Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability
South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...
Ramaphosa urges Africa to take control of its AI destiny
Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - For too long Africa has had to play digital catchup, dependent on the technologies of more industrialised nations. But the artificial intelligence (AI) era gives the continent an opportunity to take...
Nvidia’s Ising AI model could hasten quantum computing
Nvidia has announced what it believes to be the world’s first family of open source quantum AI models, Nvidia Ising, designed to help researchers and enterprises build quantum processors capable of running useful applications. To achieve useful quantum applications at...
Intel launches Core Series 3 processors
Intel has unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, the new processors are designed to transform...
Be prepared to tackle AI risks highlighted by Mythos
Anthropic caused a massive stir in the industry last week, announcing that its Claude Mythos model was “too powerful” to be released to the general public. The company said the model had already found significant security flaws in much of the world’s most popular...
Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite
Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...
ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek
The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...
IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks
IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....
Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more
Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...
Investors embrace AI for investment information
AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...
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Mimecast enhances data governance, compliance across collaboration tools
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Paratus Group launches EduLINK
Paratus has launched Paratus EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to empower schools in underserved and remote regions with fast, reliable Internet. The EduLINK package delivers high-speed internet to qualifying schools in Botswana, Eswatini,...
What executives need to know about the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept waiting on the horizon. It’s here. And it's moving fast. For South Africa, a country grappling with significant structural challenges but rich in ingenuity and potential, AI presents both a monumental opportunity...
It’s time business meets youth where they are
Every June, South Africa celebrates its young people - the dreamers, the doers, the digital hustlers. Whether they’re coding from a café, making TikToks that teach, or launching startups from shared Wi-Fi, Gen Z and Millennials are redefining what “work” even means....
Cyber risk drives need for closer look at data recovery plans
Neglecting proper data recovery planning is increasing risk for organisations across Africa – particularly small and medium-sized businesses. So says Mark Govender, Senior Systems Engineer at Veeam, who specialises in data recovery and disaster recovery planning and...
Absa partners with Absolute Strategy Research
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Absolute Strategy Research Ltd (ASR) has announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Absa’s global research capabilities and expanding ASR’s reach to key African markets. Founded in 2006, ASR is consistently...
TechAccess gains Elite Partner status with Schneider Electric
TechAccess’ has been appointed as an Elite Partner for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power business. Headquartered in Johannesburg, TechAccess is a services and solutions orientated company within the South African IT sector with a strong focus on the data centre...
NEC XON earns Palo Alto Networks XMDR Partner Status
NEC XON has achieved Palo Alto Networks XMDR (Extended Managed Detection and Response) Partner Status in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). "XMDR gives us the ability to execute incident response on behalf of Palo Alto Networks, showcasing a unique partnership...
MTN invests R480m into KZN network
MTN South Africa has announced a R480-million investment into KwaZulu-Natal, expanding and modernising its network infrastructure, with a strong focus on improving access in underserved areas. The project includes: Construction of 25 new sites Modernisation of 90...
Trend Micro to deliver secure infrastructure at scale
Trend Micro will deliver a suite of co-developed, pre-approved OEM appliance offerings in collaboration with Dell Technologies and Nvidia to support secure, AI-powered infrastructure solutions that scale with the needs of global enterprises. Kevin Simzer, chief...
Feature Analyst III – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Feature Analyst III
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Feature Analyst III – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Profile SummaryThe Senior Feature Analyst leads the analysis and design of complex, industry aligned solutions by translating business needs into detailed functional specifications. Operating at a self-directed level, the role fosters strong cross functional...
Senior Camunda BPM Developer (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Camunda BPM Developer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade business process solutions. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives at the intersection of process automation,...
Senior Data Engineer (CH1223)
Our client, is a leading South African payment aggregator, enabling secure and efficient bill payments across a wide network of payment channels. They process millions of transactions monthly and are building a modern data infrastructure to support financial...
Senior Camunda BPM Developer (JHB) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Camunda BPM Developer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade business process solutions. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives at the intersection of process automation,...
Senior Data Engineer (CH1223) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, is a leading South African payment aggregator, enabling secure and efficient bill payments across a wide network of payment channels. They process millions of transactions monthly and are building a modern data infrastructure to support financial...
System Analyst (Data) NH
Contribute to the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, system interactions, and integration dependencies across ESD-related environments.Support the identification and documentation of business rules, data rules, and data definitions relevant to SBR,...
System Analyst (Data) NH – Gauteng Pretoria
Contribute to the analysis and documentation of end-to-end data flows, system interactions, and integration dependencies across ESD-related environments.Support the identification and documentation of business rules, data rules, and data definitions relevant to SBR,...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Data EngineerBuild the backbone of a modern data platformAre you a hands-on Data Engineering leader who thrives on building scalable, production-grade data platforms? Do you enjoy owning solutions end-to-end—from architecture to deployment—while mentoring...
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