Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

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...

How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent

EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...

NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%

There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...

Business liquidations decline, but financial pressure still elevated

South Africa’s corporate sector continues to operate under sustained financial pressure - despite a modest decline in business liquidations relative to the previous year, according to the latest Statistics of Liquidation report from Stats SA. The report shows that 135...

New POPIA code warns ‘clipboard security’ is over

South Africa’s estates and office parks are bracing for a major shake‑up at their boom gates as the Information Regulator finalises a POPIA Code of Conduct for Gated Access that will directly impact how controlled‑access properties collect and store visitor data. For...

AI forcing a talent squeeze in iGaming

As the South African iGaming and technology sectors mature, hiring practices are too - with companies on the hunt mainly for experienced technical staff while AI replaces traditional junior roles. This is according to new research from SoftSwiss and recruitment...

Trust in data and AI is in crisis

In an era where data and AI drive business success, organisations are more vulnerable than ever to data loss and outages. This is among the findings from Veeam Software’s latest Data Resilience survey of more than 4 000 C-Suite and senior IT leaders Organisations can...

Strengthening recovery testing in SaaS is key to resilience

As software as a service (SaaS) becomes more prevalent, new research from Keepit shows that - based on a real‑world backup and restore activity - recovery practices remain a work in progress for many organisations. The report analyses aggregated and anonymised...

How to store and keep your sensitive data safe

Ahead of World Backup Day, Kaspersky research has revealed the most popular ways to store important data – 87% of South Africans prefer digital – and offers some tips on how to keep it safe. Global research shows that zoomers and millennials keep nearly everything...

SA young scientists excel in Tunisia and China

South Africa’s young scientists have once again demonstrated excellence on the global stage, achieving outstanding results at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology in Tunisia (IFEST²) and the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition...

WAPA marks 20 years of wireless advocacy

The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and kicked off the festivities in March at its annual Gauteng industry event. Themed “WAPA 20: Redefining the Wireless Landscape – Without Limits Since 2006,” the event, held...

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CASA Software drives AIOps in SA enterprises

Artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) is gaining traction in South Africa businesses as organisations strive to automate and optimise IT operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. “AIOps leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI),...

TCL scoops five EISA awards

TCL has clinched five EISA awards. The TCL 98-inch C8K earned the “EISA Statement TV 2025–2026” award, while the TCL 85C9K claimed the “EISA Home Theatre Mini LED TV 2025–2026” title. The TCL 75C7K was named as the “EISA Family TV 2025–2026”, the TCL 55C6K took...

WeThinkCode_ graduates stand out in the job market

Tuition-free software development academy WeThinkCode_ is celebrating the graduation of its 2025 class. This year, 361 students graduated across four campuses: 189 in Johannesburg, 67 in Cape Town, 73 in Durban, and 32 from CJC Parktown. The average pass rate stood at...

TCL offers 5G smartphone without a premium price

TCL has launched the TCL 60R 5G smartphone in South Africa. Available from September at participating retail stores, the TCL 60R is priced at R2 299 on prepaid. With 5G connectivity, TCL NXTURBO, and RAM expansion technology, the TCL 60R 5G is pitched as an...

Think you’re too small to be hacked? Think again

For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target”. No one’s trying to breach the corner bakery, the local law firm, or the regional logistics company - right? Wrong. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye Hackers...

Hisense wins international EISA awards

Hisense has won six awards at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). This year’s recognition, based on independent testing, spans across Hisense’s TVs, laser projectors and wireless sound systems. “These awards highlight Hisense’s position as a global...

RS South Africa partners with Qhubeka to empower learners

RS South Africa has partnered with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, to make a difference in the lives of South African learners. Through its bicycle donation initiative, 354 bicycles have been distributed to date, empowering students to access education...

Companies rethink putting all their eggs in one tech basket

The recent wave of Microsoft SharePoint breaches, allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has brought a stark reality into sharp focus: Being “all-in” with one big tech vendor doesn’t guarantee safety or resilience. In fact, it can make you a bigger...

Is SA ready for the connected TV tipping point?

As audiences move from broadcast to CTV, the real question is when local advertisers will catch up.  By Leslie Adams, sales director at Reach Africa For decades, television was the heavyweight of media spend. If you wanted mass reach, you bought primetime TV. Simple....

Get the basics right to unlock social infrastructure funding

At first glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. By Lloyd Wallace, technical director and expertise lead: infrastructure advisory at Zutari The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According...

Senior Software Developer (Tech Lead) – Gauteng Midrand

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceeds all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the organisation's Wealth Management in Partnership...

Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Centurion

About the RoleOur client is looking for a Senior IT Technician to be the technical backbone of their team—someone who's seen it all, fixed most of it, and can guide others through the rest.You'll work hands-on with enterprise infrastructure while mentoring junior...

Senior Software Developer (Waterfall)

In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...

Senior .Net Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned .Net developer to join their team in Auckland Park. The role will be full-time onsite due to the ongoing need for collaboration and inter-department communication.RequirementsMinimum experience...

Senior Software Developer (Waterfall) – Gauteng Midrand

In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...

AI Fullstack Developer – Cape Town (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Company who builds and scales AI, SaaS and Talent platforms, is currently looking for an AI-enabled Full Stack Developer to build and scale modern SaaS platforms where AI is embedded in core product functionality. You will work on production-grade...

Backend Developer (Senior) 2578

They are looking for a Backend Developer to join the team to deliver a streamlined user experience, with opportunities to work on the frontend code base as well as the full stack.Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing...

Test Automation Engineer (Mid – Senior) – (Cape Town – Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Company who builds and scales AI, SaaS and Talent platforms, is currently looking for an AI-enabled Full Stack Developer to build and scale modern SaaS platforms where AI is embedded in core product functionality. You will work on production-grade...

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