Beware scams linked to Booking.com breach
Following reports that Booking.com suffered a data breach exposing customer booking details, a cybersecurity expert warns this type of incident could significantly increase highly convincing travel scams. According to NordVPN’s Adrianus Warmenhoven, even limited data...
What you need to know about the SA’s draft AI policy
The publication of the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on 10 April 2026 signifies a transition from AI as a technical novelty to AI as a national strategic imperative. For business leaders, this policy acts as a strategic compass,...
$8bn boost as SA joins Afreximbank
South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of pan-African multilateral financial institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). South Africa becomes the 54th state to accede to the bank’s Establishment Agreement, aimed at...
Software stocks hit as AI jolts pricing power
The software selloff is investors’ real-time repricing of the sector in the AI age, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His stark analysis from comes as a new AI automation tool from Anthropic sparked a $285-billion plunge in big-name stocks across the...
Customer service jobs lost to AI are coming back
By 2027, 50% of companies that attributed headcount reduction to AI will rehire staff to perform similar functions, but under different job titles, according to Gartner. “While AI-driven layoffs have captured attention, the reality is more complex,” says Kathy Ross,...
AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...
Services, acquisitions drive Vodacom revenue growth
Vodacom reported a 11% in group revenue for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, to R43,9-billion. Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, comments: “During the third quarter, Vodacom Group made significant strategic progress, marked by two milestones that strengthen our...
Protect yourself against believable voice clones
A terrifying scam is spreading fast: criminals use AI to clone a loved one’s voice and call families with a fake emergency, like a kidnapping or accident, then pressure them to wire money immediately. A recently reported case where a mother received a call that...
Security risk, not routing, is driving SASE
Cumulative secure access service edge (SASE) spending across Security Service Edge (SSE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is forecast to reach $97-billion between 2025 and 2030, according to Dell’Oro group. This level of spending is nearly three times larger than the...
OpenClaw growth raises red flags
The growth of OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot/Clawdbot), an open-source, self-hosted AI agent for autonomous task execution and browser control, has triggered major security alarms. More than 21 000 publicly accessible OpenClaw instances have been discovered online — a...
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How kids can safeguard themselves against online scammers
Over 95% of children in South Africa regularly access the internet but less than half are taught about online safety. We teach our children how to tie their shoes, cross the road, and ride a bicycle – all things we were taught as children. Today’s toddlers and teens,...
African BFSIs can build trust in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to banking and financial services institutions (BFSIs) across Africa, fostering consumer trust in AI-driven systems is critical to ensure long-term success. Fortunately, BFSIs can balance innovation with ethical AI...
AI has a role in executive search
Within the highly specialised and confidential world of executive search, a new balance is emerging in which artificial intelligence is taking over the data processing and pattern recognition that’s required; leaving us humans to thrive in the areas of creative...
Nutanix unveils NUS Enterprise Volume Agreement
Nutanix has announced the launch of its Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) Enterprise Volume Agreement (EVA), a new program that offers enterprises a cost-effective, scalable way to manage large-scale storage across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments. Designed for...
Germany sets sights on Africa’s energy future
Germany is eyeing expanded investments in Africa's energy sector, having pledged €4-billion for green energy projects by 2030 and advancing hydrogen and gas partnerships through the European Union’s (EU) Global Gateway initiative. These investments aim to enhance...
MakwaIT and Hitachi forge stronger ties
MakwaIT Technologies has been appointed as a Hitachi Vantara Master Reseller for 31 countries in Africa. Rishi Birbal, chief strategy, partnerships, M&A and sustainability Officer at MakwaIT, says the Master Reseller agreement strengthens the existing relationship...
4Sight wins Aveva Sustainability Award
4Sight Holdings gained global recognition at the prestigious Aveva Partner Games 2025 by winning the Sustainability Award for its prescriptive energy solution at a gala event held during the Aveva World Conference. The Aveva Partner Games aim to demonstrate excellence...
Westcon-Comstor, Vectra AI add MSSP and AWS Marketplace growth initiatives
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has expanded its partnership with Vectra AI, the leader in AI-driven XDR (extended detection and response), through the launch of two key initiatives focused on the fast-growing Managed Security...
Mike Smits appointed group MD of EFT Corporation
EFT Corporation has appointed Mike Smits, formerly chief financial officer, as group MD. “With a strong background in business growth and market expansion, this role allows me to focus on operational execution, market expansion, and customer engagement which is the...
The lessons from Adolescence
The Netflix series Adolescence quickly sparked a wave of conversations about teenage mental health and digital safety. The chilling four-part narrative follows a 13-year-old boy who, after months of cyberbullying and immersion in toxic online communities, comes under...
Full Stack Developer at Ability Executive Recruitment
We are looking for an intermediate to senior experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining features for our web-based system, in close collaboration with an existing team, utilising a...
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The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement...
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JNR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Western Cape Cape Town
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Full Stack Developer at Ability Executive Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for an intermediate to senior experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining features for our web-based system, in close collaboration with an existing team, utilising a...
Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement...
Web Technical analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Business / System Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria
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