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...

Web3’s dark future … the perfect storm for cyberattacks

The financial and operational damage caused by data breaches is poised to worsen dramatically - fuelled by advancements in quantum computing, the Metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI) – according to new research from security specialists Naoris Protocol. A new...

China’s smartphone market rebounds in 2024

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 76,4-million units in 4Q24, a 3,9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by new product launches and...

Big data, cloud computing, AI take centre stage

More than 75% of businesses are expected to embrace big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the next five years. StockApps' financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "These emerging technologies have become essential elements in...

Cellular IoT connectivity revenues sprint past €10bn

Global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24 percent to reach €10,8-billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated, according to new report from Berg Insight. The ARPU dropped just 1% to € 0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about...

‘Yebo Gogo man’ Prof Kole Omotoso dies

Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running “Yebo Gogo” advertising campaign, died yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2023). The “Yebo Gogo” advertisements promoted the Vodacom brand in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa....

Intel and Asus bring AI to the fight against cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer worldwide, with almost 2-million new cases detected in 2020, according to World Cancer Research. While diagnosing colon-related cancers is a relatively straightforward procedure - most adults will undertake a...

Load shedding forces change in consumer buying habits

Retailers geared at making consumers' digital shopping experiences more efficient and useful are proving that they know what it takes to stay ahead of the curve as shopping trends evolve. According to PwC's latest Global Consumer Insights Survey Pulse 6: Key trends...

Financial industry leads in mixed cloud deployments

The financial industry is a major market for cloud deployments, according to Nutanix's fifth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey, which measures enterprise progress with cloud adoption. The research reveals that mixed deployments among financial companies are...

Cathode oxidation research shakes up thinking on batteries

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding and overcoming the challenges associated with Ni-rich cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries. These materials have the potential to achieve both high voltages and capacities, but their practical...

Consumers are willing to pay for these connected car services

Want to create a social-media firestorm? Announce that popular in-car features will require a subscription -- on top of what people already are paying for the vehicle. General Motors and BMW recently sparked controversy by announcing efforts to grow subscription-based...

More News Today

Robo-advisors, chatbots are changing insurance

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly active role in the financial services industry, from risk analysis and mitigation to regulatory compliance and client interaction -- machine learning is proving its worth. Globally, insurance providers are getting in...

IFC invests in Partech Africa

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has helped Partech Ventures launch a €100-million fund that is expected to become the largest venture-capital fund focused on digital-technology start-ups in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative will help accelerate an ongoing...

Connected MoveTime Family Watch now in SA

TCL Communication has announced the launch of the MoveTime Family Watch -- MT30 in South Africa. Based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform, the smartwatch helps parents stay connected with their children using the latest technology. The new smartwatch is a...

Rockwell Automation invests in AI

Rockwell Automation recently announced its investment in The Hive, a Silicon Valley innovation fund and co-creation studio, to gain access to an ecosystem of innovators and technology startups with a focus on applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial...

Cryptocurrency trader Coindirect goes live

Online trader Coindirect.com has announced the initial launch of its ground-breaking platform for local currency trading. The Coindirect.com cryptocurrency marketplace is designed to make trading in digital currencies simple, and is now live in the UK, South Africa,...

Workonline Communications expands in East Africa

Wholesale network service provider Workonline Communications has expanded its East African presence by making its IP transit services available in Nairobi, Kenya. Workonline Communications' head of business development, Benjamin Deveaux, states that the further...

Global cyberattacks amplify focus on security

The most recent global cyber-attacks, WannaCry and Petya, have led to renewed focus on cyber security for business, worldwide, writes Alessandro Postiglioni, head of IT security sales at BT in Africa. The risks remain rife as many boards still struggle to set the...

The link between big data, fake news and your own narrative

Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become more than just arenas for people to share thoughts and communicate. They have become the go-to portals for accessing the latest news, political reports and entertainment gossip. However, the spreading...

Users exposed with pirated software

When someone urgently needs to edit a text document or an image, but doesn't have the time or opportunity to find a trusted source, the most probable solution is to download the first openly distributed or even cracked application they can find, which are rife on the...

Best practices not always the best in public service

Public service leaders in emerging markets often look for best-practice initiatives and guidance on their own projects, but frequently fail to achieve desired outcomes, writes By Livingstone Chilwane, MD for health and public service at Accenture. While it makes sense...

Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

Systems Administrator

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our internal systems.Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

Senior Data Analyst

Our client is looking for someone who is passionate about Data, open to learn and ready to contribute to a strong team environment. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.The Data Analyst...

Systems Administrator – Remote Remote

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our internal systems.Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to...

Senior Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Our client is looking for someone who is passionate about Data, open to learn and ready to contribute to a strong team environment. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.The Data Analyst...

Application Architect

Our client, has a vacant position of Application Architect to join their IT team. The Application Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and secure applications that meet project-specific requirements. This...

View more career listings on our Careers Section