CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Public advised to just say goodbye to fraud

You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. The caller tries to pressure you into taking action, but something does not feel right. So what do you do? Just say goodbye. The Southern African...

Key industries targeted by APT groups across META

Kaspersky says that the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) are a focus for 25 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups tracked since early 2024 and which are targeting financial services, critical infrastructure, defence, and government entities – as well as...

How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners

With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...

Lillian Barnard takes new regional role

Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...

AARTO jumps to December 2025

After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...

Old Mutual warns about WhatsApp investment scam

Old Mutual has issued a warning about a sophisticated investment scam circulating on social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. The scam falsely uses the company’s logo as well as names and images of real employees, including senior executives and the Old...

Google buys in AI skills for $2,4bn

Windsurf and Google have entered into a $2,4-billion agreement that will help to deepen Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise. As part of the agreement, Varun Mohan, the chief executive of Windsurf, and Douglas Chen, a co-founder, together with some members...

How emergency vaccines cut infectious disease deaths

Researchers at Burnet Institute, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have provided the world’s first ever look at the historical impact of emergency vaccination efforts on public health and global health security, with a comprehensive study of 210...

End users will spend $14,2bn on GenAI models this year

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) models is projected to total $14,2-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. End-user spending on specialised GenAI models, which include domain-specific language models (DSLMs), is estimated to total $1,1-billion this...

Rural areas fall further behind in digital connectivity

High-speed broadband access is increasing across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, but connectivity gaps between urban and rural areas are widening. This is according to a new OECD report, “Closing Broadband Connectivity Divides...

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The art of communicating with employees during a crisis

During times of crisis, it is crucial for organisations to focus on engaging and communicating effectively with their employees. This becomes even more important with the increased tensions and protests surrounding South Africa's elections. Organisations facing...

Insurtech expands market for comprehensive insurance products

In sub-Saharan Africa, 52% of adults save in some way, according to the World Bank. Over the last decade, South Africa has made positive strides in financial inclusion, and more than 80% of the adult population now has bank accounts. But real financial inclusion is...

Phishing used to exploit digital wallets

As payment methods become more sophisticated, so are the cybercriminals who are exploiting consumers who are insufficiently informed about how digital wallets work. Fraudulent activity doesn't take advantage of any security deficiencies in the cards or wallets...

FNO and ISPs partner for accessible connectivity

More stable, uncapped and cost-effective internet for less than R10 per day. This was the ambition of licensed open-access fibre network operator Frogfoot when it launched its RISE campaign in October 2023. The prepaid uncapped internet product has been designed to...

Vertiv adds direct expansion cooling unit

Vertiv has introduced the Vertiv Liebert PDX-PAM direct expansion perimeter units with low global warming potential (GWP) and non-flammable R513A refrigerant. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the system is designed to operate with an...

Omnisient is a 2024 Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker finalist

Omnisient has been named a finalist of the Inclusion Changemaker 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. "We solve a massive problem for banks and insurers by enabling them to run AI on anonymised consumer data to predict behaviour and assess risk for millions of...

LG is Esports World Cup 2024 official partner

LG Electronics (LG) has been announced as the official partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 3 July to 25 August. Formerly known as Gamers8, EWC is an annual international esports tournament. This year's edition -...

SAHIF to sell its investment in Metrofibre

After five years of investing in Metrofibre, the South African Housing and Infrastructure Fund (SAHIF), led by Rali Mampeule, has announced its decision to exit the business. SAHIF aims to diversify into the emerging market independently, with the expectation of high...

BNPL: risk versus value considerations for merchants

E-commerce merchants can't afford to ignore the advantages of buy now, pay later (BNPL) facilities and alternative credit solutions, but they should choose their BNPL partners with care. This is according to Anine de Kock, head of partnerships at Peach Payments, who...

What comes next for AI?

In 1980, the Digital Equipment Corporation launched XCON, the first commercial AI, used to optimally select components of computer orders. In 2023, more than 40 years after XCON, generative AI brought computer intelligence into the mainstream. AI has already been...

DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior DevOps Engineer – Join a Global IT HubLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid (Home Office Rotation)Our client in the Motor Industry is looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their world-class IT Hub in South Africa. This is a unique...

B-BBEE Verification Analyst

B-BBEE Verification Analyst required for a reputable firm based in East London Candidates have the opportunity to work remotely if not based in East LondonRequirementsExperience fulfilling a B-BBEE position previously (Essential) Duties / Responsibilities include but...

Senior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...

React.js Developer (Redux & JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN & build modern user interface components to enhance application performance as the next [URL Removed] Developer sought by a dynamic Financial Services company. Working on cutting-edge projects, you will develop and implement user interface...

Operation Business Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire an Operations Business Analyst for our client based in Somerset west. Collect, clean, and analyse financial, operational, and sales data. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel). Track KPIs and...

Senior F5 Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for an experienced F5 Engineer to manage and optimize our F5 environment across South Africa and the wider African region. In this critical role, you'll ensure stability, security, and high availability while leading implementations, troubleshooting...

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