Banking leaders see AI agents as greatest threat
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the fraud landscape, and South African banking leaders appear among the most concerned globally. In a new survey of 1 440 fraud management, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk and compliance leaders across 25...
OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX face the real test after IPOs
OpenAI has joined AI rivals Anthropic and SpaceX in filing for an initial public offering (IPO) to tap public markets to pursue ambitious plans, having confidentially filed paperwork for a US stock market listing. But the real challenges will start after the cash is...
Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%
According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...
Bonus time and winter boost BNPL use
A large percentage of South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases take place in February and March, when many companies pay out annual bonuses. Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, spokesperson at Payflex, explains: “We find that responsible consumers use large parts of...
Countdown to ZANOG@iWeek2026
With scarcely two months to go until ZANOG@iWeek2026 kicks off in April, ISPA reminds delegates there is no cost to register. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and an event partner with ZANOG (the South African Network...
AI is fueling biometric fraud in southern Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly reduced the cost, while increasing the scalability and quality of deepfake fraud. In addition, as identity becomes part of the fabric of many essential applications, fraudsters increasingly attack the online ID capture pipeline...
Power, cooling, AI demands push SA’s data centres to breaking point
As South Africa’s digital economy accelerates, traditional data centre infrastructure is increasingly seen as insufficient to meet the demands of AI growth, data sovereignty, and sustainability. Local market data shows rapid infrastructure growth, but rising energy...
Global recruiters set their sights on SA skills
International companies are increasingly looking to South Africa for new skilled employees. Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for February, including an analysis of trends in international...
Economic tailwinds boost FMCG retail
South African consumers spent nearly R683,3-billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during 2025. This represents year-over-year value growth of 5,7%, with unit sales increasing by 6,7%, according to the State of the...
Google adds African languages to AI tools
Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages in addition to English. The newly supported languages are Afrikaans (South Africa), Akan (Ghana), Amharic (Ethiopia), Hausa (Nigeria), Kinyarwanda (Rwanda), Afaan Oromoo...
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Navigate responsible AI adoption in a rapidly transforming world
In 2016 Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum reflected on the intersection of technology and humanity, writes Ntsako Baloyi, senior manager in the technology business at Accenture, Africa. Schwab expressed concern about how technology like...
Navigating the complexities of privileged access management
Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Access Management (IAM) are critical pillars of modern cybersecurity. These systems are designed to secure access to sensitive resources, enforce principles like least privilege, and implement just-in-time access...
Customer privacy and data security key for loyalty programmes
Even though loyalty programmes have become increasingly popular, research shows that loyalty fraud now accounts for 31% of all fraud attempts against online merchants globally. By Len Lubbe CEO of LoyaltyPlus Given how companies collect and store vast amounts of...
Why traditional extinguishers can’t tame lithium-ion battery fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment, explores why lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and tricky,...
inDrive introduces ‘Light Cashless’ feature
African ride-hailing platform inDrive has introduced "Light Cashless," a bank transfer payment feature tailored for the South African market that aligns with the country's accelerating shift toward cashless transactions by offering a safer and more convenient payment...
What makes 5G technology worth the investment?
Why should customers and companies care about 5G when they have perfectly acceptable connectivity solutions in hand already asks, asks Chris Boshoff, senior product manager at Vox. There is excitement about 5G. It is the fastest growing mobile technology in history,...
Give your old smartphone a new lease on life
Just upgraded your smartphone for a new model? Rather than throwing it away or letting it gather dust, you could repurpose it to add value to your life. From home automation to entertaining your kids, the possibilities are numerous. TCL suggests 10 ways to reinvent...
PMI launches ISO-accredited PMI-PMOCP certification
Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched the PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) certification to equip PMO professionals with the expertise to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, drive strategic decisions, and...
Commvault launches CIS-hardened images
Commvault has announced that its Commvault Cloud Platform can be easily deployed from major cloud marketplaces utilising CIS-hardened images. These CIS-hardened images are pre-configured with CIS-recommended settings and controls will be available on the following...
Frogfoot Networks acquires ATC’s fibre business in SA
Frogfoot Network, a licensed open-access infrastructure provider, has acquired the fibre assets of ATC (American Tower Africa), a provider of wireless and fibre infrastructure solutions in South Africa and a key partner to Frogfoot since 2017. According to Shane...
Group IT Manager
An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...
Group IT Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
An independent manufacturer specializing in corrugated products and tailor-made packaging solutions is seeking a strategic Group IT Manager to lead their technology function across all sites. This role is pivotal in aligning our IT infrastructure and systems with the...
Intermediate Wireless Engineer
Job Title: Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN) Location: Cape Town (on site) Overview A leading organisation within the financial services sector is looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in wireless networking and SD-WAN to join their growing...
Intermediate Wireless Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN) Location: Cape Town (on site) Overview A leading organisation within the financial services sector is looking for a Network Engineer with solid experience in wireless networking and SD-WAN to join their growing...
Business Analyst (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider seeks a highly analytical and commercially minded Business Analyst to join its growing team in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week). The ideal candidate...
Business Analyst (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing UK-based Next-gen Telco/VoIP Provider seeks a highly analytical and commercially minded Business Analyst to join its growing team in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week). The ideal candidate...
Senior Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SARAO projects and products throughout their lifecycles by applying systems engineering leadership and recognised systems engineering competence and skills across multiple domains, teams and on multiple projects. Key...
Senior Systems Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: To advance the maturity of the SARAO projects and products throughout their lifecycles by applying systems engineering leadership and recognised systems engineering competence and skills across multiple domains, teams and on multiple projects. Key...
Senior Project Manager
Job Profile Summary To direct and coordinate projects by applying governance structures, methodologies, reporting dashboards and relevant project management applications to ensure project objectives are met. To manage resources throughout the different project...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Edenburg
Job Profile Summary To direct and coordinate projects by applying governance structures, methodologies, reporting dashboards and relevant project management applications to ensure project objectives are met. To manage resources throughout the different project...
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