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...

Disruption to Avbob’s digital systems

Avbob has confirmed that the recent disruption to soe of its digital platforms and services is the result of an incident involving external malicious actors. “The matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and our technical teams, together with specialist...

AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....

Workload piles up for HR managers

Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...

Bitcoin tops list of quantum-exposed blockchains

Quantum computing is moving faster than expected, and crypto isn’t keeping up. This is according to new TechGaged.com research, based on qLABS data, which shows a clear divide in readiness - with Bitcoin ranking as the most vulnerable blockchain and Cardano emerging...

SMEs can compete for skilled staff against high-paying corporates

As South Africa marked Workers’ Day on Friday 1 May, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing pressure to retain scarce skilled talent in the face of steep corporate salary competition. However, while bigger firms may have the upper hand when it...

Beware of bogus World Cup sites

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...

Microsoft equips non-profits with AI skills

Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of the AI for Non-profits Signature Credential as part of Microsoft Elevate, unveiled at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026 in South Africa. The new credential is designed to equip non-profit professionals with...

Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International

Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16-million investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, it has made significant progress. As a small business development...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Esquire Online confirms security breach

Esquire Online, a division of Esquire Technologies South Africa, confirms that it has identified and contained a security incident involving unauthorised access to part of its online ordering platform. The incident was detected on Friday, 24 April 2026, and involved...

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Red Hat delivers latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.1 and 9.7, building on the innovations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 for a more intelligent and future-ready computing foundation. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.1 and 9.7 provide a strategic...

Acer unlocks home entertainment and gaming

Acer Africa announced a promotion for consumers looking to upgrade their home entertainment experience: purchase the new Acer AiTV 4K Streaming Device and receive a free R250 Steam voucher. The Acer AiTV 4K Streaming Device transforms any TV into a smart entertainment...

RCS calls for an end to digital violence

As the world marks the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), RCS, a leading financial services provider, is issuing an urgent call to action against the fastest growing form of abuse: digital violence against women and girls. Aligning with...

SA’s path to digital inclusion starts with meaningful connectivity

In a world where connectivity creates opportunity, millions of South Africans still sit on the wrong side of the digital divide. Approximately 21% of the population - around 13,6-million people - remain offline, locked out of the digital economy because internet...

Black Friday’s hidden casualties: The surge in supply chain attacks

For thousands of South African consumers, Black Friday is the chance to clinch deals on big-ticket items, everyday essentials, and everything in between, but end consumers are far from the only ones at risk during this period where online sales climb by up to 30,4%....

The silent cyber threat lurking in SA’s digital economy

South African businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity - patching systems, encrypting data, and monitoring endpoints. But many still overlook one of the most dangerous weaknesses in their digital operations: Business Logic Vulnerabilities (BLVs). These aren’t...

Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch

Today’s digital economy is placing unprecedented strain on the power grid. For years, efficiency gains have kept electricity use relatively stable despite rising demand, enabling net-zero ambitions, writes Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa...

Evolve, stagnate or leapfrog? The African ERP crossroads

Enterprise resource management platforms were transformative for enterprise infrastructure. They unified back-office processes, reduced duplication and promised deeper control over compliance and data. They were also monolithic and complex. Over the years, the...

Children must be digital leaders

Scroll through any social media feed and you’ll see children everywhere, creating, sharing, and shaping conversations in ways unthinkable just a decade ago. By Refilwe Mokoena, child safety and protection manager, and Anzio Jacobs, programme officer: child safety and...

Mid-Level Business Analyst – George (Onsite)

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Our client is looking for a Senior-Level Backend PHP Developer to join their engineering team. This role is suited to a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and technically strong developer with extensive PHP expertise and a passion for designing scalable,...

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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager (Intermediate) to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid / CPT based Project Manager - IT Delivery & Agile EnvironmentsOverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Project...

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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager (Intermediate) to join them on an independent contract basis Hybrid / CPT based Project Manager - IT Delivery & Agile EnvironmentsOverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Project...

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