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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...

Microsoft promises additional skills development

Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has upped the ante on its skills development commitment. Just weeks ago the company announced its intention to bring artificial intelligence skills to 1-million South Africans. “You can think of this as a broad effort,” says Brad...

Tech key in closing $1,8trn protection gap

The global protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across life, health, natural catastrophe and crop insurance – was last estimated at $1,8-trillion. A new “future of insurance” survey of more than 500 insurance executives from 17...

Fair, transparent forex charges elusive for SA businesses

In the world of international business, forex transactions are the lifeblood that keeps the global economy alive with an estimated daily volume of $7,6-trillion as of April this year. The South African chunk of that amounts to over $19,1-billion. Local businesses rely...

The real cost of unplanned downtime

According to the new 'Value of Reliability' survey from ABB, 72% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 68% globally. This costs the typical South African business close to R724 000 per hour, compared to R2 350 000...

How to protect your company’s brand and reputation

When a brand becomes well known it can be exploited by cybercriminals - they can hide behind the brand name in order to promote some dubious quality goods and services, or they can prey on the brand's clients, partners, or employees. The latter - including the...

Gates Foundation to boost health and development R&D

A slate of new initiatives to support locally-led innovation has been announced by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners at the Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. The investments come with an urgent call for countries to step up funding to...

Commercial display market size to top $90bn

The global commercial display market size is estimated to reach $90,05-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6,9% over the forecast period, according to the new report by Grand View Research. The global shipments of commercial-grade TVs are anticipated to exceed...

Intel Arc A580 graphics available worldwide

Intel Arc A580 desktop graphics is immediately available worldwide from partners. The new product fills the middle of the Intel Arc discrete graphics product stack for gamers and creators, delivering advanced gaming performance at 1080p high settings on popular modern...

Another decline for worldwide PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64,3-million units in the third quarter of 2023, a 9% decrease from the third quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. While the third quarter's results mark the eighth consecutive quarter of decline for the global...

Mteto Nyati steps up to Eskom chair

Mteto Nyati has taken over the at chair of the Eskom board. This follows the resignation yester of Mpho Makwana, who will step down as chairperson and non-executive director of the board at the AGM scheduled for the end of October. "I am grateful for the opportunity...

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Maximise ROI without compromising on CX

Business-wide strategies are complex - each department operates with structured KPIs that may include boosting profitability, customer feedback ratings, or a host of other criteria - the trick is to ensure that all these departments operate in concert with each other...

AutoEntry, EasyBiz QuickBooks in partnership

AutoEntry, which provides automated data entry software for accountants, bookkeepers and business owners, has announced its partnership with EasyBiz QuickBooks, following the launch of its partner program. AutoEntry is now available as an add-on via the EasyBiz...

Solutions for when the kids are home alone

What images do you conjure when thinking about your kids being home alone? By Jaime Siminoff, founder and chief inventor at Ring In the 1990 movie, 8-year-old Kevin is accidentally left alone as his family heads to a vacation destination. His mother has a completely...

Microsoft 365 Business subscription simplifies IT for SMEs

South African small and medium-sized businesses can simplify, and reduce the costs, of their office productivity and PC operating systems environments by opting for the newly introduced Microsoft 365 Business subscription plan. The holistic subscription service, at...

MTN rewards customers with free data

On Wednesday 8 August, MTN will launch a promotion to incentivise its customers to download the MyMTN App to access, among others, MTN's social bundles. The promotion will see all first-time downloaders of the MyMTN App rewarded with a free 1Gb data bundle. The MyMTN...

MyGate by Wirecard launches secureEFT

Merchants who receive payments from consumers via electronic funds transfer (EFT) can now get instant notification of successful settlement, significantly speeding up transactions. secureEFT, an instant EFT payment service that allows customers to make secure online...

All the IoT winners …

This week's Internet of Things (IoT) focused conference concluded with the announcement of the winner of the 2018 MTN Business IoT Solution of the Year Award. The Digital Twin Mine Management solution took top honours. This will see its developers, Mine RP and...

ADCA aims to boost Africa’s digital economy

As the digital economy is all about data, Africa will need to develop its own data centre network to ensure data sovereignty, bandwidth and latency time, and bring back the IT load across the continent. Schneider Electric has committed to help its customers and...

Free online webinar on cybersecurity

Large scale ransomware attacks and data breaches have dominated the news recently. "It is clear from these cybersecurity incidents that traditional methods of protection are no longer enough to prevent attacks" says Jeremy Matthews, regional manager of Panda Security...

Gemalto, Entrust Datacard extend partnership

Gemalto and trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions provider Entrust Datacard have expanded their longstanding partnership to include a secure framework for Internet-connected devices. The new collaboration and integration will allow customers to...

UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

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Are you a code wizard with a passion for innovation and leadership? We're looking for a Senior Developer to design, build, and lead cutting-edge solutions that drive our success. If you excel at solving complex challenges, mentoring team members, and delivering...

Lead Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1015)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...

Senior Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Are you a code wizard with a passion for innovation and leadership? We're looking for a Senior Developer to design, build, and lead cutting-edge solutions that drive our success. If you excel at solving complex challenges, mentoring team members, and delivering...

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Are you a tech enthusiast eager to kickstart your career? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Developer, where you'll collaborate on exciting projects, solve real-world problems, and hone your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about...

PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Role OverviewThe PostgreSQL DBA is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of PostgreSQL databases hosted on Azure. This role also involves leveraging Azure DevOps for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Key...

Junior Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Are you a tech enthusiast eager to kickstart your career? Join our dynamic team as a Junior Developer, where you'll collaborate on exciting projects, solve real-world problems, and hone your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about...

PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) – Gauteng Parkwood

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Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.They are seeking a Senior Back-end Developer who is able to build...

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