Xiaomi poised to make its mark in SA
By Mark Davison – It may be a relative newcomer to the South African market and still not a household name, but under new South African country manager – Tianshi Lv – Xiaomi is dead set on changing that perception. At the launch last night of the Redmi Note 17 Series...
Africa urged to start executing on aviation potential
Africa must move decisively from ambition and talk to execution if aviation is to fulfil its potential as a catalyst for intra-African trade, tourism and economic growth. This was the warning from Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO Aaron Munetsi,...
Sanctioned AI agents, not hackers, leaking credentials between departments
More than 70% of IT security and decision makers expect negative business impact from attacks targeting platforms like Slack, Teams, Zoom in 2026. Increasingly, the exposure on those platforms comes not from hackers or rogue software, but from sanctioned AI agents...
Anthropic’s $2trn IPO puts AI’s circular money machine on trial
The AI boom is being financed in a loop, and Anthropic’s blockbuster listing is about to hand that loop to ordinary investors. This warning Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as Anthropic heads towards a Nasdaq debut that could value it at up to $2-trillion,...
Infrastructure failures drive up fire risk
South African businesses are being urged to reassess their fire preparedness and response capabilities as mounting infrastructure pressures, climate-related risks and institutional capacity constraints increase the likelihood and potential severity of fire and...
SA-built super-app will combine services
South Africa’s digital economy is getting a home-grown challenger. OMN1, a South African-built super app combining e-hailing, food delivery, creator monetisation and messaging all in one platform, will officially launch on 5 November 2026. The platform brings together...
Dell Technologies Forum to focus on scaling AI, modern infrastructure, cyber resilience
Dell Technologies Forum 2026 will take place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg on 3 November, bringing together business and technology leaders to examine how organisations can scale artificial intelligence, modernise technology infrastructure and build...
Kaspersky issues guidelines on securing AI agents
Kaspersky has shared guidelines on mitigating risks associated with the use of autonomous AI agents in a corporate infrastructure. The document applies the principles of Cyber Immunity, an approach at the heart of building secure-by-design systems. Drawing on known...
Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up
South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...
CIOs and CHROs are worlds apart in understanding AI impacts
Just 38% of CHROs and CIOs have a shared understanding on how AI impacts the future of work, highlighting the need for stronger alignment between HR and IT, according to Gartner. “Organisations have made significant progress implementing AI, but many continue to...
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The human touch in an AI-driven customer experience
When a customer can't tell whether they're talking to AI or a human, does it matter? The answer may surprise you: what matters most is not who — or what — is on the other end, but whether the interaction feels understood. By Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing...
Team-building days won’t fix dysfunctional teams
Organisations frequently respond to a struggling team by arranging an off-site, a social event or another team-building activity. These experiences may be enjoyable, but they are unlikely to fix the everyday relationship patterns that prevent people from speaking...
SAP puts the autonomous enterprise to work
SAP showcased the Autonomous Enterprise in action at SAP Connect, demonstrating how Joule Work and Joule Assistants generate value for customers across every line of business. “This is a breakthrough moment for business AI,” says Christian Klein, CEO of SAP. “The...
How SA is making new call centre jobs stick with AI
Frontline voice work has some of the highest churn of any job globally, but South Africa’s growing pipeline of young, first-time workers don’t need to face that reality the same way – or with the same mental health burdens. By Bruce Von Maltitz, CEO at 1Stream South...
With office vacancies at a six-year low, workplace data matters more
South Africa’s office market is showing encouraging signs of recovery. According to the South African Property Owners Association’s (SAPOA) Q2 2026 Office Vacancy Survey, the national office vacancy rate declined to 12%, its lowest level since early 2020. By Mark...
Cybersecurity perimeter extends beyond the organisation’s walls
South Africa recorded 123 reported occupational-fraud cases in the ACFE’s 2026 Occupational Fraud Report, the highest number recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. That represents 31% of the 397 cases reported across sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria was second with 64 cases and...
SA’s datacentres need to be treated like critical infrastructure
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in the systems running the economy, the buildings housing that intelligence become part of its attack surface – whether or not anyone ever finds them on a map. By Gary Peel, cloud business development manager: southern...
Your supplier has a password. Your business has the problem
Your cyber security is only as strong as the people you've allowed through the door, and some of those people don't work for you. That is the uncomfortable reality of third-party risk. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software Modern businesses depend on IT providers,...
Logicalis recognised as Canalys Forum EMEA Partner of the Year
Logicalis has been named Canalys Forum EMEA Partner of the Year. The award recognises its growth and commitment to helping customers address complex technology, security and business challenges through managed services, cyber resilience and sustainable digital...
Why psychological safety matters for workplace mental health
This Mental Health Month, organisations are urged to look beyond traditional wellness initiatives and consider whether employees feel safe enough to speak out when something isn't right. South African employees are under immense pressure. SADAG's Working Life Survey,...
Data Analyst x 2
Background:Our Client within the retail sector is looking for Data Analysts to interpret data and use it to improve their businessMinimum Requirements:3 Year related degree (In a quantitative field i.e.: Data, Finance, Economics etc)Post graduate qualification...
EPM Functional Specialist
Functional expertise (essential) Demonstrable Oracle EPM Cloud implementation experience across the full lifecycle (design, build, playback, SIT, UAT, cutover, hypercare).Hands-on configuration experience in Oracle FCCS and EPBCS, with exposure to Narrative Reporting...
Data Analyst x 2 – Remote Remote
Background:Our Client within the retail sector is looking for Data Analysts to interpret data and use it to improve their businessMinimum Requirements:3 Year related degree (In a quantitative field i.e.: Data, Finance, Economics etc)Post graduate qualification...
EPM Functional Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Functional expertise (essential) Demonstrable Oracle EPM Cloud implementation experience across the full lifecycle (design, build, playback, SIT, UAT, cutover, hypercare).Hands-on configuration experience in Oracle FCCS and EPBCS, with exposure to Narrative Reporting...
Senior Application Developer (Microsoft .Net/Full stack) x2 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A government entity needs a Senior Application Developer who still loves the build. Custom applications, in an agile room, from specification to something that runs. You write it, test it, document it, and you do not leave the next person guessing. The work includes...
Technical Enterprise Architect
My client based in Midrand is currently looking for a Technical Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead architecture design reviews, establish standards and ensure compliance with approved designs.Govern...
Senior Application Developer (Microsoft .Net/Full stack) x2 at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
A government entity needs a Senior Application Developer who still loves the build. Custom applications, in an agile room, from specification to something that runs. You write it, test it, document it, and you do not leave the next person guessing. The work includes...
Technical Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Midrand
My client based in Midrand is currently looking for a Technical Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead architecture design reviews, establish standards and ensure compliance with approved designs.Govern...
Solutions Architect (Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft, Oracle, AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A government entity is hiring a Solutions Architect to lead solution design that fits the enterprise: information architecture, system portfolios and integration, not a design that looks good and breaks the landscape. You will sit with departments, test the idea,...
Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town, this is a contracting role and onsite. The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the data infrastructure necessary for our Insights team to analyze data and...
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