses drawing a neat line between IT operations and cybersecurity, writes Brian Pinnock, go-to-market executive of The Cloud Crew. One team looks after Microsoft 365, user access, endpoints, backups, patches and support, while security is handled...
How much office talk is absorbed by technology?
Voice assistants, phones, AI notetakers and devices have turned the average office and meeting room into a space that records everything, writes Richard Frost, head of consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Voice assistants, smart-speakers, and voice-assisted systems...
Your network probably became flat one device at a time
Few businesses deliberately build a network where every user, device, and application can reach everything else. By Tobie van Schallkwyk, business unit executive at Duxbury Networking It usually happens more quietly. A small office starts with staff computers and...
SARS versus taxpayers, Who holds the power?
Complaints that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is becoming increasingly aggressive and overstepping its mandate have grown louder over the years. According to Nico Theron, founder of Unicus Tax Specialists SA, these incidents reflect deeper systemic...
Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Secure the Future. Lead the Defence.We're looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist who doesn't just monitor threats — you shape how we stop them.If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving hard security problems, and want to mentor the next...
Senior 5G Systems Engineer
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a Senior 5G Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and operationalsupport of Private 5G Standalone (5G SA) enterprise solutions....
Senior 5G Systems Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a Senior 5G Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and operationalsupport of Private 5G Standalone (5G SA) enterprise solutions....
Senior ISP Core Network Engineer
Department: Network Engineering / TechnologyReporting structure: GM: Network SystemsJob purpose: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior ISP Core Network Engineer with a minimum of 10 yearsof hands-on technical expertise to manage and optimize their core...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide projects within a banking environment. The successful candidate will plan, direct and coordinate delivery, ensuring that project goals are achieved in line with business strategy.The role...
Intermediate Java Developer (12-Month Contract) (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A bold, fun & fast-growing Software Consultancy in Centurion seeks a self-driven Intermediate Java Developer who is a strong communicator to fill a 12-Month Contract role. Your core focus will be building and maintaining Java services on a large-scale...
Intermediate Java Software Developer (Remote) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
An Intermediate Software Developer is needed for the development, maintenance and support of enterprise Java applications and integrations in a telecommunications and value-added services environment. They are required to deliver applications that keep messaging and...
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
We're Hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in GautengJoin us as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer on a Contractor basisJob SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Bryanston - JHB, Gauteng.Duties and Responsibilities7+ years of...
Senior Support Engineer (Active Directory, GPO, Entra ID, Intune) (Northern Cape)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE high-level support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies as the next Senior Support Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its team in the...
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Remote Remote
We're Hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in GautengJoin us as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer on a Contractor basisJob SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Bryanston - JHB, Gauteng.Duties and Responsibilities7+ years of...
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