Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Climate co-operation could deliver stability

Co-operation on climate change could provide the cure to current political turmoil., according to United Nations climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell. Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum of Turkiye, Stiell said: “We find...

Fear of judgement pushes AI use for mental health

With the growing adoption of AI chatbots, more people are now using them for mental health support. To explore this trend, Cognitive FX surveyed American adults who have used AI chatbots for mental health-related concerns. Key findings from the survey include:  ...

Another month of growth for African air cargo

Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released for September 2025 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2,9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations)....

Open-source AI connector could be abused by cyberattackers

Kaspersky has found that Model Context Protocol (MCP) could be weaponised by cybercriminals as a supply chain attack vector, potentially leading to harmful impacts, including, but not limited to the leakage of password, credit card, cryptowallet and other types of...

ADC expands in East Africa with Wingu partnership

Wingu Africa, which providers carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres. The collaboration links the East African markets of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania with Africa Data Centres’...

Disruption, technology drive consumer behaviour

Kathy Gibson reports - The 2020s have generally been an uneasy decade, with disruption coming from many directions - and this is affecting how consumers feel about the brands they buy. Nick Coates, regional CEO of Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa, points to a several macro...

Notorious cybercriminals target execs using AI-driven tools

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns – “‘GhostCall” and “GhostHire” – targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organisations across India, Turkiye, Australia, and...

SA companies prioritise cyber resilience, but gaps remain

As global uncertainty intensifies and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, South African organisations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative, according to the latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey. The new research reveals that local...

Unprecedented growth for AI infrastructure market

The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth - poised to reach $758-billion in spending by 2029, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Artificial...

I&O leaders look to cut costs with AI

Fifty-four percent of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders say cost optimisation is their top goal for adopting AI, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 253 respondents from the US, UK,...

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True MDR the cornerstone of modern cyber resilience

As cyber-attacks grow in both frequency and complexity, there’s an urgent need to shift focus from prevention alone to early detection and rapid response. By Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose Despite managed detection and response...

Mitigating human risk goes beyond training

As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organisations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. By Brian Pinnock, EMEA vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast But, at the same time, many are...

Western Digital adds nearline HDDs

Western Digital is shipping what it says is the world’s highest capacity UltraSMR HDD, up to 32TB leveraging energy-assisted PMR (ePMR) recording technology for hyperscalers, CSPs and enterprises. It is also shipping the highest-capacity ePMR CMR HDD with up to 26TB...

DuxNet debuts solar switches

Duxbury Networking’s in-house DuxNet range of solar-powered switches is designed to provide South African businesses with reliable, high-speed connectivity in power-constrained environments. Engineered with sustainability in mind, the DUX106SPS5A and DUX106SPS15A...

Vertiv boosts Kenya’s motor vehicle registration

Vertiv, together with local partner Encapsulated East Africa and the Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), have recently deployed a new integrated modular data centre infrastructure solution to boost data centre performance and service delivery. As...

MomConnect celebrates 10 years in SA

The South African National Department of Health is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of MomConnect the country's maternal health programme, which has reached almost 5-million registered mothers and served as a platform to acknowledge the significant progress made in...

Securing the public sector requires the right mindset

South Africa’s public sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals following a spate of cyber-attacks on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and government institutions. Cybersecurity specialists at ESET Southern Africa, say more robust security measures and...

Counting the cost of workplace bullying

Bullying in the workplace is a reality that many employees face but few talk about openly, and this is a huge problem. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership & HR expert and executive coach Imagine a manager who consistently withholds information that is...

QHSE Systems Administrator

Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW

Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...

QHSE Systems Administrator – North West North West

Are you passionate about driving excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) systems? Our clients, a leader in animal nutrition solutions, is seeking a dynamic QHSE Systems Administrator to be based in Potchefstroom. This is your chance to play a...

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & ERP) LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Design and maintain robust data models, including tables for users (auth tokens), integrations (flows/status), and logs (timestamps/errors), supporting JSONB for flexible API payloads.Implement CRUD operations via indexed queries and enable real-time updates using...

Senior SQL Developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps EngineerDrive cloud automation, scalability, and modern engineering practices within a leading technology-driven business.Johannesburg (Bryanston) - Hybrid Work - R700 000 - R1 400 000 CTC (experience dependent) About Our ClientOur client is an...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Melrose

Azure DevOps EngineerDrive cloud automation, scalability, and modern engineering practices within a leading technology-driven business.Johannesburg (Bryanston) - Hybrid Work - R700 000 - R1 400 000 CTC (experience dependent) About Our ClientOur client is an...

Systems Analyst

Our client is a global leader in mining and engineering, focused on operational excellence, safety, and innovation. They seek a technically skilled and analytical professional to enhance technology-driven safety, compliance, and fleet optimization.Role: Systems...

Junior – Senior PHP Developer (JHB Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge, Cloud-native Platform is looking for talented coders to fill Junior – Senior PHP Developer roles at its Joburg offices. The ideal person will have relevant industry experience – preferably coming from ISP, having worked on CRM, Integrations...

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