Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking
A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...
AWS and Nvidia to deliver 2m more GPUs and AI infrastructure
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nvidia have announced a major expansion of their strategic collaboration to meet surging global demand for AI infrastructure as demand continues to accelerate. Building on already-rapid customer adoption of Nvidia-accelerated compute on...
Channel partners act to offset hardware volatility as project risks rise
Almost nine in 10 channel partners (87%) are taking steps to protect customers and keep projects on track amid hardware pricing volatility and memory shortages, according to new research from Westcon-Comstor. From a survey of its global Tech Xpert Community, the...
Multi-stage phishing attack aimed at manufacturers
Kaspersky experts have uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign targeting manufacturing facilities in multiple countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East - the attackers send English-language emails purportedly from potential customers interested in products, but...
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
Europe leans towards social media ban for children
The European Commission (EC) has come a step closer to implementing a social media ban for children. Yesterday, the commission received a commissioned report from the Special Panel on Child Safety Online, detailing the effect of social media on children and...
Smartphone shipments plummet as memory crisis hits
The global smartphone market shrank 6,7% year-on-year to 277,5-million units in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26). This is according to the preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, The memory crisis...
Government defence spending impacts the Space Economy
Governments around the world made a global public investment of €119-billion in the space economy in 2025. This reflected a slight 3% decline from 2024, driven by US defence budget changes and flat NASA funding – despite European space budgets growing by 12% to...
A forged PhD reached a listed boardroom. How?
On 1 June 2026, the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed an application to overturn sanctions against a former independent non-executive director of a JSE-listed technology group. The Tribunal sided with the JSE, confirming a R500 000 fine and a 10-year...
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Corr-Serve signs up as Seceon distributor
Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, becoming its exclusive distributor within the Southern African Development Community. The expanded partnership comes at a time...
Property predictions: what buyers and investors can expect in 2026
South Africans should be cautiously optimistic about the local property market in 2026, though it’s a story of green shoots and a two-speed market. “While we most likely won't have a property boom this year, we’re seeing very encouraging early signs of recovery," says...
2026 predictions: evolving data centres for an AI-driven future
The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what's coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data centre processes and builds. By Canninah Dladla, cluster president for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric It’s a moment we’ve been...
Done right, payroll reduces risk, frees your teams, protects employees
February signals a fresh financial year, and for many businesses, it is the perfect opportunity to pause and reset essential systems. By Pierre Bekker, director, and Jacques Maritz, national sales & service manager at Quyn International Outsourcing Payroll sits at...
2026: the year of cloud commitment
After a disruptive and uncertain 2025, businesses are entering 2026 with a new kind of clarity. By Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed The cycle of change continues, but this time it’s less about reaction and more about strategic resilience. The cloud market has grown up —...
Education landscape in SA is at a crossroads
South Africa’s education system stands at a crossroads. With over 24 850 schools serving millions of learners, the sheer scale of the sector is undeniable. By Dr Darius Sangari, director of Sangari Education But beneath the numbers lies a story of persistent...
AI is changing the game for procurement and franchising
Let’s be honest – artificial intelligence (AI) can feel like a buzzword that’s thrown around everywhere. But the reality? It’s not the future anymore – it’s here, and it’s changing the way we work in procurement, supply chains, and franchising right now. This was the...
Precision protection for high-value assets
When it comes to protecting critical assets in demanding environments, traditional sprinklers and gaseous systems are not always the best fit. Water mist fire suppression has emerged as a highly effective alternative that minimises water damage, supports life safety...
IoT can deliver advanced and optimised transport systems
Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) with EVs offers a range of benefits to users, manufacturers and charging station managers – ultimately helping to deliver a greener, more sustainable future. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway, driven by the...
The growing importance of sovereign AI in a globalised digital economy
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a vital component of our daily lives. It is no longer a futuristic concept; it has become deeply woven into everyday life, powering everything from online recommendations to financial risk...
Senior Data Scientist
The Senior Data Scientist is a specialised role focused on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and graph-based techniques to derive insights from complex, interconnected data. The role supports high-impact use cases such as fraud detection, financial crime,...
Senior Data Scientist – Gauteng Sandton
The Senior Data Scientist is a specialised role focused on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and graph-based techniques to derive insights from complex, interconnected data. The role supports high-impact use cases such as fraud detection, financial crime,...
Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewA leading organisation within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, securing, and...
SQL Developer
Job Purpose:To design, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and high availability of data...
Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role OverviewA leading organisation within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, securing, and...
SQL Developer – Remote Remote
Job Purpose:To design, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and high availability of data...
IBP Functional Analyst
Our client is seeking an experienced IBP Functional Analyst to support and enhance SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of IBP functionality, implementation, configuration, and support, with the ability...
Senior C# Developer: PDD
What will you do?Our client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C# Developer to join the companies WebApps Team. The developer will be responsible for analysis, design, development, and maintenance of various in-house Web Applications. The successful...
Support Engineer (Shift based – 24/7 Environment) Somerset West – Western Cape De Waterkant
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading industrial IoT company in South Africa, specializing in AI-enhanced solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare. They are seeking a Support Engineer who will be responsible to facilitate successful...
SQL Developer
To design, develop, implement, and maintain all application systems and associated technologies, with a strong focus on SQL database development. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimum performance, efficiency, and high availability of data systems and...
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