Supply chain planning threatened by AI hype and ‘agent washing’

Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and “agent washing” are creating real risks for organisations under pressure to deliver results, according to Gartner. Supply chain planning (SCP) leaders who focus on proven use cases, strengthen...

AI spend grows 47% – and more is expected

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,59-trillion in 2026 - a 47% increase year-over-year - according to Gartner. “Through the next several years, the need for capacity will make AI infrastructure - including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

African startups look to new investors

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – Africa’s exciting and innovative start-ups are attracting interest from investors in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Investors from these regions are arguably more aligned to the continent’s...

New phishing campaign exploits Google Tasks notifications

Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing scheme that abuses legitimate Google Tasks notifications to trick corporate users into revealing corporate login credentials. By leveraging Google's trusted @google.com email domain and notification system, attackers bypass...

Applications open for 2026 Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Now

Applications for the 2026 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) competition are now open. The competition invites Grade 10 and 11 learners from public schools in South Africa to submit innovative STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) solutions that...

AI heightens cybersecurity threats

South Africa is still the top target in Africa as cyberattacks continue to menace governments, education institutions, telcos and financial services companies. Artificial intelligence (AI), while proving useful in countering attacks, is also a major new tool in the...

E-commerce growth, improving economy bode well Black Friday

With consumers increasingly embracing online shopping, widespread Black Friday e-commerce promotions are likely to fuel another strong sales year. Although shoppers are likely to remain cautious in their spending, improving economic conditions and other key factors...

Value to top volume this Black November

With Black Friday once again over the payday period, shoppers are expected to focus on value rather than volume, with consumer behaviour remaining cautious over the period. South African consumers remain under significant financial pressure despite lower inflation and...

A new era of connectivity for Africa

The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...

Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership

Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...

Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI

Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...

Nvidia reports record revenue

Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...

Southern Africa faces ongoing DDoS attack onslaught

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60% jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last six months of 2024. This is according to NetScout’s latest global threat...

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Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling

In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the art of storytelling fosters connection and serves to preserve our culture and shared heritage, writes Chris de Beer, director at the Qualibooks Group. Storytelling is important for a number of reasons....

What to do with your old servers when transitioning to the cloud?

As businesses move to the cloud, the question of what to do with legacy IT infrastructure – especially older servers – becomes increasingly pressing. Rather than discarding these assets, companies should consider refurbishing servers, a sustainable and financially...

Master the challenges of unified comms

As the digital era accelerates, organisations increasingly demand communication solutions that are seamless, reliable, and adaptable. Unified communications (UC) platforms offer a way to streamline operations, boost collaboration, and enable real-time data flow. By:...

Close the Readiness Gap for fast recovery

While many have invested heavily in frontline defence tools to try to keep out bad actors, they have spent far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in. And they will get in. By Darren Thomson, field chief technology officer:...

Rise in telco fraud threatens digital trust

Telecommunications fraud is on the rise in South Africa, with the sector seeing one of the highest suspected digital fraud attempt rates globally. In 2023 alone, 15,5% of all suspected digital fraud attempts in South Africa targeted the telecom industry, marking a...

The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade

Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% of markets on the continent,...

Shifting trade networks and their impact on Africa

As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, shifting trade relationships among major economies are set to have profound impacts on African trade. By Michelle Knowles, head of trade and working capital (pan-Africa), and Michael von Fintel, head of financial...

Fintech develops WhatsApp-powered bank card

Mama Money Financial Services, a fintech specialising in cost-effective money transfers, has launched a new bank card that enables cardholders to manage their account and money through a WhatsApp solution. In collaboration with Access Bank and Pick n Pay, the Mama...

Know who’s spying on you

Kaspersky is introducing a new feature in its mobile apps for Android – Who’s Spying on Me, extending its protection against digital stalking. In addition to stalkerware detection, the new feature provides protection from offline stalking by detecting suspicious...

HP debuts new security features

HP Inc has announced the launch of HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware...

Business Analyst Practice Lead

The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...

Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a specialised Cloud Engineer to build, secure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for modern data platforms. Unlike traditional cloud engineering roles focused on general application hosting, this position is dedicated to the unique...

Junior Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

DBN000215 – Junior Project Manager – PinetownPurpose of the Job: To support the delivery of BPO and digital transformation projects and ensure they meet timelines, scope, and quality standards.Required Qualifications:2–5 years' experience in project management,...

AML Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification (Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, Business or related...

Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.Summary of role:Data Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architectural capability to deliver cloud-based data solutions using best-in-class RDBMS, ETL/ELT, and Cloud platforms for blue-chip customers across a range...

Project Manager IT

A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...

C/C++ Software Engineer (Centurion)

ENVIRONMENT:MITIGATE risk on projects as your embedded developer skillset is sought to be the next C/C-++ Software Engineer wanted by a leading provider of Electronic Systems to join its team. This role will be primarily focused on the taking products through the RTCA...

Project Manager IT – Gauteng Centurion

A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...

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