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...

FNB’s nav» hits 5m users

The flagship nav» platform on the FNB banking app has hit 5-million users to date – with 1-million of those joining in the last 12 months alone. Since its launch in 2016, nav» has helped FNB customers smartly manage their finances, assets, wellbeing, and even their...

Pepfar funding freeze could lead to 601 000 HIV-related deaths in SA

Recent research co-authored by Professor Linda-Gail Bekker from the University of Cape Town (UCT) showed that withdrawing the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) support in South Africa without effectively transitioning to supported services will...

Finalists for Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023

The winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards will be unveiled at a gala event in Cape Town next week following the announcement of this year's finalists looking to bridge the digital divide across Africa. "It is an exciting time to be in technology and...

Details from Webb cameras reveal crabby composition

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new details of the Crab Nebula, 6 500 light-years away, in this image released on 30 October 2023. While these remains of an exploded star have been well-studied by multiple observatories, including the Hubble Space...

Tablets and Chromebooks continue to decline

Worldwide tablet shipments posted a decline of 14,2% year over year in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), totaling 33,2-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

Sales enablement leaders falling short of expectations

Despite sales organisations investing in sales enablement initiatives, 77% of sellers report that they struggle to complete their assigned tasks efficiently, according to a new survey by Gartner, aiming to understand sellers' sentiment and emotional reactions toward...

Vehicle telematics on the road to recovery

More than 47,2-million aftermarket telematics devices were sold worldwide during 2022 - corresponding to a market value of €2,4-billion - according to a new report on vehicle telematics hardware from Berg Insight. The performance of the market was still affected by...

Pretoria Zoo’s Cape vulture breeding programme flying high

Looking to safeguard the future of the species, The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria continues to make significant strides with its Cape vulture breeding programme. "Right now there are two vulture chicks on the nest," says Tracy Rehse, conservation...

Data management workloads drive enterprise infrastructure spend

Structured Databases/Data Management workloads are driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...

APT campaign targeting APAC governments uncovered

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive used to provide encryption for safe data storage. Dubbed "TetrisPhantom", this espionage effort targets government entities in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC)...

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An easy way to manage translations

Work is becoming increasingly global and the need for translations has increased. The cloud-based Xerox Easy Translator Service translates to more than 35 languages. Think of the projects you could complete for your business or for your customers. The Xerox Easy...

Home-sharing shows travel industry is ageless

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Cosplayers raise breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time in the fight for education around a disease which statistically affects one in every 26 women in South Africa. For the duration of the rAge expo - running from 5 to 7 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Northgate...

Transport infrastructure the vehicle for economic growth

For any country, the transport infrastructure networks are some of the most important assets it can have - not only in pure monetary value, but also the socio and economic gains that the transportation of people, goods and services brings. Herbert Phahlane, director:...

Mimecast extends cyber resilience vision

Mimecast has announced the general availability its new web security service. The cloud-based service is designed to guard against malicious activity initiated by user action or malware while blocking access to websites deemed unsafe or inappropriate based on each...

Zibuza.net nominated or prestigious award

Zibuza.net was nominated as best national digital solution for South Africa for the international World Summit Awards (WSA). The World Summit Awards are a global initiative selecting digital innovation making positive impact on society. With this nomination in the...

Truecaller launches chat feature

Truecaller has launched its instant messaging (IM) platform Truecaller Chat. Truecaller, with the help from its community, has launched the new chat service as a shield against viral messages sent on its instant messaging platform. Users will be able to mark website...

Sign language translator on the cards

The world's first machine capable of turning British Sign Language (BSL) into written English is set to be built by the University of Surrey as part of a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. BSL is a language in its own right, with...

Finance is undergoing a revolution

Speakers opening the FinTech track on day one of Finance Indaba in Sandton painted a picture of unprecedented transaction and settlement speeds, new opportunities for financial services and enhanced transactional trust and security, thanks to FinTech innovation...

The non-profit charity school that is changing South Africa

Christel House is not just another school for impoverished students. It delivers dynamic systemic change to the problems that keep our people chained in poverty and crime. The day starts at 7 am. Children arrive on buses from nearby communities such as Philippi, Langa...

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Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...

Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer (React Native, React, C#, and .NET) - who is highly skilled in the Microsoft Stack. The candidate will be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web and Windows-based tools. Key Requirements 5+ years'...

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Systems Engineer Enter one of the most rapidly evolving and innovative fields on the planet. Join the frontline of the technological revolution and work with industry-defining solutions in the ICT and Infrastructure space. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate...

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We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer with a solid foundation in Microsoft technologies, including C#,ASP.NET SQL Server, and preferably Blazor. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in developing scalable and robust...

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Can You Be the Captain of Our Tech Ship? We need a Technical Lead to steer our team through complex projects and deliver exceptional results. If you thrive on solving tough problems, mentoring developers, and building scalable solutions, apply now and let's chart a...

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Business Systems Analyst / Systems AnalystAccelerate your career with cutting-edge fintech solutions!Up to R880,000 per annumJoin a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in the Telco and IT industry. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Fourways

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