IBM extends enterprise GenAI with Confluent acquisition
IBM and Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11-billion. Confluent provides an...
Top performers turn AI into revenue, profit growth
Companies that are able to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) are far more likely to post more than 10% revenue growth, with more than 15% profit margins from their AI deployments. This is among the findings from NTT Data’s newly-released 2026 Global AI...
Criminals turn banks’ security systems against them
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds. According to authentication specialists, two particularly concerning modes of attack have emerged:...
Kaspersky found half a million malicious files every day in 2025
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500 000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally – there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year
In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...
Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity
Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...
Job losses to AI not yet mainstream
While there is widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...
Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud
Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...
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Health data is one of the most valuable assets in modern healthcare, and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) places strict requirements on its use. By Wendy Tembedza, partner at Webber Wentzel Stakeholders in the healthcare sector understand the...
Vertiv supplies AI-ready infrastructure for Digital Realty’s Italy campus
Vertiv will supply next-generation infrastructure for ROM1, Digital Realty's first data centre in Italy with a planned capacity above 3MW. The agreement extends the comprehensive suite of Vertiv solutions and existing technology implementations with Digital Realty...
Why SA’s future depends on smart cities and high-speed fibre
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The hint is in the hug
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Roche launches first AI-enabled continuous glucose monitor
Roche has announced that its Accu-Chek® SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution is now available in South Africa. This significant milestone means that people living with diabetes over the age of 18 can now benefit from the solution’s enhanced glucose...
Black Friday payment realities for merchants
Online retail in South Africa is no longer a peripheral activity; it is a structural force in the economy. The market is on track to surpass R130-billion this year, approaching 10% of total retail sales. By Joshua Shimkin, head of growth and marketing at Peach...
Can SA reach carbon goals without addressing enterprise device power use?
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The new math of real estate: data, AI, disruption
Two decades ago, property investing relied on gut instinct and local gossip. The right address, a handshake, and a rough sense of what the neighbour’s house sold for were often enough to close a deal. Today, the rules have changed. Technology, from machine learning...
Provincial government gets data-driven delivery reporting
Intellehub has partnered with a South African provincial government to deliver a business intelligence (BI) solution that is transforming how the province’s municipalities monitor, manage, and improve service delivery. The three-year project, launched in 2023, covers...
How you resign will have a lasting impact
As 2025 draws to a close, employees planning to resign in the coming months (or in the new year) should prioritise leaving with grace, as resignations today are far more than a mere formality - they’re a defining moment in a professional’s career, a leadership expert...
Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a Database & Data Pipeline Engineer who lives for stability, performance, and beautifully flowing data. This role blends database mastery with hands-on development, ensuring our systems run smoother than a fresh OS install.Requirements...
Junior Security Engineer at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy availableDuties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSE The Security...
Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We're looking for a Database & Data Pipeline Engineer who lives for stability, performance, and beautifully flowing data. This role blends database mastery with hands-on development, ensuring our systems run smoother than a fresh OS install.Requirements...
Junior Security Engineer at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy availableDuties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSE The Security...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Senior Data Scientist will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of data science, data engineering,...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Senior Data Scientist will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of data science, data engineering,...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Scientist is responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This role supports strategic decision-making, drives innovation, and enhances operational efficiency...
Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Data Scientist is responsible for leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This role supports strategic decision-making, drives innovation, and enhances operational efficiency...
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're Hiring: Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst | Johannesburg Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning insights into impact? Join our dynamic BI team and help drive strategic decisions across the organisation.Role: BI Analyst (Hybrid – Melrose Arch)As...
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're Hiring: Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst | Johannesburg Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning insights into impact? Join our dynamic BI team and help drive strategic decisions across the organisation.Role: BI Analyst (Hybrid – Melrose Arch)As...
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