Financial services leans into AI
AI has taken centre stage in financial services, automating the research and execution behind algorithmic trading and helping banks more accurately detect fraud and money laundering — all while improving risk management practices and expediting document processing....
AI the common denominator in entertainment industry’s 2026 security threats
In its Kaspersky Security Bulletin, the cybersecurity company’s researchers identified critical threats expected to affect the global entertainment industry in 2026, from ticketing and visual effects pipelines to content delivery networks, games and regulation....
Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown
Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...
Ombud opens eFiling profile hacking report for public comment
To curtail ongoing eFiling profile hacking, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) recommends that all stakeholders adopt enhanced security practices. The OTO yesterday (1 October 2025) published the Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking for public...
Musk becomes first half-trillionaire
Elon Musk set a new wealth record when he became the first person with a net worth of half-a-trillion dollars. The achievement was short-lived, but for a few hours on Wednesday Musk was worth an incredible $500,1-billion. This dropped to $499-billion later in the...
Cybercrime costs telecommunications billions
South Africa’s telecommunications sector is staring down a cybercrime storm that is costing billions of rand every year. As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has issued a sharp warning: fraudsters are...
UCT study explores galactic connection between infrared and radio light
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journal has shed fresh light on the classic connection between infrared and radio light in galaxies. Led by Malebo Moloko, a PhD candidate in Astronomy at UCT,...
Slight uptick for Purchasing Managers’ Index
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 2.7 points to 52.2 points in September 2025 and returned to expansionary territory for the second time in 2025. Encouragingly, the average PMI for 2025Q3 rose to 50.8 points compared to 45.4...
NTT Data acquires EXAH
NTT Data has acquired EXAH, a Salesforce consulting partner and AI implementation specialist. Salesforce plays a key role in NTT Data’s growth strategy, providing a unified view of customer data that enables personalized experiences and efficient service delivery....
AGOA uncertainty exposes fragility of trade flows
A resilient financial infrastructure for emerging markets is of fundamental importance, especially as the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) remains in doubt, and the impact of tariffs. This is according to James Booth, head of revenue...
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What business leaders need to know about AI in security
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Efficiency and scale drive innovation in West Africa
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Vertiv tackles AI compute with high-density data centre solution
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Unlocking the transformative potential of AI
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Professionalising skills in the BPO sector will promote growth
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Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George
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Associate System Support Engineer at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Gauteng Pretoria
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Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
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