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...
This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud
The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...
Dark web attracts young job seekers
More job seekers than ever are turning to the Dark Web to find work. According to a new Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence new report, Inside the dark web job market: Their talent, our threat, there was a two-fold increase in the number of résumés and jobs...
Partnering for a collective front against emerging payment fraud threats
The digitisation of payments has unlocked vast economic potential that drives growth, efficiency and inclusion. But this progress comes with new risks, writes Ursula Pearson-Williams, head of fraud intelligence at PayInc. According to Juniper Research, global online...
How leaders can plan for human-AI collaboration at work
The pervasive use of AI is forcing business and IT leaders to rethink their workforce. Executive leaders must develop four scenarios where human and AI can collaborate effectively, says Gartner. AI will indelibly alter how human workers perform work in the future,...
AI-powered threats are set to soar
AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 on 16-22 November 2025, a new cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals by the...
AI reckoning will define investing in 2026
A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...
Are you ready to take on agentic AI?
Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...
Data, fibre deliver growth for Telkom
Telkom SA has announced that group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 are up 3,4% to R22 104-million, driven by robust mobile data revenue growth (+10,3%) and fibre-related data revenue (+12.3%). Meanwhile, group data revenue is up 7,9%, contributing...
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Strategies for combating insider threats
In South Africa, insider threats are an increasingly significant risk for businesses, driven by economic uncertainty, labour disputes, and rapid digital transformation. From disgruntled employees to compromised third-party service providers, insider threats can...
Stay ahead of the automation, AI, machine learning curve
More than 60% of South African workers use generative AI tools regularly, and 21% integrate them into their daily duties. This is one of the critical findings of a study released by the Oliver Wyman Forum this year. This platform strives to bring together business,...
CFOs in the digital age
If you have ever attended a work retreat or participated in a team-building exercise, you will be familiar with various tests and quizzes designed to reveal your leadership style. By Kovin Nayager, senior manager and chief financial officer, and enterprise value lead...
Data centre cooling in 2025
The data centre cooling value chain is long, complicated and chaotic, consisting of multiple stakeholders, writes Yulin Wang, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx. Data centre cooling happens on multiple levels including chip and server level, as well as the rack and...
Kaspersky signs EC’s AI Pact on trustworthy AI use
Advocating for the secure use of AI technologies, Kaspersky has signed the AI Pact, a European Commission initiative that aims to prepare organisations for the implementation of the AI Act – the first ever comprehensive legal framework on AI worldwide, adopted by the...
Can we really fight AI cybersecurity threats with more AI?
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively combat AI threats with more AI is not just a technical inquiry, but a pressing global concern, writes Lisa Strydom, senior...
Ensure uninterrupted business with cyber readiness
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving and are happening faster and more frequently than ever, organisations must prioritise cyber readiness in the form of cyber resilience. By Graham Brown, country manager for Commvault SA/SADC Cyber resilience goes...
Don’t let phishing emails steal your data
Email has become an integral part of daily life, but it’s also a prime channel for cybercriminals. Phishing scams – malicious emails designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information – are among the most prevalent threats. In South Africa, where...
How the property sector is evolving
The past year has been challenging for property investors, with a sluggish economy slowing residential rental escalations in most regions in 2024. By Waldo Marcus, director at TPN from MRI Software Rental escalations are likely to be applied cautiously in 2025 to...
Leading IT trends shaping businesses in 2025
In 2025, IT trends are revolutionising the business landscape, fuelled by rapid technological advancements across all sectors. At the heart of this transformation is AI, alongside a suite of emerging trends that are becoming indispensable for any forward-thinking IT...
Senior Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a cloud-first organisation that designs and delivers innovative products and services in close partnership with its customers, helping them solve real-world challenges and transform their businesses. They are seeking a Senior Software...
IT Officer at Business Directive Contract Service (Pty) Ltd
To ensure the effective management, maintenance, and support of the organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, providing reliable technical support, safeguarding information security, and enabling employees to perform their roles efficiently. The IT...
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...
Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
A leading retail organization is looking for an experienced Business Analyst: Supply Chain Systems with strong experience in retail, finance, or consulting to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional to act...
Integration Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, AWS & Azure) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A Customer Experience Tech Specialist seeks an Integration Developer with at least 3 years of experience to design, build, and maintain integrations for contact center solutions. You'll work on Backend development (80%) with Frontend responsibilities...
Integration Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, AWS & Azure) (Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A Customer Experience Tech Specialist seeks an Integration Developer with at least 3 years of experience to design, build, and maintain integrations for contact center solutions. You'll work on Backend development (80%) with Frontend responsibilities...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer
Role:The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the company data platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, with a future vision to extend into other cloud environments. This role is primarily...
Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer – Remote Remote
Role:The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the company data platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, with a future vision to extend into other cloud environments. This role is primarily...
Senior Java & Angular Developer (Fintech) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do you dream in Java? Speak fluent Spring Boot? Can you charm both Angular frontends and Native Android apps into working harmoniously? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!We're on the lookout for a Java Developer Extraordinaire to join our squad of...
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