Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Gamblers say they’re in control. The data suggests otherwise

A new national study conducted by local research technology company Yazi has revealed concerning insights into the realities of online gambling in South Africa, uncovering a pattern of financial sacrifice, informal borrowing and loss-chasing behaviour that often sits...

Early mental health support remains out of reach for men

As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...

Nedbank plans blockchain for African solutions

Nedbank, through a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, will use blockchain technology and digital assets to develop advanced payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, subject to compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements. As global trade...

Multichoice to can Showmax

Mutlichoice will shut down its movie streaming service Showmax. According to communication sent to customers, the company has experienced substantial losses such that the Showmax business is no longer sustainable. MultiChoice says it will rather focus on strengthening...

Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats

Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...

Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks

Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...

The secret sauce, the Pentagon, and the greatest PR campaign in history

By Barry Buck - I’ve said it so many times it’s basically my catchphrase: “I don’t know how they do it, but Anthropic has the secret sauce. They’re just better than every single one of their competitors – and it’s not even close.” Turns out the Pentagon agrees with...

Supply chain attacks top 2025’s threats

Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global study shows. The findings reveal that nearly every third company globally had to confront a supply chain threat over the past year. According...

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AI energy score measures AI model efficiency

Salesforce, in collaboration with Hugging Face, Cohere, and Carnegie Mellon University,  has announced the release of the AI Energy Score, a benchmarking tool that lets AI developers and users  evaluate, identify, and compare the energy consumption of AI models....

JSE, RI debut data-led ESG, sustainability analytics

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and Risk Insights (RI), are collaborating to provide and use AI-powered data and rating tools developed by Risk Insights to advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure for JSE-listed companies and asset...

Boundaries between digital and physical shopping crumble

While growth in pure online sales in South Africa has steadied following an explosion in adoption during the pandemic, we now live in a truly omnichannel world. By Zak Haeri, MD of NIQ South Africa Many shopping journeys that start with online engagement now conclude...

Lubrication meets IoT in the mining sector

The South African mining industry is not just evolving, it is revolutionising efficiency, slashing costs, and building a sustainable future, writes Aluwani Museisi, country chair of Shell Downstream South Africa. The mining industry has long been the backbone of South...

Managing the third-party blindspot for DORA

The financial service industry is no stranger to stringent regulation. Unlike other sectors that have scrambled to comply with legislation such as NIS2, FS organisations are comparatively pretty diligent when it comes to data resilience and cybersecurity, writes Andre...

As technology converges, so does cybercrime    

The globe continues to become more and more connected, and just like legitimate organisations benefit from technological advances, this interconnectedness is allowing criminal and malicious networks to flourish too. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content...

Technology key to AfCFTA success

The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a monumental step toward reshaping Africa’s economic landscape, writes Meluleki Nzimande, partner at Webber Wentzel. Encompassing 54 of the 55 African Union member states, it aims to create a...

AI, sustainability and resilience top supply chain trends for 2025

Companies across Africa and throughout the world continue to face significant challenges in their supply chains as natural disasters, geopolitical instability and a complex regulatory landscape disrupt supply chain processes. By Fawwaz Mohammed and Morisha Naicker,...

Securing Africa’s manufacturing sector against cybercrime

Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities, leaving the industry increasingly exposed to cybersecurity threats. By Andre...

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IT Support Technician

Now find new jobs best matched to your skills! Job Title: IT Support Technician - Johannesburg - Managed IT ServicesSalary: R20,000 to R35,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this managed IT services provider is a highly smart career move...

Native iOS Developer

The Native iOS Developer will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, contributing to the delivery of scalable and robust digital solutions. This role involves full ownership of features from concept through to...

Senior Business Analyst – SAP FI/CO at Datonomy Solutions

OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Lead) with strong process modelling and finance domain expertise to support a large-scale transformation programme.This role is business-focused (not SAP configuration) and will lead a small team of BAs while remaining...

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Native iOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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