Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

Water scarcity threatens data centres

With a substantial increase in wildfires in Europe this year amid record droughts and extreme heat, the availability of water for data centre cooling is emerging as a critical challenge for the region, says GlobalData. While industry debates have largely focused on...

Intel, AWS drive cloud innovation with new processors

Years of collaboration between Intel and AWS have come to fruition with Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores now powering the new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) R8i and R8I-flex instances, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among...

Repo rate drop welcomed

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday (19 September) announced a 0,25 basis point cut, taking the interest rate down to 8%, with the prime lending rate now set at 11,50%. This cautious approach brings a small sigh of relief...

UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...

Gen Z set to shake up the workplace

Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...

Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy

Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...

Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030

Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Agentic AI set to democratise data access

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...

Massive surge for AI patents

The AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years. Since 2020, the entire market has practically doubled and hit a $184-billion value, while the number of people using AI tools tripled to nearly 315-million. The AI space has also seen a surge in patent...

The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money

The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...

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Ocean on 76 Group makes inroads into digital banking

Ukheshe, a digital fintech platform provider, has announced the appointment of Prins Mhlanga, CEO of Ocean on 76 Group, as a non-executive director. Since launching two years ago, Ukheshe has established itself as a leading payment technology specialist successfully...

SARS guns for non-compliant cryptocurrency traders

With South Africa and the world at large facing an economic downturn as a result of various factors, not the least of which being the Covid-19 pandemic, SARS is on a mission to plug the existing gaps in tax revenue collection and compliance. By Thomas Lobban, legal...

Build resilience as your company navigates and embraces change

In 2021, many companies' capacity to recover and grow amid unfavourable circumstances will continue to determine their success. By Robin Fisher, area vice-president at Salesforce - Emerging Markets Leading with a transformative mindset, and instilling resilience in...

Cyber risks in the new world of remote working

In the recent months, cyber-attacks have risen to become one of the biggest threats to the digital health of corporations - with even the most heavily protected businesses becoming vulnerable to data theft. By Barry Cook, privacy and group data protection officer at...

True digital transformation requires data specialists

The two most critical components in an organisation's journey to becoming digitally transformed are data and analytics. According to Andreas Bartsch, head of service delivery at PBT Group, it comes down to being able to leverage information as a critical asset that...

SA’s top companies make strides on voluntary tax disclosure

South Africa's top 100 companies are making great strides when it comes to making voluntary tax disclosure. Globally, there is an increasing awareness of responsible tax behavior as well as rigorous scrutiny from regulators and other stakeholders. Added to this, the...

Communication refocuses on people-centricity

Companies have had to reinvent many of their traditional business processes to remain operational while ensuring the safety of their employees during the turbulent events of the past year. By Karyn Strybos, marketing manager at Everlytic Throughout this, communicating...

Companies urged to stick with B-BBEE targets

With the majority of companies having their financial year-end this month, its crunch time for their Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) reporting. With Covid-19 having interrupted business, an online IPSOS South Africa survey carried out in September...

Why SA retailers are asking the wrong questions around IT spend

They can get to the right questions; and the right spend, writes Allan Dickson, independent chairman at redPanda Software. “As a retailer, how much should I be spending on IT?” Although retail decision-makers have been asking this question (with high frequency) for...

Backend Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Backend Software Developer with a strong background in payments, SaaS, or B2B systems. Key Requirements Minimum 6+ years' software development experience in B2B transactional, payments, or SaaS environmentsRelevant IT Degree (preferred)Strong backend...

Developer C#.NET

My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...

SAP HCM Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Title: SAP HCM Consultant Location: Midrand, Gauteng Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Retail / Pharmaceutical About the ClientOur client is a leading player in the retail and pharmaceutical sector, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare and wellness...

Automation Engineer Jobs in the Netherlands – R1.1mil – R880k

Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of South African Automation Engineers to work in Joure, Netherlands. Please note that visa and sponsorship assistance provided. The successful candidates will be responsible for the technical heart of our...

Project Manager II/III

Project ManagerTo manage and deliver medium-sized projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery is within the defined scope, budget, and timeline. The Project Manager will oversee projects across a variety of disciplines, aligning project outcomes...

Developer C#.NET – KwaZulu-Natal Ballito

My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...

Project Manager II/III – Gauteng Braamfontein

Project ManagerTo manage and deliver medium-sized projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery is within the defined scope, budget, and timeline. The Project Manager will oversee projects across a variety of disciplines, aligning project outcomes...

SQL Analyst

An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for a SQL Analyst, based in Bellville, Cape Town. This person will be responsible for maintaining and developing scripts and programs to perform specific database functions and to analyse data for...

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