Africa’s future will not be defined by technology alone
Africa’s future will not be determined by technology alone, according to PwC’s African Futures 2027: New and Native report. The organisations that will create sustainable competitive advantage in the decade ahead will be those that successfully combine innovation with...
Ink tank the only bright spot in the printer market
Worldwide hardcopy peripherals shipments continued to contract, declining by 7% YoY to 17,2-million shipments in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest release of IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. Value of shipments in the second...
New discovery could help 6G networks cut through interference
A breakthrough new development in communications research may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. A team of engineers led from the University of Glasgow have found a way to help wireless...
Surge in SA spending during FIFA World Cup 2026
Spending at sports and recreation resorts increased 72% in South Africa during the opening weekend of this year’s FIFA World Cup, according to Visa data highlighting local spending patterns during the tournament. And, ahead of South Africa's Round of 32 match against...
CFOs want productivity from AI
Finance organisations are often investing in artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that do not align with board expectations, creating a gap between AI activity and perceived business value, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 204 finance leaders in March 2026...
AI compresses cyberattack timelines, targets ungoverned AI identities
Attackers are operationalising artificial intelligence (AI) to collapse attack workflows from weeks to days, according to the latest Sophos AI Security 2026 Report, which adds that AI’s most immediate impact on cybercrime is speed, as well as a rise in attacks using...
Phishing campaign targets Microsoft authentication
Kaspersky has released a new report detailing a phishing campaign where attackers abuse Microsoft’s authentication mechanism. The campaign spanned from early April to mid-May 2026 and was styled as a notice from a law firm, aimed at stealing victims’ credentials and...
SA’s fastest-selling used cars
New research from AutoTrader show that newcomers are reshaping South Africa’s fastest-selling used car rankings with several recently introduced models selling quickly, while established vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner and Suzuki Swift continue to slowly turn...
Global award for SA fintech
Omnisient, a South African-founded fintech that helps banks apply AI to anonymised and protected consumer data for credit scoring and precision marketing, has been named one of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026. The recognition places Omnisient among a small...
Randburg licensing goes offline as consumables run out
Randburg licensing department yesterday shut its offices when a lack of stationery and consumables made it unable to render services. This, despite the booking and licensing process being largely online. A poorly-worded notice on the door of the licencing offices was...
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in how organisations operate, the infrastructure behind these digital tools is undergoing a profound shift. Data centre capacity to power AI processes must increase, and rapidly, by expanding and upgrading...
The price we’re paying for public sector failure
How much does South Africa really lose, year after year, because our public sector is not professionalised? It’s a question that stirs the emotions of taxpayers, businesses, and ordinary citizens. By Msizi Gwala CA(SA), lead: public sector thought leadership at SAICA...
Why human error is our biggest cyber threat
Cyber-attacks are getting smarter, faster and more personal, and even the best security technology can’t stop them if people keep clicking on the wrong links. Craig Freer, director of managed services provider Qwerti, says businesses are fighting a new kind of battle,...
SA’s silent APP fraud time bomb
We made payments fast. Fraudsters said thank you. By Tim Chadwick, CEO of Chadwicks South Africa is racing into real time payments, PayShap IDs, instant EFTs, money that leaves in seconds. That is good for cash flow and great for crooks. The hottest scam in the world...
Why listening is an underrated business strategy
Leadership is often equated with authority and volume. By Leonie Stanley, operations director at Euphoria Telecom Early in my career, I thought being the loudest voice in the room created the greatest influence. Experience has taught me otherwise. Real impact comes...
The ultimate guide to starting a new job
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Legacy infrastructure is killing your bottom line
Businesses are losing millions every year by clinging to outdated infrastructure. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye technical director What many CIOs still treat as ‘stable legacy systems’ have quietly become the single biggest threat to competitiveness....
Digital detox: A guide to a calmer, less distracted festive season
Most of us keep our smartphones close at hand to keep ourselves connected, productive and entertained. While there is no disputing how essential mobile technology is managing our home, social and work lives, many people feel a distinct sense of digital overload. The...
The desperation effect: How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link
The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn't a technical flaw – it's an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial crisis. The...
A PCI DSS expert is your best defence against Fraud as a Service
Cybercrime has undergone a structural shift. What was once a fragmented underground economy built around specialised skills has evolved into a scalable, on-demand commercial ecosystem. By Johannes Briel, senior cyber security specialist at Galix Today,...
Operation Support Engineer
A well-established manufacturing operation is looking for an Operations / Process Support Engineer to support the Site Manager with production systems, process improvement, operational troubleshooting and project implementation. This role is suited to a hands-on...
Key Accounts / Technical Services – PVC Plastics Industry – Gauteng Gauteng
A well-known and established international master batch raw material company requires the above to manage and develop relationships with customers in the plastic converting industry, with a focus on masterbatch and raw material solutions, delivering high-quality...
Operation Support Engineer – Gauteng Soweto
A well-established manufacturing operation is looking for an Operations / Process Support Engineer to support the Site Manager with production systems, process improvement, operational troubleshooting and project implementation. This role is suited to a hands-on...
Senior Business Analyst – 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst - 6 Months Fixed Term ContractQualifications:Degree in BSc Computer Science; orBCom Informatics/Management/General; andBusiness Analysis certification from an IIBA endorsed training...
Data Scientist
Turn Data into Decisions. Insights into Impact.We're building a talent pool of exceptional Data Scientists for current and future opportunities with leading organisations across various industries. If you're passionate about uncovering insights, solving complex...
Senior Business Analyst – 6 Months Fixed Term Contract – Gauteng Johannesburg
A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst - 6 Months Fixed Term ContractQualifications:Degree in BSc Computer Science; orBCom Informatics/Management/General; andBusiness Analysis certification from an IIBA endorsed training...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Turn Data into Decisions. Insights into Impact.We're building a talent pool of exceptional Data Scientists for current and future opportunities with leading organisations across various industries. If you're passionate about uncovering insights, solving complex...
Cloud Security specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about securing enterprise cloud environments and shaping secure-by-design solutions? We're looking for an experienced Cloud Security Consultant to lead cloud security strategy, architecture, governance, and hands-on implementation across large-scale...
Senior Security Engineer – Contract / Hybrid – Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A medical Institution is looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will be responsible to lead advanced security operations, investigations, and incident response activities. You will Act as escalation point for complex incidents and drives root cause...
Cloud Security specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you passionate about securing enterprise cloud environments and shaping secure-by-design solutions? We're looking for an experienced Cloud Security Consultant to lead cloud security strategy, architecture, governance, and hands-on implementation across large-scale...
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