Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Intel launches Core Series 3 processors

Intel has unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, the new processors are designed to transform...

Be prepared to tackle AI risks highlighted by Mythos

Anthropic caused a massive stir in the industry last week, announcing that its Claude Mythos model was “too powerful” to be released to the general public. The company said the model had already found significant security flaws in much of the world’s most popular...

AI heightens cybersecurity threats

South Africa is still the top target in Africa as cyberattacks continue to menace governments, education institutions, telcos and financial services companies. Artificial intelligence (AI), while proving useful in countering attacks, is also a major new tool in the...

E-commerce growth, improving economy bode well Black Friday

With consumers increasingly embracing online shopping, widespread Black Friday e-commerce promotions are likely to fuel another strong sales year. Although shoppers are likely to remain cautious in their spending, improving economic conditions and other key factors...

Value to top volume this Black November

With Black Friday once again over the payday period, shoppers are expected to focus on value rather than volume, with consumer behaviour remaining cautious over the period. South African consumers remain under significant financial pressure despite lower inflation and...

A new era of connectivity for Africa

The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...

Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership

Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...

Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI

Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...

Nvidia reports record revenue

Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...

Southern Africa faces ongoing DDoS attack onslaught

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60% jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last six months of 2024. This is according to NetScout’s latest global threat...

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Why we need diverse thinking in the age of AI

Great minds do think alike, but too many homogeneous minds can create hive thinking, which is something we need to move away from as a society. By James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik Social media is a good example of this: it has created an intellectual...

Competitive edge in the age of GenAI lies in rapid skilling

South African organisations are faced with hard-hitting challenges such as loadshedding, high unemployment level, slow economic growth, soaring inflation rate, constant technological shifts, and the changing world of work - to mention a few. These challenges will...

AI can help fill technology training gaps

Upskilling staff with AI skills is no longer something that's 'nice to have', rather, it's now imperative. Workforce and talent management will need to be top of mind for anyone who is navigating technical solutions and teams, writes Jean Van Vuuren, AVP of Hyland....

DSG teams up with Securonix

Digital Solutions Group (DSG) has announced a strategic partnership with US cybersecurity vendor Securonix. Under the terms of the partnership, DSG will provide system integration and support services to Securonix through its digital resilience division, enabling...

#ForeverWena debuts WhatsApp chatbot

In the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, technological innovation emerges as a powerful ally. #ForeverWena has launched a WhatsApp chatbot designed to increase awareness and education efforts surrounding HIV/AIDS, particularly among the youth. ForeverWena's WhatsApp...

Access Bank, Mastercard partner on cross-border payments

Access Bank Group has launched a new solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent. By leveraging the network and treasury capabilities of Mastercard Move, Access Bank will offer instant,...

Root and TFG win Insurance Implementation Leader award

Insurtech Root platform and its customer TFG (The Foschini Group) have won the Insurance Implementation Leader category of the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2024. Last year, TFG moved its insurance book onto Cape Town-based start-up Root's digital policy...

Cisco appoints David Meads as VP

Cisco has appointed David Meads as vice-president for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He succeeds Reem Asaad. In this role, Meads will be responsible for Cisco's strategy and commercial operations, with a focus on...

Is your face still keeping your banking app safe?

In Asia, a disturbing threat has emerged where malicious actors get victims' facial data and create convincing deepfake videos to gain access to their bank accounts. This raises the question: How can you ensure the safety of your money in the face of this new threat?...

Embracing AI to reshape customer interaction

World Innovation and Creativity Day fell on 21 April, reminding us of the boundless potential inherent in human ingenuity and technological advancement writes Tamara Rajić, director of business strategy: EMEA at Infobip. Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the...

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Position: Senior Desktop EngineerLocation: South Africa (Hybrid / On-site)Industry: Data, Analytics & IT SolutionsAbout the CompanyOur client is a well-established technology and data solutions provider delivering high-impact analytics, infrastructure and digital...

Senior Desktop Engineer (Networking Focus) – Gauteng Centurion

Position: Senior Desktop EngineerLocation: South Africa (Hybrid / On-site)Industry: Data, Analytics & IT SolutionsAbout the CompanyOur client is a well-established technology and data solutions provider delivering high-impact analytics, infrastructure and digital...

Data Quality Analyst

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a critical role in our human-in-the-loop validation pipeline. You will review pipeline outputs, investigate anomalies, and ensure structured datasets meet our quality and accuracy standards. This role requires exceptional...

Systems Configuration Analyst

Position overviewThe System Configuration Analyst is a crucial role responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity and alignment of the Sonata RDA system configuration with its business processes and requirements.This role consults with business stakeholders...

Data Quality Analyst – Remote Remote

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a critical role in our human-in-the-loop validation pipeline. You will review pipeline outputs, investigate anomalies, and ensure structured datasets meet our quality and accuracy standards. This role requires exceptional...

Systems Configuration Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Position overviewThe System Configuration Analyst is a crucial role responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity and alignment of the Sonata RDA system configuration with its business processes and requirements.This role consults with business stakeholders...

Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...

Project Manager

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.Location: Johannesburg - SandtonBrief DescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role seeks a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic and fast-paced...

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