Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa
Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...
Sales leaders risk AI agent sprawl
By 2028, AI agents will outnumber sellers by 10 times, yet fewer than 40% of sellers will say AI agents have improved productivity, according to Gartner. “Sales organisations are moving quickly toward a future where AI agents are embedded across the commercial...
NAPAfrica, ZANOG enhance community-driven interconnection in Cape Town
Cape Town’s emergence as a critical digital gateway for Africa continues to gain momentum, driven by growing interconnection demand and ongoing infrastructure investment. The recent expansion of the Cape Town Internet Exchange (CINX), operated by the Internet Exchange...
SA booking platform compromised
Customers of a South African hospitality company may have been compromised, and could become phishing victims. Cybernews researchers have uncovered an exposed server belonging to a threat actor containing documentation of attacks against accommodation-sector...
‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’
The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...
Consumer confidence nosedives on higher fuel prices
The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) reading is the lowest since the first quarter of 2025 (-20) when the Finance Minister tabled his (aborted) proposal to hike VAT by two percentage points in the February 2025 budget speech. This time around, it is the...
Overestimating GenAI will see mainframe exit projects fail
More than 70% of mainframe exit projects initiated in 2026 will fail to produce the intended benefits due to an overestimation of generative AI (GenAI) tooling capabilities, according to Gartner. “There is a widening gap between the marketing promise of GenAI and its...
National sovereignty now hinges on digital sovereignty
As geopolitical tensions mount and AI re-shapes the digital landscape, governments worldwide face an urgent new reality: true national sovereignty now depends as much on controlling digital infrastructure as it does on physical borders, according toGlobalData. The...
Master Power Technologies opens R50m Customer Experience Centre
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, housed at its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has grown from its origins as a uninterruptible power supply (UPS)...
Enterprise storage shakes off its slump
The worldwide external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market delivered a sharp acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, reaching $9,2-billion in vendor revenue - a 22,7% year-over-year increase, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems...
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Nvidia BlueField-4 powers new AI-native storage infrastructure
At CES 2026, Nvidia announced that the Nvidia BlueField-4 data processor, part of the full-stack Nvidia BlueField platform, powers Nvidia Inference Context Memory Storage Platform, a new class of AI-native storage infrastructure for the next frontier of AI. As AI...
HP launches new consumer range
HP Inc has announced the company’s newest innovations, with updates to its full HP OmniBook consumer portfolio that deliver passion-ready experiences for consumers to work smarter, look sharper, and lead better. “Today’s consumers use their PCs in more ways than ever...
Samsung makes enterprise debut
Samsung Electronics’ Spatial Signage has been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® as part of the CES Innovation Awards 2026 program. The award marks Samsung’s first-ever recognition in the Enterprise Technology category, coinciding with the...
Samsung debuts Galaxy Book6
At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics debuted the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6. “At Samsung, we believe true innovation starts with getting the fundamentals right,” says Won-Joon Choi, president, chief operating officer and head of the R&D...
Westcon-Comstor strengthens partnership with Nokia
Westcon-Comstor has announced an enhanced collaboration with Nokia aimed at accelerating growth and delivering greater value to channel partners across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Under the expanded partnership, Westcon and Nokia will collaborate closely...
How higher ed is tackling cyber threats
Higher education institutions face cybersecurity challenges unlike those faced by many other sectors. By Musa Masungwini, data protector and cyber defender at Dell Technologies South Africa The major threats faced by South African universities include prevalent...
SIM fraud is not just a telecom issue
A SIM card is, effectively, a portable identity token. Once compromised, it gives attackers a back door into bank accounts, digital wallets, investment apps, and high-risk transactional environments. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply SIM swap fraud, identity...
Unlock stronger security with continuous Attack Surface Management
Every organisation today operates in a complex, interconnected digital environment that extends far beyond its traditional perimeter. By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix Cloud workloads, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications,...
Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2026
It came as a surprise that this is the 10th time that we’ve looked at the technology trends that we think will affect the security sector in the coming year. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Communications; Matt Thulin, director of AI and analytics...
How bank accounts expose payroll fraud
Payroll fraud creates considerable losses for South African companies and taxpayers. The Public Servant Association revealed that ghost employees are costing the public purse nearly R4-billion. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimated that payroll...
IT Desktop Support Technician (Stellenbosch Onsite) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE daily tickets are completed and resolved within a reasonable time as your strong technical skills are sought to fill the role of an IT Desktop Support Technician for a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will provide...
Data Scientist (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to turn data into powerful business solutions? Join a fast-paced, innovative team where you'll work with AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world challenges.Your responsibilities will include: Translate business problems into data-driven...
Senior Software Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Software Tester to join a highly motivated engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced software testing professional who is passionate about...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst II to join a dynamic technology team responsible for delivering high-quality business solutions across enterprise applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, preparing and executing test cases to...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Business Analyst Role PurposeBridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions by analysing data, processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and drive organisational change. Translating business requirements and specifications into effective...
Senior Software Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Software Tester to join a highly motivated engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced software testing professional who is passionate about...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst II to join a dynamic technology team responsible for delivering high-quality business solutions across enterprise applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, preparing and executing test cases to...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
Business Analyst Role PurposeBridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions by analysing data, processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and drive organisational change. Translating business requirements and specifications into effective...
Data Engineer (Python, PySpark, Azure/AWS) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in delivering trusted data products that enable investment, operational, and client-facing decision-making across an innovative Investment Management firm seeking a skilled, curious, and passionate Data Engineer. You will help drive the...
Agile Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about Agile, Business Analysis, and driving high-performing teams? Do you enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical solutions while working with global stakeholders? If so, this could be your next exciting challenge!We're looking...
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