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...

Service revenue drives MTN’s growth

MTN has noted encouraging acceleration in operational momentum for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. Service revenue was up 19,8%, underpinned by growth in MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana, and fintech sustained robust performance. The group EBIDTA margin increased 5,3...

Industrial printer shipments trend lower

Shipments of industrial printers declined by 1% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the newest release from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. Total shipments in the fourth quarter were 5% lower than they were...

Giving in to ransomware doesn’t pay …

Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and more devastating - but paying up is no guarantee that data will be returned. This is among the findings from Cybereason's third annual ransomware study, commissioned to better understand the true impact of ransomware...

US set to return to the Moon tonight

Shortly after midnight tonight (00h30 on Friday 23 February), a robotic lunar lander operated by a private company is schedule to land on the Moon. Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft will not only be the first private spacecraft to make a soft landing on the...

Supply chain under pressure as trade patterns shift

The global supply chain industry finds itself at a juncture, grappling with pressures from geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions and looming threats from climate change and technological advances. These developments have enabled a widespread re-evaluation of the...

Blue Label reports profits up 4%

Blue Label Telecoms has reported revenue of R7,6-billion for the six months ended 30 November 2023, with an increase in gross profit of 4% to R1,6-billion (2022: R1,54-billion). The gross profit margin increased from 15,67% to 21,08%, and core headline earnings for...

Intel debuts systems foundry for the AI era

Intel has launched Intel Foundry as a more sustainable systems foundry business designed for the AI era and announced an expanded process roadmap designed to establish leadership into the latter part of this decade. The company also highlighted customer momentum and...

Nvidia reaps revenue, earnings rewards from AI

Nvidia has reported that revenue for the fourth quarter ended 28 January 2024 was $22,1-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 265% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP earnings per diluted share was $4.93, up 33% from the previous quarter and up 765% from...

AI helps KLM to combat food waste

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is wasting less food on board aircraft thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). AI programs enable the company to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This allows the exact number of required meals to...

New Intel processors bring the AI experience closer

Kathy Gibson reports – End users and partners need to prepare for what’s coming in the technology world – and artificial intelligence (AI) is going to being driving a lot of the changes. Intel South Africa’s Kobus de Beer, speaking at a Pinnacle SME Windows 11 event,...

More News Today

Consider the security implications for payroll when adopting cloud

The recent launch of two multinational data centres in South Africa has placed renewed focus on the benefits that the cloud can provide businesses. Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies South Africa, believes that when it...

Sophos boosts Intercept X for Server

Sophos has announced Intercept X for Server with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). By adding EDR to Intercept X for Server, IT managers can investigate cyberattacks against servers, a sought-after target due to the high value of data stored there. Cybercriminals...

Moscow plans to launch 5G network

Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, and Alexey Kornya, CEO of mobile network operator MTS, have signed an agreement on cooperation for the purposes of developing communication services and information-telecommunication technologies in the city of Moscow. The...

Ecobank hosted by LSE after $500m Eurobond issuance

Following its successful $500-million Eurobond issuance, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, was hosted by the London Stock Exchange to a market opening ceremony to celebrate the successful listing of the...

JDA empowers retail workforce

JDA Software is addressing the challenges retailers face in an ever-changing economy and a workforce that demands more agility and autonomy. The company has announced new capabilities in JDA Workforce Management, including integration with Microsoft Teams,...

In2IT bolsters education

The upcoming Youth Day on 17 June is a stark reminder of the importance and role that young South African's play in our economy and future. However, a great concern is the increase in university and school violence, including stabbings, assaults and sexual assaults,...

Huawei FreeLace earphones land in SA

Huawei FreeLace wireless earphones, offering intelligent connectivity, powerful audio and long battery life, are now available in South Africa. Pairing Huawei FreeLace with a Huawei smartphone is easy and intuitive. Separating the right earbud and its cable from the...

Vodacom’s My Muze nears 1m milestone

Since launching its new music gateway in April, Vodacom's My Muze has provided streamed and download access to over 30-million songs, attracting 1,3-million visitors and almost 1-million app installations. The platform also provides subscribers with the ability to...

Arcserve enables system and application availability

Arcserve has announced the newest version of Arcserve Replication and High Availability (RHA), which delivers high availability combined with heartbeat-powered automatic failover, and continuous data protection for Windows and Linux applications and systems...

Security Terminology Demystified: The Virus Edition

The file scrambler, the data hoarder and the ransom demander – ransomware isn’t fun for anyone ... You’ve read our comprehensive guide to cybersecurity threats and you’ve hopefully read our inside guides to Ransomware and Malware but now it is time to delve deep into...

Business Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...

Desktop Technician (Polokwane) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client is a leading provider of technical support, VoIP telephony, internet services, virtual desktops, and home automation solutions. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation....

Network Operations Administrator

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the NOC administration and the information captured in the monitoring and ticket logging systems.Key Performance Areas:- Customer Reporting (NOC) 25%- Quality Assurance Reporting 25%- Network Planning 20%- Administration 10%-...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On-Site) for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of...

Network Operations Administrator – Remote Remote

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the NOC administration and the information captured in the monitoring and ticket logging systems.Key Performance Areas:- Customer Reporting (NOC) 25%- Quality Assurance Reporting 25%- Network Planning 20%- Administration 10%-...

Automation Engineer

Job Title: AI and Automation ExpertLocation: Remote, Cape TownSalary: R55 000 to R65 000 pm negCompany Overview: Cutting-edge technology firm specializing in innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence and automation across various industries seeks a...

DB2 Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DB2 Database Administrator (z/OS) – Mainframe Maestro Wanted! Are you a DB2 DBA wizard who thrives in the high-octane world of Mainframe z/OS? Do you love optimizing databases like a pro, scripting your way to efficiency, and ensuring high-performance in the financial...

Automation Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Job Title: AI and Automation ExpertLocation: Remote, Cape TownSalary: R55 000 to R65 000 pm negCompany Overview: Cutting-edge technology firm specializing in innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence and automation across various industries seeks a...

View more career listings on our Careers Section