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...

Applications open for 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series

Local SMMEs with ambitions to grow are invited to apply for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series, ahead of this year's Bellville Business Expo (BBExpo), taking place on 28 and 29 October 2025, at the Tyger Valley Centre Arena. Now in its third year, the Level Up...

Trump opens $9trn retirement market to crypto

US president Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build wealth by opening the doors of the country’s $9-trillion retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. The order,...

Nvidia Blackwell sets new standard for GenAI in MLPerf benchmarks

As enterprises race to adopt generative AI and bring new services to market, the demands on data centre infrastructure have never been greater – training large language models (LLMs) is one challenge, but delivering LLM-powered realtime services is another. In the...

Gold Fields migrates SAP environments to AWS

Gold Fields has migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury systems to AWS as part of its digital transformation strategy. The collaboration has enabled Gold Fields to modernise technology infrastructure, while enabling AWS’s analytics, machine learning (ML), and...

R50bn in Sanral tenders in the market

 The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start of the 2024/25 financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders currently in evaluation...

Former MTN CEO dies

Sifiso Dabengwa, formerly chairperson of Eskom and CEO of MTN, died yesterday (1 September) from cancer. Dabengwa was CEO of MTN from 2011 to 2015, and chaired Eskom from 2018 to 2020. Dabengwa is survived by his wife and four children.  

Capitec enhances CX with cloud-based services

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - Capitec is adding features to its AWS-based app that will allow customers to place calls from within the app. Customers can already access the app without having to use data - and now the calls to Capitec will also be...

Updated global treaty to optimise radio spectrum management

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released an updated version of the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Entering into force on 1 January 2025, the 2024 edition of the...

Supply chain under siege

Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...

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Black November looking bullish

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with the increased uptake of online shopping and the adoption of new digital payment methods, November should be a successful month of shopping for all. Craig Duggan, commercial head at Transaction Junction, says: "Black November is now...

Black Friday: high risk, high reward

Black Friday is what happens when the dangerous mixture of anxiety and excitement are blended in a retail test tube. By Howard Feldman, head of marketing and people at Synthesis Although we might think that we know what is going to happen, the result is almost never...

How to ensure peak performance for an enterprise Wi-Fi 6 network

As the number of Wi-Fi 6-capable Stations (STAs) continues to increase, wireless networks built using enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 Access Points (APs) are becoming more popular than ever before. When upgrading legacy or deploying new Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi 6 is the obvious...

Boost online sales on Black Friday

This year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to break all records as the boom in online sales continues. But how can online retailers ensure they take full advantage of this boom? Richard Falconer, chief operating officer at e-commerce expert Optiseller, gives...

SA parents want their kids to learn online and in classrooms

Recent lockdown conditions threw the gauntlet down at South Africa's education system: adapt to the online world quickly to keep up with the syllabus during unforeseen circumstances, or face stalling learning completely, compromising the future of South Africa's...

What is hyperconverged analytics?

We are not short of analytics tools; many businesses have at least three at hand that they use to fuel data-driven decisions. By Clinton Scott, MD of TechSoft International But it is the bringing these tools together to get to a point where data is ready for analysis...

iOCO achieves 100 AWS certifications

iOCO has achieved its one-hundredth Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification. iOCO's AWS certifications range from solutions architect certifications to specialty certifications across a number of business units, including its Application Development (DevOps), Data and...

Think about renewing your information protection measures

The growth in ransomware attacks and insider threat risks has pushed information protection to the top of the agenda in boardrooms around the world. Tristan Morgan, director of global advisory at BT, shares his insights on how to go from not knowing where all your...

Is the supply chain profession ready to save the world?

The distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine from drug makers to billions of people around the world is likely to be the supply chain management profession's greatest endeavour ever. Healthcare supply chains that were stretched and strained during the Covid-19 pandemic with...

It’s time to totally reimagine how customers experience communication

When it comes to customer communication, 2020 was the year all the usual rules were thrown out the window. Carefully planned schedules and content calendars were thrown out the window overnight and organisations had to learn to adapt on the fly. By Brent Haumann, MD...

Data Scientist (Investment Operations) – Remote Remote

Leading Investment Management company with operations locally and internationally is seeking a dynamic Data Scientist to join their investment operations team.The candidate must have a completed BSc Honours / Engineering (Maths/Stats/Financial Maths/Similar) plus 1 –...

Senior UI Developer (ITC-53) – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a Senior UI Developer who will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of responsive front-end applications using the Angular framework. The ideal candidate will work closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and product...

Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking skilled Java Software Engineers with strong enterprise experience, consulting exposure, and a stable track record. Strong communication skills and delivery focus are key. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other...

Senior Integration Developer (ICT-20) – Gauteng Centurion

We are looking for a Senior Integration Developer with expertise in API development, cloud-based integration, and system/application integration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, integrating with AWS services,...

Technical Architect (Tech Lead) (ITC-45) – Gauteng Centurion

A leading project requires the expertise of a Technical Architect (Tech Lead) to drive architectural strategy and implementation across cloud, data, and integration layers. This is a senior-level opportunity for a technical expert with over 10 years of experience in...

Solutions Architect Tech Lead (ITC-42)

We are looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect at Tech Lead level to spearhead high-level architectural design and integration strategies for enterprise systems. This role is perfect for an expert with over a decade of experience in software development and...

Senior Data Analyst (ITC-10)

Senior Data Analyst (Contractor)Our esteemed client in Centurion is urgently looking for a Senior Data Analyst for a 3-year hybrid contract Position:Duties and Responsibilities- Collects, cleans, and analyzes data to extract insights.- Creates reports, dashboards, and...

Senior Systems Developer (Any Language + SQL) (CH1127)

Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies.They are looking to employ a Senior Developer with 8+ years of programming...

Intermediate CX Developer (ITC-09)

We are seeking a talented Intermediate Customer Experience (CX) Designer with expertise in designing user-centric solutions for mobile apps, web platforms, and chat interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in design thinking, a solid understanding...

DevOps at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Claremont) is currently looking for a DevOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis Cape Town / Hybrid DevOps EngineerAre you a DevOps engineer who's looking for a fantastic opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiastic person to...

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