Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

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...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

CHRO confidence remains positive, but inches down

CHRO Confidence among US chief human resource officers (CHROs) remained positive in Q3, but continued to edge down from its record high earlier this year, according to the latest survey by The Conference Board. The CHRO Confidence Index declined to 56 in Q3 from 58 in...

SA hits 1,5m domains

The ZA Registry Consortium (ZARC) has reached a milestone of 1,5-million domain registrations across South Africa’s commercial .ZA second-level domains. The milestone, spanning the .co.za, .org.za, .net.za and .web.za namespaces, reflects decades of sustained growth...

iOCO adds Cato SASE Platform to managed cybersecurity portfolio

iOCO has announced a collaboration with Cato Networks that expands its managed security portfolio with Cato’s unified, cloud-native SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The service addresses the needs of enterprises facing rising cyber risk, growing AI...

LG wins big at IFA

LG Electronics (LG) has been named as Best Brand of IFA 2026. LG also secured multiple Category Best awards. The LG OLED evo AI W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV earned the Best in Home & Entertainment award. In the audio category, LG Sound Suite AI was named Best in...

DStv updates its packages

MultiChoice is introducing its most significant product update in 15 years, giving users more options from 17 September. “Our focus is on giving subscribers better value and access to the entertainment and sport they love,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice....

Data literacy is no longer just an IT skill

South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12,4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. By Nancy Madiba, head of department: information systems and databases at...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Global dialogue shapes unified digital policy priorities

Representatives of governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) this weekend adopted a set of Opinions on critical issues shaping the digital future. ITU – the UN agency for...

Key metros still up in the air ahead of November elections

Two months before South Africans head to the polls to elect new local governments, Ipsos research suggests that electoral outcomes remain far from settled, with significant numbers of registered voters still available to be persuaded. The political landscape remains...

In the age of agentic AI, who is actually doing the shopping?

Venture money is flooding into AI shopping agents. Payment networks, browser makers and AI labs are racing to define how autonomous agents will shop, compare and buy. However, the infrastructure behind that race isn't keeping pace with the capital says Joshua Harvey,...

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SA repeats old education mistakes as AI emerges

A pattern is emerging within our schooling system that needs highlighting as South Africa faces its next major technology decision. In coding and robotics, with the best intentions, directives were given, curriculum was developed, and then the move forward stalled. We...

Purpose-driven technology transforms workforce management

In the traditional world of temporary employment services (TES), the ‘human’ aspect of human capital has often been overshadowed by the scale and complexity of administration. By Vanessa Ruch, deputy-CEO at Workforce Holdings For decades, the industry relied on long...

When work moves out of the office, so does the risk

Rising fuel prices are reshaping how many South African businesses operate. As employers help their employees to make more of their budgets by spending less on fuel, many are allowing more remote work. But, with company-owned electronic assets increasingly being used...

Uhuru Marketplace opens in SA

Uhuru Marketplace is a peer-to-peer AI-powered marketplace designed to reduce the barrier to entry for South Africans selling second-hand tools and services to the local market. The platform provides a professional, easily personalised, AI-embedded marketplace to...

Leadership appointments at SoftwareOne

SoftwareOne has announced a strengthened leadership team for South Africa and the broader African region as the company integrates Crayon into the global SoftwareOne brand. The Crayon acquisition took place in July 2025, with the unified SoftwareOne brand announced in...

It is not the cyber breach that costs you, but what happens next

In South Africa, cybersecurity breaches have become routine. The country ranks in the top 20 globally for cybercrime, with human error still behind the vast majority of incidents. By Andy Robb, technical officer at Duxbury Networking The financial impact is equally...

Data in action: what SA can learn from integrated ecosystems

Across South Africa, many citizens are already familiar with seamless, data-driven experiences, often through services in the private sector. In these environments, data is used to support more connected and responsive interactions, shaping how services are delivered...

Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world

The South African government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...

Cyber defences must be ready for planned digital IDs

South Africa is on the cusp of a digital revolution that promises to end the era of ‘the system is down’. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently gazetted draft regulations for a...

Senior Software Engineer – Embedded & Industrial Systems

An excellent opportunity has become available for a highly skilled Software Engineer with a passion for legacy system transformation and embedded software development. Our client is looking for a technically strong professional who can bridge the gap between existing...

Mid to Senior Java Developer at MSP

Our client is seeking a skilled Mid to Senior Java Developer to join their Pretoria-based team. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for experienced developers who combine strong Java development expertise with solid Angular capabilities. Key Responsibilities Develop,...

Mid to Senior Java Developer at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a skilled Mid to Senior Java Developer to join their Pretoria-based team. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for experienced developers who combine strong Java development expertise with solid Angular capabilities. Key Responsibilities Develop,...

Java Backend Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with deep Telecommunications OSS/BSS expertise to design, develop, and maintain large-scale, mission-critical digital platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and enhancing customer,...

Java Backend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with deep Telecommunications OSS/BSS expertise to design, develop, and maintain large-scale, mission-critical digital platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and enhancing customer,...

Data Analyst / BI Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client is seeking 2 experienced Data Analysts / BI Consultants to join a short-term project within the telecommunications sector. The project involves working with complex customer, supplier and connectivity data to improve data accuracy, reporting and identify...

Developer / Systems Integrator

An energy efficiency, facility, and utility monitoring company based in Cape Town is seeking a Developer / Systems Integrator who willown live customer systems and make calls about data that clients bill on.Responsibilities:Bench Commissioning & Go-Live: Build,...

Junior to Intermediate AI Project Manager

Our client is seeking an organised and driven AI Programme Coordinator to support the AI Programme Lead in coordinating, tracking, governing, and scaling Artificial Intelligence initiatives across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront...

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