Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Intel ups collaboration with Google Cloud on AI

Intel and Google Cloud have expanded on their multi-year strategic collaboration to accelerate Intel’s enterprise-wide digital evolution through the deployment of Gemini Enterprise and Google Cloud. Intel will integrate advanced, Gemini-powered generative AI across...

Gen Z is more resentful of AI as adoption stagnates

Gen Z is growing increasingly angry about the role of artificial intelligence in their lives. A new Gallup survey by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures shows that a generation once seen as AI’s early adopters is now sounding the alarm on its risks,...

AI, data centres, memflation to drive chip growth over $1,3-trillion

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1,3-trillion in 2026, exhibiting the highest growth in the last two decades, according to Gartner. “Amid high demand for AI processing, data centre networking and power, and memory price inflation (memflation), the...

Perception of banks’  value on a decline

Discovery Bank has emerged as the leader in South Africa’s latest consumer banking customer experience rankings, according to the 2025 Customer Experience (CE) Index for the sector. Absa followed in second position, with Standard Bank and Nedbank in a combined third...

PC market enters volatile year with positive growth

Global PC shipments grew 2,5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 65,6-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Despite deteriorating...

AI transformation is outpacing security readiness across Africa

As organisations across Africa accelerate their AI-driven digital transformation, cyberattackers are moving even faster - exploiting new AI systems, data pipelines, and autonomous agents that were never designed with security in mind, according to new research from...

Meta launches first LLM from its Superintelligence Labs

Meta has Meta has announced Muse Spark, the first in a new series of large language models built by Meta Superintelligence Labs. Over the last nine months, Meta Superintelligence Labs rebuilt its AI stack from the ground up, on a fast development cycle we have run...

Salesforce positions Slack as a new interface for work

Salesforce has launched Slack as the new interface for work — where people, agents, data, and apps come together in one place. With this update, Slackbot evolves from a helpful assistant into an active teammate that can execute work across systems, reducing context...

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NEC XON and Fortinet join forces on telco, ISP cybersecurity

NEC XON has announced a strategic cybersecurity collaboration with Fortinet. Together, they will provide specialised managed security operations (SecOps) services tailored to the telecommunications and ISP markets. “NEC XON’s telco and managed services experience,...

Moving to the cloud is like upgrading from a flip phone to a spaceship

The flip phone was once considered a futuristic piece of technology, but compare it to today’s iPhone and it feels positively pre-historic. The same can be said of old-school, on-premises tech like servers and PBX phone systems, writes Nic Laschinger, chief technology...

We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech

The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...

DeepSeek AI a turning point for the industry

Tech headlines over the past few weeks have been dominated by DeepSeek AI, which recently launched its groundbreaking R1 model. What’s most remarkable about DeepSeek is the reported development cost of just under $6-million, writes James Fisher, chief strategy officer...

How your credit score shapes your future 

With the 2025 Budget Speech postponed, predictions of potential PAYE tax and VAT increases signal tighter financial conditions for consumers. In this climate, maintaining a strong credit score is more critical than ever - not just for accessing loans, but for shaping...

Kaspersky rolls out new Partner Program benefits

Kaspersky is introducing enhancements to its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners. In 2024, Kaspersky restructured its Partner Program into four key partner types, recognising the diverse profiles within its network – from traditional...

How to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 paints a grim picture of an increasingly complex and volatile digital world. Paul Stuttard, CEO of Duxbury Networking Cape Town South African businesses must take note, as cyber risks are no longer isolated...

The transformative power of desktop, application virtualisation

Desktop and application virtualisation has become an indispensable technology for businesses aiming to deliver secure and efficient digital workspaces to their hybrid workforce. By Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye By centralising applications and desktops through...

SA banks need a complete app overhaul

It’s not just technology that is changing at breakneck speed, how different groups of customers engage with new technology is also shifting. While banks have spent fortunes on protecting their customers against fraud, this has slowed down spending in other areas. And...

How to fast-track AI initiatives

Early adopters of cloud computing were, for the most part, driven by its potential. Promising scalability, cost savings, security and flexibility, many South African businesses moved to the public cloud hoping to access a better way to manage their IT resources and...

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Senior Software Developer (Level 1) – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a seasoned engineer who views code as a craft? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-quality, integrated software products. This isn't just a "coding" job-you will be the guardian of our technical standards, a mentor to...

Systems Analyst

You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...

Senior Software Developer (Level 1)

Are you a seasoned engineer who views code as a craft? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of high-quality, integrated software products. This isn't just a "coding" job-you will be the guardian of our technical standards, a mentor to...

German-Speaking Technical Support Agent – Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT: A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking German speaking Technical Support Agent who will be the primary point of contact for customers facing technical issues, with a strong focus on supporting our German-speaking...

Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

You will be a technologist working closely with the Investment Management Team. You will be responsible for the support, configuration and health of the systems that are used in that environment. This will include analysing system behaviour and having an in depth...

Senior Software Developer (Level 1) – Gauteng Pretoria

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