AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

ICASA’s 2026 spectrum overhaul explained

South Africa's spectrum landscape is shifting, write Livia Dyer, Karl Blom, partners, and Humayra Hajat, senior associate at Webber Wentzel. Between April and July 2026, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (the DCDT) published the Electronic...

Cisco debuts Antares AI models

Cisco has introduced Antares, a family of small language AI models (SLMs) purpose-built to tackle one of the most difficult and time-consuming challenges in cybersecurity: finding hidden security flaws within software codebases, on-premises, without externalising...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Xbox cuts staff, studios in major reset

XBox is resetting the business, aiming to cut about 3 200 jobs and reduce the number of studios over the next year. Around half of the staff cuts will be from XBox staff, with the balance from four studios which will leave to run under new management. In a letter to...

AI-driven, hyperconnected tech reshapes supply chains

Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner. Advances in AI technologies are enabling chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to drive business value, strengthen resilience, and reimagine operating models, as...

Ungoverned AI agents, deepfakes now a critical threat

Autonomous AI tools are expanding the corporate attack surface faster than security teams can implement guardrails, according to new research by KnowBe4. The security specialists’ latest report – From Agentic Risk to Human Wins: Building a Culture of Security in the...

SMEs retreat into survival mode as confidence retreats

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) entered 2026 on a more cautious footing as rising fuel prices, driven by global geopolitical tensions, continue to place increasing pressure on business operations. This was reflected in declining confidence levels,...

Gates invests $50m into dementia research

The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) has announced a $50-million investment from Bill Gates. The investment is Gates’ first to accelerate progress toward disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease. The DDF, managed by SV Health, is a venture fund focused...

The beginning of the end of that dreaded airport queue?

Passengers flying out of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha can now check in, drop their bags, clear security and board using just their face instead of a boarding pass. HIA and Qatar Airways - with technology partner SITA - have launched Fast Pass, one of the...

Recycled plastic can still harbour toxins in kids’ toys

Some children’s products sold in South Africa may contain traces of toxic chemicals that were banned globally years ago, a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Heliyon journal has found. The study – Legacy brominated flame retardants in children's...

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Talk360 gets secondary investment led by HAVAÍC

Talk360, the global calling app built to make international communication more accessible and reliable, has announced a $1,4-million secondary investment led by HAVAÍC. The transaction was supported by Universum Wealth, a limited partner in HAVAÍC’s $50-million...

MyProperty expands into Africa

MyProperty, an independent property portal in South Africa and Namibia, has announced its expansion into the broader African market with the launch of MyProperty Africa. “Our independence allows us to stay focused on what matters - agents and consumers,” says Adriaan...

Veeam strengthens SA leadership team

Veeam Software has announced two senior appointments in its South African business. Tracy Lona joins Veeam as territory manager for South Africa’s commercial business. Before joining Veeam, Lona spent over a decade at Red Hat, where she led regional expansion,...

Insurers looking to build trust, value in AI

The insurance business is built on trust. Likewise, AI cannot work without trust; users and consumers have to believe that it’s providing accurate answers based on sound data. But as a new SAS report shows, trust in AI is a tricky subject, with users placing more...

Mobility fintech GoCab raises $45M

Founded in 2024, GoCab was created to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive finance, the company enables drivers and delivery...

NEC XON gains full Fortinet accreditation

NEC XON customers will gain access to broader and deeper enterprise cybersecurity capabilities following the company’s achievement of every available accreditation within the Fortinet partner programme, making it the only partner on the continent to hold the full set...

Zamani Telecom chooses Hayo for A2P monetisation, SMS firewall

Hayo has been selected by Niger’s Zamani Telecom as its exclusive partner for A2P monetisation and SMS firewall solutions. Hayo will test, identify and prevent fraud across Zamani’s traffic to increase profitability, sustainability and trust within its A2P SMS...

POSB and Mastercard launch outbound money transfer service

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to launch POSB Remit Outbound. The service aims to provide a fast, secure and cost-effective way for customers in Zimbabwe to send money directly to bank accounts, mobile...

Spotify brings Audiobooks to SA

Audiobooks are now available to listen to on Spotify in South Africa. Spotify’s selection spans bestsellers, new releases and genre favourites. Users on Premium Platinum get 12 hours of audiobook listening each month included in their subscription. If they need more...

Paratus links Goma to Mombasa

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a new fibre route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial...

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Business Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into detailed BI requirements.Document functional and non-functional requirements for BI solutions. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, process, and...

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Business Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into detailed BI requirements.Document functional and non-functional requirements for BI solutions. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, process, and...

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Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on developing intelligent systems that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for a technically strong data science professional...

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

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Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of a business-critical software platform. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for high-performance software engineering, modern application architecture and...

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A well-known and established international master batch raw material company requires the above to manage and develop relationships with customers in the plastic converting industry, with a focus on masterbatch and raw material solutions, delivering high-quality...

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A well-established manufacturing operation is looking for an Operations / Process Support Engineer to support the Site Manager with production systems, process improvement, operational troubleshooting and project implementation. This role is suited to a hands-on...

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