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

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

Enterprise software shifts from GUI to agent-native architectures

As enterprises deploy autonomous AI agents across software development, cloud operations, automation, and digital infrastructure the limitations of traditional graphical user interfaces (GUI) are becoming clearer, according to GlobalData. Many AI agents still rely on...

Break the silence on fraud 

We are entering a new era of fraud, says Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of SAFPS, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using...

Nvidia’s Ising AI model could hasten quantum computing

Nvidia has announced what it believes to be the world’s first family of open source quantum AI models, Nvidia Ising, designed to help researchers and enterprises build quantum processors capable of running useful applications. To achieve useful quantum applications at...

Intel launches Core Series 3 processors

Intel has unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, the new processors are designed to transform...

Be prepared to tackle AI risks highlighted by Mythos

Anthropic caused a massive stir in the industry last week, announcing that its Claude Mythos model was “too powerful” to be released to the general public. The company said the model had already found significant security flaws in much of the world’s most popular...

Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite

Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...

ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek

The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...

IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks

IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....

Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more

Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...

Investors embrace AI for investment information

AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...

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Nokia extends RAN partnership with Vodafone, Vodacom

Nokia has maintained its role as Vodafone’s strategic partner in Europe and Africa as part of Vodafone’s five-year radio access network (RAN) investment programme. The deal follows Nokia’s recent RAN agreement with VodafoneThree, part of the largest privately funded...

All system go for the NAG BYOC LAN

The BYOC LAN at rAge 2025 is taking place from 5 to 7 December (with an early start on 4 December for Super Pass holders) at the all-new Fourways Mall Level 8 venue in Johannesburg. “By the time the rAge Expo weekend arrives, the mall will be buzzing with holiday...

EFT Corporation expands e-commerce offering

The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market is booming, and merchants offering this option to consumers see significant increases in sales volume and order value. The BNPL market has experienced robust growth in recent years, with some markets reporting a CAGR of 23,5%. Now,...

Experian unveils AI-powered credit solutions

Global data and technology company Experian has unveiled its latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and alternative data aimed at transforming credit risk assessment in South Africa. With a significant number of South African adults still outside the formal...

Salesforce elevates human potential with agentic AI

Salesforce has announced the general availability of Agentforce 360. The Agentic Enterprise represents a new model for work — where AI elevates people rather than replacing them. In an Agentic Enterprise, every team operates with 24/7 intelligence: sales leads are...

SAS Retrieval Agent Manager supercharges generative and agentic AI

More than 80% of enterprise data is in unstructured formats such as text and images, and this huge amount of data is growing 50% – 60% annually. Unlocking its value is one of the most significant challenges – and opportunities – for GenAI. Too often, however, current...

Qlik named an IDC MarketScape leader

Qlik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment. According to the IDC MarketScape, “Organisations constantly seek to be "data driven" or wish for "decision velocity" to better respond...

Don’t put kids at risk when posting photos

When it comes to responsible digital parenting, it is hard to draw the line that defines the breach of children’s rights, along with jeopardising their safety and the safe sharing of photo- and video materials to keep memories. However, there are some basic rules to...

‘Local frst’ data security is SA’s new digital fortress

The digital landscape is abuzz with discussions on threats, resilience, and the ever-evolving power of protection. Yet, amidst the global conversations, a distinct, powerful message is emerging from South Africa: the critical importance of a 'local first' approach to...

Financial services need to balance agility with compliance in the cloud

For financial institutions, the cloud has moved beyond experimentation. It is now a strategic imperative, underpinning everything from digital banking to real-time analytics. Yet in today’s regulatory and risk-conscious environment, the question is no longer whether...

Technical Business Analyst

We are looking for a skilled Technical Business Analyst to be based in either Gauteng or Durban. This is a hybrid business analysis and project delivery role, suited to someone who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The successful...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for a skilled Technical Business Analyst to be based in either Gauteng or Durban. This is a hybrid business analysis and project delivery role, suited to someone who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The successful...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist who can dig deep, think big, and build smart solutions that actually move the needle. If you enjoy blending statistics, engineering, and business thinking, this one's for you.Requirements Data analysis, exploration, and...

SQL Database Administrator

We're looking for a skilled SQL DBA to support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments powering critical business systems.This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in production environments—someone who can monitor, troubleshoot, and tune...

SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion

We're looking for a skilled SQL DBA to support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments powering critical business systems.This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in production environments—someone who can monitor, troubleshoot, and tune...

Agile Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to turn chaos into cadence and teams into high-performing powerhouses? We're on the hunt for a Senior Agile Master who can bring structure to fast-moving environments, inspire teams, and make delivery feel less like a grind, and more like a win.Requirements...

Network and Cisco Engineer – 12 month contract

A Network and Cisco Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructure, primarily using Cisco technologies. The role focuses on ensuring optimal network performance, availability, and security...

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