Salaries decline in August 2026 as pressures persist
Despite remaining above year-ago levels, take-home pay declined marginally in August 2026 as salary earners continued to feel the effects of the challenging economic environment. Higher inflation and interest rates continue to erode purchasing power and confidence,...
Crypto theft operation being run out of a public Google spreadsheet
Cybercriminals are hiding their instructions inside everyday cloud services, then talking their victims into pasting the code themselves in so-called “ClickFix” attacks, according to Cisco’s threat intelligence organisation Talos. Attackers no longer need to build...
IITPSA names finalists for 2026 President’s Awards
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Awards - among the highest accolades in South Africa’s ICT industry for nearly 40 years. This year’s awards ceremony will be...
Three-phase solution to avoid agentic AI FDE catastrophe
By 2028, 70% of enterprises will abandon agentic AI built by vendor forward-deployed engineering (FDE), trapped by soaring costs and unable to evolve it on their own, according to Gartner. Vendor FDE is a model in which vendor engineers work directly with customers to...
Futurist outlines an AI vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on various aspects of human life. This is the word from futurist Rohit Talwar, a strategic adviser and CEO of Fast Future, speaking at the Moscow Startup Summit. AI and business: The new role of humans...
Rare earth magnet race risks global oversupply
Rare earth magnets (NdFeB and SmCo) are the strongest commercially available magnets in 2026. The high-performance nature of rare earth magnets make them critical materials for key applications ranging from electric vehicle motors and wind turbine energy generators to...
Africa first for Absa in digital assets
Marking both a key development for the bank and the evolution of digital financial services across the continent, Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset custody proposition for its South African clients. Absa Digital Asset...
Residents urged to use Gauteng e-Panic Button
Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use the Gauteng e-Panic Button as part of efforts to build safer, smarter and more connected communities. Residents are also assured that a recent attempted security breach involving the e-Panic Button...
Young scientists show their work
Months of questioning, researching, testing and refining ideas have brought young scientists from South Africa and around the world to the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF), where their research will take centre stage and new...
Tech giants raise the AI safety bar
The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....
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Getting off the grey list was compliance. Staying off will take credibility
South Africa completed its Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action plan and left the grey list in October 2025. The more telling test now is whether the systems built under pressure remain effective when there is no deadline forcing the issue, writes Bradley...
Vodacom SA delivers compact dual-band Massive MIMO solution
Vodacom South Africa has successfully tested the world’s first integrated passive-active Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) solution, which supports the continued evolution of its 4G and 5G network. The technology will enable Vodacom to increase network...
The next constraint on MSP growth is security operations
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Datacentrix doubles up at Lenovo Partner Awards
Datacentrix received two accolades at the recent Lenovo Partner Awards. The company was named as Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) Platinum Partner of the Year, acknowledging the organisation’s performance within Lenovo’s infrastructure business, spanning servers...
SA’s AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak
South Africans have changed the way they shop, write Zaida Kamish, business unit director, and Malcolm Peters, head of SEO at Incubeta. While economic pressure may be forcing us to watch every penny, we have wholeheartedly embraced AI, which is now acting as our...
NEC Africa accelerates Uganda market expansion
NEC Africa has confirmed significant early-stage momentum in Uganda, marked by new ISP partnerships, active infrastructure deployments, and expanding enterprise cybersecurity opportunities driven by evolving regulatory requirements. Geoffrey Karanja, key account...
DigiCert supports Nvidia Open Agent Safety Platform
DigiCert has announced support for the Nvidia Open Agent Safety Platform to help enterprises establish verifiable identity and authority for autonomous AI agents. At the centre of the Nvidia Open Agent Safety Platform is Nvidia OpenShell, an open, secure runtime that...
Is green public procurement is a missed opportunity?
Public procurement represents an estimated 15% to 22% of GDP in many developing economies (World Bank), making it one of government's most powerful tools for driving economic, social and environmental outcomes. Yet green public procurement (GPP) remains underutilised...
The complexity tax: the cloud cost that survives every budget review
Fragmentation is expensive, writes Oliver Niemandt, GM and head of sales at Cloud On Demand. It is also unowned and unmeasured, which is why it never has to justify itself. For South African organisations heading into next year’s budgets, the cloud conversation is...
Why critical circular supply chain initiatives stall
Circularity was once framed mainly as an environmental imperative, but it is no longer just about sustainability. In addition to reducing industrial emissions, cutting waste and saving valuable, dwindling resources, circularity can strengthen resilience, grow...
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A leading South African financial services group that provides direct-to-consumer insurance, investment, and value-added solutions is seeking a Senior Application Developer who will translate business requirements into scalable, robust software...
Senior Application Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading South African financial services group that provides direct-to-consumer insurance, investment, and value-added solutions is seeking a Senior Application Developer who will translate business requirements into scalable, robust software...
.NET Solution Architect
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience, or proven track record in similar roles. Proven experience as a solutions or enterprise architect delivering complex, scalable systems. Experience with cloud...
Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript) (6-12-month contract) Hybrid Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They help organisations transition from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based environments...
.NET Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandton
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience, or proven track record in similar roles. Proven experience as a solutions or enterprise architect delivering complex, scalable systems. Experience with cloud...
Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript) (6-12-month contract) Hybrid Stellenbosch – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a technology and digital solutions provider that designs, develops and maintains bespoke software solutions addressing real business challenges. They help organisations transition from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based environments...
Senior Ref and Master Data Specialist
Data is one of the organisation's most valuable assets. We are seeking an experienced Senior Reference & Master Data Specialist to drive the management, governance, quality, and integrity of enterprise reference and master data.In this pivotal role, you will...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Drive enterprise-wide data transformation. Lead complex technology delivery. Make an impact.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact Enterprise Data, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance and Cloud initiatives within a complex...
Senior Ref and Master Data Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Data is one of the organisation's most valuable assets. We are seeking an experienced Senior Reference & Master Data Specialist to drive the management, governance, quality, and integrity of enterprise reference and master data.In this pivotal role, you will...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Drive enterprise-wide data transformation. Lead complex technology delivery. Make an impact.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact Enterprise Data, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance and Cloud initiatives within a complex...
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