Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...

Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation

The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...

Huawei tackles AI with homegrown data centres

Kathy Gibson reports - To extend artificial intelligence (AI) cloud adoption, Huawei is operating no fewer than three data centres in South Africa, the latest being a new facility in Johannesburg – built entirely on its own hardware, including CPUs and GPUs, and...

AI and its role in improving business

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping technology, but is being used to empower people and communities around the world. Indeed, the technology holds both potential and peril, says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx. It's been...

Energy transition momentum slows as global volatility rises

The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report. While 107 of the 120 countries...

Bright future ahead for AI-powered electric grid

The electric grid and the utilities managing it have an important role to play in the next industrial revolution that's being driven by AI and accelerated computing. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the annual meeting of the...

OpenAI founder sets up new AI company

A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...

Namibia embarks on a galactic journey

In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...

ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...

Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation

The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...

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Insurers seek cyber security to manage Covid-19 risk

Forward-thinking business insurance providers are rallying corporate cyber security into their offerings to lower clients' risk exposure and prevent claims. This has gained traction over the past three months as Covid-19 related cyber scams have increased. Cyber...

5G drives the need for network energy solutions

It is estimated that, within five years, the number of connections between people and other people, people and things and things to other things will number more than 100-billion. Add to this the increasing uptake of 5G networks, as well as new services including...

Huawei adds AI to its free online ICT training

Huawei South Africa has added online training in artificial intelligence (AI) to its portfolio of free training it offers to South African ICT students of higher learning. This was revealed by Huawei CEO Spawn Fan at the online opening ceremony for the 2020 'Seeds for...

PCI DSS: how well do you know the standard?

The saying "nothing worth having comes easy..." couldn't be truer in the case of fortifying an organisation's systems and infrastructure and ensuring it meets the industry standards and compliance requirements. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor at...

Netcash partners with Zapper, SnapScan

Netcash has added QR payments from Zapper and SnapScan to the payment methods supported on its Pay Now Online Payment Gateway, Pay Now Invoice billing platform and Pay Now Request alerts. Netcash merchants can generate a QR code on an email or paper invoice generated...

4G is key for future African mobile networks

Africa has come a long way in its digitisation journey from mobile telephony to broadband - connecting and digitising entire sectors economies, jobs, education, healthcare, government and societies. By Talla Guisse, technology manager at Ericsson Africa In light of...

Unify communications with WebRTC

It's a surprising fact to some, but not all, that 'modern' technologies have often been around for some time. By Amritesh Anaand, practice lead for unified communication at In2IT Technologies The first LCD screens hail from the 1960s, the first digital music player...

Mastercard boosts online security

As digital commerce continues to accelerate owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mastercard will offer tokenisation services to merchants with app, e-commerce, and recurring billing card-on-file program in South Africa. Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) for...

Big data and the business potential for Africa

Data, on its own, is quite inconsequential - a small moving part in a bigger operation. Only when it is made valuable and accessible can companies explore its true potential in improving decision-making and measuring positive business outcomes. By James Bayhack,...

Mobile technology makes water accessible and affordable

The UK based RSKeWATERservices has won a tender to install 650 solar powered eWaterPay pay as you go water meters across two districts in Tanzania: Dodoma and Singida. eWATERservices employs a low-cost pay as you go water system using mobile technology that is already...

Database Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

Senior IT Administrator (MiKroTik)

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior IT Administrator with 3rd level experience with a proven track record of ensuring optimal IT operations and infrastructure reliability. Skilled in deploying and maintaining complex network systems, managing server...

Business Analyst

Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company based in...

PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....

Database Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

Senior IT Administrator (MiKroTik) – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior IT Administrator with 3rd level experience with a proven track record of ensuring optimal IT operations and infrastructure reliability. Skilled in deploying and maintaining complex network systems, managing server...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Business Analyst with minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Financial Services Industry (Asset Management) with a strong skills set in systems and data, required to provide technology solutions, for this Asset Management Company based in...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

DevOps Engineer

At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We are looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to streamline our development,...

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