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...

Mental health issues associated with childhood smartphone use

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and well-being in early adulthood. This is according to a global study of more than 100 000 young people, published yesterday in the peer-reviewed Journal of Human Development and Capabilities The...

Acer Africa partners with TVR Distribution

Acer Africa has announced a strengthened partnership with TVR Distribution, a key technology distributor and channel partner in the African market. Through this partnership, TVR will distribute a selected range of Acer laptops and monitors, spanning consumer,...

Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance

The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...

Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal

Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...

ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...

Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere

Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...

Serious concerns raised over 2022 census data

Professor Tom Moultrie and Emeritus Professor Rob Dorrington, demographers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe), have identified significant issues with the 2022 South African census. Their expertise, particularly in analysing...

Olympics will drive increased spend on cybersecurity in Europe

While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad - Paris 2024 - will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest degree of ease for threat...

Gartner says PC shipments were up 1,9%

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 60,6-million units in the second quarter of 2024, a 1,9% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market. "The low...

Connected wellness solutions market in rude good health

The global connected health and wellness solutions market will reach $195,26-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 20,3% from 2024 to 2030, says research house Grand View Research. The demand for wearable medical devices and remote patient monitoring systems is...

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Africa could ‘recover better’ with sustainable energy

As countries continue to rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic, a new guide by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows how clean energy investment can support countries to 'Recover Better', and use this unique moment to reset their economies and close energy access...

SAS offers free online learning for African youth

SAS is offering its customised e-learning portal, Software Certified Young Professionals free of charge to any interested student currently enrolled at a university or higher degree-granting institution. Andre Zitzke, SAS manager: global academic programmes, says the...

Consumers’ expectations are changing

Covid-19 has given a whole new meaning to the customer experience. As soon as news hit of the initial 21-day lockdown period that began 27 March, customers went into overdrive with crowds gathering at retailers to stockpile supplies. Since then, buying patterns have...

Khulisa Academy adds SUSE training

Dell Technologies has announced a partnership between Khulisa Academy, and SUSE, adding SUSE open-source to the software training curriculum. Natasha Reuben, head of transformation at Dell Technologies South Africa, says: "As one of the largest global technology...

Randpark suburb builds its own TownSquare

When you drive through the leafy suburb of Randpark you will maybe notice the community's parks, people (now) walking their dogs, cyclists and walkers of all ages. You might also notice the impressive entrance to the prestigious Randpark Club, with its two world-class...

GirlCode to host Inaugural Virtual Hackathon

The seventh instalment of the GirlCode Annual Hackathon, dubbed "Hack from Home" will be a virtual hackathon to overcome the Covid-19 challenges. The event will be held in August to coincide with the Women's Month celebration. The objective being to entrench and...

Not all hand sanitisers are equal …

Right now each time you walk in or out of a shop, office or building, you're supposed to use whatever hand sanitiser they're offering - unless you bring your own. By Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx And to be safe at home you've probably been buying various products off...

The right maturity assessment can help your PMO add strategic value

An organisation's project management office (PMO) should play a vital role in delivering on the business' strategy By Dalene Grobler, PPM executive consultant at Project Portfolio Office However, gaining an understanding of this action plan - and the company's...

Plumber training goes digital

SqwidNet has partnered with the Institute of Plumbing South Africa to transform plumber training in the industry. The Digital Plumber Training Program provides 4IR skills to future proof the business of plumbers and drive water-saving behaviour across the country. The...

Covid-19 and its impact on supply and value chains

Supply and value chains, especially those in the healthcare sector, were some of the most immediately affected business areas as the coronavirus pandemic spread throughout the globe. In the second webinar in its Taxing Times series, specialist African transfer pricing...

Lead .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for a Senior or Lead .Net Developer to join our team and Lead the way in software development and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Someone with both Web and Mobile (.Net Maui) Development experience. Should you be interested in this opportunity, and the...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Is this you? You are a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a natural leader. You thrive in a high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering projects on time, within scope and budget. You combine your engineering expertise with an astute...

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Business Intelligence (BI) DeveloperCORE PURPOSE...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements.To support the delivery of applications, the Business Analyst will be...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing, and documenting requirements.To support the delivery of applications, the Business Analyst will be...

Project Manager at Mancosa

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...

Implementation Engineer

Role OverviewThe Implementation /Integration Engineer at our dynamic, high-paced AI start-up will serve as the crucial bridge between our cutting-edge generative AI applications and diverse customer environments. This role demands exceptional adaptability, technical...

Project Manager at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...

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