Fuel shocks, crime and digital risks converge as ME tensions rise
The Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is warning that the war in the Middle East is fast becoming a South African communications risk and not just an energy crisis. As conflict keeps pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil...
Municipal engineers raise red flags in local government white paper
The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) has raised concerns that despite the latest rounds of consultation and some revisions, the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps. Unless addressed, IMESA warns that the flawed document...
Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime
A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...
What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses
Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...
Online life continues to be risky
Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...
Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...
Global coalition tackles AI nudification tools
A growing global coalition, currently number more than 107 major organisations, has united to fight AI nudification tools. The group, which includes Safe Online, Child Helpline International, Offlimits, the National Centre for Missing & Exploited, We Protect,...
Malicious email attacks spike in 2025
According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44,99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025, individuals and corporate...
Inaugural SA Innovation Week set for March
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS), will host the inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) from 16 to 20 March 2026. The first phase...
CFOs prioritise growth functions, technology and AI
CFOs and finance leaders are making decisive shifts in 2026 budget priorities, prioritising growth-driving functions, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Gartner. “Sales and IT are expected to see the largest budget increases in 2026, with over...
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How innovation is shaping business operations and strategy
Businesses are driven by change; however, the pace of transformation has never been as rapid as it is today. As advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and big data analytics mature, they are not only reshaping operational models, but...
Future careers in the age of automation
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid ascent, reshaping industries and redefining professional landscapes, the conversation around career resilience has never been more urgent. By Hoosen Essof, head of employability, and Deepti Govind, intern at Regent...
Why security is the cornerstone of POPIA compliance
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has evolved considerably since it was first put into practice four years ago. In 2024, the Information Regulator (IR) intensified enforcement, issuing at least seven enforcement notices for non-compliance to several...
Oracle and Infobip enhance partnership
Infobip has enhanced its partnership with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration enables Infobip and Oracle customers and partners to access Infobip's omnichannel services through Oracle Integration. Customers...
NTT Data unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem
NTT Data has announced a comprehensive enterprise-grade Smart AI Agent Ecosystem with industry-specific solutions to help clients transform their business. The company also announced a patented plug-in solution that turns legacy bots into autonomous intelligent...
Qlik introduces an agentic experience
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ASSAf helps to demystify POPIA for researchers
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has launched its POPIA Voluntary Compliance Framework for Research, endorsed by the ASSAf Council. It is compulsory for all researchers to comply with POPIA. This voluntary Framework provides practical guidance for...
Meta introduces facial recognition tools
Meta is launching measures that use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scams and enable faster account recovery across its platforms in South Africa. The facial recognition system is designed to identify and block deceptive ads that misuse and...
Bolt launches flight tracking for scheduled rides
Bolt South Africa announces the launch of Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, enabling customers to sync their flight details when scheduling an airport pick-up. If a flight is delayed or cancelled, Bolt will automatically adjust the pick-up time or cancel the ride...
AI is key to digital defence this year
We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape. By Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner from Oliver Wyman In 2024,...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Software Engineers (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI): If you're the kind of engineer who doesn't just use AI, but knows how to embed it properly into real-world systems, this one's worth your time. A large, technology-focused enterprise is seeking a Senior-level Software...
Backend Engineer / Software Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Engineer to own and evolve Java platform architecture, lead backend engineering initiatives, and drive technical decisions while actively contributing to code development. The role involves hands-on leadership, architectural...
Senior DevOps Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Deployments and responsibilities: Design & implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns and for single and multi-tier architectures. Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD. Identify...
System Support Administrator 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 available:System Support Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Senior Java Developer – Machine Learning at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a focus on Machine Learning and large-scale data systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong Java expertise with hands-on experience in ML frameworks, Python, and cloud-native infrastructure to...
System Support Administrator at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:System Support Administrator - DurbanDuties &...
Senior Java Developer – Machine Learning at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto
This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a focus on Machine Learning and large-scale data systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong Java expertise with hands-on experience in ML frameworks, Python, and cloud-native infrastructure to...
Senior Project Manager at Takora
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.Must have 10+ years of experience in industrial, mining, or water sector projects.Must...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong backend and data engineering expertise to design, develop, and optimize scalable data-driven solutions within an AWS cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have deep Java experience,...
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