SA’s multi-billion rand telecom upgrades risk hitting an AI wall
Telecommunications operators across Africa are directing billions of rand into network upgrades, high-capacity fibre backhaul, and 5G rollouts. However, new research from Cloudera suggests that this heavy physical infrastructure build still sits on fragile data...
Urgent need to strengthen Africa’s trade and investment resilience
Africa’s trade landscape remains heavily dominated by export of raw materials, including agricultural products, oil, gas and minerals, while imports continue to be heavily skewed towards manufactured goods and machinery. This is the headline finding from “Africa’s...
Meta helps local businesses generate greater revenue
South Africa's R495-billion digital economy could grow to R874,5-billion by 2035, according to new research from Public First conducted on behalf of Meta, with AI set to add a further R528-billion to GDP over the next decade. The "Meta's Impact in South Africa" report...
AI will create more jobs than it eliminates
Beginning in 2028, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, and therefore robust internal talent pipelines will be critical to meet talent demand, according to Gartner. “AI is ultimately going to result in more job gains than losses, but in the process it’s going...
Varsity will never be the same …
An innovative new academic study warns that higher education institutions worldwide must urgently reinvent teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery or risk becoming obsolete in the face of rapidly evolving student expectations and technological disruption. The...
China is leading the AI Supercycle
China isn’t waiting. As the global AI industry shifts from infrastructure build-out to enterprise application at scale, China is already running - and the gap with most other markets is widening. That was the signal at IDC Directions 2026 in Beijing, where more than...
‘Unprecedented cycle’ forecast for infrastructure investment – SA included
Over the next 25 years, infrastructure investment in South Africa is forecast to be led by transport, resources, and power which together account for 63% of total infrastructure spend through to 2050, according to PwC’s Global Infrastructure Outlook 2025 to 2050. The...
Employee disengagement: Warning for SA companies and staff
A major new Gallup report has found that global employee engagement has fallen to 20% in 2025 - the lowest level in recent years and the first time it has declined for two consecutive years. For South African companies, this global trend is particularly relevant....
African startups look to new investors
Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...
World Cup travellers beware!
Cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky has warned that scammers are exploiting travellers to World Cup 2026 and has exposed some of the online offers fans should avoid. Thousands of fans are expected to attend the World Cup 2026, and many are already handling their travel...
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Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this change acutely. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, South Africa The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026...
Paratus lights up East Africa fibre highway
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a major new fibre route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial...
Cisco adds AI era solutions
Cisco has unveiled a series of solutions that together enable customers to raise their ambitions for secure and trusted Agentic AI. “AI innovation is moving faster than ever before and we’re delivering the critical infrastructure our customers need to move fast and...
In cybersecurity, the when is just now
Cyber-risk in South Africa is not an if anymore, it’s when the attackers get in and how equipped the company is to deal with it, writes Mohammed Pochee, product manager: security at Vox. A company can very easily find itself offline for more than a week. Attackers can...
Vertiv in strategic agreement with University of Bologna
Vertiv has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, establishing a broad collaboration focused on knowledge development, skills advancement and territorial impact. "For Vertiv, this collaboration with the University of Bologna is a...
Facebook cloning turns your profile into a weapon
Facebook cloning scams are continuing to rise, turning ordinary profiles and family photos into tools for fraud and social engineering, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Have you ever wondered what criminals...
Strengthen cybersecurity through smarter vendor risk management
Vendor risk management has shifted from an administrative task to a strategic discipline, which shapes how well organisations protect themselves. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix Many businesses rely heavily on third parties for...
Before you say yes to that job, consider this
In South Africa’s tough job market, where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited, accepting a job offer is often a necessity. But even when you’re relieved to have an offer, it’s important to remember that a job is about more than the salary on offer. It...
NTT Data acquires Zero&One
NTT Data has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, Zero&One holds nine AWS competencies and was one of the first in the region to...
Talk360 gets secondary investment led by HAVAÍC
Talk360, the global calling app built to make international communication more accessible and reliable, has announced a $1,4-million secondary investment led by HAVAÍC. The transaction was supported by Universum Wealth, a limited partner in HAVAÍC’s $50-million...
Specialist: Developer – M-Sure
Our client, a global leader within the automotive industry, providing mobility solutions, vehicle products and services are seeking to appoint a Specialist: Developer to join their dynamic team within the IT/Software Development Division. Responsible for the design,...
Product Application Engineer – Gauteng Boksburg
A leading engineering and industrial solutions company specializing in power transmission and gearbox technologies, is currently seeking a Product Application Engineer to join their dynamic Gearboxes team in Parkhaven.ResponsibilitiesAssist in achieving or exceeding...
Specialist: Developer – M-Sure – Gauteng Primrose
Our client, a global leader within the automotive industry, providing mobility solutions, vehicle products and services are seeking to appoint a Specialist: Developer to join their dynamic team within the IT/Software Development Division. Responsible for the design,...
Analyst Programmer (Mobile Applications)
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo design, develop, implement, and support mobile application solutions that enhance clinical workflows, improve patient outcomes, and ensure secure and efficient mobile access to clinical systems. The role is pivotal in analysing user requirements,...
Analyst Programmer (Mobile Applications) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo design, develop, implement, and support mobile application solutions that enhance clinical workflows, improve patient outcomes, and ensure secure and efficient mobile access to clinical systems. The role is pivotal in analysing user requirements,...
SharePoint Specialist: Fixed-Term Contract – 3 Months
SharePoint Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract – 3 Months)Location: SandtonDivision: Legal & Compliance (Records Management)A short-term opportunity exists for an experienced SharePoint Specialist to support the configuration and implementation of a SharePoint...
SharePoint Specialist: Fixed-Term Contract – 3 Months – Gauteng Johannesburg
SharePoint Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract – 3 Months)Location: SandtonDivision: Legal & Compliance (Records Management)A short-term opportunity exists for an experienced SharePoint Specialist to support the configuration and implementation of a SharePoint...
SAP Fiori Developer (Cape Town) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about building modern, intuitive SAP user experiences? We are looking for a highly skilled SAP Fiori Developer to join a dynamic team driving digital transformation through cutting-edge SAP technologies.This is an exciting opportunity to work on...
SAP Fiori Developer (Cape Town) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you passionate about building modern, intuitive SAP user experiences? We are looking for a highly skilled SAP Fiori Developer to join a dynamic team driving digital transformation through cutting-edge SAP technologies.This is an exciting opportunity to work on...
ERP Functional Specialist
Lead a team in the provision of functional support to the Organisations users on the allocated modules, with a focus on testing, business analysis, configuration and general support.Take responsibility for driving business analysis initiatives and lead a team of ERP...
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