Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Have a Heart this September

Next month is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and CHOC is asking South Africans to learn the SILUAN early warnings signs of childhood cancer, listen to the stories behind every diagnosis, and take action to support children and teenagers on their cancer...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Memory crisis weighs on Africa’s smartphone market

The global memory shortage and price increases has had an adverse effect on Africa’s smartphone shipments, which declined 12% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Although the region sees a high number of events in the first...

Chinese debutant is world’s most powerful supercomputer

The 67th edition of the TOP500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers has been released – with LineShine, a previously unlisted system installed in China, debuting at Number 1 and displacing El Capitan as the world’s most powerful supercomputer as measured...

Markets get ‘cold shower’ as tech rout forces reality check

Global stock markets sold off sharply yesterday as a wave of selling swept through tech and semiconductor stocks, prompting investors to reassess some of the assumptions that have driven markets higher over the last two years. This is the bearish analysis from Nigel...

Affordability reshapes SA vehicle demand

South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but demand is evolving. Rising affordability pressures, higher fuel costs, the growth of Chinese brands and shifting powertrain preferences are reshaping the automotive landscape....

African entrepreneurs wow Amazon

Nine companies from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Cameroon have been selected for Amazon’s fourth AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator – the largest representation of any continent. The Accelerator brings together a global community of social...

NAPAfrica, ZANOG enhance community-driven interconnection in Cape Town

Cape Town’s emergence as a critical digital gateway for Africa continues to gain momentum, driven by growing interconnection demand and ongoing infrastructure investment. The recent expansion of the Cape Town Internet Exchange (CINX), operated by the Internet Exchange...

SA booking platform compromised

Customers of a South African hospitality company may have been compromised, and could become phishing victims. Cybernews researchers have uncovered an exposed server belonging to a threat actor containing documentation of attacks against accommodation-sector...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

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Hybrid DCS offers the best of both in an evolving industrial landscape

Today’s industrial automation continues to evolve at a blistering speed which means traditional Distributed Control Systems (DCS) have to keep up to ensure continuous integration into modern, digital infrastructure. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead...

Essential actions to safeguard AI adoption in SA

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces shaping business today. From banks rolling out AI-driven fraud detection, to retailers using algorithms for personalised recommendations, and hospitals adopting diagnostic tools, AI is now woven...

AI personalisation changes the way we shop online

South African consumers are no longer satisfied with products and services that simply ‘do their job’. They want experiences that feel relevant to them, delivered at the right moment and in the right way. By Kunal Badiani, vice-president: business and growth for...

The D&O laundry list

In today’s competitive marketplace, companies face mounting pressure to attract and retain investors. This can tempt leaders to overstate achievements, inflate projections, or engage in window dressing. While these tactics may help polish a company’s image, they risk...

eSIM simplifies IoT device management

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand rapidly, with eSIM technology playing a pivotal role in enabling secure, flexible, and scalable connectivity for billions of devices worldwide. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the many advantages of eSIM technology...

Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl reaches 10 000 girls

Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has opened doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just 20 participants has grown...

Q-KON’s smart satellite services enable telemedicine

Q-KON has expanded its partnership with Gijima to deliver vital connectivity to Lulame containerised mobile care clinics. As showcased at the recent World Health Expo in Cape Town, this collaboration leverages Q-KON’s Twoobii-LEO services on the Eutelsat OneWeb Low...

Acer debuts AI-driven Nitro, Predator laptops

Gaming in South Africa is booming, and Acer Africa is helping more players join the action by delivering powerful, AI-ready laptops with top-tier specs at unbeatable value. The latest Nitro V 15 and Predator Helios Neo laptops bring the performance that local gamers...

Kaspersky strengthens channel partnerships

Following an 11% total growth of sales globally and 19% growth in Africa in 2024, Kaspersky is ramping up its regional strategy in sub-Saharan Africa with new distribution partnerships, long-term collaborations, and stronger engagement with customers. To make...

Mukuru, MoneyGram enable fintech-led cross-border payments

Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, linking Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network to deliver faster, more affordable and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. According to Oui Capital’s latest market report, Africa’s...

Celonis Developer – Remote Remote

Qualifications Proven experience working with the Celonis EMS platform. Strong SQL skills and experience in data modeling. Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration techniques. Experience integrating data from SAP and other enterprise systems. Understanding of...

Web3 Accountant

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

Web3 Accountant – Western Cape Cape Town

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

Technical/Systems Engineer

Are you a hands-on Systems Engineer who thrives in high-availability environments? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional to work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while ensuring seamless IT...

Data Engineer (Snowflake | Matillion)

An established enterprise organisation is investing heavily in its modern data platform and is looking for an Intermediate Data Engineer to help build and optimise scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. This is an...

Technical/Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a hands-on Systems Engineer who thrives in high-availability environments? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional to work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while ensuring seamless IT...

Data Engineer (Snowflake | Matillion) – Gauteng Johannesburg

An established enterprise organisation is investing heavily in its modern data platform and is looking for an Intermediate Data Engineer to help build and optimise scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. This is an...

Senior Analyst Developer

The scope will include but will not be limited to: a) Business Analysis - Engage with the Business Analyst and Business for the system and ensure complete understanding of the business objectives, drivers, functions, structures, detailed workflows and information...

Software Engineer (.NET | AWS | Python | Snowflake)

A leading technology-driven organisation is expanding its engineering capability and is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of scalable enterprise solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on...

Senior Analyst Developer – Gauteng Pretoria West

The scope will include but will not be limited to: a) Business Analysis - Engage with the Business Analyst and Business for the system and ensure complete understanding of the business objectives, drivers, functions, structures, detailed workflows and information...

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