European Commission calls out TikTok’s ‘addictive’ algorithm
The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system. Risk assessment...
Online safety for children still a top priority
Minors accessing harmful online content, particularly via social media, is a top Internet safety priority in South Africa and worldwide. That’s according to ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), on the eve of Safer Internet Day...
Top emerging technologies to support autonomous business
Gartner has unveiled its 2025 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies with many of the top technology innovations to watch this year supporting the new autonomous business era - including machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence, and programmable money....
Illicit cigarettes starve SA’s fiscus of billions
South Africa was once hailed as a leader in tobacco control. From 1994 to 2009, sharp increases in excise taxes, combined with measures such as advertising bans and smoke-free legislation, reduced smoking rates, improved public health, and delivered strong revenue...
NASA analysis shows Sun’s activity ramping up
The Sun has become increasingly active since 2008, a new NASA study shows. Solar activity is known to fluctuate in cycles of 11 years, but there are longer-term variations that can last decades. Case in point: Since the 1980s, the amount of solar activity had been...
AI: Humanity’s greatest breakthrough, or its biggest divide?
The future of AI in South Africa will define who holds power. This is according to Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of Specno, who adds: “Artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. “For the first time in history, our tools are learning to improve themselves....
AI both endangers and protects identities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. This is the conclusion from a new Cisco DUO report “2025 State of Identity Security,” which surveyed 650 IT and security managers across Europe and North Africa. According to 44% of executives polled, AI-based...
Identity is not a privilege – it’s a right
Ideco calls on South African businesses to treat digital identity as a human right, not just a compliance checkbox. As the world marked International Identity Day yesterday (16 September 2025) under the theme ‘My Identity. My Umbrella’, Ideco warned that millions of...
Education makes ransomware progress, but IT teams pay personal price
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates, according to the fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. Yet, these gains are...
DevOps bottlenecks, burnout and the rising role of AI
While DevOps was designed to accelerate software delivery, it often slows teams down. Manual processes, tool sprawl, and compliance overhead are creating drag on innovation - and fueling rising levels of engineer burnout, according to DuploCloud’s inaugural AI +...
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If your organisation offers training, now is the time to act
The date for migrating training programmes from Sector and Training Authorities (SETAs) to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has been postponed several times, but it will not be delayed again. By Martin Pienaar, chief operating officer at Mindworx...
Close the security gap to protect your print environment
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Could tech help turn sports into an economic growth sector?
The world of sport has greatly evolved for the better with the impact of technology. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager of Zoho Africa For fans, that impact can most clearly be seen in the ways that TV and streaming experiences have changed over the years. From HD...
Battery minerals shine light on a greener, cleaner future
The world is going electric - from vehicles to smartphones, portable electronics and renewable energy storage systems. According to Oscar van Antwerpen, who is the director and founder of geological consulting firm Minrom, this battery-powered world is fueled by...
Higher education institutions need to step out of their comfort zones
Higher education institutions worldwide are currently facing a critical period in their existence. They have to redefine their value proposition to a cohort of students who are not only digital natives but have grown up in an environment where the pace of...
InDrive speeds expansion efforts with R2,8bn financing
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has announced the expansion of its financing arrangement with General Catalyst to R2,8-billion. The financing extension, which can be further extended for an additional year, enhances inDrive's financial flexibility,...
Vertiv announces VIP promotion for partners
Vertiv has kicked off a 2024 incentive that will see new distributors who join the Vertiv Partner Programme over February and March 2024 receiving additional benefits. This applies to new approved partners within South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco who...
Sophos honours top partners
Sophos named its top partners during its Sophos partner event in Sun City last week. The award winners are: * Cloud Partner of the Year (SevenC Computing) * Top Partner of the year (First Technology) * Growth partner of the Year SADC (Liquid Intelligent Technologies)...
Supply chain conference will explore the role of AI
The last 10 years have seen phenomenal growth in tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which are being used successfully in a range of applications in the supply chain, including demand forecasting, risk, inventory and quality management, and...
Fintech startup secures $11m funding from Standard Bank
Standard Bank has provided an $11-million facility to fintech Float, which will facilitate the rollout of its card-linked instalment platform, supporting its accelerated growth plans over the next four years. Float is a new payment method that encourages responsible...
Flutter Developer – Gauteng Irene
Ready to build what the world depends on? Irene, Gauteng (on-site)R1,000,000+ p/a (negotiable for top talent)Global identity & security tech | Cross-platform apps | High-performance engineeringStep into a role where your code does more than function; it secures...
Head of Software – Gauteng Braamfontein
Are you ready to lead a technology transformation?I'm assisting my client in finding a Head of Software Engineering to spearhead innovation and modernisation across mission-critical platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive engineering...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
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Linux Engineer
Role OverviewWe are looking for a talented and motivated Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security....
Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
Linux Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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