Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...
Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...
Key trends as fintech borrowing goes mainstream
South Africa’s fintech sector is undergoing rapid transformation, signalling a major shift in how consumers will engage with credit in the next five years, and beyond. As digital adoption accelerates, lenders will need to adapt their approach to South African...
AI-optimised IaaS set to grow AI infrastructure
AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is emerging as the next disruptive growth engine for AI infrastructure. As a result, end-user spending is projected to grow 146% by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. The AI-optimised IaaS market includes spending on...
Organisations fail to train AI users on security
A massive 72,5% of professionals surveyed in South Africa say that they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks – but only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of...
Oracle and AMD expand AI partnership
In Q3 of next year, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) will be a launch partner for the first publicly available AI supercluster powered by 50 000 AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. Demand for large-scale AI capacity is accelerating as next-generation AI models outgrow...
CFOs trim overhead, retain revenue growth ambitions
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are entering the 2026 budget cycle with a clear mandate to balance growth ambitions with disciplined cost management amid economic uncertainty, according to a survey by Gartner. According to Gartner’s 2026 Budget Assumptions survey of...
Vodacom launches Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition
Vodacom South Africa has launched the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a nationwide learner-led initiative set to mobilise the country’s next generation of environmental leaders. Targeting Grade 9 to 11 learners from Vodacom-supported Schools of Excellence...
SA users continue to invest in crypto
South Africans continue to demonstrate an appetite for cryptocurrency, with more than 530 000 new customers signing up to Luno in the past 12 months. This brings the platform's South African user base to over 6,3-million, out of 15-million customers worldwide. Luno's...
Windows 10 end-of-life drives PC shipments up
Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 69-million units in the third quarter of 2025, an 8,2% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the third quarter of 2025, worldwide PC shipments were driven by the Windows 10...
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Navigating SA’s national payment system regulatory framework
In meeting its policy commitments and addressing the regulatory challenges that come with the rising prominence of non-bank payment operations, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published two draft documents in the first quarter of 2025. By Lerato Lamola, partner...
Can IT save the planet (and your bottom line)?
The digital age’s insatiable demand for computing power has collided with an urgent and pressing need for sustainability. By Vishal Barapatre, group chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies As data centres and AI workloads consume unprecedented energy, IT...
Solar’s second act begins
Renewable energy is no longer about a few rooftop panels; businesses that want to reap the benefits must diversify. By Sakhile Ngcongwane, business development manager at SolarAfrica As the energy landscape shifts and policy signals grow increasingly mixed, many are...
Outdated systems are a hacker’s dream
Cybercrime is evolving faster than systems can keep up, so if your business is still sitting in the past, it’s sitting with vulnerabilities, writes Richard Frost, head of innovation and technology at Armata Cyber Security. According to the ‘Connected Business: digital...
Communication needs practice, not just tools
It’s been a few years since the height of the pandemic, but many of us are still recalibrating not just how we work, but how we connect. By Bernadette Froelich, chief HR officer at DAC Systems The long stretch of isolation during Covid and the fragmented shift to...
How hybrid work positively impacts people, profits and planet
As businesses across the globe adapt to new operational strategies, South African companies are increasingly turning to hybrid work to provide flexibility and efficiency. Hybrid working - a flexible model that combines in-office and remote work, enabling employees to...
Empowered people are the real cyber superpower
It's time to retire the tired narrative that employees are the “weakest link” in cybersecurity. They're not. They're simply the most frequently targeted. And that makes sense – if you’re a cybercriminal, why brute-force your way into secure systems when you can just...
SA’s tech future depends on young talent
If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...
Non-linear careers: a guide to starting over later in life
In a world where lifelong tenure at a single company is a thing of the past and the workplace is being rapidly reshaped by technological and AI disruption, non-linear career paths have become not just common, but a practical response to a constantly evolving...
Your smartphone is an AI-powered work ally – If you use it right
Wherever your team works, remote, hybrid, or on-site, one thing’s certain: they’re never far from their phones. It’s one of the constants of modern work life. But for forward-thinking organisations, the personal smartphone is no longer just a communication tool, it’s...
Software Developer (Java, SQL) (CH1182)
Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company that designs and builds digital solutions across Africa to enable more productive societies.They are seeking Software Developers with 8+ years' programming experience (any language, ideally Java) and strong SQL...
Data Engineer – 6 month contract (CPT/JHB)
We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Snowflake and Matillion to join our data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business intelligence,...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Century City
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...
Business Analyst (Supply Chain) – Western Cape Cape Town
A supply chain advisory and data analytics firm that helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue through consulting, data science, and custom solutions, is seeking a a Senior Business Analyst and Consultant to join their Solution Design...
Junior Project Manager
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 certificateRelevant IT or Project Management qualification (e.g., Diploma, BCom IT, PMP...
Business System Engineer
Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...
Junior Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 certificateRelevant IT or Project Management qualification (e.g., Diploma, BCom IT, PMP...
Business System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking to hire a Business Systems Engineer for their Cape Town location. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.Understanding of system design and development, either through coursework or...
Backend & DevOps-Focused Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're seeking a Backend & DevOps-Focused Full Stack Developer to enhance the scalability, reliability, and automation of our growing application ecosystem. This role combines backend development excellence with a strong DevOps mindset — perfect for someone who...
Junior Data Engineer
Our client is seeking a Data Engineer who is willing to work in the field and collaborate closely with farmers. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in designing and implementing data...
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