Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

IBM debuts blueprint for quantum-centric supercomputing

IBM has released the industry’s first published quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a new blueprint for integrating quantum computing into modern supercomputing environments. The architecture shows how quantum processors (QPUs) can work alongside...

Arctic sea ice heads for another record low

The National Snow and Ice Data Centre reports that on March 10 Arctic sea ice coverage was below even last year’s historic low of 5,5-million square miles. Though ice could still expand, it is likely that the 2026 sea ice maximum will remain critically low. Low Arctic...

CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI

CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...

Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff

Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...

Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic

After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...

Global technology spending set to hit $5,6trn this year

Global technology spending is forecast to grow by 7,8% in 2026 to reach $5,6-trillion, up from $5,2-trillion in 2025. According to Forrester’s Global Tech Market Forecast, 2025 To 2030, despite US tariffs most countries will see similar economic growth in 2026...

Africa’s AI moment could be a strategic lever

A new report from the AI company SAS Institute and the Global Centre on AI Governance challenges the image of the Global South as a region that is lagging behind in AI development. Instead, the report highlights crucial opportunities for these countries to take an...

Workers are staying in their jobs, but quietly checking out

There’s a powerful new shift in worker behaviour: the rise of "Job Hugging". ManpowerGroup’s new 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that employees are increasingly choosing safety over satisfaction, holding tightly to the security of their current job while quietly...

Valentine’s spend expected to rise

FNB expects higher customer spending around Valentine’s Day in 2026, supported by the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday, giving consumers a full weekend to celebrate. The extended timing is expected to drive increased spend across dining, travel,...

Typo domains target top brands

Digital squatting has reached unprecedented levels, with cybercriminals registering thousands of lookalike domains designed to impersonate the world’s most recognisable brands. New research by Decodo analysed domain permutations for 20 popular brands visited in...

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AI personalisation changes the way we shop online

South African consumers are no longer satisfied with products and services that simply ‘do their job’. They want experiences that feel relevant to them, delivered at the right moment and in the right way. By Kunal Badiani, vice-president: business and growth for...

The D&O laundry list

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eSIM simplifies IoT device management

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand rapidly, with eSIM technology playing a pivotal role in enabling secure, flexible, and scalable connectivity for billions of devices worldwide. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the many advantages of eSIM technology...

Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl reaches 10 000 girls

Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has opened doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just 20 participants has grown...

Q-KON’s smart satellite services enable telemedicine

Q-KON has expanded its partnership with Gijima to deliver vital connectivity to Lulame containerised mobile care clinics. As showcased at the recent World Health Expo in Cape Town, this collaboration leverages Q-KON’s Twoobii-LEO services on the Eutelsat OneWeb Low...

Acer debuts AI-driven Nitro, Predator laptops

Gaming in South Africa is booming, and Acer Africa is helping more players join the action by delivering powerful, AI-ready laptops with top-tier specs at unbeatable value. The latest Nitro V 15 and Predator Helios Neo laptops bring the performance that local gamers...

Kaspersky strengthens channel partnerships

Following an 11% total growth of sales globally and 19% growth in Africa in 2024, Kaspersky is ramping up its regional strategy in sub-Saharan Africa with new distribution partnerships, long-term collaborations, and stronger engagement with customers. To make...

Mukuru, MoneyGram enable fintech-led cross-border payments

Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, linking Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network to deliver faster, more affordable and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. According to Oui Capital’s latest market report, Africa’s...

Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM

Trend Micro has announced new agentic AI technology designed to solve the traditional pain points associated with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). When combined with Trend’s digital twin capabilities it will help to transform security operations by...

Vodacom Business boosts IoT offering

Vodacom Business has launched Local Breakout (LBO) in South Africa, significantly enhancing its managed IoT connectivity platform. The upgraded offering delivers faster speeds, lower latency and improved regulatory compliance for enterprise customers. With LBO, global...

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