Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

AI now widespread on collaboration and communication platforms

The recent Enterprise Connect 2026 – where a wide range of collaboration and communications vendors gather annually to discuss trends and announce new products and services – was once again dominated by AI, says GlobalData. This, the research firm says, again...

Smart glasses redefine XR market

Global extended reality (XR) device shipments grew 44,4% YoY in 2025, driven primarily by rapid adoption of smart glasses,  according to new data from IDC. The latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker and Worldwide Quarterly...

Updated: Cape Town Airport fire

Network and IT services, including airport WiFi and other essential systems, that were affected by a fire at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) are starting to return to normal. It has been confirmed that a fire occurred on the landside of the airport yesterday....

Reading outcomes for SA children in crisis

The 2030 Reading Panel’s 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point – but some progress is being made. Released today, and drawing on nationally representative data on foundational reading skills across all South...

January salaries rise ahead of expected Budget relief

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the nominal net salaries of an estimated 2,1-million salary earners in South Africa, increased marginally in January 2026, offering some good news to earners. However, attention now turns to tomorrow’s National Budget, with...

Agentic AI holds key to LLM profitability

Agentic AI, not consumer chatbots, will determine whether trillion-dollar investments in large language models (LLMs) ever translate into sustainable profits, according to GlobalData. As enterprise deployments trigger a surge in application programming interface (API)...

Acer expands local manufacturing, adds gaming monitors

Acer Africa has expanded its local manufacturing strategy, adding high-performance Acer Nitro VG0-Series gaming monitors designed for gamers, creators and power users. Select Nitro VG0-Series monitors are now assembled at a South African facility, following the same...

Altron issues trading update as profits improve

Altron has issued a voluntary operational update, alerting shareholders that it expects significantly improved revenue for the full 2026 financial year (FY2026). According to the statement, continuing operations delivered low double-digit EBITDA growth year-to-date,...

AI scare trade continues to rattle investors

The AI scare trade that has hit logistics, software, and wealth management among other sectors in the last few weeks, should not be ignored by investors and consumers, warns deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Software and payments shares plunged on Monday after Citrini...

SOLA Group starts construction on hybrid solar and battery project

SOLA Group has achieved financial close on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300MW (435MWp) solar PV facility with 660MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project is the...

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Financial services need to balance agility with compliance in the cloud

For financial institutions, the cloud has moved beyond experimentation. It is now a strategic imperative, underpinning everything from digital banking to real-time analytics. Yet in today’s regulatory and risk-conscious environment, the question is no longer whether...

From deep to dark web: The supply chain fuelling cyberattacks

The dark web has transformed from a clandestine refuge for cybercriminals into a fully-fledged, sophisticated supply chain for cyberattacks, posing a direct and growing threat to South African organisations. This hidden segment of the internet now functions as a...

Ricoh SA shifts to partner model

Motswako Office Solutions has announced the successful acquisition of selected Enterprise, Global, and Commercial customer portfolios from Ricoh South Africa, in alignment with Ricoh South Africa’s strategic transition to a business partner-only distribution model....

Lenovo launches GPU Advanced Services

With GPU demand outpacing enterprise deployment capacity, Lenovo has launched GPU Advanced Services to help customers boost workload performance by up to 30% and accelerate AI adoption. “Enterprises are moving rapidly to operationalize AI, but many still struggle with...

When likes become liability: Hidden cyber risks at work

The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without...

Why payroll teams can’t keep up with modern work culture

Working remotely has benefits, as does working from the office. Both concepts are part of changing workplaces. Rather than choosing sides, workplace cultures should evolve to embrace these new dimensions. But when companies still rely on old software, they lack the...

Micro-credentialing redefines how graduates break into new careers

With rapid shifts in the job market becoming commonplace, graduate professionals have to be more resilient than ever to ensure they stay ahead of trends and keep their careers on an upward trajectory.  This has given rise to the phenomenon of micro-credentialing,...

The SAP migration mistake most companies make

When organisations plan their move to SAP S/4HANA, they are usually focusing on things like infrastructure, cloud hosting, and new functionality. By Tracy Gore, senior SAP consultant at BTEC Consulting These are important, but many migration projects come to a...

Smart organisations are bringing workloads back on-prem

Following the cloud revolution an unexpected trend is taking hold in the shape of cloud repatriation with many businesses making the strategic move of bringing workloads and data back from the cloud to on-premises infrastructure. This is according to Nexsan and its...

Digital payment solutions fuel spaza shop success 

The township economy is one of South Africa’s strongest economic lifelines. At its centre are spaza shops - small, often family-run businesses that keep millions of households stocked with daily essentials. Yet many of these shops still rely on cash-only systems. The...

Business Analyst – Supply Chain at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the retail space are on the hunt for a skilled Business Analyst with 8 years of experience with a background or recent experience in Non-Sap Warehouse management system implementation within retail spaces.Responsibilities: Discovery Phase: Contribution...

Business Systems Engineer

An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...

Business Systems Engineer – Western Cape Winelands

An opportunity exists for a motivated Business Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and implement business systems that align with organizational goals. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering innovative products and services, and...

Senior DevOps Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...

Senior Business Analyst (SAP S4 Hana) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...

Data Engineer

An opportunity exists for a motivated Data Engineer to manage data infrastructure and create data-driven solutions that support business objectives. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to...

Business System Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To plan, coordinate, and direct system-related activities across ER24, help determine its technology goals, assess the cost and benefits of new projects to justify their funding, and determine long-and short-term departmental and company...

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