Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream

Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...

Industrial AI moves into physical operations

AI is now delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics, and energy forecasting says the latest Cisco State of Industrial AI Report. However, many organisations are...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

Datatech acquires Maple Woods

Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...

Gates Foundation CEO details a plan to reverse health declines

Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works toward completing its...

Intel, Cisco deliver first systems approach for AI workloads at the edge

Cisco and Intel have announced a first-of-its-kind integrated platform for distributed AI workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 system-on-chip (SoC), the solution brings compute, networking, storage, and security closer to data generated at the edge for realtime AI...

Please Call Me case finally settled

Vodacom and  Kenneth Makate have finally settled the Please Call Me matter out of court. Vodacom has agreed to pay Makate an undisclosed amount. The case has been dragging on since 2018, when Makate sued the telco for compensation for the idea of the Please Call Me...

Nvidia continues to drive data centre innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nvidia continues to drive the evolution of the IT industry, and the data centre in particular, at a speed most of us have not experienced before. This is the word from Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, talking about his key...

Modular infrastructure enables rapid data centre scaling

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - The data centre that you knew in the past is outdated – the AI factory is what will drive innovation going forward. Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, explains that the data centre of the...

Countries urged to plan for sovereign AI

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Nations that want to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) must ensure they have the infrastructure in-country to support AI sovereignty. Carlo Ruiz, vice-president: AI solutions and operations EMEA at Nvidia,...

SA ahead in the data centre stakes

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - South Africa is holding its own in the globally-competitive data centre market. Not only are most of the big data centre players operating at scale in South Africa, they are largely doing so using clean and reliable...

AI ethics key to its adoption in SA

New research from Zoho shows that 92,6% of South African businesses have started their AI journey - with 32,7% achieving widespread or advanced implementation. The study further highlights that, compared to other markets, more South African businesses (40%)...

Where AI is heading in 2026 …

The coming year will see AI push deeper into everyday life, but with some major caveats, according to leading Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX’s technology outlook for 2026. From emotionally intelligent banking assistants capable of detecting frustration in a...

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Top IT trends to watch in 2025

In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to exciting advancements in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies. Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia, shares six trends...

Emotional intelligence the missing link in the AI-driven workplace

Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a critical skill for modern leaders aiming to advance their careers. In an era where technology manages routine tasks, EQ is what differentiates leaders by enabling them to inspire, engage, and create cohesive teams, writes...

How SA’s telecoms can prioritise the client

Around the world, telecommunications service providers are constantly evolving, adapting reconfiguring themselves to meet new industry and client expectations. At the same time, telecoms are drivers of innovation; they have to keep up with the latest trends, and...

LG demonstrates life with affectionate intelligence

LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest innovations powered by AI at CES 2025. Themed “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence,” LG is illustrating how the company is providing convenience and new customer experiences by integrating AI into everyday life....

How global payroll can boost global business

Can global payroll truly exist in an era where business is increasingly international, and employees work from more places and locations than the office? More specifically, organisations need a single, global payroll platform with configuration, scalability, and...

HP Inc debuts AI PCs

At CES 2025, HP Inc launched new AI PCs and solutions. With HP’s newest EliteBooks, fast presentation creation, personalised emails, and a built-in recording studio are possible with a click of a button, alongside built-in security and intelligence thanks to Wolf...

Greg McDonald to lead SA sales at HPE

Greg McDonald has been appointed to lead the South Africa sales at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), assuming the role on November 8 2024. He joins the company after 22 years at Dell Technologies, where he most recently oversaw the regional sales business in South...

Africa’s insurance future rests on technological advancements

With the insurance landscape ever evolving, it is becoming increasingly crucial for insurance companies to embrace innovative technological advancements that introduce convenience, enhance customer engagement, and redefine marketing strategies to stay competitive. By...

How can contact centres effectively embrace the ‘agentic age’?

With companies such as Microsoft, AWS, Google and Salesforce all releasing autonomous agent capabilities across their offerings, it’s clear that the Agentic Age has finally dawned. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva Within the contact centre industry, the implications...

.NET Developer

Role OverviewSeeking a Senior .NET Engineer to lead back-end development for custom software solutions. This role involves technical leadership, architecture input, mentoring junior developers, and delivering high-quality, scalable applications in a hybrid work...

Android Developer

Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in Johannesburg! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you...

.NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role OverviewSeeking a Senior .NET Engineer to lead back-end development for custom software solutions. This role involves technical leadership, architecture input, mentoring junior developers, and delivering high-quality, scalable applications in a hybrid work...

Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in Johannesburg! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you...

Senior Full Stack Web Developer: Cloud Services – Remote

ENVIRONMENT:A prominent web hosting company is looking for a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer to lead the development of their new product. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with cloud technologies, React, Django, and AngularJS, as well as expertise...

Senior Network Engineer Level 3

Level 3 EngineerLocation: Client's campus – PretoriaDuration: 12 months contract – possibility of extensionPurpose:Provide expert-level technical support by diagnosing and resolving complex escalated issues that Level 1 and 2 supports cannot solve.Work with Level 1...

Senior Network Engineer Level 3 – Gauteng Pretoria

Level 3 EngineerLocation: Client's campus – PretoriaDuration: 12 months contract – possibility of extensionPurpose:Provide expert-level technical support by diagnosing and resolving complex escalated issues that Level 1 and 2 supports cannot solve.Work with Level 1...

FinOps Anaylst

FinOps AnalystJoin a high-growth fintech scaling its UK operations from Cape TownUK hours | R25,000 - R40,000 per month + cash benefits About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing fintech company providing innovative lending solutions to UK businesses. With a...

Systems Business Analyst (Supply Chain)

A major South African value retailer, originating in Cape Town, that sells affordable clothing, footwear, beauty products, homeware, and cellular items is seeking a Supply Chain Systems Business Analyst who will serve as the crucial interface between Systems Teams,...

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