‘Random acts of AI’ are costing companies millions
Across South Africa, boardrooms are buzzing with conversations about artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital transformation. By Dewald Lindeque, business development director at Moyo Budgets are being approved. Pilots are being launched. Vendors are...
KPMG honours Ignatius Sehoole
KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa has formally marked the conclusion of Ignatius Sehoole’s tenure as CEO KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa. A farewell celebration was hosted on Thursday, 19 February 2026, in Johannesburg, bringing together senior leaders from...
While important, data streaming can create bottlenecks
Large organizations are experiencing a wide range of pain points when using data streaming to train or run artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Research by Conduktor, which 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50 million or...
MENA emerges as global leader in digital transformation
A new GSMA report, Accelerating digital industries in the GCC and wider MENA region, reveals that enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are outpacing global peers in their adoption of advanced digital technologies, underpinned by ambitious...
Women take top spots in SA entrepreneurship challenge
Female inventors and entrepreneurs were the big winners at the first EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge, a student entrepreneurship initiative across South Africa’s 26 public universities with prize money totalling more than R1-million. Women took the five top spots and...
$1trn and counting as scam losses expose anti-fraud gaps
Scam losses worldwide surpassed $1,03-trillion in 2024, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). The organisation also found that nearly half of consumers encounter scam attempts at least weekly – and among those who fall victim, only 4% fully recover their...
Robust growth for SA retail
South African retail sales value and volume saw robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa State of the Retail Nation analysis. South African consumers spent nearly R167,5-billion on fast-moving consumer goods...
ITU sets path for digital inclusion
Member states of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on a roadmap to bring connectivity to everyone around the world as the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) closed in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Baku Action Plan agreed at WTDC-25...
Data centres turn to oceans and space as energy demand soars
The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure on traditional land-based data centres. To alleviate some of this pressure and meet the needs of...
Business leaders believe AI can accelerate climate goals
Business leaders have voiced support for artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to accelerate, rather than hinder, climate progress. KPMG surveyed than 1 200 senior executives from major companies spanning a variety of industries across 20 countries for the report:...
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We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech
The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...
DeepSeek AI a turning point for the industry
Tech headlines over the past few weeks have been dominated by DeepSeek AI, which recently launched its groundbreaking R1 model. What’s most remarkable about DeepSeek is the reported development cost of just under $6-million, writes James Fisher, chief strategy officer...
How your credit score shapes your future
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Kaspersky rolls out new Partner Program benefits
Kaspersky is introducing enhancements to its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners. In 2024, Kaspersky restructured its Partner Program into four key partner types, recognising the diverse profiles within its network – from traditional...
How to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 paints a grim picture of an increasingly complex and volatile digital world. Paul Stuttard, CEO of Duxbury Networking Cape Town South African businesses must take note, as cyber risks are no longer isolated...
The transformative power of desktop, application virtualisation
Desktop and application virtualisation has become an indispensable technology for businesses aiming to deliver secure and efficient digital workspaces to their hybrid workforce. By Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye By centralising applications and desktops through...
SA banks need a complete app overhaul
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How to fast-track AI initiatives
Early adopters of cloud computing were, for the most part, driven by its potential. Promising scalability, cost savings, security and flexibility, many South African businesses moved to the public cloud hoping to access a better way to manage their IT resources and...
Shaping data resilience strategies with AI, hybrid cloud
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations are under growing pressure to secure their operations against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, including those that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the success rate of attacks. By...
Data governance, risk management crucial in the public sector
By prioritising data governance and risk management, public sector organisations can demonstrate their commitment to data privacy, build trust with data subjects, and ensure the proper handling and protection of sensitive information. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
Mid-Tier DBA (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Mid-Tier Security Engineer (Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) (DBN Hybrid)
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Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Mid-Tier Security Engineer (Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...
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Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...
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