‘Lazy’ AI-built attacks still breaching current defences
HP’s latest Threat Insights Report says that attackers are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns – with many of them prioritising cost, effort, and efficiency over quality – but despite being formulaic and low-effort, these AI-assisted attacks are slipping past...
Intel ups the ante in edge computing
Intel has launched the Intel Core processor Series 2 with P-cores - an industrial-ready platform engineered for mission-critical edge applications – as well as its latest Edge AI suite for Health & Life Sciences, providing validated reference pipelines and...
They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth
New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....
SA business leaders double down on AI and hiring
South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...
AI-led job disruption will escalate, but no job apocalypse
Forrester forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10,4-million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labour productivity...
Retail, e-commerce face new threats in 2026
In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41% of users in the global retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,2% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains...
Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility
Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...
Trends that will define Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2026
Check Point Software Technologies has released a definitive outlook on the eight critical trends set to shape Africa’s digital turning point in 2026. The implementation of these will increasingly require government, the private sector and key civic institutions to...
Rewriting matric can improve marks
Facing disappointing matric results or not having written the matric final examination can feel like a closed door. However, a powerful local narrative is gaining momentum: one brave decision to rewrite or attempt it for the first time can fundamentally rewrite your...
99 in-demand jobs matrics can qualify for within a year
As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational...
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Nischal Mewalall steps down as Sabric CEO
Nischal Mewalall is stepping down as CEO of South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) to pursue personal aspirations. Mewalall was appointed during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, helping the organisation to not only navigate the crisis but emerge...
What companies get wrong with digital transformation
There are hidden consequences which easily occur when companies adopt best-of-breed technologies, often leaving them with worst-in-class capabilities. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Speaking at the SAP Executive Exchange for CIOs and CFOs, Darrel Orsmond,...
Meta, partners launch Llama Impact Accelerator Program
Meta, in collaboration with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners across Africa, has launched a sub-Saharan Africa-wide initiative to accelerate the development of impactful, open-source AI solutions through Llama. The program, running from May to...
Fraud warning about fake events
A new scam involving advertising fraudulent professional conferences or events using seemingly legitimate event invitations is becoming more prevalent. One such invitation included an agenda, registration details and purported to feature high-profile speakers from...
Vertiv develops energy-efficient cooling, power reference architecture for Nvidia GB300 NVL72
Vertiv announced its energy-efficient 142kW cooling and power reference architecture for the Nvidia GB300 NVL72 platform. In addition to fully integrated end-to-end cooling and power strategies for this next generation platform, the reference architecture unlocks a...
SA’s wind sector celebrates a decade of social impact
Recognising the critical role of wind energy in building sustainable and resilient communities, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commemorates Global Wind Day by acknowledging a decade of remarkable progress and the limitless potential of wind power to...
How to raise a cyber-smart generation
South Africa’s youth are fluent in the language of digital, but that fluency can become a dangerous false sense of security, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet. Every day, cybercriminals are exploiting the behaviours and habits...
The self-care ritual Gen Z and Alpha can’t ignore
Born into a world constantly reshaped by technology, economic uncertainty, and global challenges, Gen Z (born mid-1990s to early 2010s) and Generation Alpha (early 2010s onward) must approach money very differently from older generations. As the core of our nation’s...
How to build a future-ready generation
With South Africa celebrating Youth Month 2025 and ahead of the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day on 15 July which focuses on Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills, there is a growing urgency to provide young people with access to the skills they...
Are SA children ready to tackle the future world of work?
We often speak of South Africa’s youngest citizens as tomorrow’s leaders - the future innovators, decision-makers and drivers of change. But are we truly investing in that future? According to the thrivebyfive index, which measures whether South African children are...
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A well-established organisation operating in a data-intensive, investigative environment is seeking a Data Technologist to support advanced data sourcing, analysis, and reporting. This role is ideal for a technically strong data professional with an interest in...
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