Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

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...

Manufacturers still under siege from cybercriminals

The percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) on which malicious objects were blocked reached 19,6% globally in Q1 202, according to a new Kaspersky ICS CERT report, with the cybersecurity specialists blocking malware from 10 052 different malware families of...

AI systems security spend: from zero to $8bn

The emerging AI systems security (AISS) market is forecast to grow from essentially zero to nearly $8-billion by 2030 as enterprises move AI applications, models, and agents into production. According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, AISS has moved...

Oracle supports Africa Clinical Research Network

The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia in Africa (PROTECT-Africa) trial aims to define, validate, and...

Building blocks for an autonomous supply chain future

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must focus on building autonomous-ready capabilities across operations, intelligence and workforce to prepare their operating models to mitigate ongoing volatility and build future competitive advantage, according to Gartner. “As...

Is pay transparency the next big shift for employers?

More than one in three (34%) South African business leaders believe pay transparency will become standard practice in as little as three years, according to new research by global talent solutions partner, Robert Walters. While 70% believe internal pay disputes will...

Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Public Health has provided new insights into the long-term health consequences and mortality experience of former asbestos miners in South Africa. Published in the American...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

AI offers a competitive advantage in cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping cybersecurity and is the biggest driver of change in the field, according to a new World Economic Forum report: 94% of cyber leaders identify AI as a defining force and 77% of organisations already use it in their...

Vodacom expects increased earnings

Vodacom has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. The group expects to report strong earnings per share (EPS) growth, with results consistent with its Vision 2030 double-digit EBITDA growth ambition. Accordingly, shareholders are...

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Voxx launches Kiwi Wireless

Vox has announced the launch of Vox Kiwi Home Wireless, a consumer broadband service that delivers a fibre-like experience without the need for trenching or cabling. Powered by Tarana’s next-generation technology, Kiwi offers speeds of 50Mbps, 100Mbps and up to...

SAS unveils low-cost cloud analytics on Microsoft Azure

SAS is offering SAS Viya Essentials, a standard, secure deployment of select SAS Viya products on Microsoft Azure with SAS Managed Cloud Services. Users can skip the learning curve and deploy SAS without complex workloads or customisations quickly and easily – a 99,5%...

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...

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...

Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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...

AI Analyst

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...

AI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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...

Scrum Master

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...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville

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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