Calls for intervention as cable crackdown halted
South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), the JSE-listed manufacturer of compliant low-voltage electrical cables, has expressed deep concern over the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) decision to halt its programme aimed at restricting substandard imports. This follows...
Visual prompt injection vulnerability bypasses AI guardrails
DeepKeep has discovered a new class of visual prompt injection vulnerability. Dubbed “InkJect” - a nod to the hidden “ink” within images used to inject malicious instructions – it affects leading visual language models (VLMs), including OpenAI's GPT-5.2, GPT-5.4 Mini...
Multifaceted Android malware could come with your new device
Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms – it can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official app stores such as...
Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers
Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...
IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage
IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...
Saudi’s Humain ploughs $3bn into xAI
Saudi Arabia’s Humain has announced a $3-billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the company’s Series E financing round. The investment was made ahead of xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February. With this transaction, Humain became a significant minority...
Blackwell Ultra delivers better performance, cost savings
The Nvidia Blackwell platform has been widely adopted by leading inference providers such as Baseten, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI and Together AI to reduce cost per token by up to 10x. Now, the Nvidia Blackwell Ultra platform is taking this momentum further for agentic...
Araxi to acquire Pay@ in R1bn deal
Araxi has agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Pay@ Group for R1-billion. Pay@ is ab end-to-end provider of integrated B2B payments solutions with B2C capabilities, with over 9 000 retailer locations, 150 000 mobile point-of-sale (POS) payment points, millions...
MTN to buy out tower operator
In a $2,2-billion transaction, the MTN group has agreed to acquire the 75,3% of tower operator IHS shares that it doesn’t already own, with particular focus on the company’s African operations. The all-cash transaction will be funded from IHS cash balances and MTN...
These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...
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Kureeman takes the reins at Peach Payments Mauritius
Peach Payments has appointed Uways Kureeman as its new country head and director for Mauritius. He reports to outgoing country head and director Sandeep Chagger, who took up the role of group chief operating officer in February. Chagger says: "We are committed to...
Mimecast adds AI to risk management with Aware acquisition
Mimecast has acquired Aware, an AI collaboration security platform, as it aims to help customers manage and mitigate human-centered security risks. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "In the modern digital workplace, businesses' most critical data and...
Entries open for MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025
MultiChoice Talent Factory is again calling on aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully-funded academic year. Whether you're a young professional looking to change careers and expand your horizons or a...
SA schools fail to prepare learners for an AI future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including how we teach and learn. Yet, a recent EdWeek study reveals that schools worldwide, including those in South Africa, are lagging. Many are adopting a wait-and-see approach leaving students...
Telcos must embrace data-driven CX strategies
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New MVNO offers more choice, rewards
C-Connect has launched as South Africa's newest virtual mobile network operator (MVNO). The prepaid, SIM-only brand leverages C-Cell's network infrastructure and rewards customers with 10% of their airtime of data purchases with its in-app currency Cha-Chings. These...
Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances
Imagine routinely hearing this from young Africans: ''I run my own startup. I plan to hire three young people as the business is expanding", or ''I was employed by a good company only three months after I finished school and I'm enjoying my job.'' By Vera Ng'oma,...
AI modelling boosts next-gen AI systems
Imagine a scenario where you need to contact a call centre regarding a complex billing issue, writes Chris Wiggett, head: data and analytics at NTT Data in Middle East and Africa. But first, an AI agent immediately analyses your query, finds relevant information in...
Powering and cooling AI and accelerated computing
There's no doubt, across any industry, that artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases for AI are virtually limitless, from breakthroughs in medicine and enhanced farming techniques, to high-accuracy fraud prevention and personalised...
5G drives African infrastructure investment, digital inclusion
The advent of 5G is one of the most important technological developments for the global economy in the last few years. By Rami Osman, director for business development at MediaTek Middle East and Africa High-speed mobile connectivity is catalysing dramatic digital...
Software Developer (Python, Django) (JHB) (26151) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer.Responsibilities: Detect, analyze, isolate, and remediate malicious content across endpoints and servers. Enforce endpoint security posture, including removal of unauthorized VPNs and USB device controls. Deploy, manage,...
Automation Test Analyst (Python & SQL) (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled Automation Test Analyst is sought to join the team of a cutting-edge Software Development company rapidly expanding its automated testing capability – it being core to its objective of delivering quality software through CI/CD/CT...
Systems Developer (Angular / .NET / SQL Server) – Hybrid – Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a growing SaaS platform that supports real operational businesses with technology that performs under real-world conditions. Their system is built on Angular (TypeScript), .NET, and SQL Server (stored procedures)—it is stable, actively used...
Senior Front-End Developer – Apps & Portals at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We design and deliver cutting-edge applications and portals that provide seamless, multi-channel user...
Automation Test Analyst (Python & SQL) (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled Automation Test Analyst is sought to join the team of a cutting-edge Software Development company rapidly expanding its automated testing capability – it being core to its objective of delivering quality software through CI/CD/CT...
Systems Developer (Angular / .NET / SQL Server) – Hybrid – Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a growing SaaS platform that supports real operational businesses with technology that performs under real-world conditions. Their system is built on Angular (TypeScript), .NET, and SQL Server (stored procedures)—it is stable, actively used...
Senior Front-End Developer – Apps & Portals at Reverside – Gauteng Pretoria
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We design and deliver cutting-edge applications and portals that provide seamless, multi-channel user...
Data Engineer (Python, SQL, Azure)
Design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure and ELT pipelines to deliver secure, real-time operational and supply chain data. Ensure high data quality, performance, and system availability while integrating multiple platforms (WMS, TMS, ERP, IoT). Monitor...
Database Administrator – Hybrid – Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a specialist vehicle finance group focused on delivering tailored financing solutions to individuals and businesses across South Africa. They are currently seeking a Database Administrator to take ownership of the Organisation's data...
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