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...

The two reasons Bitcoin is in the doldrums

Trading at around $61 000 – down more than 50% from its record high and suffering its steepest weekly decline since 2022 - Bitcoin is in the grip of a “mild crypto winter”, according to the deVere Group. Yet despite the sharp correction, Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...

Cisco urges campus switch refresh after ‘Mythos Moment’

Campus switch revenue grew at double-digit rates for the second quarter in a row, according to the Dell’Oro Group, prompting market leaders Cisco to respond that the “Mythos Moment” is a critical turning point for campus network refresh. “The combination of higher...

Araxi concludes Pay@ Group acquisition

Araxi’s have shareholders voted and approved its acquisition of 80% of the shares in the Pay@ Group, and the Competition authorities have also approved the transaction, which is expected to close during May. Pay@ is a payment aggregator, providing bill presentment and...

AI arms race is changing cybersecurity economics

AI is driving down the cost of attacks while increasing the value of defence, but where does this race for dominance end? Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security, attempts to answer the question. The cost of attacks is...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI arms race is changing cybersecurity economics

AI is driving down the cost of attacks while increasing the value of defence, but where does this race for dominance end? Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security, attempts to answer the question. The cost of attacks is...

WASPA partners to host Telemedia conference

WASPA is partnering with World Telemedia to host the Telemedia Johannesburg conference, exhibition and networking program alongside the WASPA AGM and Sports Day. The event comes at a time when sub-Saharan Africa, one of the most dynamic mobile-led regions, is seeing...

Invisible barriers are reshaping global trade

The May edition of the UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Global Trade Update shows that, while tariffs rose sharply in 2025, they have not been the main obstacle to trade over the past decades. The biggest costs now come from non-tariff measures such as technical...

Industry leaders on the cusp of quantum AI

As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilises, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularised and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that means benefitting from quantum now is out of the question, according to a...

Last-mile experience still missing for SA consumers

Kathy Gibson reports - Customer service in South African is in a unique space: although there’s high smartphone adoption, the last-mile experience is still missing. Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing manager at Infobip, believes the country – and the...

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Rushed replacements for copper cable theft could be non-compliant

Copper cable theft syndicates are wreaking havoc on South Africa's infrastructure, costing the economy an estimated R7-billion annually in direct losses alone and plunging households, businesses and factories into darkness through widespread cable theft power outages,...

Supply chain failure looms large in risk survey

Since 2021, supply chain and distribution failures, ranked seventh in Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey, have emerged as a defining challenge for business leaders. Russell Davis, from Aon South Africa’s property and motor broking centre, offers his insights. A...

Vox Partner Programme helps ISPs expand

While niche internet service providers (ISPs) play a crucial role in bringing connectivity to underserved areas, they are often held back by the huge capital investment requirements. In response, Vox, one of SA’s leading internet and communications companies, has...

How to stay secure online during the holidays

As the festive season approaches, South Africans are gearing up for celebrations, travel, and online shopping. By Kerissa Varma, Microsoft chief security advisor: Africa But, while we’re busy connecting with loved ones and hunting for holiday deals, cybercriminals are...

Moving from infrastructure to impact in SA’s AI journey

Infrastructure is the starting line, not the finish line, writes Kgomotso Lebele, country MD at Accenture, South Africa. The next chapter in South Africa’s AI journey is not only about building more data centres or sovereign clouds, but about the impact AI delivers...

AI training and inferencing are reshaping data centre demands

The IT industry is undergoing one of its most defining shifts to date, driven by the explosive growth of generative AI writes Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric. These powerful language models are pushing the limits of...

Cyber and cloud resilience: Protecting tomorrow’s enterprise

As organisations accelerate their adoption of cloud and IoT technologies, attackers are finding fresh vulnerabilities hidden within these interconnected environments - often powered by AI. By Tinashe Machona, cyber architect at NEC XON When they hear “IT security”...

How to build a future-ready workforce

An organisation’s ability to attract and retain top talent often hinges on how well it designs and delivers a total rewards program that speaks to the real needs of today’s workforce. With nearly 60% of employees considering leaving their current job according to...

What SA’s banks need to do to rebuild public trust

Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65,3%...

Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

Data Scientist / AI Developer Cape Town | Contract Opportunity We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist / AI Developer to join a high-performing retail technology environment focused on cutting-edge AI and LLM-driven solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-...

Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...

Software Quality Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining automated test assets that ensure the quality, reliability and stability of software solutions.The role focuses on using the bank's automation frameworks, pre-defined testing...

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to...

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to...

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We are seeking an AI Analyst to support the development, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions across the business. The role focuses on analyzing data, evaluating AI model performance, and translating AI outputs into actionable business...

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We are seeking an AI Analyst to support the development, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions across the business. The role focuses on analyzing data, evaluating AI model performance, and translating AI outputs into actionable business...

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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Project...

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