Despite perceived value, companies lag in digital workplace redesign

Eight in 10 IT decision-makers say the digital workplace is critical to successful AI-led transformation – but only 10% report fundamentally redesigning it for AI. This is among the findings from Lenovo’s sixth Work Reborn report, The AI-ready workplace, which exposes...

In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

Leaders say they won’t replace human workers with AI

A massive 91% of leaders wouldn’t replace their teams with AI, even if the technology were to make it possible to do so. This is according to the newly published 2026 State of AI at Work report from Udacity (part of Accenture), which analyses how the AI economy is...

Customer service leaders under pressure to implement AI

Customer service and support leaders are facing increased executive expectations to invest in AI, according to a survey by Gartner. Ninety-one percent of service and support leaders surveyed reported pressure from executive leadership to implement AI – marking a sharp...

Machine learning is top fraud priority in 2025

Businesses need to adopt Machine Learning (ML)-based, orchestrated fraud decisioning to combat escalating fraud losses and increasingly sophisticated attacks, according to Experian’s latest research report. "Machine Learning (ML) is the top fraud priority for...

Breaking the stigma of phishing simulations

Phishing simulations are often viewed as a negative practice used to “trick” employees, but a new survey by KnowBe4 Africa has found that 90,1% of users find simulated fishing tests relevant – and 90,7% agree that they improve their awareness of real phishing attacks....

Dero crypto miner spreads using exposed container environments

Kaspersky Security Services experts have identified a sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting containerised environments to deploy a miner for the Dero cryptocurrency. The attackers abuse exposed Docker APIs - parts of Docker, an open-source container development...

Cyber breach costs M&S millions

UK retailer Marks & Spencer has suffered a cyberattack that has been adversely affecting for at least a month, with effects expected to continue for another two months. The breach is expected to cost the company about 300-million pounds in lost profits this year....

Logistics execs increasingly embracing strategic goals

With an increasing number of logistics leaders reporting directly to the C-suite, priorities are being elevated to impact customer experience, increase digitalisation, and automate physical tasks, according to a new survey by Gartner. Attendees at this year’s Gartner...

Autonomous mobile robots on an upward trend

The global autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) market is expected to reach $9,56-billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 15,1% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AMRs have triggered a paradigm shift in the way tasks such as material picking,...

Record registrations for FNB App Academy

More than 217 000 learners have signed up for the 2025 FNB App Academy - a 12-fold increase from 17 000 participants in 2023, making it Africa’s largest free digital skills initiative of its kind. Now in its third year, the FNB App Academy is a nine-week, fully online...

Google adds more AI abilities to search

Google has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) features in search, extending AI Overviews to allow users to ask more complex questions in a variety of modes. Elizabeth Reid, vice-president: head of search, outlines in a company blog that AI Mode in Search will...

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Lesotho receives Covid-19 management system

South Africa's Tafari Capital has launched a Covid-19 management app in collaboration with the Lesotho government. The app is designed to empower and strengthen the government's efforts to end Covid-19 transmissions. In less than three weeks since launch, the app has...

AIIM completes follow-on acquisition in MetroFibre Networx

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa's largest infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has confirmed the completion of a follow-on acquisition in MetroFibre Networx (MetroFibre) first announced in June 2021, following approval...

Red Hat and General Motors collaborate on software-defined vehicles

Red Hat and General Motor have announced a collaboration to help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux...

SA healthtech start-up celebrates nurse heroes

South Africa is brimming with stories of nurses going the extra mile, working longer hours than expected, and selflessly dedicating themselves to their patients week after week. In recognition of these unsung heroes, South African health tech start-up AfriNurse is...

First Distribution extends Fortinet reach in SADC

First Distribution, the leading pan-African distributor for Cybersecurity, Datacentre, Cloud, Surveillance, and IoT Solutions, has become Master Distributor for Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions. First Distribution...

Western Digital unveils new HDD, Flash solutions

At its What's Next Western Digital event yesterday, Western Digital detailed its mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. In a series of keynotes delivered by company leaders, Western Digital also unveiled breakthrough HDD and...

Microsoft introduces Security Experts

The security landscape has become increasingly challenging and complex for our customers. By Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice-president: security, compliance, identity and management at Microsoft Threats have grown at an alarming rate over the last year, and cybercrime is...

Dis-Chem chooses Clickatell’s Chat Commerce platform

Clickatell has been selected by Dis-Chem Pharmacies to enable WhatsApp as its customer communication channel to engage with its customers. Dis-Chem customers can now quickly and easily access various services through WhatsApp by sending "Hi" to 0860 347 243. The easy...

Entersekt partners with Capitec Bank

Entersekt has announced that Capitec Bank has implemented its EMV 3-D Secure solution that boosts the security of e-commerce payments, while reducing friction for cardholders. Entersekt's solution leverages behavioural analytics from NuData Security, a Mastercard...

Liquid to acquire Telrad

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Telrad, an Israeli-based technology company. Telrad provides and maintains high quality technology products and services for global business and governments. The company develops...

Mid-Level Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 4 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Tester (SAP + BI/Datawarehouse)

We're hiring a Tester (SAP, BI/Data Warehouse) on behalf of a forward-thinking financial services environment that values accurate data, technical excellence, and collaboration. If you enjoy validating data, ensuring reports and analytics are reliable, and working...

Project Manager (Solar/Renewable Energy)

Our client in the manufacturing/renewable energy sector is urgently looking to employ an experienced Project Manager at their organizationOur client in the manufacturing/renewable energy sector is urgently looking to employ an experienced Project Manager at their...

Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...

Tester (SAP + BI/Datawarehouse) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're hiring a Tester (SAP, BI/Data Warehouse) on behalf of a forward-thinking financial services environment that values accurate data, technical excellence, and collaboration. If you enjoy validating data, ensuring reports and analytics are reliable, and working...

Project Manager (Solar/Renewable Energy) – Gauteng Midrand

Our client in the manufacturing/renewable energy sector is urgently looking to employ an experienced Project Manager at their organizationOur client in the manufacturing/renewable energy sector is urgently looking to employ an experienced Project Manager at their...

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Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The role is a mix of consulting and advisory, which requires reviewing and advising on documentation from project inception until its closure after deployment. This requires interaction with Project Managers, Business Analysts and Solution architects, to assess the...

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