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,...

Obituary: Julian Pienaar

Julian Pienaar, well-known in the industry for his long service at Lenovo and IBM, passed away on Thursday, 29 January. Julian graduated from King Edward School in 1994. He joined IBM in 2000 as a brand manager and moved across to Lenovo when IBM’s personal computing...

All the winners of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator Programme

Meta has announced all the national winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025 - a programme bringing together some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising founders using the Llama large language model to address real challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture,...

Europe stands united in data centre race

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy - Europe is standing as one in the development of a globally competitive data centre industry. At a meeting of Data Centre Associations hosted by Vertiv, industry leaders came together to identify common issues and areas of...

What are the ‘killer applications’ for quantum computing?

With the commercial value of quantum computing hardware predicted to exceed $21-billion within the next two decades, the technology has attracted the attention of both public and private stakeholders across a range of regions and industries. And with multiple hardware...

Black Friday shoppers warned about AI, deepfakes and smart scams

With Black Friday around the corner and International Fraud Awareness Week (16 to 22 November) approaching, RCS is warning shoppers to expect a surge of more sophisticated scams - from AI-generated deepfakes to near-perfect fake links and sites. Melanie Botes, RCS...

Companies not yet reaping the benefits of AI tools

Eighty-eight percent of HR leaders report their organisations have not realised significant business value from AI tools, according to business and technology insights company Gartner. “Typically,  in an AI-enabled organisation CHROs try to empower employees to drive...

Nvidia partners to build South Korean AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage at last week’s APEC Summit with the news that South Korea is leaping into the future with sovereign AI supported by more than a quarter-million Nvidia GPUs. “It’s vital that we build the ecosystem, not just the AI...

Climate action can save lives, boost sustainability

Science20 (S20) South Africa has issued its 2025 Statement on Climate Change and Well-being, calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect the well-being of people, ecosystems, and the planet. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to health, livelihoods,...

Grand theft telematics: security flaws threaten vehicle safety

At the recent Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that has exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer. By exploiting a zero-day vulnerability...

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Building reliable consumer electronics logistics in a volatile state

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How to ensure compliance with the new Employment Equity Act

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Make multi-factor authentication your personal cybersafety resolution

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ESG and automation will define IT Asset Disposition in 2025

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From hype to habit: Where AI is headed in 2025

Remember when the world shifted from paper to computers? Or from desktops to mobile devices? We're on the cusp of a similar revolution with AI. What once felt like a futuristic, magical tool is quietly weaving itself into our daily lives. In the same way, we now...

What is fake hacking and how can we protect ourselves?

In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, the term “hacking” often conjures up images of sophisticated cyber threats and data breaches orchestrated by skilled attackers. However, a lesser-known but equally dangerous phenomenon is the rise of “fake hacking” - where...

Digital economy to bring enhanced benefits in 2025

The world of mobile connectivity is not just evolving, it's promising a future that ensures the industry will not stagnate but continue to drive enhanced experiences. By Divyesh Joshi, chief strategy and transformation officer at MTN SA From the first SMS in the early...

Smartphone industry to thrive in 2025 as 5G and AI drive demand

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Key payments trends to watch in 2025

The global payments landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New technologies coupled with the rising demand for seamless, secure, and efficient transactions has spurred on an exciting new era of innovation and growth. By Luke Kyohere, group chief product and...

Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role in Pretoria. If you have a strong background in building robust backend systems and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience...

Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Customer, Platforms and Insights TFG's mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of...

Front End Developer (React & TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid) (25502)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

GS-MS Analyst

GC-MS AnalystMidrandFMCG (flavour manufacturing) industry. Minimum RequirementsBSc Food Science Degree3+ years gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) experience - analysing chemical composition of flavours and there application thereof with a strong understand...

GS-MS Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

GC-MS AnalystMidrandFMCG (flavour manufacturing) industry. Minimum RequirementsBSc Food Science Degree3+ years gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) experience - analysing chemical composition of flavours and there application thereof with a strong understand...

Systems Support Analyst (CH1194)

Our client in credit and payments industry, has an opening for an experienced Systems Support Analyst to play a key role in supporting the Credit Risk Systems Owner by ensuring efficient operation, optimisation, and continuous enhancement of all credit and collections...

Actuarial Business Analyst (Data Science and Machine Learning Focused)

ENVIRONMENT: OUR client is redefining how insurance and technology work together and is looking for an experienced Actuarial Business Analyst with a strong focus on leading a team of Data Scientists to design, develop, and implement Machine Learning models. The role...

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