Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

IITPSA opens nominations for 2026 President’s Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) President’s Awards 2026. This year’s theme ‘Excellence in ethical digital transformation’, aligns with the IITPSA’s own motto. IITPSA President Pearl Pasi notes:...

Global tech innovator competition open for tech entrepreneurs

KPMG Private Enterprise is inviting Africa's most promising technology companies to apply for the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition. This competition offers innovators the opportunity to represent the continent on the global stage in...

Why the mosquito is the world’s most studied insect

Despite weighing only a few milligrams, mosquitoes have proven that some of the world's biggest challenges can come in very small packages - and scientists are answering why mosquitoes are one of the most researched, and notorious, insects on the planet. And despite...

CHROs urged to ID hidden workforce costs to protect AI ROI

As organisations accelerate AI adoption to drive growth and efficiency, CHROs must play a more active role in assessing the workforce-related costs of AI transformation. Jan Bansch, senior director analyst in the Gartner HR practice, talks about how CHROs can help...

Home Affairs warns that reward poster is fake

No, you will not get paid for "catcing" and turning in an illegal immigrant. The Department of Home Affairs is warning that a notice to this effect circulating on social media is fake. “Neither the Department nor the Minister of Home Affairs offers monetary rewards to...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

Will ‘Magnificent Seven’ become ‘The Three Musketeers’?

The era of the “Magnificent Seven” as a unified market trade is coming to an end, states Nigel Green, CEO and founder of financial advisory giant deVere Group, who predicts that within five years only three of today’s mega-cap tech giants will still command the...

Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Mastercard has launched its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration and help safeguard the trust that underpins Africa's expanding digital economy. The announcement, made during...

Massive surge in malware attacks on SMBs disguised as AI services

From January to April 2026, Kaspersky security solutions detected more than 33 300 attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), in which malicious or unwanted software for PCs were disguised as popular artificial intelligence (AI) services. This number has...

IITPSA conference to delve into AI’s impact on jobs

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) will host its first ICT skills conference at Emperor’s Palace on 30 October, focusing on the impact of AI on jobs and skills in the sector. “AI is potentially the most disruptive technology in the modern...

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KnowBe4 scales global threat defense

KnowBe4 has launched KnowBe4 Defend Graph API integration and localized teachable moments within its Inbound Email Security. The two product updates empower organizations to implement high-performance, zero-friction email security while delivering personalised,...

I think I gave my AI an anxiety disorder

By Barry Buck - I said something to my project manager last week that started as a joke and has been quietly haunting me since. Anthropic might owe me money – because between the last-minute requirements and the volume I push through it, I am fairly sure I am going to...

Your business is always talking to you. Are you listening?

Spend enough time around CEOs and founders, and a pattern emerges. By Thuto Motsie, CEO of Thamani No matter the industry, whether professional services, property, manufacturing or retail, the same question surfaces, often framed differently: “How are we really...

Data at the edge is critical for faster patient diagnosis

When it comes to diagnosing and treating patients, every second counts, and being able to access the right information in real-time is critical. By Giorgio Ippoliti, technologist: field applications engineering EMEA at Sandisk According to a report published by The...

When prevention fails: Recovery the new frontline in cybersecurity

For many companies, cybersecurity still revolves around prevention, but today these tools are only part of the security equation, writes Mohammed Pochee, cybersecurity product manager at Vox. Modern attacks now deliberately attack backup data. Insights from nearly 3...

The strongest businesses are built on people, not strategy alone

Most companies do not fail because of a bad strategy. They fail because they cannot execute the strategy they already have in place. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Even when budgets are allocated and technology is deployed, delivery often lags and timelines...

Good governance vital for AI resilience

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving massive disruption in the IT world, with implications for security and resilience. Time Pfaezer, GM and senior vice-president: EMEA at Veeam, points out that it is driving more and faster data exploits,...

All cyberthreats are on the increase, Kaspersky warns

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything x Gitex Kenya - Africa is once again showing that it’s not afraid to innovate in a world of rapidly changing technology. Gitex Kenya last week showcased the energy that the region is known for, with a thriving ecosystem of...

PayJustNow debuts on Peach Payments’ POS device

PayJustNow is available on the Peach Payments Digit Pro POS device. Anine de Kock, head of partnerships at Peach Payments, says: “The solution announced today offers easy PayJustNow integration into existing Peach Payments POS terminals for merchants.” This is...

NEC XON strengthens Africa wireless portfolio

NEC XON has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa. “Mimosa has become a key part of our...

Technical Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Shape the Digital Future of Finance in GautengAre you an experienced Test Analyst with a passion for fintech innovation and cutting-edge AI-driven quality practices? Do you thrive on ensuring flawless performance across sophisticated financial calculators, quote...

Junior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Support the SFC team by assisting in the collection, preparation, integration, and basic analysis of financial and statistical data. Contribute to forensic evidence development under supervision, helping to deliver high-quality data outputs that support...

Data Analyst at PnP

Role SummaryTo support and enforce Pick n Pay's retail master data standards, common vocabulary, business rules, reports, and the use of standardised data across relevant business areas. The role is responsible for monitoring data quality, maintaining SAP Information...

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