20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing
Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...
OpenAI discloses new agent issues, sets up reporting framework
OpenAI has revealed that six new incidents of unexpected or concerning AI model behaviour have come to light, prompting it to update its framework for reporting model misalignment. The best-known recent incident was an OpenAI agent acting autonomously to hack a...
August cyberthreats surge as ransomware nearly doubles
Organisations worldwide experienced an average of 2 422 cyberattacks per week - representing a 4% increase month on month and a 22% increase YoY, according to Checkpoint’s Global Threat Intelligence insights for August. Weekly attacks on organisations in African...
Why you should build your own AI factory
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – As artificial intelligence takes off, organisations are focusing on how quickly they can build and deploy the relevant infrastructure. Globally, as much as $1-trillion is being invested in building and deploying AI-first...
Alcatel Lucent adds AI, data centre solutions
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – Rumours of Alcatel Lucent’s demise are way off the mark. In fact, the company is thriving and looking forward to an even better future. Craig Taylor, sales manager: strategic vertical at Alcatel Lucent Enterprise,...
A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired
As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...
Disinformation Code launched ahead of November elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa promulgated the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation ahead of November’s local government elections. This Code is intended to enhance election integrity, promote free, fair and orderly elections. It permits...
Get ready for the future of work
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – The next iteration of artificial intelligence (AI) - agentic AI – is going to change the way we all work. When NASA did its Artemis II Moon flypast, it chose HP solutions to perform in rigorous and extreme conditions. “So...
Time for SA to wake up and smell the AI paradox
South Africa can lead Africa in governing wireless as critical infrastructure, but first we need to face up to harsh facts: 83% is the staggering number of SA organisations that have experienced a wireless security incident in the past year alone. This is the view of...
Firewalls spark strong growth in network security
The worldwide Network Security market reached nearly $8-billion in 2Q 2026, up 18% YoY - with firewall growth accelerating from 9% percent in 1Q 2026 to 18% in the second quarter as enterprises moved ahead with targeted lifecycle refreshes, capacity additions, branch...
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Why great banking apps no longer win customers
For many years, digital banking was defined by one question: does your bank have an app? Today, that question has largely been answered. Every major South African bank offers a capable mobile banking platform, digital payments, self-service functionality and online...
Africa is training the female tech talent it needs, then losing half of them
Here's a statistic that happily surprises people: Africa has the world's largest proportion of women graduating in STEM fields, coming in at 47% according to UNESCO. But the less encouraging follow-up statistic is that despite producing the graduates, only about...
Autonomous AI agents will drive the next productivity surge
Prompt‑driven AI cannot deliver the reliability, scale or governance that modern enterprises need. Productivity gains have plateaued, operational risks are rising, and global competitors are already moving into a new phase of AI maturity built around autonomous...
Verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence
Bank impersonation fraud has become South Africa’s most prolific financial threat, thriving in the grey zone between trust and technology. By Brighton Chidoma, senior customer growth executive at Infobip According to the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS),...
Access to a real-time rail isn’t the same as delivering one
Connecting to a real-time payment rail is the straightforward part. Delivering an experience that genuinely feels instant is where the real work - and the competitive advantage - lies, writes Derick Truscott, chief financial officer at Hyphen. There is plenty of...
Banks don’t need faster AI. They need more accountable decisions
Financial leaders are now being asked to fund artificial intelligence (AI), govern it, and explain the value it creates. That is not a simple technology question. In banking, it is becoming a test of leadership. By Michel Ghorayeb, MD of SAS UAE AI is starting to...
Future skills will determine SA’s economic competitiveness
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...
Resilient businesses treat AI as an enabler, not a strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate discourse in the boardroom, but chasing innovation without resilience is a strategic blind spot. By Derek Street, head of sales and marketing at Data Management Professionals AI is not a replacement for sound judgement – it...
Payment security starts with design, not the audit
While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...
Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career
It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....
Business Analyst – Remote Remote
A leading international trading and investment organisation is seeking a Senior Business Assistant to join its Steel Department in Johannesburg. This division focuses on trading and investment activities across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting industries such as energy,...
Senior Software Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our telecommunications team and play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and customized software solutions for our diverse customer base.The ideal...
System Administrator
A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to help run its Windows server environment. This is a Microsoft server and infrastructure role rather than a networking one. The role covers Windows Server, Active...
Senior Software Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our telecommunications team and play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and customized software solutions for our diverse customer base.The ideal...
System Administrator – Gauteng Hurlingham
A boutique investment house based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to help run its Windows server environment. This is a Microsoft server and infrastructure role rather than a networking one. The role covers Windows Server, Active...
Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Onsite
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Project Manager
Complex engineering projects rarely follow the first plan. Your ability to lead through the unexpected is what makes them succeed. Is this you?Calm under pressure and commercially aware, you're a technically grounded Project Manager who brings structure to complex...
Senior Java Developer – Cape Town – Onsite – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Project Manager – Western Cape Durbanville
Complex engineering projects rarely follow the first plan. Your ability to lead through the unexpected is what makes them succeed. Is this you?Calm under pressure and commercially aware, you're a technically grounded Project Manager who brings structure to complex...
Parts Business Analyst
A global leader in the mining industry is looking for a "Parts Business Analyst" to join their team in JHB East Rand.Reporting to the Head of Parts Business the Parts Business Analyst is a specialist who analyses and reports on the operational function of the Parts...
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