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...

Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...

Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies

AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....

Two Oceans Marathon now among world’s safest road races

Cape Town’s Two Oceans Marathon is Africa’s biggest running event by economic impact and, after another successful event this past weekend, the 56km race has cemented its reputation as one of the globe’s safest. Widely acknowledged as the world’s most beautiful road...

AI chips and robotics can change our world

AI chips can empower the intelligence of robotics with the future potential for smarter and more independent cars and robots, according to IDTechEx. Alongside the uses of Chat GPT and chatting with robots at home, the potential for this technology to enhance working...

Interest in blockchain has waned

Global interest in blockchain technology has plummeted by 63% over the past three years. Research group Stocklytics believes the decline marks a notable shift in technological enthusiasm and signaling a waning excitement surrounding blockchain’s potential...

United effort key to tackling SA’s plastic pollution

With World Earth Day coming up on Monday (22 April), the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has underscored the critical need for concerted efforts to combat plastic pollution - a pressing environmental challenge in South Africa. This year's...

Digital investments market to hit $2,8trn in 2024

The assets under the management of the digital investments market - including robo-advisors and neobrokers - have snowballed over the past years, rising from $3,8-billion in 2017 to a whopping $2,26-trillion in 2023. And the entire market is expected to continue...

How to fight stress across social media

Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of managing stress for maintaining users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation...

Obituary: Stephan Nel

Stephan Nel, founder and CEO of the Omni Group of companies, has passed away. Nel was born in Potchefstroom on 18 February 1977 and died in Pretoria on 10 April 2024. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his career in the IT industry at the age of 16, operating out of...

African alarm clock – the hadeda – just loves your lush lawn

A new study by Dr Carla du Toit, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy, and Associate Professor Susan Cunning from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has unveiled the extraordinary sensory capabilities of Hadeda Ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) - shedding light on their remarkable...

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The state of digital transformation for insurers

Some consider financial services firms to be at the forefront of innovation when it comes to digital transformation initiatives. Although the emergence of fintechs have resulted in incumbents transitioning into a technology-centric environment even faster than before,...

Safe prints for indoor spaces

The flexible Canon UVgel 460 ink launched with the new Colorado 1650 roll-to-roll printer in May 2019 has achieved the highest level of UL Greenguard Gold certification from UL Environment, a safety and certification company. The accreditation proves that prints from...

The intelligent utility of the future

For years, technology has promised to revolutionise the power sector. While smart grids have been implemented in many countries, the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and digital control solutions promise to be the enabler of the intelligent utility. Dr Cathy...

Beware of company data on private devices

Few businesses realise that the data residing on personal devices could result in a data breach. They also don't understand that it's possible to recover the data from damaged hard drives, broken phones, credit card machines and even memory cards. Xperien CEO Wale...

FNB opens its app for all consumers

FNB is for the first time opening its banking app for all consumers in South Africa to experience and engage with. With the FNB AppVenture, all customers regardless of who they currently bank with, will have the opportunity to explore and experience the features of...

Applications open for edtech incubation

Attention all African edtech startups aiming to improve educational outcomes on the continent: applications to take part in the fourth cohort of Injini's incubation programme are now open. The first round of applications opened on Monday, 14 October 2019 and will...

Self-driving Jaguar hits the streets

Jaguar Land Rover engineers have tested a self-driving prototype Jaguar I-PACE on the streets of Dubai. Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to an autonomous, connected, electric and shared (ACES) future is a cornerstone to delivering on its Destination Zero mission; the...

Self-service coming to a store near you

JSE-listed Altron's subsidiary Altron Bytes Managed Solutions (Altron BMS) has become the only South African company accredited to provide NCR self-checkout solutions to retailers. NCR FastLane Self-Checkout (SCO) is a retail offering that allows customers to scan...

Strategies for reducing cart abandonment

When it comes to e-commerce, reducing cart abandonment is critical to increase sales and revenue. The industry norm for abandoned carts is an astonishing 75% to 80%, which means that merchants are losing 4 out of every 5 sales due to poor checkout conversion - this is...

Data verification a must for location marketing

South African brands making the move to new forms of advertising must insist on independent location data verification, according to Moblicks. "The local digital advertising space is awash with numbers since the advent of new social media and mobile marketing...

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Our Client is looking for a data-driven, insight-focused and impact-driven Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst.The PMO Portfolio Data and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of accurate and actionable project and portfolio...

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The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and the...

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Our client is seeking an experienced IT Engineer to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team, · Syspro Implementation & Support: Lead end-to-end implementation of Syspro ERP, including system configuration, data migration, user training, and post-go-live support.·...

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