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...

New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps

The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...

LiveTwin uses AI to monitor Mpumalanga forests

Reama AI Technology, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa's industrial sectors, has launched its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga....

Recycled plastic can still harbour toxins in kids’ toys

Some children’s products sold in South Africa may contain traces of toxic chemicals that were banned globally years ago, a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Heliyon journal has found. The study – Legacy brominated flame retardants in children's...

GitHub Actions workflows house potential security issues

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has conducted a major review of the GitHub Actions workflows within top-starred repositories. Leveraging newly introduced Kaspersky Container Security capability, the researchers have discovered 8 repositories with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

AI threatens $234bn in enterprise application software spend

Agentic AI is set to disrupt enterprise software revenue models, with up to $234-billion of enterprise application spending exposed to agentic arbitrage between now and 2030, according to Gartner. By 2030, this will account for roughly 20% of enterprise application...

UN calls for safe and inclusive AI that benefits all

The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is...

FNB App Academy, UJ Business School partner on digital education

FNB, together with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School (JBS), has announced a collaboration for the 2026 FNB App Academy programme, aimed at expanding access to credible, future-ready digital education and strengthening pathways for youth into South...

Mega-rotation out of Big Tech is on the cards

Mega-rotation out of Big Tech is going to be a major theme for investors for the rest of 2026. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as investors accelerate a broad shift away from concentrated positions in mega-cap technology stocks and into...

Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe switch on new fibre corridor

Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe have announced that the first phase of their landmark cross-border fibre project is live and carrying traffic. The new route is the first major milestone of the public-private partnership (PPP) agreement signed in June 2025...

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ISO 27001 is becoming a baseline requirement for doing business

Cyber threats are increasing in both frequency and sophistication, and organisations need a consistent way to manage information security. By Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at Galix At the same time, businesses are increasingly being asked to prove how...

Correcting the misalignment between digital skills and business needs

The conversation around AI is often dominated by speculation about job losses. By Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp Yet this focus distracts from a more immediate and measurable challenge: South African businesses are investing in advanced...

We are educating for a world that no longer exists

South Africa keeps talking about job creation while ignoring the far more uncomfortable truth: millions of young people are entering the economy unprepared for the jobs that actually exist. The country is not short on talent, it is short on digital skills development,...

Check Point and Illumio expand partnership

Check Point Software Technologies and Illumio have expanded their strategic partnership to help organisations defend against a new category of threat: frontier AI models capable of autonomously executing full-scale attacks at machine speed. "Security teams are being...

Lenovo grows at hybrid infrastructure adoption accelerates

Lenovo has concluded its annual regional summit, Lenovo Accelerate 2026 Southern Africa, outlining the strategic roadmap for enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployment across the continent. Addressing an audience of regional CIOs, enterprise decision-makers,...

Ukiyo platform connects SA’s youth to education and work

Ukiyo, a South African edutech and youth development organisation, has launched its Global Student Support Platform [GSSP], a mobile app that brings education, funding, career opportunities and student support into one place. The launch comes at a difficult point for...

INSETA dispute raises issues about board authority

Recent media reports regarding the precautionary suspension of the CEO of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) and the subsequent intervention by Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela raise important questions about the role of...

How to get over the AI hype hangover

The early excitement around generative artificial intelligence (AI) is giving way to a more clear-eyed assessment of its real-world impact and potential. Where the technology once felt akin to magic, it’s now being tested against practical business outcomes, and is...

Get ready the rise of pay transparency 

Pay transparency is rapidly becoming a defining issue in the global workplace, and South African organisations can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward greater remuneration disclosure and accountability. According to Carmen Arico, chartered reward specialist...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

12-month Contract | Cape Town | OnsiteAre you a hands-on Software Engineer who thrives on turning complex business challenges into clean, scalable, and secure IT solutions? We're looking for a driven developer to join a high-impact IT team where you'll own the full...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a Mobile Developer passionate about creating innovative digital experiences? Join our Talent Network today!Network Contracting Solutions is continuously building a network of talented Mobile Developers for future opportunities with leading organisations. We...

Software Technical Lead – C#.Net – Western Cape Cape Town

What You'll Do:Technical Leadership:Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives. Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...

UX/UI Designer

Are you a UX/UI Designer passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences?We are seeking UX/UI Designers for future opportunities across Banking, FinTech, Telecommunications, and Technology sectors. You will be considered for opportunities involving customer...

C ++ Developer

Design, develop, and optimize software for high-performance signal processing applications.Develop, test, and maintain robust, low-latency network communication protocols using high-speed TCP/UDP.Lead system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction...

Data Engineer

Support existing data pipelines. Identify areas for optimising existing data pipelines. Structure data into compliance standards through metadata governance. Follow proper development life cycles as agreed within the team. Maintain code repositories.Minimum...

UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a UX/UI Designer passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences?We are seeking UX/UI Designers for future opportunities across Banking, FinTech, Telecommunications, and Technology sectors. You will be considered for opportunities involving customer...

C ++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Design, develop, and optimize software for high-performance signal processing applications.Develop, test, and maintain robust, low-latency network communication protocols using high-speed TCP/UDP.Lead system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Support existing data pipelines. Identify areas for optimising existing data pipelines. Structure data into compliance standards through metadata governance. Follow proper development life cycles as agreed within the team. Maintain code repositories.Minimum...

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