Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

Meta launches first LLM from its Superintelligence Labs

Meta has Meta has announced Muse Spark, the first in a new series of large language models built by Meta Superintelligence Labs. Over the last nine months, Meta Superintelligence Labs rebuilt its AI stack from the ground up, on a fast development cycle we have run...

Salesforce positions Slack as a new interface for work

Salesforce has launched Slack as the new interface for work — where people, agents, data, and apps come together in one place. With this update, Slackbot evolves from a helpful assistant into an active teammate that can execute work across systems, reducing context...

Tech stocks at ‘discount’ signal opportunity

Tech stocks are now trading at their cheapest relative valuation to the broader US market in eight years - creating what Nigel Green – CEO of deVere Group says is a “notable moment for investors assessing positioning for the next market cycle.” Green says the current...

The chip shortage is a crisis of availability – not supply

The global chip shortage is exposing a painful truth: many businesses are not struggling because chips are unavailable - they are struggling because procurement strategies were built for stability, not disruption. The fastest and most reliable way to respond to...

Online punters taking a serious gamble on illegal sites

As proposed new legislation which could have a devastating affect on legitimate gambling  looms large, the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) says that illegal offshore gambling continues to dominate the country’s online betting landscape - exposing millions...

Kaspersky bursts the Bubble on new phishing technique

Cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky say they have discovered a new phishing tactic used to evade traditional security controls - one that exploits Bubble, a platform that allows users to build Web and mobile applications through a visual interface without writing...

Standard Bank breach leaks customer data

Standard Bank has been hit by a data breach which has compromised some customer information. The news comes just days after Standard Bank subsidiary Liberty experienced a similar incident that exposed customer data. A letter to customers from Kabelo Makeke, head of...

Businesses brace for long-term impacts from Iran conflict

Kathy Gibson reports - Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end tomorrow, the long-term impacts will continue to dog the world for months. That’s the key takeaway from KPMG’s latest Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook, which unpacked what some of the...

New Moon mission prepares for lift-off

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are making final preparations toward beginning launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as tomorrow (1 April 2026). The weather forecast for launch day shows an 80% chance of...

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...

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ESD funds could unlock SME growth through AI

The transformative potential of AI, at a pivotal moment, converges with the critical necessity for South Africa's economic revitalisation. By Rowen Pillai, co-founder and CEO of LeanTechnovations While AI holds some promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising...

How the amended dismissal code affects you

People are the beating heart of every business. They bring the perspective, ingenuity, skills, and experience that help organisations excel and deliver. Yet it doesn't always work out. A person might not be suitable for their role and duties, they might not align with...

Cassava Cloud Partner programme aims to accelerate AI

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs) and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to consume, resell, or distribute AI, cloud and digital services using Cassava’s infrastructure...

Africa’s largest Prisma Access Zero Trust Platform goes live

Africa’s largest Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Prisma Access Browser Zero Trust environment has been deployed, supporting secure remote access for more than 40 000 users for a large enterprise. The project signals a decisive move away from legacy VPN models...

Fintech reshapes BFSI messaging in SA

The South African messaging landscape is evolving as customers expect richer, more personalised conversations across channels, despite very different levels of connectivity and data access. Digitally mature customer segments are embracing AI and rich apps, while less...

Turkish Airlines partners Google with baggage locating experience

Turkish Airlines is a launch partner of Google’s new Find Hub “share item location” feature, accepting Find Hub-generated location links as part of its official baggage recovery process. Through this collaboration, passengers traveling with a Find Hub-compatible...

Huawei debuts enhanced AI-centric network solutions

Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help...

Absa and Thunes launch Absa Global Pay

Absa Group has partnered with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, to launch a new digital-first remittance solution, Absa Global Pay, that makes sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers...

Automation and oversight strengthen PPS’s member-focused operations

RelyComply is partnering with PPS to support more efficient onboarding and compliance processes. PPS helps professionals across South Africa access tailored insurance, medical aid, investment, and retirement solutions. Delivering innovative solutions requires...

Senior Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System Engineer.Qualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our financial services client in Sandton on a 12-month contract role. What you will be doing:Perform...

Business Analyst at QES

Business Analyst (Data & Analytics) Independent contract till year end Location: Cape Town (North) / Hybrid work model Job Purpose Seeking a skilled Business Analyst with a strong focus on data processing and analytics to support business transformation...

Business Intelligence Engineer/Data Scientist (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a trailblazer in membership management, offering tailored solutions to the unique challenges faced by modern Trade Unions. They are currently looking for a passionate Business Intelligence Engineer / Data Scientist to join their dynamic team....

Systems Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The main purpose of the job is to plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Business Analyst (Data & Analytics) Independent contract till year end Location: Cape Town (North) / Hybrid work model Job Purpose Seeking a skilled Business Analyst with a strong focus on data processing and analytics to support business transformation...

Dashboard and Report Developer

Dashboard and Report Developer Stellenbosch - Cape Town | South Africa MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To design, develop, and maintain high-quality, business-critical dashboards and reports that translate complex data from legacy and newly implemented core systems into clear,...

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