Global AI regulations fuel massive market for AI governance platforms
The cost of unmanaged AI risk is escalating. According to Gartner, by 2030, fragmented AI regulation will quadruple and extend to 75% of the world’s economies, driving $1-billion in total compliance spend. This regulatory wave is transforming AI governance platforms...
As business closures ease, debt recovery falters
In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A...
Intel, Cisco partner to put AI workloads on the edge
The edge is quickly taking hold as a new frontier for compute, especially as the demand for agentic and physical AI workloads increases. Enterprises now require more adaptable infrastructures that can scale across multiple industries – like retail, manufacturing and...
FNB braces for more than R3,3bn in Black Friday spend
FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3,3-billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and...
How to use AI tools and navigate Black Friday safely
With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a smoother, more efficient path to the perfect purchase. The data is clear;...
AI fuels growing investment in data streaming platforms
Data streaming adoption is accelerating, but so too are the complexities and fragmentation that emerge as organisations adopt more platforms. This is one finding from a new research report by Conduktor. Data streaming enables organizations to improve their operations...
Data-led safety programme drives Limpopo’s aim of halving road fatalities by 2030
Limpopo has taken a major step toward safer roads, as the Office of the Premier and the Department of Transport and Community Safety officially assumed custodianship of the Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP). The Custodianship 2026 event, recently held in Polokwane,...
Asia/Pacific enterprises will drive growth through agentic AI
IDC forecasts that by 2030, 50% of new economic value generated by digital businesses in Asia/Pacific will come from organisations investing in and scaling their AI capabilities today as enterprises embed autonomy, data intelligence, and responsible governance into...
US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions
Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...
Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...
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Sophos completes Secureworks acquisition
Sophos and Secureworks® (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global cybersecurity pioneers that have innovated and redefined services and technology solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the completion of Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks in all-cash...
Cybercrime cover no longer a nice-to-have for SMEs
The average cost of a data breach in South Africa rose to R53,1-million in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to research by IBM. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and, according to a recent article titled Unmasking cyber threats in Africa, local...
Estate planning and tax for SA crypto investors
Due to massive price increases, Many South Africans—those who had the nerve to hold on — have done rather well with their crypto investments. Consequently, these investors face significant financial challenges in estate planning, with potential estate taxes...
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As cyberattacks reach unprecedented levels, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly burdened with the responsibility of safeguarding their organisations. By Graham Brown, country manager for SA/SADC at Commvault Recent research indicates that the...
The hidden cost of convenience
In light of Data Privacy Day last week, Kaspersky examines on the often-overlooked privacy trade-offs involved with using popular, everyday apps. These include social media apps, but also others such as e-commerce apps, fitness and health tracking apps. While these...
The role of data in modern business security
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Build better performers by mastering the art of constructive criticism
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Digital wallets are transforming African finance
The widespread adoption of digital wallets is reshaping the global financial landscape, and Africa is at the forefront of this transformation. According to a recent Juniper Research study, over two-thirds of the global population – 5,4-billion people – will own a...
Unmasking the dark world of catfishing this Valentine’s Day
As Valentine's Day approaches, the digital landscape reveals a more sinister side of online connection. The rise of catfishing, the practice of creating an entirely fabricated online persona in order to lure someone into a false relationship, has emerged as a...
Retro Rabbit joins forces with US-based SmartTek21
South African founded and based software development company, Retro Rabbit, has announced it will join forces with SmartTek21, a US-based AI-powered product engineering firm with global operations. The move significantly expands Retro Rabbit’s capabilities and reach...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer
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Senior Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role based in PTA Key Requirements 6 years' of experience.BSc/ BTechC# .Net Core / .Net 9Blazor or Single page applicationRESTfull APIMVC FrameworkSQL ServerJavaScriptEntity FrameworkWCF Window ServicesAWS...
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Technical Business Analyst -EvdB
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Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment or MLOps) (CPT Hybrid or Remote)
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