Disinformation Code launched ahead of November elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa promulgated the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation ahead of November’s local government elections. This Code is intended to enhance election integrity, promote free, fair and orderly elections. It permits...
Get ready for the future of work
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape – The next iteration of artificial intelligence (AI) - agentic AI – is going to change the way we all work. When NASA did its Artemis II Moon flypast, it chose HP solutions to perform in rigorous and extreme conditions. “So...
Bolstering project preparation fast tracks SA’s infrastructure development pipeline
Project preparation - once a stumbling block in the way of critical infrastructure development - has been significantly improved in South Africa, paving the way for the faster implementation of Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs). This is according to President Cyril...
Have a Heart this September
Next month is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and CHOC is asking South Africans to learn the SILUAN early warnings signs of childhood cancer, listen to the stories behind every diagnosis, and take action to support children and teenagers on their cancer...
Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year
Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...
Samsung widens lead in declining MEA smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in Middle East and Africa (MEA) declined 10% YoY in Q2 2026, a quarter with no sales-driving occasion to support demand. The contraction was not evenly distributed among brands, however: several brands saw their shares decline steeply, while...
South Africans being forced into debt for daily essentials
South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis continues to deepen, with rising reliance on credit driving nearly a third of South Africans to borrow from informal lenders - often just for household essentials – according to Wonga’s annual credit utilisation survey. Surveying 4...
Rise in ransomware targeting ICS systems
In Q2 of 2026, the percentage of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) computers on which malicious objects were blocked continued to decrease but, at the same time, the percentage of these computers targeted by ransomware increased across almost every global region. This...
More women are moving beyond first-time homeownership
For the first time in a decade, repeat home buyers now outnumber first-time buyers among South African women applying for home loans, says FNB, signalling a significant shift from first-time homeownership to long-term property ownership and wealth creation. New FNB...
Musk gets highest Ukraine award for Starlink access
Elon Musk has been awarded one of Ukraine’s highest honours for Starlink’s role in the Ukraine war. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Musk the Order of Freedom for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening...
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King Price cuts claims turnaround times with AI
AI is no longer a future-facing concept in insurance. Increasingly, it is becoming a practical business tool that helps insurers make better decisions, respond more quickly, and protect the integrity of the claims process. At King Price Insurance, enterprise AI (EAI)...
Westcon-Comstor, BeyondTrust in Africa-wide collaboration
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Agentic AI platform targets R1,2bn gap in missed chronic patient care
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AI, healthcare, public sector procurement under the spotlight
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Weak indigent register governance imperils municipal finances
As municipalities face mounting financial pressure and rising demand for Free Basic Services, Munsoft is calling for stronger governance of indigent registers to ensure municipal support reaches households that genuinely qualify while protecting the long-term...
Five generations, one workplace: Leading without losing your mind
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Simplicity is the best defence in the AI era
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How can we secure the foundation of digital education for Gen Alpha?
If the future of South Africa is shaped by the opportunities we create for young people today, then the promise of a digital education and the opportunities it provides is one of our most important and urgent endeavours. So too is the digital security of Gen Alpha’s...
AI literacy is the new workplace imperative
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Data and AI are unlocking SA’s next mineral frontier
South Africa’s mining industry has long been defined by what lies beneath the surface – vast mineral wealth that has shaped the country’s economy for more than a century. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead for Accenture, South Africa But as ore bodies become deeper,...
Information Security Engineer at QE Services
My client based in Waterfall, Johannesburg is currently looking for an Information Security Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain advanced security controls across on-premises, cloud and SaaS...
Information Security Engineer at QE Services – Gauteng Waterfall
My client based in Waterfall, Johannesburg is currently looking for an Information Security Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain advanced security controls across on-premises, cloud and SaaS...
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We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals from Coactivate team who have professional manners and excellent people skills to fill the role of a Real Time Analyst. The successful candidate should meet the following requirements: Minimum Requirements:...
Real Time Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals from Coactivate team who have professional manners and excellent people skills to fill the role of a Real Time Analyst. The successful candidate should meet the following requirements: Minimum Requirements:...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYSTContract/ OnsiteWe are looking for an accomplished Senior Business Analyst to support the delivery of large, high-risk and complex initiatives within a leading financial services environment.The successful candidate will act as a...
Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYSTContract/ OnsiteWe are looking for an accomplished Senior Business Analyst to support the delivery of large, high-risk and complex initiatives within a leading financial services environment.The successful candidate will act as a...
Integration Architect – Administrative Applications
Our client is seeking an experienced Integration Architect to play a pivotal role in designing and governing enterprise integration solutions across a diverse portfolio of administrative and business-critical applications. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic...
Integration Architect – Administrative Applications – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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