Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Supply chain challenges cost airlines up to $11bn this year

Challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines re-evaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for extended amounts of time. The worldwide commercial...

Africa’s G20 moment to fast-track digital transformation

South Africa hosting the G20 summit is a rare opportunity to hard-wire Africa’s digital transformation into the world’s most influential economic agenda, writes Sunil Geness, director: Global Government Affairs & CSR Africa, Global Sustainability lead Africa at...

Chinese computing market to soar by 42%

China and the US have been in a race to dominate the computing industry for years. While the US has long held the upper hand, driving breakthroughs in AI and quantum technologies with its tech giants Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, China is rapidly closing the gap. Massive...

Award-winning pic shows crash-landing penguins

Werner De Kock has been named as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025. The National & Regional Awards programme is an initiative set up by Sony and Creo under the World Photography Organisation to support local...

Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 18% in 2024

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2024 totaled $626-billion, an increase of 18,1% from 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Revenue is projected to total $705-billion in 2025. “Graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI processors used in data centre...

Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure

Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...

AI, economics drive growth and change in IaaS

2024 was a good year for hyperscalers and cloud providers who capitalised on their clients’ need for access to more processing and storage due to escalating growth in data volumes. The hyperscalers continued to expand their solution portfolios, creating in some cases...

OpenAI debuts deep research

OpenAI has launched deep research in ChatGPT, a new agentic capability that conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks. According to the company, it accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours. Deep research is OpenAI's next...

Which hardware will win in the AI arms race?

The grip of artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to hold, with strong competition to develop more powerful AI models, active innovation in the semiconductor industry, and continued investment in the high-performance computing (HPC) data centre market. AI has...

Beware of Docusign-themed phishing scams

Kaspersky is warning of a rising phishing scam involving fraudulent emails pretending to be from Docusign, a global e-signature platform. Cyber attackers are sending these emails with links to fake websites where users are asked to enter a work login and password. The...

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Samsung extends software development investment

The Samsung-Sponsored App Factory and Future Innovation Software Development programme has received additional investment that will further fuel its large-scale efforts to increase the number of experienced software developers in the country. Samsung South Africa has...

Check Point signs up TD Africa

Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with TD Africa, a foremost distributor of technology, services and lifestyle products, to expand the reach of Check Point's security solutions to Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Cameroon. The partnership is particularly aimed...

Guiding customers on the lifecycle management journey

South Africa is a huge polluter. Not only is the great majority of our power generated from coal, but a massive 6,2kg of e-waste is generated per inhabitant annually, with only 12% of that recycled. In fact, only 20% of global e-waste is formally recycled, according...

Faraway conflict, local consequences

Russia and Ukraine may be tens of thousands of kilometers away from South Africa, but the former’s invasion of the latter will have serious ramifications for the citizens of this country. By Russel Morena, CEO of SAIGA When Russia unleashed its military might on...

When it comes to ransomware, don’t forget the basics

Ransomware is getting nastier and more expensive all the time and it has affected almost every industry and geography. No one is immune from the threat. By Renee Tarun, deputy CISO/ vice-president: information security at Fortinet In a global ransomware...

HP, Digital Generation aim to be leaders in sustainability

As the effects of climate change become more apparent, sustainability has become a top concern for corporates - and IT vendors are stepping up to address the problem. “Sustainability is a key focus for all OEMs, and for everyone that plays a role in supplying...

Managing Covid-19 after the National State of Disaster

A new Code of Practice has been issued to guide employers on measures that need to be taken in the workplace to contain Covid-19 infections, once the National State of Disaster ends. By Kate Collier, partner, Mehnaaz Bux, partner and Jenna Atkinson, associate at...

Tips to secure your business against cybercrime in the cloud era

The cloud is very attractive to South African businesses. It provides flexible and agile technology - ideal for companies keen to digitise, automate and innovate. Cloud models inherently use operational funding, creating better cost control and reducing up-front...

Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Join the Data Revolution!Data Scientist (Life) Wanted!Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South AfricaPosition: Permanent, Hybrid (Remote Some of the Time) Are You Ready to Transform the Future of Insurance with Data? Hey, data wizards! Our Firm is on the hunt for a Rockstar...

Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join as a Test Analyst (Operations)!Rev up your careerAre you ready to drive innovation and steer cutting-edge IT solutions for a global automotive leader? We are on the hunt for a dynamic Test Analyst (Operations) to join our high-octane DevOps team. If you're...

Integration Analyst (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:INVESTIGATE, escalate, and resolve queries that arise in the data integration process as the next Integration Analyst sought by a dynamic Food Producer based in Johannesburg. You will manage the daily data integration for the consignment process into the...

IT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client seeks to augment its current Security Architecture capability by engaging senior-level IT & OT Security Architect(s) to address a backlog of security design reviews and provide strategic input across crown jewel systems implemented across the Group.The...

Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Join as a Test Analyst (Operations)!Rev up your careerAre you ready to drive innovation and steer cutting-edge IT solutions for a global automotive leader? We are on the hunt for a dynamic Test Analyst (Operations) to join our high-octane DevOps team. If you're...

Integration Analyst (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:INVESTIGATE, escalate, and resolve queries that arise in the data integration process as the next Integration Analyst sought by a dynamic Food Producer based in Johannesburg. You will manage the daily data integration for the consignment process into the...

IT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client seeks to augment its current Security Architecture capability by engaging senior-level IT & OT Security Architect(s) to address a backlog of security design reviews and provide strategic input across crown jewel systems implemented across the Group.The...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

A great opportunity exists for an Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join a forward-thinking DevOps team supporting the development and maintenance of large-scale enterprise ordering applications. This is a hands-on role ideal for junior developers eager to build...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for an initial 12-month contract, onsite in Cape Town.The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...

DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

A great opportunity exists for an Entry-Level DevOps Engineer to join a forward-thinking DevOps team supporting the development and maintenance of large-scale enterprise ordering applications. This is a hands-on role ideal for junior developers eager to build...

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