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...

Micro tech signals the future for heart health

A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...

Vodacom partners with Starlink to deliver broadband across Africa

Vodacom has announced an agreement with Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate...

The stark reality of the financial fragility of SA workers

South Africa’s frontline workers – the 75% of blue-collar standouts that keep our shops stocked, our streets clean, and our buildings safe - are under mounting financial pressure, with no savings to fall back on if a personal crisis hits them. According to Deskless...

Local language models key for AI inclusivity

Kathy Gibson reports - The true value of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa could lie in the ability to develop local language models that allow people across the continent to access services in their mother tongue. Ben Cheick Haidara, deputy-CEO and chief...

The spectre of AARTO still looms

Not unexpectedly, the rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been postponed to 1 July 2026 due to the inadequate state of readiness of several municipalities that are part of the initial implementation phase. The Department...

Resellers: Last chance to make your voice heard

Voting in the Channelwise Awards 2025 has been extended to midnight on 13 November – and resellers are urged to make their mark. The Channelwise Awards are the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards, where resellers and partners get the chance...

Seacom unveils new branding as it plans for Africa’s future

Kathy Gibson reports - Seacom, which pioneered Africa’s submarine cable boom 16 years ago, is planning a major new undersea network. Seacom 2.0, due to be completed by 2029, is designed to carry the data traffic that will be generated by Africa’s embrace of...

Cell C partners to offer Huawei Cloud

Kathy Gibson reports - Cell C Business has penned a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud to offer customers solutions built on the Huawei Cloud. Steven Chen, MD of Huawei Cloud South Africa, points out that Huawei has built 101 data centres globally - three of them...

SA company among winners of 2025 G20 TechSprint challenge

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have announced the winners of the 2025 G20 TechSprint challenge on trust and integrity in scalable and open finance. Hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the 2025 G20 TechSprint...

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Datacentrix wins Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year

Datacentrix has been recognised by Huawei as IT Services Partner of the Year - the second consecutive year the company has received this accolade. The organisation has established itself as a top-tier Huawei partner over previous years, having been named IP Services...

Capitec implements Amazon Connect solution

Capitec has unveiled major client service advancements by implementing in-app calling via Amazon Connect, a cutting-edge cloud-based contact centre solution. The rollout of in-app calling through Amazon Connect has already delivered a 30% reduction in call handling...

The role of tech in SA’s FATF judgment day

In June this year, the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Strasbourg Plenary deemed South Africa successful in “substantially completing” its 22-item Action Plan for removal from the FATF greylist. This has set the stage for an authorised onsite visit in October...

Ozow unlocks realtime payments for merchants

South African payments processing platform Ozow has launched PayShap Request, a realtime payment feature now available to its extensive network of merchants. Ozow has already enabled PayShap Request for its first merchant, with more merchants being activated daily....

Obscure Technologies partners with Arista Networks

Cybersecurity specialist Obscure Technologies  has signed a distribution agreement with Arista Networks, which provides data-driven, client to cloud networking for large data centre/AI, campus and routing environments. According to Obscure Technologies MD Francois van...

NTT Data delivers autonomy with Mistral

NTT Data and Mistral AI plan to jointly sell and deploy safe and private enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are able to foster strategic autonomy for clients. The companies will combine NTT Data’s generative AI (GenAI) and IT services...

HAVAÍC closes $50m African Innovation Fund 3

Cape Town-headquartered Venture Capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced the second close of its $50-million African Innovation Fund 3. Supported by financial services group Sanlam Multi-Manager and with follow-on investments from cornerstone investors Fireball Capital...

Ghana Msibi is new FNB Business CEO

FNB has announced the appointment of Ghana Msibi as the new CEO for FNB Business. Msibi will report to Harry Kellan, CEO of FNB, and will be a member of the FNB Executive Committee. He was previously CEO of WesBank, a role he assumed in 2022, having joined the company...

NTT Data MEA is Snowflake’s first elite partner in SA

NTT Data Middle East and Africa (MEA) has been awarded Elite Partner status by Snowflake, becoming the first organisation in South Africa to achieve this level of recognition. A spokesperson from Snowflake notes: “Elite Partner status is awarded to organisations that...

Community WiFi, MVNO and the rise of hybrid communications providers

SA Connect is the South African government’s national broadband policy and strategy. This framework aims to deliver universal, affordable internet access to all citizens. By Craig Palmer, CEO of VAS-X   Launched in 2013, the initiative seeks to connect government...

Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and analytics, making a tangible impact on business strategy and operations. You will work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and help shape the data strategy...

Data Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for an energetic candidate that will primarily focus on maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise level data exchanges, APIs, control processes between their sites, servers and customers. Key Requirements National Diploma in Information...

Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales

Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...

Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Remote Remote

Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...

Mid Level C++ Developer

We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...

Java Developer – Sapiens

Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...

Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We have an opening for an intermediate C++ developer to join our client's IT team in Century City, Cape Town Key Requirements C++ system development (3+ years)MySQL or any other DB (3+ years)Docker proficiency advantageousGitLab proficiency advantageousClient - Server...

Java Developer – Sapiens – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in the Sapiens enterprise software suite. This role involves developing, integrating, and extending Sapiens solutions using Java-based APIs and customization layers, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. The...

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