AI crosses from assistant to operator in cyberattacks
There has been a decisive shift in cyberattacks over the past 12 months: artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from assisting attackers to operating attacks, according to Check Point’s Annual AI Security Report 2026. Where AI once helped criminals prepare, it now...
Four core pillars underpin successful enterprise AI adoption
Despite substantial investment and strategic focus on AI over nearly four years, most enterprises are still in the early phases of AI adoption and have yet to realise meaningful value from the technology, according to GlobalData. AI has been the hottest enterprise...
GABI looks for ‘unstoppable Africans’
The search is on for “Unstoppable Africans” as the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) opens nominations for a new community-led campaign to recognise and celebrate entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers whose ideas, leadership, and actions are driving...
Procurement excellence takes centre stage
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has announced the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards which recognise outstanding innovation, leadership, and impact across the profession. The awards, which...
Prediction markets, tokenised equities, cross-market investing reshape market activity
Prediction market sports volume has grown roughly 200x over the past two years, with monthly sports volume now exceeding $20-billion. This is one of the headline findings from a Binance Research market insight examining prediction market expansion, tokenised equity...
SA’s SMEs need relief from ever-rising compliance costs
A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has spotlighted South Africa’s business environment - and warned that regulatory complexity and administrative inefficiencies are constraining business growth and limiting job creation. For small and...
Geoengineering alone won’t save Africa from deadly heat
A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) – a technology designed to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight into space – could substantially reduce Africa’s soaring temperatures. But it...
Affordability still the cornerstone of SA ridesharing
Affordability remains the defining factor in how South Africans move around their cities, with new Bolt data revealing that more than nine in 10 rides across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are booked through the platform's most affordable categories. Despite...
Channel partners act to offset hardware volatility as project risks rise
Almost nine in 10 channel partners (87%) are taking steps to protect customers and keep projects on track amid hardware pricing volatility and memory shortages, according to new research from Westcon-Comstor. From a survey of its global Tech Xpert Community, the...
Multi-stage phishing attack aimed at manufacturers
Kaspersky experts have uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign targeting manufacturing facilities in multiple countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East - the attackers send English-language emails purportedly from potential customers interested in products, but...
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Vox’s wholesale ISP services empower local ISPs
In the past, wholesale connectivity - a model that allows local ISPs to focus on customer service and market expansion while leveraging shared infrastructure for scale - has existed more as a theoretical offering than a practical and scalable platform for partners. By...
AI-backed platform targets inequality in early learning
South Africa's early childhood development (ECD) sector is facing mounting pressure to improve learning outcomes amid persistent educational inequality and a deepening literacy crisis. In response, The Unlimited Child, South Africa's largest non-profit ECD...
SA at critical turning point on airspace safety as commercial drones take off
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Youth unemployment crisis demands an AI skills revolution
South Africa has one of the world's largest youth populations, and with it, one of the greatest opportunities to build a generation of AI innovators. Unlocking that potential starts with equipping young people with the skills that match where the economy is heading,...
Payments are costing online businesses more than they think
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Trust, verify, repeat: Source credibility will define the future of fraud prevention
Artificial intelligence is not just changing how fraud is committed, it is changing how trust is established. By Samenthrie Govender, regional manager: Gauteng at SW360 Today, fraudsters can use AI to generate convincing documents, create synthetic identities,...
Every cybersecurity team needs a hacker mindset
Cybersecurity is seen as a “patch fast, block traffic, monitor alerts, respond to incidents” kind of function. But that framing misses the point, writes Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON. Breaches don’t generally begin with brute force. They begin with...
SA organisations are building private internets to survive 2026
The public internet is transitioning from being known as a core business enabler to – in many ways – an increasingly worrisome liability. Historically viewed as the great connector – open, accessible, and essential – the public digital environment is becoming...
What we can learn from AI skeptics
Across the world's most technologically advanced economies, a significant proportion of desk workers describe themselves as AI skeptics, while the number in emerging markets is dramatically lower. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution...
AI startup expands into SA
Cogniviti Labs (C-Labs), a Singapore-headquartered AI and digital transformation firm specialising in next-gen procurement and finance solutions, today announced its expansion into South Africa as part of its global growth strategy. The launch brings C-Labs’...
Senior Database Administrator at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The purpose of the Senior DBA is to lead the administration, security, and optimisation of the Oracle database and application server estate that underpins Adapt IT Education's software delivery and on-premises hosted platforms. This includes taking...
Technical Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Shift Into the Fast Lane of Innovation!Tired of the same old grind? Ready to apply your analytical superpowers where they actually move the needle — in shaping the future of premium mobility?We are hunting for a standout Business Analyst to join the high-octane...
Technical Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Rosslyn
Shift Into the Fast Lane of Innovation!Tired of the same old grind? Ready to apply your analytical superpowers where they actually move the needle — in shaping the future of premium mobility?We are hunting for a standout Business Analyst to join the high-octane...
Support Engineer – Machine Vision Systems at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleWe're looking for a passionate, hands-on Support Engineer to join our growing team. You'll play a critical role in bringing our advanced machine vision systems to life on client sites across the mining industry — from installation and commissioning to...
Support Engineer – Machine Vision Systems at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Somerset West
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Senior Data Scientist
The Senior Data Scientist is a specialised role focused on applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and graph-based techniques to derive insights from complex, interconnected data. The role supports high-impact use cases such as fraud detection, financial crime,...
C# Developer – Gauteng East Rand
Logistics and Distributions company with international footprints is looking for a Senior C# Developer to join their permanent team in the East of Johannesburg We are looking for a Senior developer with proficiency in Web and Windows services, strong RestAPI & MS...
Senior Software Developer (C#) – CH1252 – Western Cape De Waterkant
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Power BI Developer
New job opportunity available - Power BI Developer (mid-level) position with IT consulting firm based on the East Rand. All applications welcome that meet the minimum 3 years experience with solid skills in SQL, Power BI data models, development and deploy qualified...
Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
New job opportunity available - Power BI Developer (mid-level) position with IT consulting firm based on the East Rand. All applications welcome that meet the minimum 3 years experience with solid skills in SQL, Power BI data models, development and deploy qualified...
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