Strongest start to new vehicle sales in 13 years
New vehicle sales in South Africa continued their strong start in 2026, with naamsa reporting 209 838 units sold in the first four months, 12,5% higher than the same period in 2025 (186 599 units) and the strongest January-April performance since 2013 (217 296 units)....
New degrees aim to plug digital skills gaps
The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched three new Bachelor of Information Technology degrees at NQF Level 7, targeting the most critically understaffed disciplines in South Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy: Software Engineering, Network and...
New SilverFox campaign targets SA companies
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) analysed several new waves of cyberattacks conducted by the SilverFox group, observed since December 2025. The campaign targeted companies in South Africa, India, Indonesia, and Russia across industrial,...
Old Mutual warns of investment scam
Old Mutual is again warning the public about sophisticated investment scams circulating on social media, messaging platforms and email, that impersonate senior executives in efforts to mislead potential victims. The latest scam falsely uses the company’s name as well...
$2m winners in AI and Manufacturing awards named
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced that BleagLee, a Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company, is the $1-million grand prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The award is designed to recognize established...
Strong passwords can’t save you from AI, infostealers and the Telegram Underground
Welcome to the real World Password Day 2026 (today, 7 May), and it's not the one where we remind you to add an exclamation mark to "Password123”. By Shayimamba Conco, security evangelist: Africa at Check Point Software Technologies This year's World Password Day is...
AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge
Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...
Obituary: Kelvin Reynolds
Respected IT channel executive and motorsport enthusiast Kelvin Reynolds has passed away. Kelvin was best known in the IT industry for his leadership roles at Zytron, M&PD, Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), Oracle and Epson. He began his IT career in 1980 as a...
Autonomous business, AI layoffs free up budget, but don’t deliver returns
Among organisations piloting or deploying autonomous business capabilities, approximately 80% report workforce reductions, according to a survey by Gartner. However, those reductions do not appear to translate into return on investment (ROI). The survey found that...
Data breaches continue to hit SA users
Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that South Africa ranks as the 42nd most breached country in Q1 2026, with 212 700 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29%...
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Slash EPR costs by 50%
Advanced Technology Software (ATS) has launched its E‑WasteLink program, a producer‑owned Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solution designed to deliver significant cost savings, full regulatory compliance, and streamlined implementation for electronics producers...
Trust is the new infrastructure
You can build highways and hospitals, deploy fibre networks, and modernise fleets but without trust, none of it holds, writes Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa. Around the world, citizen confidence in government is collapsing. Studies...
Wind power could drive a sustainable energy future
Ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes logistics involved in building or transporting wind farm turbine components? Richard Reid, regional director at Concord Cranes, looks at the potential of wind power and the complex groundwork required to bring a wind farm...
What businesses should be doing instead of buying more tech
A year after law enforcement paraded the takedown of LockBit as a victory for cybersecurity, the harsh reality has set in: ransomware didn’t retreat - it metastasised. The criminals didn’t stop; they just got smarter, writes John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software. Now,...
Lenovo celebrates channel excellence and growth in southern Africa
Lenovo has celebrated the achievements of its channel partners in southern Africa, spotlighting standout distributors, resellers and solution providers who have gone above and beyond in delivering innovation, customer value, and business impact. Yugen Naidoo, GM of...
Regenesys launches new Bachelor of Education
South Africa’s critical shortage of skilled secondary school teachers particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has prompted the Regenesys School of Education to launch its CHE-accredited Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further...
Hisense SA partners with RGB Gaming on e-sports
Hisense SA has partnered with RGB Gaming, with the aim of redefining the competitive gaming landscape in schools and universities nationwide, to transform gaming into a high-performance career path for thousands of young South Africans. RGB Gaming has already...
Vishing awareness live in Kaspersky ASAP portfolio
Kaspersky has introduced a new module on vishing (voice phishing) to its ASAP (Automated Security Awareness Platform). Vishing has become a major vector for corporate fraud. For example, AIB saw a 79% year-on-year increase in vishing attacks in early 2025, including a...
These are the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners
The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced. Now in its fourth year, ASCEA recognises the critical role that supply chains play in economic development, health systems, sustainability and business success. This year, more...
Be aware of these new in-flight power bank rules
Portable chargers and power banks have become a carry-on essential to keep devices charged up for work or entertainment while travelling. But, with airlines changing on-board battery policies, travellers are being urged to be aware of new requirements and to rely on...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of Role Build independent, composable micro frontend modules that integrate into a governed portal shell using runtime composition. Build domain-aligned, event-driven backend capabilities that support deterministic decisioning, versioning, and replay ability....
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Summary of Role Build independent, composable micro frontend modules that integrate into a governed portal shell using runtime composition. Build domain-aligned, event-driven backend capabilities that support deterministic decisioning, versioning, and replay ability....
Data Scientist (Entry) 2066
Translate business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions.Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns, issues, and opportunities.Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to support analytics and modelling use cases.Develop, train, evaluate, and...
Principal Security Engineer – Telecoms
To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms.Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and threat...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic technology and delivery environment. This role will support Agile delivery teams across strategic digital, technology, and business transformation initiatives.The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Machine learning developer
[TEST JOB, PLEASE DO NOT apply]Machine Learning Developer Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...
Data Scientist (Entry) 2066 – Gauteng Pretoria
Translate business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions.Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns, issues, and opportunities.Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to support analytics and modelling use cases.Develop, train, evaluate, and...
Principal Security Engineer – Telecoms – Gauteng Centurion
To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms.Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and threat...
Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic technology and delivery environment. This role will support Agile delivery teams across strategic digital, technology, and business transformation initiatives.The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Machine learning developer – Remote Remote
[TEST JOB, PLEASE DO NOT apply]Machine Learning Developer Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...
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