Four priorities for CHROs in 2027
In 2027, CHROs will look to deliver the growth and productivity that CEOs are seeking while minimising risks to the organisation, according to Gartner. Mark Whittle, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, shared how leading organizations are approaching workforce skills...
Agencies look to keep the sky dark and quiet
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Astronomical Union’s Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky (IAU CPS) have signed an agreement at the International Astronautical Congress to strengthen cooperation and develop technical solutions to...
AI is no longer a standalone investment theme
While information and communications technology (ICT) accounted for the bulk (62,7%) of all southern African venture capital (VC) deals in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning represented just 1,6% of deals as a standalone category. This figure,...
Etailers urged to act now to safeguard Black Friday payments
As peak trading approaches, payment processing failures at checkout continue to cost local e-commerce stores turnover. Data from payment provider Stitch shows that nearly one in four (25%) online card payment attempts in South Africa fails to complete. Capitec data...
Expert argues telecoms laws can’t restrict lawful gambling
Any attempt to restrict access to legally authorised gambling through telecommunications regulation, rather than gambling legislation, would raise serious legal concerns and could face a court challenge. This is according to Wayne Lurie, from Lurie Inc Attorneys, who...
What makes the perfect work PC? One that exactly fits your business
Twenty years ago, PC procurement was pretty straightforward. Business leaders would evaluate hardware specifications and then set off to compare vendors. This process was generally rooted in a single, simple transaction, one and done. By Werner Joubert, commercial SYS...
An SA perspective on AI chatbots and corporate liability
With the growing use of artificial intelligence and its integration into corporate systems, a key question arises: can a company be held responsible for misleading statements made by its AI chatbot to a customer? By Erwyn Durman, partner; Manno Manavhela, associate;...
AI can shape salaries, but humans must still have the final say
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to analyse salaries, benchmark roles and assess pay equity, but employers should be wary of allowing technology to make remuneration decisions on their behalf. This is according to Dr Mark Bussin, executive...
AI’s value comes down to integration and articulation within systems
The organisation only feels the value of AI when it is deeply connected to the business it serves, writes Jacqui Bond, practice head of AI transformation services at Braintree. In 2026, companies are simultaneously pressured to invest in AI and showcase the value of...
Pursuing the promise of AI for African nonprofits
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new possibilities for nonprofits across Africa to expand access to services, strengthen programme delivery, and address challenges in areas ranging from health and education to livelihoods and agriculture. A new report from The...
Node.js & AWS Back-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a Senior Back-End Developer who loves solving complex problems, building scalable cloud solutions, and turning great ideas into production-ready applications? This could be your next big opportunity! Join a dynamic, globally connected IT team working on...
Node.js & AWS Back-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a Senior Back-End Developer who loves solving complex problems, building scalable cloud solutions, and turning great ideas into production-ready applications? This could be your next big opportunity! Join a dynamic, globally connected IT team working on...