Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues
South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...
Odyssey inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too
Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, but the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Kaspersky says cybercriminals are exploiting the immense...
SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates
Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...
Telco regulators chart course for resilient, inclusive digital future
Telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed a comprehensive set of guidelines to navigate digital challenges and opportunities at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2026 (GSR-26) in Ankara. The new guidelines – 2026 Best Practice Guidelines:...
HPE appoints two global distributors
HPE has named Ingram Micro and TD Synnex as its two global distribution partners as the company moves to a unified distribution model. HPE believes that the scale and expertise of two global distributors, complemented by regional and specialist distributors, will help...
How corporate cyberattacks inflate your grocery bill
When a major brand – be it a retailer or logistics firm – experiences a ransomware attack, consumers see a headline and assume it’s a corporate problem that executives and IT teams fix and move on from. What is far less visible is how the cost of that cyberattack can...
As complexity grows, SASE takes off
The global secure access service edge market size is expected to reach $36,87-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 22% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The existing networking technologies are complex and difficult to...
Observability tools to monitor AI on the rise
Forty percent of organisations deploying AI will implement dedicated AI observability tools by 2028 to monitor model performance, bias and outputs, according to Gartner. “AI is everywhere, but most organisations are still figuring out how to monitor and trust these...
Western Cape AI Cluster aims to support innovation
The South African AI Association and the Western Cape government have launched a new provincial AI Cluster collaboration. The Western Cape AI Cluster (WCAIC) will research, support and grow the artificial intelligence opportunity in the province as well as engaging...
In the AI era, trust rewrites the rules for brands
As AI transforms how people discover, evaluate and buy, brands are entering a new scarcity: not attention, but trust. In an environment where content is abundant and inexpensive to produce, credibility signals - trusted human points of view, expert proof and community...
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How macro trends in the credit solutions market are evolving
Navigating the current volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape is crucial for businesses to ensure uninterrupted trade and finance access. Global economic resilience is being tested by escalating geopolitical tensions and trade relations. At the same time,...
From unbanked to empowered: the real test for mobile finance in Africa
Africa’s young, tech-savvy population is leading the charge in reshaping the continent’s future. As home to the fastest-growing demographic in the world, Africa’s youth are not only influencing tomorrow’s society but are also at the heart of innovation in financial...
SIEM or endpoint security first for small business cyber defence?
The cyber threat landscape is a minefield, and for small businesses with limited resources, deciding where to invest in security can feel overwhelming. By Dillon Gray, chief operating officer at IPT Recent data from the Arctic Wolf 2025 Threat Report highlights the...
How the Travel Rule enhances digital currency safety
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule for digital currency took effect in South Africa on 30 April, an important milestone in bringing transparency to the country’s digital assets sector. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply With South Africa still...
Navigate the ethical crossroads of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates critical decision-making processes across industries, robust ethical governance frameworks are paramount. Agentic AI, capable of autonomous action and self-improvement, presents unique challenges, writes Sarthak Rohal, senior...
Upcoming trends, challenges, strategies for cloud
The rate of change in technology has made cloud computing a vital factor in the digital transformation of organisations. By Dean Baker, head of sales (Africa South Region) at Infobip This year offers significant trends, prospects, and issues that are likely to define...
The often-overlooked Achilles heel of local cyber defence
Though the world of cybersecurity is perpetually shifting, one truth has remained constant: humans are generally the weakest link in an organisation's defence. Despite this long-standing flag, a significant cybersecurity awareness gap persists in South Africa, writes...
When AI passes a Turing Tests it goes beyond a human problem
In a public online Turing Test, researchers at the University of California San Diego found that the best-performing GPT-4 prompt passed nearly half the time – outperforming older models, but still behind the human baseline of 66%. As AI becomes better at mimicking...
Retro Rabbit’s Call Centre AI takes over the heavy lifting
In an era where customers expect instant and accurate support, many contact centres still struggle with outdated manual processes that slow response times and increase errors. Retro Rabbit has launched Call Centre AI, a cutting-edge solution that automates critical...
Why investing in techpreneurs is investing in the future
GoodApp, a South African-born home services platform, was named Start-Up of the Year at the Intelligent ICT Awards, an honour that not only recognises technical achievement but also affirms the growing momentum behind purpose-driven African innovation. Founded with a...
Senior Full Stack Developer (.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server) (PE) – Eastern Cape Sidwell
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in designing, developing, and deploying Full Stack solutions using Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services as the next Senior Full Stack Developer wanted by a PE-based global Logistics Operation. Working with cross-functional teams,...
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IT Support Administrator
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IT Support Administrator – Gauteng Roodepoort
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