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...

How long can the gold rally last?

Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...

Step out for Flip Flop Day 2026

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and...

NTT Data, AWS to deliver AI-powered contact centre solutions

NTT Data has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry-specific contact centre solutions built on Amazon Connect. As part of the agreement, NTT Data will launch Managed Customer Experience (MCX) for...

Lack of expertise dooms 95% of enterprise AI projects

A stark reality check awaits contact centre leaders pursuing AI transformation: while 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to reach production, the underlying cause isn't technological limitations - it's the critical shortage of expertise needed to execute...

Scale of investment in data centres is unprecedented

Data centres are expanding at record speed to meet the dual pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and sustainability demands, says GlobalData. With AI driving unprecedented growth in capacity, investment, and infrastructure scale operators must also...

Banking’s AI future: Five lessons from industry execs

AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon - it’s a present-day imperative - and banks are rising to the moment, according to IDC, which forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67-billion globally by 2028, more than double...

Einstein Cross opens a new window to dark matter

An international team of astronomers,  including one from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has spotted a very rare sight in the early Universe: a galaxy that appears as an “Einstein Cross” – four bright images arranged like a cross, with an extra fifth image shining...

SA graduates face tough path to adulthood

A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...

Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare

The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...

Bitcoin breaks record at $125k

Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...

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Kotani Pay obtains a CASP Licence

Kotani Pay has become what it believes to be the first on-ramp and off-ramp blockchain fintech to receive a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). "This is an exciting time for the Kotani Pay team....

Epson evolves Heat-Free Line Inkjet printing

Epson launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market, offering the energy-saving and productivity advantages afforded by Epson's existing Line Inkjet printers but in a smaller, A4 format. Boasting high print and scan speeds (up to...

Peach Payments acquires Operativa

Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa as a going concern. The acquisition sees the full Operativa team integrated into Peach Payments, with Operativa co-founders Dayne Olivier and Ben Janecke taking...

SA business attracts clients in 46 countries

Pragma, a South African-based enterprise asset management company, is achieving global recognition and growth via its targeted software platform. This is according to recently-appointed CEO Scott Gibson, who says: "Pragma's roots are in engineering consulting...

Xero Beautiful Business Fund is open for entries

Small business platform Xero has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 -- an initiative offering more than R8-million in funding to support small businesses and non-profits with their growth plans and help drive future success. Entries for...

Exclusive Networks certifies as Infoblox Diamond-level distributor

Exclusive Networks has become the first Distributor Partner to achieve Diamond-Level certification in Infoblox's Skilled to Secure Partner Program for EMEA as it gears up for growth with a new Infoblox Professional Services agreement. In today's rapidly evolving...

NetScout expands IT observability at the edge

NetScout has introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of...

Mimecast debuts Human Risk Management platform

Mimecast has launched its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, in response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors. The platform will provide visibility into an organisation's risk...

Absa enhances digitally-powered financial solutions in Africa

Absa Group is extending pivotal partnerships in the digital space, with enhanced features such as advanced machine learning algorithms and improved data analytics. "We are strengthening our digital offerings across all segments and using advanced analytics to enhance...

Standardisation helps to bullet-proof OT security

South Africa is not being spared the scourge of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) networks. As recently as 22 June, the National Health Laboratory Service was hit by a ransomware attack that blocked communications between its information systems, resulting...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Calling All Scrum Superheroes – We Need YOU to Level Up Our Agile Game!Hey Agile Rockstar!Yes, YOU – the one who lives for velocity charts, gets goosebumps from a perfectly groomed backlog, and can turn a blocked story into pure team magic. We're on the hunt for a...

JDE CNC Tech Lead at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join Our Team as a JDE CNC Tech Lead!Are you a JD Edwards expert ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a highly skilled JDE CNC Tech Lead to drive full-cycle JDE project implementations, upgrades, and migrations. This is your chance to lead...

Junior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development experience, a solid understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work within...

Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager to oversee construction projects within the built environment. The successful candidate will manage project execution from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are...

Support Technician

We are looking for a Support Technician to provide Hardware and Software Support to our Client. MUST have valid CompTIA A+ & N+.Manage, maintain and repair IT systemsMaintain the company's computer services and equipmentProvide guidance and best practices to...

AML Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a AML Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Onsite / Hybrid work model The role is situated within the AML Central Department and involves overseeing operational responsibilities...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager to oversee construction projects within the built environment. The successful candidate will manage project execution from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are...

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