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...

R1bn+ township economy partnership celebrated

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people, and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has delivered meaningful economic impact across Gauteng’s township economies....

Telkom backs employee innovation

Telkom has concluded Season 3 of Lions’ Den, its employee–led innovation challenge where Telkom Group employees pitch bold, tech-enabled ideas to help drive efficiency and improve customer experience in the organisation. “It’s hard to believe that we’ve come to the...

AIOps features drive cloud-managed revenue higher

Campus NaaS (CNaaS) revenue growth far outpaced the rest of the LAN market with players like Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen, and Shasta Cloud all gaining traction with their LAN-as-a-Utility offers, according to the Dell’Oro Group. “AIOps is a game-changer for both...

Businesses must take responsibility for their e-waste

South Africa’s business sector is under growing pressure to manage old IT hardware responsibly as careless disposal doesn’t just carry the risk of penalties, reputational damage, or even imprisonment under compliance laws - it also means missing out on being part of...

Young entrepreneurs honoured as Anzisha opens 2026 fellowship

Applications for the Anzisha 2026 Fellowship are open, following the conclusion of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Summit. The Fellowship backs Africa’s youngest founders with venture-building support, coaching and a continent-wide peer community to help...

Entrepreneurship must be part of the DNA of SA universities 

South Africa’s higher education institutions have made significant strides in embedding entrepreneurship, but more could be done to encourage innovative thinking. This is the word from Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, deputy minister of higher education and training, speaking at...

CompTIA recognises Africa’s top trainers

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have a profound impact on how we learn, what we learn and how we teach. This is the word from Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, speaking at the biennial CompTIA Partner Awards held last...

Developing economies boost global trade

Global trade expanded by about $500-billion in the first half of 2025, despite volatility, policy shifts and persistent geopolitical tensions. This is one of the findings of the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released today. And,...

Major gaps in local SMB cybersecurity

SMBs in South Africa – defined as companies with less than 250 employees - are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, a new study by Cisco reveals, stating that less than 4% of surveyed local SMBs are at a “mature” level of preparedness against cyberattacks -...

Africa is still cybercriminals’ favourite target

Africa is once again the most targeted global region for cyberattacks, according to Check Point’s September Threat Intelligence Report, with an average of 2 902 attacks per organisation per week. Telecommunications, government, and consumer goods and services led in...

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Malicious apps a hidden danger in your pocket

Cybercriminals are unleashing a fresh wave of malicious apps designed to steal your most sensitive information - and they're getting smarter by the day. "The landscape of mobile security is changing rapidly," warns William Petherbridge, manager of systems engineering...

Technology helps preserve the ancient art of animal tracking

Animal tracking is among the oldest forms of science in recorded history, its origins dating back tens of thousands of years. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South Africa Despite its importance to understanding the world around us, trackers...

CXG wins big with Nando’s

DSG (Digital Solutions Group), in partnership with Nando's, has been named Best CX Team of the Year in the Transformation category of this year's Customer Experience Africa awards. Brandon Meszaros, CEO of Customer Experience Group, a member of DSG, says,\: "Being...

Huawei Cloud debuts GaussDB and Database Pioneer Program

Huawei Cloud successfully hosted the Database Innovation Forum 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The theme of the forum was "GaussDB: A Better Way to Database". In collaboration with local customers and partners, Huawei introduced its GaussDB solutions to enable...

Collaboration, awareness key to solving the e-waste crisis

As far as electronic waste in South Africa goes, the work has only just begun. Fortunately, key players like E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) are making strides in this area, as shown by their recently released 2023 Annual Report. Responsible for processing 22% of...

ERP systems transform wholesale operations

The wholesale industry, a crucial intermediary between manufacturers and retailers, faces many challenges in today's fast-paced business environment. From managing extensive inventories to optimising supply chains and meeting customer demands, wholesalers must...

How to securely manage your digital footprint

Our expanding digital footprint, including what we share on social media and via email, places us at growing risk of identity theft, data breaches, and cybercrime. Managing your online presence is critical to safeguarding your privacy and security, and it is...

These cybercrime trends have put local insurers on high-alert

These are times of unprecedented change and disruption. New technological innovations and geopolitical events are just two of the major catalysts of change in the landscape of risk. In times of volatility, businesses are often faced with increased risk exposure, with...

Building SA’s smart(er) cities

Is South Africa truly ready for smart cities full of bullet trains and flying taxis? According to Sunil Geness, director of global government affairs & CSR for Africa at SAP, smart cities hold enormous potential for improving the quality of life for millions of...

Evolving payments need evolving skills

In this dynamic age of payments, nurturing the right human-centered skills for the future workplace will have a profound impact on the industry, writes Roshan Moonsamy, chief financial officer at BankservAfrica. In recent years, new payment innovations have emerged,...

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Shape thefuture of data with high-impact analytics at the heart of strategic decision-making. Is this you?You're analytical, solution-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentwhere complex data challenges fuel your curiosity. You enjoy turning raw datainto...

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ENVIRONMENT:ARE you the go-to person for solving tech problems? Then a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa wants you as their next Support Engineer where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support...

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We are looking for an IT Technician.You must be a well spoken, neat, an energetic go getter and willing to go the extra mile for our clients.Duties:Installing and commissioning computer hardware and software.Maintain customer desktop and networking equipment.Analyzing...

Business Analyst (Senior) 2433 – Gauteng Pretoria

Defect Logging, tracking and verification.Defect analysis and measures.Mapping Test cases.Creation of test cases.Identifying Gaps in acceptance criteria.Assist with user acceptance criteria.Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and...

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Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.Help...

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