Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

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...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Landmark report aims to strengthen submarine cable resilience

The International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience today approved its final report, including explanations of recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine telecommunication cables — the critical infrastructure that carries more than 99% of data...

New ITU initiative to build trust in AI behaviour and identity

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced a new initiative to develop frameworks for trusted digital identity and to ensure that the behaviour of AI agents remains trustworthy and accountable throughout their lifecycle. The new ITU Focus Group on...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Lack of semantics causes inaccurate AI agents, wasted spending

Neglecting semantics will cause AI agents to be inaccurate and inefficient, exposing organisations to wasted spending and increased data and AI governance vulnerabilities, says Gartner. AI agents need to understand the context inputs in each step of the agentic...

AI governance market to hit $3,59bn

The global AI governance market size is estimated to reach $3,59-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 36% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Owing to the increasing benefits of Al, businesses, and governments across the globe are...

HR leaders must evolve pay for performance

The rise of AI is amplifying long-standing challenges in how organizations design and deliver effective pay for performance programs. Kayla Velnoskey, director: analyst in the Gartner HR practice, explains why it is urgent for CHROs to evolve pay for performance...

Compromised Amazon Simple Email Service accounts under attack

Kaspersky has detected phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks that are leveraging Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) – a cloud-based email service designed for businesses and developers to send and receive high-volume marketing, notification, and...

Booking.com opens applications for 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme

Booking.com has opened applications for its 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme. The programme gives South African accommodation owners in key tourism regions a new opportunity to grow. It also builds on a strong pilot that delivered a 92% participant satisfaction...

New shocks for SA’s agricultural outlook

South Africa’s agricultural sector enters the next cycle against a backdrop of unusually elevated global uncertainty. While the industry has performed well in recent years, despite logistics constraints and biological risks, a convergence of geopolitical tensions,...

US users prefer built-in security over traditional AV

According to the second annual Antivirus Market Report 2026 from cybersecurity news portal Cybernews, built-in operating system tools have overtaken traditional third-party antivirus software as the primary line of defense for the majority of US internet users. The...

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Microsoft’s breach warns of a new corporate risk

The rise of generative AI has changed how we work, live, and create. For many employees, tools like ChatGPT and Copilot have become go-to assistants for everything from drafting emails and summarising reports to brainstorming creative ideas. By Richard Ford, chief...

Mastercard expands Circle partnership for stablecoin settlement

As stablecoins continue to solve real-world challenges and improve efficiencies across a range of use-cases, Mastercard and Circle are deepening their longstanding partnership to enable USDC and EURC settlement for acquirers in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and...

Electronic service brings foreign persons within SA regulatory reach

The Pretoria High Court's landmark judgment in Financial Sector Conduct Authority v Financial Services Tribunal and Others[1] fundamentally transforms how South African regulators can pursue foreign persons whose conduct impacts domestic financial markets. Lenee...

Could gamification build better habits and protect users?

Traditional cybersecurity and compliance training can be dull as dishwater, which can lead to poor engagement and low retention among employees. Gamification, if done well, offers a refreshing alternative, transforming boring modules into interactive experiences that...

Thinking out of the box when designing reward packages for women

In today’s evolving workplaces, a one-size-fits-all approach to pay and benefits no longer serves the needs of a diverse workforce - especially women. Rather than viewing tailored benefits as perks, organisations must see them as vital to improving individual...

Procurement professionals invited to learn from Treasury leaders

South Africa is at a critical fiscal crossroads. Budget deficits are widening, debt service is consuming more public funds than ever and economic growth remains slow. But, amid the pressure lies an opportunity to reform how the state spends its money and how public...

Secure WhatsApp integration is no longer optional for SA businesses

Rather.chat has called on South African businesses to urgently prioritise secure WhatsApp integration, warning that hesitation is costing companies opportunities, efficiency, and customer trust. “WhatsApp is the most widely used communication platform in South Africa,...

Vodacom invests R400m in Free State, Northern Cape

Vodacom Central Region, covering Free State and Northern Cape provinces, is investing over R400-million this financial year in the region’s network. The funds will be directed towards expanding network infrastructure, enhancing capacity and resilience, and empowering...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 1398 (EWM)

Lead and mentor functional teams and coordinate internal/external teams, coordinating internal and external resources to deliver implementations.Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Are you a Senior DevOps Engineer who thrives on building scalable systems and driving automation? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional who enjoys owning infrastructure, improving deployment pipelines, and ensuring high-performing, reliable...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 1398 (EWM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead and mentor functional teams and coordinate internal/external teams, coordinating internal and external resources to deliver implementations.Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for...

Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Are you a Senior DevOps Engineer who thrives on building scalable systems and driving automation? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional who enjoys owning infrastructure, improving deployment pipelines, and ensuring high-performing, reliable...

ICT Project Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager to join their technology division. This role is suited to a highly organised, strategic, and delivery-focused project management professional with strong ICT operational exposure and the ability to lead...

Data Engineer

Data modelling / warehousing experienceData pipelines experience - Extract, Transform and LoadKnowledge of the following toolsSSISSSDTPower BIMS SQLUnderstanding of data quality issues and recon frameworksSolution Refactoring and Performance optimisation...

ICT Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Our client is looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager to join their technology division. This role is suited to a highly organised, strategic, and delivery-focused project management professional with strong ICT operational exposure and the ability to lead...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Data modelling / warehousing experienceData pipelines experience - Extract, Transform and LoadKnowledge of the following toolsSSISSSDTPower BIMS SQLUnderstanding of data quality issues and recon frameworksSolution Refactoring and Performance optimisation...

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