AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics
There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...
Identity attacks in the spotlight
A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...
Teams central to Microsoft’s collaboration strategy
As part of its 2025 Ignite event, Microsoft unveiled its latest round of team collaboration capabilities powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Despite a very limited number of related announcements made at the event, Teams remains front and center at Microsoft,...
Engie is a preferred bidder fr Corona PV project
Engie has been announced as a preferred bidder for the new Corona utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7. The company has also been pre-qualified to...
Fynd launches in SA
Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group as its first strategic customer in the market. The move also comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector is...
Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...
The future of gifting is digital
According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate into...
Future-proof your career in an AI-driven world
HP recently announced plans to cut between 4 000 and 6 000 jobs by the end of 2028 as part of an AI-driven initiative aimed at reducing costs. And they are not the only ones. Across the tech industry, other big brands like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have all shared...
Watch out for these festive season scams
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...
Key AI insights we gained in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...
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AfriGIS platform aims to tackle water issues
AfriGIS has launched Resolve Water, a digital platform designed to tackle Africa’s growing water and climate risks. The platform will empower the private sector to turn water challenges into actionable opportunities by providing real-time, context-specific data that...
DGSA warns of high risks for SA collaboration
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Qlik adds new analytics migration tool
Qlik has announced the acquisition of the Qloud Cover Migration technology from Stretch Qonnect, a long-standing Qlik Elite Solution Provider. The automated solution, to be branded as the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool, eliminates the complexity of migrating from...
Meta launches anti-scam initiative
Meta has announced a new wave of tools, tips, and partnerships to help people around the world recognise and avoid online investment and payment scams, which continue to evolve in scale and sophistication. Scammers often contact people by email, social media, texts or...
Groceries, FMCG the next big opportunity for e-commerce
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Sustainable opportunities for SA businesses
The majority of South African electricity is generated through fossil fuels, particularly coal, contributing to the rapid warming of the planet, extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, and unprecedented harm to the natural world. “While this creates challenges,...
Trend Micro delivers AI-powered threat detection
Trend Micro has announced new AI-powered threat detection capabilities designed specifically for enterprises embracing AI at scale. This effort brings together Trend’s deep security expertise with Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software,...
Audio Overviews now include Swahili, Afrikaans
Google is expanding access to Audio Overviews, which transform documents into engaging, podcast-style conversations, to over 50 languages — including Swahili and Afrikaans. NotebookLM is an AI-powered learning assistant that helps users better understand complex...
VFS Global Leverages SAP for cross-border mobility
VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services....
Kenya POP strengthens East Africa’s internet ecosystem
Workonline Communications has strengthened its presence in East Africa with the launch of a new Point of Presence (POP) at iColo’s NBO1 data center in Nairobi, Kenya. As East Africa continues to establish itself as a digital innovation hub, robust connectivity is...
Senior .NET Developer
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My client (FMCG) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Head based in Richards Bay.JOB PURPOSE: To develop and implement technical strategies towards delivery of equipment, processes and systems, in order to ensure robust, reliable and safe plant...
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Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
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Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Technical Head – Richards Bay at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay
My client (FMCG) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Head based in Richards Bay.JOB PURPOSE: To develop and implement technical strategies towards delivery of equipment, processes and systems, in order to ensure robust, reliable and safe plant...
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SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2715 – Gauteng Pretoria
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