Exams are not the only challenge matric students face
During this matric exam period, thousands of learners need more than study time; they need food, transport, stationery, safe spaces, and someone to believe in them. Starting last week, more than 700 000 matriculants sat down to write the most important exams of their...
South Africans turn to AI for increasingly personal matters
AI is becoming part of consumers’ everyday lives – and users in South Africa are increasingly turning to AI services for personal matters, raising new privacy and cybersecurity concerns, according to Kaspersky. In a META regional survey, the security firm found that...
Credit risk and policy gaps still hinder intra-African trade
Preliminary results from the 2026 PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Survey - presented at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva - reveals that 81,3% of senior executives expect their cross-border activity to expand over the next 12 months. Intra-African commerce has overtaken China,...
AI puts Africa on the cybersecurity front line
AI was linked to more than half of the cybercrime cases recorded in Africa in 2025, according to Interpol's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. Southern Africa was reported as the most targeted country on the continent, accounting for 92% of Africa's...
Europe leads in overall digital wellbeing, but fails in AI
Finland, Germany, and Denmark have taken the top three spots in the eighth Surfshark Digital Quality of Life Index 2026 (DQL). While Europe continues to dominate overall digital wellbeing and in cybersecurity, it lags behind in AI development, where the US is a clear...
When small businesses grow, South Africa grows
Every morning, across South Africa’s townships and communities, small businesses open their doors. A spaza shop owner stocks her shelves to serve customers. A township designer packs an order received online. A salon owner welcomes a new hairdresser. These businesses...
Small banks lead in AI, but scale lags
As AI use proliferates in the SMB sector, small banks, credit unions and lenders have put banking on the AI leaderboard – ahead of similarly sized firms in insurance, government, healthcare, and life sciences – according to an AI readiness study by SAS, with research...
Avoid banking scams in the age of AI
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and SABRIC’s latest figures show South Africans lost R2,4-billion to digital banking crime in 2025 – much of it to messages built to make someone pay before they think. A prime example? “Hi Mom, my phone broke. This is my new...
Tourists to Europe warned about new visa scam
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a scam targeting tourists who are applying for a Schengen visa where they receive phishing emails allegedly sent on behalf of an EU migration authority. Under the threat of additional checking...
Institutional capital the next frontier for SA venture capital
While institutional capital remains a relatively small contributor to South Africa's venture capital (VC) market today, local industry leaders and stakeholders believe the foundations are increasingly being laid for greater participation from pension funds, retirement...
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BlueVision partners with Canada’s ShadowHQ
In a disaster scenario seconds count, system outages and business downtime increase the risk of financial loss and reputational damage. This is according to BlueVision which has announced a strategic alliance with ShadowHQ that will see the cyber specialist become an...
With $2,1bn valuation, Moove is Africa’s latest unicorn
African-founded mobility company and Endeavor entrepreneur Moove has become the continent’s latest unicorn (valued above $1-billion). This follows a $250-million Series C investment, valuing the company at $2,1-billion. Founded in Nigeria in 2020, Moove provides...
Breaking news: It’s not always the network
Businesses continue to invest millions in networks, firewalls and cybersecurity, yet many overlook the technology sitting directly between their users and their most critical applications. That blind spot is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Kurt Goodall,...
When is your payroll software a security risk?
"It won't happen to us because we're too small." Many small and medium-sized businesses rely on this logic when it comes to cybercrime risks. Surely criminals will target a business that is larger, promising a handsome payoff for their efforts. Why would they care to...
What the OpenAI security incident teaches us about workload identity
The recent disclosure by OpenAI of a security incident involving Hugging Face has offered a practical, real-world illustration of what can happen when an autonomous system is given a goal, access to tools, and enough authority to pursue that goal across technical...
Shadow AI the next evolution of Shadow IT
Shadow IT, the use of technology systems, software, applications, devices or cloud services without formal approval, management or monitoring, emerged as a by-product of speed and autonomy. By Bryan Hamman, area vice-president: Africa at NetScout When employees moved...
Strong AI oversight and governance will shape the financial services future
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and risk assessment. By Chanal Subramoney, group senior compliance manager at...
AI won’t fix a broken customer experience
South African businesses have embraced digital transformation at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, automation, and new technology platforms are being introduced with the promise of faster service, greater efficiency, and happier customers. Yet many...
The channel should demand proof before recommending protection
Every cybersecurity recommendation carries the reseller’s name with it, writes André Kannemeyer, CEO technology officer at Duxbury Networking. When a platform performs well, the customer sees a sound technology decision. When it generates noise, misses activity,...
Bowmans joins SA AI Association Advisory Board
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) has announced that law firm Bowmans has joined its Advisory Board. SAAIA is an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa by uniting practitioners across...
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Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and supporting Agile delivery. Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to build something that actually makes an impact?If you're a Full Stack Developer who enjoys getting stuck into challenging technical problems, building modern applications and working across both frontend and backend technologies, this could be the opportunity...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to build something that actually makes an impact?If you're a Full Stack Developer who enjoys getting stuck into challenging technical problems, building modern applications and working across both frontend and backend technologies, this could be the opportunity...
Embedded C Developer (CPT In-office)
ENVIRONMENT:The coding expertise of an Embedded C Developer with Linux programing experience is wanted by a leading Automotive Tech company for application development at its Cape Town. This position has a lot of potential forgrowth. The ideal candidate must have good...
Expert Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a highly experienced back-end developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing scalable systems and getting into the detail when needed? We're looking for an Expert Back-End Developer to join a high-performing global technology environment,...
Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Security Architect — Mobile Banking Platforms Customer-facing digital banking · Security-by-design · Mobile, API, Cloud, Identity, Fraud & DevSecOps Millions of people open a banking app and expect it to just work. Fast. Simple. Safe. That last part is not...
Embedded C Developer (CPT In-office) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:The coding expertise of an Embedded C Developer with Linux programing experience is wanted by a leading Automotive Tech company for application development at its Cape Town. This position has a lot of potential forgrowth. The ideal candidate must have good...
Expert Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a highly experienced back-end developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing scalable systems and getting into the detail when needed? We're looking for an Expert Back-End Developer to join a high-performing global technology environment,...
Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Rivonia
Senior Security Architect — Mobile Banking Platforms Customer-facing digital banking · Security-by-design · Mobile, API, Cloud, Identity, Fraud & DevSecOps Millions of people open a banking app and expect it to just work. Fast. Simple. Safe. That last part is not...
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